MTPX Plus 168 Retired

16x8 MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher for RGBHV, Video, Audio, and RS-232

Key Features

Dynamic skew equalization
Local RS-232 insertion ports
Video level and peaking compensation
Switchable video pre-peaking on 50% of the outputs
Local high resolution video inputs and outputs

Model	Version Description	Part #
MTPX Plus 168	16x8	60-833-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron MTPX Plus 168 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher represents the next generation of twisted pair integration. Local video and audio inputs and outputs enable direct connection of equipment that is located within the same rack as the MTPX Plus 168 matrix, greatly reducing system complexity by eliminating additional MTP transmitters and receivers. The MTPX Plus 168 also provides dynamic skew equalization on all inputs and outputs. This industry first innovation ensures that MTP cable skew is eliminated —no matter which combination of input/output cable lengths are selected. Yet another innovative feature, local RS-232 insertion ports, allows a control system located near the MTPX Plus to connect to and control remote displays over the same MTP output cable that carries the AV signal.

When paired with Extron MTP U R Series Universal Receivers, MTPX Plus Series Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers allow composite video, S-video, and VGA, along with audio or RS-232 control signals, to be sent over a single CAT 5-type cable and output on the appropriate connector at the display. Using one cable for all signal types simplifies system wiring and uses only a single matrix switcher output and MTP U R Series receiver per display.

Additional features include switchable pre-peaking on four of the MTP outputs to drive signals long distances, audio input gain and attenuation to balance audio levels, output volume control for the local outputs, and IP Link Ethernet connectivity. The powerful feature set in the MTPX Plus 168 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher enables integrators to greatly reduce installation time and costs associated with rack space, cabling, and installation, when compared to traditional twisted pair matrix switching.

Features

Dynamic skew equalization — Adjustments are stored in memory for each input and output, maintaining RGB color alignment at all times.

Local RS-232 insertion ports — RS-232 input ports eliminate the need for control system wiring to remote displays.

Video level and peaking compensation — Actively compensates for input signal attenuation for various cable lengths, resulting in a brighter and sharper image.

Switchable video pre-peaking on 50% of the outputs — Provides additional compensation for optimal performance on the longest cable runs.

Local high resolution video inputs and outputs — Accept input from local video sources without the need for additional transmitters and receivers.

Local audio inputs and outputs — Support stereo audio sources and output unbalanced line level mono audio for processing, or distribution.

Audio input gain and attenuation — Eliminates noticeable differences in volume when switching between sources.

Local audio output volume adjustment and muting — Eliminates the need for preamplifiers in many AV systems.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables Web-based remote management, monitoring, and control.

Enhanced QS-FPC™ - QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller — A separate button for each input and output, enables simple, intuitive operation.

Tri-color, backlit buttons accept custom window labels — Clear plastic backlit buttons can be custom-labeled for easy identification. Buttons illuminate red, green, or amber, depending on function, for ease-of-use in low-light environments.

Compatible with Extron MTP products — Works with all MTP Series transmitters and receivers, including the MTP U R Series Universal Twisted Pair Receivers.

Front panel security lockout — Restricts access in unsecured environments.

View I/O mode — Easily view which inputs and outputs are actively connected.

Global presets — Allow you to set up I/O configurations and store them in memory for future use.

I/O grouping — Allows the matrix switcher to be virtually divided into smaller sub-switchers.

Rooming — All models can be programmed to group selected outputs into specific "rooms," each with its own set of unique presets.

RS-232 and RS-422 control port — Enables switcher control and configuration via the Extron Windows-based control program, or integration into a control system.

Front panel configuration port — For convenient configuration access after installation is complete.

Rack-mountable metal enclosure — All MTPX Plus Series twisted pair matrix switchers are housed in either 2U or 3U, full rack-width metal enclosures.

Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

Includes MTP Signal Generator, 70-729-01 — Used for automatic set-up of level and peaking to ensure optimal system performance

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MTP R AV & MTP R AV RCA

MTP Twisted Pair Composite Video and Audio Receivers

MTP RL 15HD A & MTP RL 15HD A SEQ

MTP Twisted Pair Receivers for VGA and Audio

MTP T 15HD A

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MTP T AV & MTP T AV RCA

MTP Twisted Pair Composite Video and Audio Transmitters

Specifications

MTPX Plus Series

Video

Routing

MTPX Plus 816

8 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local

MTPX Plus 128

12 x 8 matrix, 4 x 2 local

MTPX Plus 168

16 x 8 matrix, 3 x 1 local

MTPX Plus 1616

16 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local

MTPX Plus 1632

16 x 32 matrix, 6 x 2 local

MTPX Plus 3216

32 x 16 matrix, 6 x 2 local

MTPX Plus 3232

32 x 32 matrix, 6 x 2 local

Gain

Unity ±1 dB

Crosstalk

128 models

-76 dB @ 1 MHz, -55 dB @ 10 MHz, -45 dB @ 30 MHz, -30 dB @ 100 MHz

816, 168, 1616 models

-80 dB @ 1 MHz, -71 dB @ 5 MHz, -55 dB @ 10 MHz, -45 dB @ 30 MHz, -37 dB @ 100 MHz

1632, 3216, 3232 models

-90 dB @ 1 MHz, -76 @ 5 MHz, -72 dB @ 10 MHz, -60 dB @ 30 MHz, -50 dB @ 100 MHz

Switching speed

200 ms (max.)

Video input — local

Number/signal type

3, 4, or 6 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (bi-level and tri-level), S-video, composite video

Connectors

3, 4, or 6 female 15-pin HD

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Impedance

75 ohms ±5%

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 130 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 150 Hz

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

250 mV

Video input — main (see transmitters' output specifications)

Number/signal type

8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals

Connectors

8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors

Video output — local

Number/signal type

1 or 2 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video

Connectors

1 or 2 female 15-pin HD

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Impedance

75 ohms ±10%

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

<±40 mV with input at 0 offset

Video output — main (see receivers' input specifications)

Number/signal type

8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals

Connectors

8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors

Sync — local inputs and outputs only

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type

See receiver specifications (on Web site).

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level

3.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, DC

Output level

See receiver specifications (on Web site).

Input impedance

611 ohms ±5%

Output impedance

105 ohms ±30 ohms

Max. output voltage

≤4.0 VDC with a 2k ohm load

Max. rise/fall time

4 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative

Audio

Routing

MTPX Plus 816

8 x 16 mono matrix, 3 x 4 local

MTPX Plus 128

12 x 8 mono matrix, 4 x 2 local

MTPX Plus 168

16 x 8 mono matrix, 3 x 4 local

MTPX Plus 1616

16 x 16 mono matrix, 3 x 4 local

MTPX Plus 1632

16 x 32 mono matrix, 6 x 8 local

MTPX Plus 3216

32 x 16 mono matrix, 6 x 8 local

MTPX Plus 3232

32 x 32 mono matrix, 6 x 8 local

Gain (local inputs and outputs)

Unbalanced output: 0 dB ±2 dB with a 600 ohm load, single ended
Balanced output: +6 dB ±2 dB with a 600 ohm load, single ended

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±1 dB

THD + Noise

≤0.15% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>70 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

CMRR

>43 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — local

Number/signal type

3, 4, or 6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(3, 4, or 6) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

>10k ohms unbalanced

Nominal level

+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level

+18 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio input — main (see transmitters' output specifications)

Number/signal type

8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals

Connectors

8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors

Audio output — local

Number/signal type

2, 4, or 8 dual mono, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(2, 4, or 8) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced ±10%

Gain error

±2 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (≥10k ohms)

+16 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Audio output — main (see receivers' input specifications)

Number/signal type

8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals

Connectors

8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors

Control/remote — switcher host control

Serial host control ports

MTPX Plus 128

1 RS-232, rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

All other models

1 RS-232 or RS-422, rear panel female 9-pin D connector
1 RS-232 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud (default), 19200, 38400, and 115200 (adjustable); 8 data bits; 1 stop bit; no parity

Serial control pin configurations

9-pin female D connector

RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND
RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

Mini stereo jack

Tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Captive screw connector

RS-232: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

USB control ports

MTPX Plus 128

1 front panel female mini USB B

USB standards

MTPX Plus 128

USB 2.0, low speed

Ethernet control port

1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol

ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, Telnet

Default settings

Link speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off

Web server

Up to 200 simultaneous sessions
16 MB nonvolatile user memory

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set^™ (SIS^™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^® version 6 or higher, Telnet

Control/remote — external device (pass-through, unidirectional, or bidirectional)

Serial control ports

RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole

3232 and 1632 models

16 connectors

3216, 1616, 128, and 816 models

8 connectors

168 models

4 connectors

Baud rate and protocol

Up to 38400 baud, 9600 baud (default); 5-8 data bits; 1 or 2 stop bits; odd, even, or no parity; XON, XOFF, or no flow control

NOTE	Protocol is mirrored between the switcher and the receiver.

Serial control pin configurations

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

General

Recommended cable type

Shielded or unshielded CAT 5/5e/6/7 or Extron Enhanced Skew-Free^™ A/V UTP

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, internal

1632, 3216, 3232 models

220 watts

816, 168, 1616 models

120 watts

128 model

73 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Fan, left to right (as viewed from the front panel)

Thermal dissipation

128 model

115 VAC, 60 Hz

231.1 BTU/hr

240 VAC, 50 Hz

223.8 BTU/hr

1616 model

115 VAC, 60 Hz

348.3 BTU/hr

240 VAC, 50 Hz

353.0 BTU/hr

3232 model

115 VAC, 60 Hz

607.1 BTU/hr

240 VAC, 50 Hz

595.3 BTU/hr

Rack mount

Yes

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

Depth excludes connectors, width excludes rack ears.

1632, 3216, 3232 models

5.25" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (3U high, full rack wide)
(13.3 cm H x 43.1 cm W x 23.9 cm D)

816, 168, 1616 models

3.5" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (2U high, full rack wide)
(8.9 cm H x 43.1 cm W x 23.9 cm D)

128 model

1.7" H x 17.4" W x 12.0" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 44.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D)

Product weight

1632, 3216, 3232 models

16.0 lbs (7.3 kg)

816, 168, 1616 models

8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

128 model

3.7 lbs (1.6 kg)

Shipping weight

1632, 3216, 3232 models

26 lbs (ll.8 kg)

816, 168, 1616 models

18 lbs (9 kg)

128 model

7 lbs (4 kg)

DIM weight (International)

1632, 3216, 3232 models

26 lbs (11.8 kg)

816, 168, 1616 models

18 lbs (9 kg)

128 model

7 lbs (4 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI Class A

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-021910-D16)

MTPX Plus 168 Retired

Features

Specifications

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