kramer MTX2-42-T USB-C HDMI Matrix Transmitter User Guide
- August 27, 2024
- Kramer
Table of Contents
kramer MTX2-42-T USB-C HDMI Matrix Transmitter
Check what’s in the box
- MTX2-42-T Matrix Transmitter
- 1 Power supply and cord
- Set rubber foot
- 1 Quick start guide
- 1 USB-C cable
Get to know your MTX2-42-T
| # | Feature | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OUTPUT | Select Button |
INPUT selection button is pressed.
HDMI/HDBT LEDs| LED lights green when selected.
2| INPUT Buttons| USB-C (1 and 2)| Ÿ Press to select a USB-C input. Button
illuminates when that input is selected.
Ÿ Press and hold the OUTPUT and the USB-C-1 buttons simultaneously, for 3 seconds, to update the FW.
Ÿ Press and hold the OUTPUT and the USB-C-2 buttons simultaneously, for 3 seconds, for FACTORY RESET.
HDMI (1 and 2)| Press to select an HDMI input. Button illuminates when that
input is selected.
3| USB| Select Button| Press to select the USB HOST port to connect to the USB
devices
1 & 2 LEDs| Lights green when selected.
4| PANEL LOCK Button| Press and hold to lock/unlock the front panel buttons.
Button illuminates when front panel is locked.
5| USB 3.0 DEVICES Type A Connectors (3)| Connect to USB devices. The user can
select which USB host is connected to the USB devices.
6| USB 3.0 Host Type B Connectors (1 and 2)| Connect to USB hosts.
7| AUDIO IN| AUX 3.5mm Mini Jack| Connect to an unbalanced analog audio source
(for example, the audio output
of the laptop).
MIC 3-pin Terminal Block| Connect to a dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom
power) microphone.
8| AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Block| Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor
(for example, active speakers).
9| RS-232| DATA 3-pin Terminal Block Connector| Connect to a control device
serial port for extension over the HDBT connection.
CONTROL 3-pin Terminal| Connect to a serial controller or PC to control
MTX2-42-T or to a serially-
| | Block Connector| controlled device port for its control via the
MTX2-42-T.
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10| PROGRAM USB Type-A Connector| Connect to a PC to perform a firmware
upgrade.
11| LAN RJ-45 Connector| Connect to the LAN.
12| USB-C Connectors (1 and 2)| Connect to USB-C AV sources:
Ÿ that support DisplayPort Alternate Mode, for example, a laptop) to share content.
Ÿ to communicate with the USB devices (for example, a PTZ camera) that are connected to the device,
Ÿ to connect the selected source to the LAN.
Ÿ to charge the selected / connected source(s).
13| HDMI Connectors (1 and 2)| Connect to HDMI sources.
14| HDMI OUT Connector| Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
15| HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector| Connect to a compatible HDBT RJ-45 connector on
a paired receiver device.
16| 24V DC Connector| Connect to the supplied power adapter.
Mount MTX2-42-T
Install MTX2-42-T using one of the following methods:
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Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
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Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/MTX2-42-T).
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Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/MTX2-42-T).
- Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is compatible for the device.
- Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
- Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
- Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
- Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Connect inputs and outputs
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
- This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
- It is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector shield.
- To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/MTX2-42-T.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN| Wire Color
1| Orange / White
2| Orange
3| Green / White
4| Blue
5| Blue / White
6| Green
7| Brown / White
8| Brown
Connect power
To power the device:
Connect the power adapter to MTX2-42-T
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com) for updated safety information)
- Caution:
- For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
- There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
- Warning:
- Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
- Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
Operate MTX2-42-T
Operate MTX2-42-T via:
- Front panel buttons.
- Remotely, by RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.
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Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.
RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000Baud Rate:| 115,200| Parity:| None
Data Bits:| 8| Command Format:| ASCII
Stop Bits:| 1| |
Example: (Set the Audio out volume level to 75): #AUD-LVL 1,1,75
Default IP Parameters – DHCP ON
Fallback IP Address:| 192.168.1.39| UDP Port #:| 50000
Subnet mask:| 255.255.0.0| TCP Port #:| 5000
Gateway:| 0.0.0.0
This guide helps you install and use your MTX2-42-T for the first time.
Go to http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/MTX2-42-T to download the latest
user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.