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Crestron 

MP2 & MP2E

 

 

2-Series Integrated AV Control System

 

2-Series Integrated AV Control 
System: MP2 & MP2E 

2-Series Integrated AV Control 
System: MP2 & MP2E 

Introduction 

Introduction 

Features and Functions 

 

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2-Series engine built on Motorola’s 32-bit 257 MIPS Coldfire

®

 

technology 

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36 MB of Internal Memory

1

 

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Integrated AV Switcher/Processor 

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4x2 high-bandwidth video switch with video signal detectors, 
expandable with the Crestron C2N-MMS 

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7x1 stereo audio switch 

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6-band graphic/parametric EQ 

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Built-in volume, bass and treble controls 

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Cresnet

®

 port – master/slave selectable 

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10/100 Ethernet with SSL encryption

2

 

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Crestron e-Control

®

2 enabled

2

  

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RoomView

®

 enabled

2

 

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Two Com ports (RS-232/422/485) 

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Four IR/serial ports 

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Four Versiport I/O ports 

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Four Low-voltage relay ports 

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IR Wireless compatible using CNXRMIRD 

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External power supply included 

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Single-space EIA rack-mountable 

1.  For more information on internal memory, refer to “2-Series Memory & Directory Structure” in the 

latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is 
available from the Crestron website (

http://www.crestron.com/manuals

). 

2. MP2E only. 

 

Operations Guide – DOC. 6175A 

Series-2 Integrated AV Control System: MP2 & MP2E  

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Summary of Contents for MP2

Page 1: ...Crestron MP2 MP2E 2 SeriesIntegratedAVControlSystem Operations Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2006 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...on Software Requirements for the PC 20 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder 20 Programming with SIMPL Windows 20 Programming with Digital Media Tools 21 Example Program 22 Uploading and Upgrading 23 Establishing Communication 23 Programs and Firmware 24 Operation 25 Problem Solving 26 Troubleshooting 26 Check Network Wiring 29 Reference Documents 30 Further Inquiries 30 Future Updates 30 Softwa...

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Page 5: ...ume bass and treble controls Cresnet port master slave selectable 10 100 Ethernet with SSL encryption2 Crestron e Control 2 enabled2 RoomView enabled2 Two Com ports RS 232 422 485 Four IR serial ports Four Versiport I O ports Four Low voltage relay ports IR Wireless compatible using CNXRMIRD External power supply included Single space EIA rack mountable 1 For more information on internal memory re...

Page 6: ...ness the vast possibilities of Ethernet and the Internet for remote control monitoring programming and diagnostics The MP2E is designed to deliver the world s most advanced IP control solution The high speed Ethernet port enables a full duplex 10 100 Ethernet connection with built in Web server and email client and support for both static and dynamic IP addressing Crestron e Control 2 MP2E only Cr...

Page 7: ...diagrams show an MP2E in a basic room master mode configuration with A V switching and control and with an MMS multimedia switch Example of a Basic Room Master Mode Configuration with A V Switching and Control Operations Guide DOC 6175A Series 2 Integrated AV Control System MP2 MP2E 3 ...

Page 8: ...eries Integrated AV Control System Crestron MP2 MP2E Example of a Basic Room Master Mode Configuration with MMS Multimedia Switch 4 2 Series Integrated AV Control System MP2 MP2E Operations Guide DOC 6175A ...

Page 9: ...witching abilities of the MP2 MP2E The diagram depicts the audio and video switching matrices and the equalization module available for the audio inputs For more information refer to Operation on page 25 AV Internal Block Diagram of the MP2 MP2E Operations Guide DOC 6175A Series 2 Integrated AV Control System MP2 MP2E 5 ...

Page 10: ...0 MHz minimum Crosstalk 60 dB Audio Features 7x1 stereo audio switcher and digital parametric and or graphic equalizer Master Volume 80 dB to 20 dB in 1 dB steps balanced I O Input Compensation 10 dB per input channel 0 1 dB steps from DMT 0 2 dB steps from SIMPL Bass Gain Range 15 dB 0 5 dB steps at 100 Hz Treble Gain Range 15 dB 0 5 dB steps at 10 kHz Equalization Modes 6 band parametric 3 band ...

Page 11: ...32 Watts using PW 2420RU sold separately Cresnet Power Usage 18 Watts 0 75 Amp 24 Volts DC with no power supply connected to the 24VDC connector Environmental Temperature 41º to 113ºF 5º to 45ºC Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Enclosure Black metal 1U 19 rack mountable rack ears included Dimensions Height 1 70 in 4 32 cm Width 19 00 in 48 26 cm with ears 17 03 in 43 25 cm without ears Depth 9 ...

Page 12: ...MP2 MP2E Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your MP2 MP2E MP2 Physical Views MP2E Physical Views 8 2 Series Integrated AV Control System MP2 MP2E Operations Guide DOC 6175A ...

Page 13: ...icators CONNECTORS1 CONTROLS INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 PWR LED Indicates 24 Volts DC power supplied from Cresnet control network or included PW 2410RU power supply 2 NET LED Indicates communication with Cresnet system 3 MSG LED 2 Illuminates when a message is detected To decipher content examine the message through the Crestron Toolbox Continued on following page Operations Guide DOC 6175A Series 2...

Page 14: ...detachable terminal blocks comprising 5 unbalanced stereo line level inputs Input impedance 10 kΩ Maximum input level 2 VRMS 10 COM A B 4 5 6 COM B COM A 2 DB9 male bidirectional RS 232 422 485 ports Up to 115 2k baud hardware and software handshaking support All ports support C2N NPA8 Network Poll Accelerator7 PIN DIRECTION DESCRIPTION 1 To MP2 or MP2E RXD RS 422 Receive Data Idles low 2 To MP2 o...

Page 15: ...output ports IR output up to 1 2 MHz 1 way serial TTL RS 232 0 5 Volts up to 115 2k baud Individual signal generator per port allowing simultaneous firing of all ports 16 IR IN T R S IR IN 1 3 pin 3 5 mm detachable terminal block For connection of the CNXRMIRD IR Receiver sold separately Allows IR wireless control from Crestron or third party remotes using RC 5 IR commands 17 I O12 13 I O 1 4 2 G ...

Page 16: ...o pin 9 TXD and pin 4 TXD to pin 6 RXD in the cable COM DB9 CONNECTOR RS 485 BUS Refer to table at right Tie Pins 1 9 Tie Pins 4 6 Pin 5 G 7 The Cresnet Poll Accelerator effectively increases the network speed fan out and device addresses by a factor of 8 for each Poll Accelerator added to the system 8 To determine which is pin 1 on the cable hold the cable so that the end of the eight pin modular...

Page 17: ...nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or t...

Page 18: ...tting the Net ID consider the following The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program Each network device must have a unique Net ID For more details refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file IP ID The IP ID is set within the MP2 s or MP2E s table using Crestron Toolbox For information on setting an IP table refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file The IP IDs of ...

Page 19: ...k mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips To install the ears 1 There are screws that secure each side of the MP2 MP2E top cover Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the three screws closest to the front panel from one side of the unit Refer to the diagram followin...

Page 20: ...tape at each end of the strip should be pressed closed then trimmed to within approximately 1 16 of the end of the strip 4 When wiring the remaining conductors remove approximately 1 8 of the jacket and insert the wires into the proper terminal block positions To prevent the possibility of electrical shorts it is essential that these conductors do not touch any uninsulated portion of the bussing s...

Page 21: ...2420RU Universal Power Pack or equivalent NOTE Use care in wiring installations to avoid applying 24 VDC power to Cresnet wiring from an AC power pack as well as from a system device that contains its own power supply Although this condition should not cause any damage Crestron does not recommend it In those network configurations that require more power than can be supplied by Crestron s Power Co...

Page 22: ...e a balanced or unbalanced output A balanced input may use a balanced or unbalanced output AUDIO OUT One stereo balanced unbalanced output is provided utilizing a five position mini connector Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Connections on the Five Position Mini Connector PIN SIGNAL NAME BALANCED AUDIO INPUT BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT UNBALANCED AUDIO INPUT UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT 1 Left Left Left In Left...

Page 23: ...onnector Jumpers G Source 1 Source 2 AMP Chan 1 Chan 2 G Unbalanced Audio Connections using a Three Position Mini Connector G Left Right L R NOTE Using the unbalanced configuration for the audio output reduces the total audio gain by 6 dB Operations Guide DOC 6175A Series 2 Integrated AV Control System MP2 MP2E 19 ...

Page 24: ...Also requires Crestron Database version 15 9 9 or later Upload program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1 02 30 or later Program with simple wizards optional but recommended Crestron SystemBuilder version 2 0 6 or later Refer to software release notes or Crestron website for other required Crestron software packages Perform sophisticated audio equalization optional Digital Media Tools version 3 01 00...

Page 25: ... adjust equalization From the point of view of the symbol everything is a parametric equalizer graphic equalizers are just parametric equalizers with specific default frequencies Q bandwidth and type If you want to use a graphic equalizer you must use Digital Media Tools because this is the only place where the default graphic equalizer frequencies are set up The only possible exception is that pr...

Page 26: ... Off button is the hot button for muting the system when Real Time mode is enabled in Digital Media Tools Once muted you can only un mute the system through the menu This feature protects the speakers if during Real Time mode unreasonable values for filters and fields are entered in the program You may also use F8 as a mute button and Shift F8 to un mute An emergency MUTE button is also provided a...

Page 27: ...Communication NOTE Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters Direct Serial Communication PC RUNNING CRESTRON TOOLBOX MP2 or MP2E SERIAL VIA CRESTRON CABLE STCP 502PC OR EQUIVALENT The COMPUTER port on the MP2 MP2E connects to the serial port on the PC via a serial cable Crestron STCP 502PC or equivalent Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected serial c...

Page 28: ... entry for the MP2E The entry should list the MP2E s IP ID specified on the MP2E s IP table and the internal gateway IP address 127 0 0 1 Programs and Firmware Display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree to show all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the MP2 or MP2E to display actions that can be performed on the MP2 or MP2E Upgrade firmware Change Net ID ...

Page 29: ...etect signal presence for auto switching The video routing capabilities of the MP2 MP2E can be extended by adding the C2N MMS S Video RGBHV matrix switcher The 7x1 audio switcher provides balanced and unbalanced inputs for seven stereo audio sources Built in volume bass treble and mute controls and a 6 band graphic parametric equalizer allow for precise adjustment and complete control of the audio...

Page 30: ...lluminates Hardware or software failure hardware incompatibility with software definitions or programming error Verify that hardware configuration matches software configuration Use Crestron Toolbox to display the error log Refer to Error Message Definitions in the latest version of the Crestron 2 Series Control Systems Reference Guide Doc 6256 for more details Compilation error RLCMCVT166 RLCMCVT...

Page 31: ...or allows you to reload firmware into the MP2 MP2E in the event that you cannot load the firmware in the normal mode If the system does not function perform the following procedure 1 Connect the COMPUTER port on the MP2 or MP2E to one of the COM ports usually COM1 on the PC Use a straight through RS 232 cable with a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector on the other Most commerc...

Page 32: ...nd click Open 12 Once Completed Successfully appears in Toolbox type quit at the Toolbox prompt and press Enter NOTE The steps for firmware versions prior to 3 050 are now complete For versions 3 050 and later use the steps below 13 Press Alt O not zero on the keyboard to open the Firmware window then click Browse 14 Find and select the correct firmware file CUZ or zip and click Open 15 In the Fir...

Page 33: ... run the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be daisy chained must be added together to determine the Cresnet power usage of the entire chain If the unit is home run from a Crestron system power supply network port the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run The wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of the run should be used in the following equation ...

Page 34: ...Crestron s award winning customer service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at 1 888 CRESTRON 1 888 273 7876 For assistance in your local time zone refer to the Crestron website http www crestron com for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need ...

Page 35: ...mmands data or instructions from or to another computer b for local campus or wide area network internet or web hosting services or c pursuant to any rental sharing or service bureau arrangement The Software is designed as a software development and customization tool As such Crestron cannot and does not guarantee any results of use of the Software or that the Software will operate error free and ...

Page 36: ...inety 90 days from the date of receipt and b that any hardware accompanying the Software will be subject to its own limited warranty as stated in its accompanying written material Crestron shall at its option repair or replace or refund the license fee for any Software found defective by Crestron if notified by you within the warranty period The foregoing remedy shall be your exclusive remedy for ...

Page 37: ...d for 90 days batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for ...

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