Introduction
This section gives an overview of the user guide. This section also describes the
MTP 15HD RS Series of transmitters and receivers. Topics that are covered include:
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About this Guide
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About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers
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Transmission Distance
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Receiver Jumpering
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation information for two families of
Extron MTP transmitters and receivers.
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MTP products
that are compatible with:
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Extron Enhanced Skew-Free
™
A/V UTP cable
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CAT 5, 5e, and 6 shielded twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil
shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable.
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MTP C7 (CAT 7, C7) products
that are compatible with Extron STP201 or CAT 7 cable
only
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In this guide, any reference to these products refers to either family, unless explicitly stated.
NOTE:
For clarity and where applicable, in this guide, the CAT 5, 5e, 6 versions are
referred to as non-C7 MTPs.
This guide details the installation and operation of the following products:
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MTP T 15HD RS twisted pair (TP) transmitter
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MTP RL 15HD RS receiver with loop-through
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MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receiver with loop-through and skew equalization
In this guide:
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The term "transmitter" refers specifically to the MTP T 15HD RS transmitter.
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The term "receiver" refers to either of the receiver models
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the MTP RL 15HD RS or
MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ.
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The term "SEQ receiver" refers specifically to the MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receiver with
skew equalization capabilities.
MTP 15HD RS Series • Introduction
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