MTP 4T 15HD RS • Introduction
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Introduction
This section discusses the following topics:
•
About the MTP 4T 15HD RS
•
Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Advantages
CAUTION:
Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications
network.
About the MTP 4T 15HD RS
The Extron MTP 4T 15HD RS Quad MTP Twisted Pair Transmitter consists of four
MTP T 15HD RS transmitters in a single enclosure. This set of transmitters and the Extron
MTP RL 15HD RS and MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receivers provide a means to distribute VGA or
other high resolution video and RS-232 serial communications across long distances.
The MTPs transmit and receive over the Extron Enhanced Skew-Free™ AV UTP cable or over
CAT 5, 5e, or 6 shielded twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil shielded
twisted pair (FTP) cable.
The MTP 4T 15HD RS can support four transmitter/receiver
systems
. Each
system
requires a
transmitter and at least one connected compatible MTP receiver. Additional receivers can be
daisy chained.
NOTE:
In this manual the term “transmitter assembly” refers to the MTP 4T 15HD RS.
Each of the MTP transmitters in the assembly inputs a set of high resolution or low
resolution video signals (RGB, component video, S-video, or composite video) on a 15-pin
HD connector. Each transmitter also passes RS-232 serial data or control signals on 3.5 mm
3-pin captive screw connectors. The transmitters convert the video and RS-232 signals to
proprietary signals and each outputs its set of signals to the compatible MTP receivers on an
RJ-45 connector. The transmitters also make each video input available for local use on 15-
pin HD connectors.
Each receiver inputs the transmitted proprietary signal on an RJ-45 connector, converts the
signal back into its high resolution video and serial data components, and outputs it locally.
