kramer MTX2-42-T USB-C HDMI Matrix Transmitter User Guide

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

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:

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• 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).

• 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.

• Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.
  RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000

  Baud 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.

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