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MT319-401 AV Over IP TX 

User’s Guide

 

400-0698-001 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Welcome! 

Everyone at Altinex greatly appreciates your purchase of the 
MT319-401. We are confident that you will find it to be reliable 
and simple to use. If you need support, please do not hesitate to 
call us at 714-990-2300.  

At Altinex, we are committed to developing unique and state of 
the art Signal Management Solutions

®

 for demanding audiovisual 

installations. Welcome to the Altinex family of satisfied customers 
around the world! 

1. Precautions and Safety Warnings 

  Please read this manual entirely before using your 

MT319-401. You can download a full version of this manual 
a

www.altinex.com

These instructions are to ensure the 

reliable operation of your switcher and to prevent fire and 
shock hazards. Please read them carefully and heed all 
warnings. 

1.1 General 

  Qualified Altinex service personnel or their authorized 

representatives must perform all service. 

1.2 Installation Precautions 

  To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or 

moisture. Do not place the MT319-401 in direct sunlight, 
near heaters or heat-radiating appliances, or near any 
liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can 
harm internal components. 

  Handle carefully; dropping or jarring can cause damage. 

  Do not pull any cables attached to the MT319-401. 

1.3 Cleaning 

  Clean the MT319-401 with a dry cloth only. Never use 

strong detergents 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. 

1.4 FCC Notice 

  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 may cause undesired operation. 

  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 2 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference when 
the equipment is operated in a 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 their own expense. 

  Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly 

approved by Altine

x, Inc. could void the user’s authority to 

operate the equipment. 

 
 

2. Installation Procedures 

Note: 

Download and read the full online manual to become familiar with the MT319-401 and for detailed installation instructions. 

Step 1:  Connect to the MultiTasker enclosure using RS232 at 115k baud or a TCP/IP connection; the IP address is visible on the front 

panel LCD. The default IP address is 192.168.10.84 port 23. 

Step 2.  The MT319-401 is factory set to use a fixed IP, pre-defined virtual ID, and RS232 port baud rate is set to 9600. 

Typically, all TX and RX units are pre-configured at Altinex prior to shipment with each unit having a preset Input or Output 
number ready for use on the AV network. However, units may be customized in the field. 

Use the configuration commands later in this manual to customize the unit if necessary. 

Step 3.  The MT319-401 is identified by its slot number in the command section in this document. 

Step 4:  Use control commands to manually switch inputs, toggle auto-switch on and off, and to enable/disable the output signal. 

3. Warranty and Return Policies 

Please visit the Altinex website a

www.altinex.com

 for details on warranty and return policies. In the case of a unit needing repair, 

please complete an RMA (return material authorization) form by clicking the Warranty link located on the bottom of the Altinex 
homepage. Once completed, please email the form to 

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for MT319-401

Page 1: ...r a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 2 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial en...

Page 2: ...1 Compatibility HDTV Resolution 720p to 1080p PC Resolution 1024x768 to 1400x1050 Table 1 MT319 401 General Mechanical MT319 401 Slots 1 Weight 0 8 lb 0 36 kg Connector Panel Black Anodized T Operatin...

Page 3: ...5 2 1 RS232 TCP Interface This section lists all the RS232 TCP control and configuration command formats and their ranges The TCP IP ports have the following default settings IP address 192 168 10 84...

Page 4: ...third party control systems Common Commands 1 C This command displays a user formatted status of the card Command Format Cii Example Display the status of the MT319 401 card in slot 4 by sending the...

Page 5: ...ecuted by all cards in the group The is no feedback with group commands and not all cards or commands support group features Command Format GROUPxCii x Group ID x from 1 to 8 Example Assign the card i...

Page 6: ...401 Tx are executed by all Rx units on the same group 17 TVx This command uses CEC commands to turn the TV connected to an Rx unit on or off When sent to a Tx unit using the AV network command all Rx...

Page 7: ...matching the y output switches to display the video stream that is associated with the x input Broadcast to port 30310 Command Format IxOy x Group number TX units x 1 64 play video from source x is 1...

Page 8: ...mand Format SFT Example SFT This is the equivalent of cycling the power If network changes were made using the SET command the new changes take effect 26 Ix Rx Only This command tells the Rx from Tx g...

Page 9: ...transmitter Command Format STREAM x x Mode x 0 3 0 Loop Out on and Network on default 1 Loop Out only 2 Network Out only 3 Both off Example Set the Tx stream to output on the network only STREAM s ret...

Page 10: ...Return firmware version CEC Commands RX ONLY 17 TVx Turn TV on or off 18 TV1 x Turn on TV and switch inputs 19 TV1 x y z Configure CEC startup 20 TV1 xx Send custom CEC hex code AV Network Communicat...

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