Extron Electronics MTPX Series User Guide - Manual (Page 108)

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Using Emulation mode
When the progrm first opens (page 5-3), the Comm Port Selection window gives
you the option to select Emulation. Emulation mode allows you to set up the
software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode,
do the following:
1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron
Electronics group or folder.
2. Choose Emulate, and click OK.
3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides
a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking
Cancel
provides a blank setup to get you started.
4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and
click OK.
5. Select the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which
you are preparing a configuration, and click OK.
6. Continue using the program as described on page 5-3.
Using the help system
For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of
the following ways:
• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-
click on the MATRIX Switcher+ Help icon (shown at right).
• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the
Help menu on the main screen.
• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key.
Optimizing the Video
Most MTP transmitters and the first 25% of the MTPX TP outputs have a pre-
peaking feature.
Set these features as follows for the best image quality:
1 . For inputs from MTP T 15HD products only — If the cable between the
MTP transmitter and the MTPX Plus is > 300', turn the transmitter’s Pre-Peak
switch on. For shorter cables, turn the switch off.
2 . For outputs — If the cable between the MTPX and the receiver is > 300', turn
the MTPX’s Pre-Peak feature on. For shorter cables, turn the feature off.
N MTPX Pre-Peak is available on the first 25% of the MTPX Plus outputs (for
example outputs 1 through 4 for an MTPX Plus 168.
N See the MTPX configurations settings menu item in “Tools menu”, on
page 5-11.
This setting can also be made using SIS command. See chapter 4,
“Programmer’s Guide”.
N Unless the TP cable lengths are changed, these settings should need to be made
only once, during installation.
3 . If level/peaking and skew adjustments are available on the connected
receiver(s), set them in accordance with the applicable MTP product manual.