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Altinex DA1921SX is a high-performance CAT5 extender for transmitting UXGA video, stereo audio, and RS-232 signals over a single CAT5 cable. It is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including:
- Educational settings, such as classrooms and lecture halls
- Corporate environments, such as conference rooms and training facilities
- Home theaters and other entertainment venues
The DA1921SX is capable of transmitting signals up to 1,000 feet (300 meters) over CAT5 cable, making it an ideal solution for long-distance applications. It also supports a variety of video resolutions, including 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1600x1200.
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MULTI-TASKER™
MT103-121
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0376-001
1-IN, 6-OUT CAT-5
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER CARD FOR
MULTI-TASKER™ ENCLOSURES
USER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS................ 2
GENERAL .............................................................. 2
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 2
CLEANING ............................................................. 2
FCC / CE NOTICE................................................. 2
ABOUT YOUR MT103-121 ..................................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................... 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM ....................................... 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP ............................ 5
DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW ............................ 6
DIAGRAM 3: JUMPER SETTINGS...................... 7
INSTALLING YOUR MT103-121 ........................... 8
OPERATION............................................................. 8
RS-232 CONTROL ............................................... 8
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS ........................ 8
SUMMARY OF COMMANDS ............................. 13
MENU MODE....................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................. 15
CARD IS NOT RECOGNIZED ........................... 15
NO DISPLAY........................................................ 16
ALTINEX POLICY .................................................. 16
LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY......... 16
CONTACT INFORMATION ................................ 16
MULTI-TASKER™
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
MT103-121. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT103-121 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•
Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their authorized representatives must perform all service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not place the MT103-121 in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
•
Handle the MT103-121 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage the card.
•
Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT103-121.
•
Insert the card carefully into the slots of the Multi-
Tasker™ without bending any edges.
1.3 CLEANING
•
Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
•
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
MULTI-TASKER™
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
•
Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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ABOUT YOUR MT103-121
MT103-121
1-in 6-out CAT5 Distribution Amplifier
2
The MT103-121 is a CAT5 audio/video distribution amplifier (DA). It is designed to be used with Altinex
CAT5 Transmitters and Receivers, including part numbers DA1930CT, DA1931CT, DA1920SX and
DA1921SX.
The MT103-121 is a 1-in 6-out DA Card. There is one CAT5 input and there are six CAT5 outputs.
This card enables the connection of a single CAT5 transmitter to six CAT5 receivers.
The MT103-121 also features Equalization adjustment. The equalization allows the user to adjust the signal when long cable lengths are involved. The Equalization circuitry is good for cable runs up to about 400 feet when high quality cabled is used. The total distance from source to transmitter to receiver to display is 700 feet at resolutions up to
1024x768. An on board switch allows the user to choose between hardware and software control of
Video Equalization.
Another feature available is the Loop Output. This output allows the same input to the MT103-121 to be easily connected to another MT103-121 or similar device. Switch settings allow the user to select between Loop Output or no Loop Output.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION
Inputs
Main Input
Outputs
Main Output
Loop Output
Compatibility
Approvals
Table 1. MT103-121 General
MT103-121
RJ-45 Female (1)
RJ-45 Female (6)
RJ-45 Female (1)
VGA thru UXGA, Stereo Audio
CE/FCC
MECHANICAL
Enclosure Slots
Weight
Shipping Weight
Connector Panel
T° Operating
T° Maximum
Humidity
MTBF (calc.)
Table 2. MT103-121 Mechanical
MT103-121
One
0.43lb (0.19kg)
1 lb. (0.42kg)
Black
10°C-40°C
50°C
90% non-condensing
55,000 hrs
ELECTRICAL
Input Signals
CAT-5/6 Twisted Pair
Input
Output Signals
CAT-5/6 Twisted Pair
Output
Power (Enclosure)
MT103-121
MT103-121
Video/Sync/Audio Signals
Altinex Standard
Video/Sync/Audio Signals
Altinex Standard
+6V -6V Power
760mA 660mA
8.5
watts
Table 3. MT103-121 Electrical
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MULTI-TASKER™
4
TOP RETAINER SCREW
HARDWARE EQUALIZATION
LOOP OUTPUT
INPUT
6 OUTPUTS
4
BOTTOM RETAINER SCREW
APPLICATION DIAGRAM
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP
5
DA1931CT
DA1930CT
MT103-121
400ft
(UXGA)
DA1931CT
400ft
(UXGA)
DA1931CT
MULTI-TASKER™
5
MULTI-TASKER™
DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
INPUT
RJ 45
PAIR 1
PAIR 2
PAIR 3
PAIR 4
EQ
HW
EQ
SW
SIGNAL
DETECT
MP
POWER
OUTPUT
RJ 45
OUT 1
OUT 6
OUT 2
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 1
OUT 6
OUT 2
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 1
OUT 6
OUT 2
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 1
OUT 6
OUT 2
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
LOOP
PAIR 1
PAIR 2
PAIR 3
PAIR 4
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MULTI-TASKER™
DIAGRAM 3: JUMPER SETTINGS
HW = Hardware EQ
SW = Software EQ
SW5
EQUALIZATION (EQ)
Set switch SW5 for hardware or software equalization.
L2
L1 U4
F1
F3
U3
TO USE LOOP
TURN SW 2,3,4 OFF
LED1
R175
C56
R81
C2
C3
F4
C85
C61
C68
F2
C87
C89
C86
C65
R173
R172
D2
C4
R171
R2
R1
D1
U6
C90
U5
C6
I G +5v1
C88
SW5
C5
U11
U2
C92
U36
C67
Y1
C66
I G +5v
C84
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C63
C60
C59
R90
R91
SW2
R72
R82
R4
R5
C71
R78
R75
R92
R93
C64
R73
R83
R6
R7
SW3
C75
C72
C70
C79
U8
U7
C74
C106
R94
SW4
R95
C109
R74
R84
R8
R9
C78
C80
U9
C77
R168 R169
C69
R36
R40
R41
R3
C73
R37
R42
R43
C58
C110
C76
R38
R44
R45
C62
R88
SW1
C105
R11
C82
R10
AUDIO
U10
R89
C57
R47
R46
R39
R86
C81
R87
C102
C95
R17
R32
C39
A
R186 C14
R
R177
C8
U12
R21
C15
U15
R130
B
R102
R188
R48
R12
R103
C9
R120
R96
R97
R121
G
R187
C10
R13
C107
C111
C98
C12
R124
R23
R100
R22
C11
C104
R142
R101
R182
C13
C22
R110
R111
U14
R20
C17
R125
C112
R185
C16
U16
R128
R104
R105
R184
R178
U19
R16
C21
R143
C20
R132
R108
R109
R133
C103
R19
C19 C26
R129
R18
C25
U21
C97
R197
C37
R193
C30
R14
U23
R139
R138
U18
R118
R119
R179
C27
C108
R15
C28
R136
R116
R117
C29
C38
U22
R137
U27
R200
R57
R33
C33
C36
U26
R35
R150
R151
C46
R198
C32
R148
R34
R149
C35
R196 C40
R134 R114
R135
R115
U20
C96
U24
R144
R145
R183
R199
U13
C18
U17
C24
C34
U31
R28
C113
U28
R152
R158
R159
C101
R64
R31
C43
R153
R195 C42
C47
R27
R192 C44
U30
R30
R189
C54
C45
R156
R157
R191
C41
C50
C99
U25
U29
R122
R98
R99
R123
R126
R106
R107
R127
R140
R112
R113
R141
R146
R147
R154
R155
P2
U35
U33
R162
R24
C55
C100
R166
R167 C52
C94
C51
R26
R163
R194 C48
R190
C93 U32
R29
R25
C53
R164
R165
C114 C49
R160
R161
U34
P3
C91
R176
SW2
SW3
SW4
LOOP OUTPUT
Switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 are available for use with the LOOP OUTPUT feature.
LOOP OUTPUT CONNECTED:
If LOOP output is connected, set all four switches to the OFF position.
LOOP OUTPUT OPEN:
If LOOP OUTPUT is not connected, set switches SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4 to the ON position.
SW1
AUDIO
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INSTALLING YOUR MT103-121 6
Step 1. Determine if the Loop Output is going to be connected to another card input. If the
Loop Output is going to be used, set switches SW2, SW3 and SW4 to the OFF position. See DIAGRAM 3 on page 7 for details.
Step 2. Determine if Video Equalization will be controlled through hardware or software. If
Equalization is to be software controlled, set switch SW5 to the SW position. See
DIAGRAM 3 on page 7 for details.
Step 3. Slide the MT103-121 into an available slot in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the card fits into place. Secure the card to the
Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the card.
Step 4. If the power is ON, the LED on the card will turn red indicating that the card is in full operation. If the LED does not come on, it may be necessary to reset the system or turn the system power off and then back on. If the LED is blinking, see
Troubleshooting Guide in section 8.
Step 5. Connect a CAT5/6 cable from the CAT5
Transmitter to the input connector of the
MT103-121 card.
Step 6. Connect at least one of the output connectors to a CAT5 Receiver through a
CAT5/6 cable. The outputs are always on, so the display connected to the CAT5
Receiver should have a display present.
Step 7. Starting from the left, identify the slot number the MT103-121 card is plugged into, and note that it is for RS-232 control.
MULTI-TASKER™
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
When used in the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure, the
MT103-121 has many advanced remote control capabilities, which are accessible through standard
RS-232 communication. The actual controlling can be accomplished through a computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS-232 commands.
7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 commands, for the MT103-121, are in a simple ASCII character format.
1.
Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the command.
2.
Use uppercase letters for all commands.
After processing a command, an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the end of a command string.
Commands ending in "S" will be saved into memory. Commands not ending in "S" will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered OFF then ON.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Each command consists of three parts: Function,
Card ID, and Unit ID.
[ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ]
Example: [VERC3U2]
VER = Function
C3 = Card ID or Group ID
U2 = Unit ID
For Function, see a detailed explanation under each command description.
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The Card ID is an assigned value. It is equal to the enclosure slot number in which the card is installed. The value can range from 1 to 4 up to 1 to 20 depending on the enclosure.
Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller. See the
MT100-100 User’s Guide for details.
The Group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the [WR] command. When using the Group ID, all cards in the group will perform the given instruction.
Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded on software definitions or third party control systems.
The Unit ID has a value from 0 to 9. Unit ID 0 should be used for single unit operation. If the
Unit ID is set to zero, each command may be used without Ui. Use the command [SETU0], as explained in the MT100-100 User’s Guide.
Example:
[VERC3]: For Unit ID Zero
[VERC3Ui]: For Unit ID other than Zero
[VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0]
1. [VER]
This command displays the software version and card type for the MT103-121 card.
Command Format: [VERCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT103-121 card is in slot #2. Send the command [VERC2], and the Multi-Tasker™
Enclosure will return the following feedback:
MT103-121 690-0197-001
MT103-121 = card type
690-0197-001 = software version
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2. [C]
This command receives the status of the card.
Command Format: [CnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is one MT103-121 card in slot #10.
Sending the command [C10] to the
Multi-Tasker™ will yield the following feedback:
ON, EQ=0 C10
ON
EQ=0
C10
= Outputs are ON
= Equalization is set to zero
= The card is in slot 10
If there is no card in slot #10, sending the command [C10] will not return any feedback.
3. [CnS]
This command saves the card settings and displays the status. After the system is reset or powered off and then on, the card restores the saved settings.
Cn = card number
S = save configuration
Example:
Save the status by sending the command [C10S].
The feedback returned will be similar to the following:
ON, EQ=0 C10 Saved
4. [?C]
This command will return general information about the card and the status.
Command Format: [?CnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9)
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Example:
Send the command [?C10] to receive the feedback for the MT103-121 in slot #10. Each status field begins with a '+' and ends with the card slot number (ex: C10). The feedback will be similar to the following:
[+MT103-121C10+VR690-0197-001C10
+ON123456C10+EQ0C10+SI0C10]
MT103-121 .......... Card Type
VR690-0197-00 .. Firmware version
ON ........................ Outputs are ON
EQ0 ...................... Equalization is set to zero
SI0 ........................ Signal (SI), 0= no signal
5. [SIG]
This command will test for the presence of an input signal and return a '1' if a signal is present and return a '0' if no signal is present.
Command Format: [SIGCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9)
Example:
If there is an MT103-121 in slot #10 and there is a valid CAT5 signal present on the input, sending the command [SIGC10] will yield the following feedback:
1
6. [STA]
This command enables or disables automatic feedback from the front panel. The command affects any card with auto-feedback capability, not just the MT103-121. The default at power on or reset is STA0, OFF.
Command Format [STA1] = ON
Command Format [STA0] = OFF
MULTI-TASKER™
Feedback Prefix Definitions:
+MT = Card Number
+VR = Firmware Version
+ON = On/Off Control
+EQ = Equalization
+SI = Signal Detect
Example:
Command = [EQ=25C10]
Feedback = +EQ25C10
+EQ = Equalization
25 = Equalization Level
C10 = Card slot number
7. [CLR]
This command clears the card settings and returns it to the factory default values.
Command Format: [CLRCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
In order to clear the card in slot #10, send the command [CLRC10].
8. [EQ] and [+] / [-]
This command is used to display the current
Equalization setting, set the video equalization or to select the Equalization function for adjustment using the [+] and [-] commands.
DISPLAY THE EQUALIZATION SETTING
Command Format: [EQCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT103-121 card is in slot #10 and the equalization level is set to zero. Send the command [EQC10] and receive the following feedback:
EQ=0
10
MULTI-TASKER™
SET EQUALIZATION
Command Format: [EQ=mCnUi] m = Equalization (m=# from 0 to 50)
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT103-121 card is in slot #10. Send the command [EQ=0C10] to set the equalization to zero.
ADJUST EQUALIZATION
Command Format: [EQCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
An MT103-121 card is in slot #10 and its equalization is set to zero. Send the commands below to adjust the Equalization to a value of 15.
1.
[EQC10]
The current Equalization level is 10 and will be displayed after sending this command.
2.
[ - ] [ - ] [ - ]
The level is now 7 and is insufficient.
3.
[ + ] [ + ] [ + ] [ + ] [ + ] [ + ] [ + ] [ + ]
The level is now 15 and no further adjustments are required.
9. […S] – Save
This command will save the configuration command being sent in memory. When sending the command [EQ=10C10S], after reset or power up, the equalization level on C10 will be set to 10.
10. […F] – Feedback
After processing a command, an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the end of a command string or if the unit ID is zero.
11. [TEST]
This command performs a series of internal tests on the internal memory.
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Upon completion, the system will display the results. If there are no problems, the system will display the following:
MEMORY IS GOOD
Otherwise, failures will be listed.
Command Format: [TESTCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
There is an MT103-121 in slot #10. In order to test the internal memory, send the command
[TESTC10].
12. [HELP]
This command displays information available for the Multi-Tasker interface commands.
Command Format: [HELPCnUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9)
Example:
In order to display the RS-232 commands available for the MT103-121 card in slot #10, send the command [HELPC10]. The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window.
13. [WR]
This command groups multiple cards in the
Enclosure. Each unit may define a maximum of eight groups.
In Multi-Tasker™ systems with audio and video cards, boards are typically grouped as follows:
Group 1 = Video Cards
Group 2 = Audio Cards
Group 3 = Video and Audio Cards
If assigning group commands to button functions, it is best to use the "Press and Hold on Power
Up" to make group settings.
Command Format: [WRCn…GkUi]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
To group cards 1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of Unit ID
1, send the command [WRC1C2C3G5U1]. After executing this command, cards 1, 2 and 3 will be grouped together as group 5 of Unit ID 1. The system will return the following feedback:
G1=C1C2C3
14. [CLRG]
This command clears the members for a single group or for all groups. The clear command restores the cards to default settings.
Command Format: [CLRGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
1) To clear group 1, send the [CLRG1U1] command. This command clears the members for the specified group only.
2) To clear all groups of Unit ID 1, send the
[CLRG [U1] command.
NOTE: Since this command is sending the
[CLR] command to its group members, each card will display its own reset message.
15. [RD]
This command displays the members in each group.
Command Format: [RDGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
MULTI-TASKER™
Example:
The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of group 5 in Unit ID 1. Read the member data for group 5 of Unit ID 1, by sending the command [RDG5U1].
The system will return feedback as follows:
G1=C1C2C19
The feedback shows G1 (Group 1) and then the cards that make up Group 1. In this case, Group
1 includes C1, C2 and C19.
16. [CLM]
This command removes the members in a group and leaves the group empty.
Command Format: [CLMGkUi]
Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8)
Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9)
Example:
Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots 1,
2 and 19. Read the member data for group 5 of
Unit ID 1. Send the command [RDG5U1] and receive the following feedback:
G1=C1C2C19
Now, clear group 5 by sending the command
[CLMG5U1]. Reread the member data as above and note the following feedback:
G1=EMPTY - PLEASE RESET THE SYSTEM
WHEN FINISHED
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MULTI-TASKER™
7.3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
Card Commands
1) [VER] Receives software version
2) [C] Receives status of the card
3) [CnS] Save card settings
4) [?] Show status/ general information
5) [SIG] Input signal detect
6) [STA] Enable/disable auto feedback
7) [CLR] Reset card to default values
8) [EQ] Set equalization value
9) […S] Save the command configuration
10) […F] Provides feedback upon sending
11) [TEST] Test memory IC's
12) [HELP] Display available commands
Group Commands
13) [WR] Groups multiple cards
14) [CLRG] Clears group members
15) [RD] Displays group members
16) [CLM] Removes members from group.
7.4 MENU MODE
MENU MODE commands are RS-232 commands that allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands. Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections, 7.2 and 7.3,
MENU commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options. The system then responds based upon selections made by the user.
MENU commands may be issued in response to prompts from within MTSetup™ or other RS-232 communication software.
The MENU driven commands are only available with
Multi-Tasker™ Front Panel systems that have the following firmware:
690-0122-015 = Version 015 or later.
690-0123-004 = Version 004 or later.
690-0124-015 = Version 018 or later.
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NOTE: In MTSetup™, send the command [VER] from the Terminal Window. The system will respond with feedback similar to the following:
[690-0122-015 690-0123-004 690-0124-018]
Check the last three digits against the numbers above to determine if the MENU MODE option is available.
7.4.1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS
Refer to section 7.2 for details on card functions and examples. Following is a cross-reference of menu mode sections versus programming commands.
MENU
Control
Setup
[CLR]
COMMAND
Equalization [EQ], [+], [-]
Status [VER], [C]
Help [HELP]
Not Available [?], [CnS], [STA], […S], [...F],
[TEST], [WR], [CLM],
[CLRG] and [RD]
7.4.2 USING MENU MODE
SUGGESTION: Before using the menu mode, it is best to disable the automatic feedback feature.
The values and current settings will be displayed in the menu mode, but the automatic feature will display after each setting change making the menus difficult to read.
1.
In order to enter MENU mode, the system needs to be connected to a computer running MTSetup™ or other RS-232 control software.
2.
Insert the card into an empty slot and push in all the way for a secure fit.
3.
Reset the system or power the system OFF and then ON.
4.
In MTSetup™, click the cursor in the
Terminal Window and press the ENTER key.
MULTI-TASKER™
5.
The system will interrogate the enclosure and return a list of cards installed and their slot locations.
Example: 8 (Slot 8): MT103-121
NOTE: Only cards supporting the MENU feature will be displayed.
5.
Find the alphanumeric character representing the card whose setup requires changing. It will be the first character in the line.
6.
Press the number or letter associated with the card, and a menu with options available for that card will appear on the screen. In the example above, press "8".
WARNING: Do NOT enter any characters except the one relating to the desired menu.
Pressing ENTER or RETURN after "8" will force the system back to the original prompt.
7.
After selecting the MT103-121 as described above, the system will prompt for selections specific to that card.
8.
Read each menu carefully, and continue selecting keys as prompted for further functions. (Example prompt: "Key= ")
7.4.3 MENU TYPES
1.
MAIN MENU
The first menu displayed after selecting the card is the Main Menu. This menu provides access to the main functions related to the card. Press the key representing the menu item for access. A sub menu appears next.
2.
SUB MENUS
Each sub menu will display either another menu (sub menu) or a list of available options or settings. Press the key corresponding to the menu choice to change a setting or select the next menu.
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NOTE: Pressing the ESCAPE (ESC) key in most menus will take you up to the previous menu without making changes in the current menu. In the some menus, the ESC key is used to confirm a setting change and return to the previous menu.
7.4.4 MT103-121 MENUS
Following are the menus available to the
MT103-121. The first menu is the Main Menu only. The second listing is an expansion of all the menu items available.
The expanded menu contains values in parentheses indicating the current setting or value of the parameter. In some areas, additional comments are provided for clarification.
MT103-121 MAIN MENU
1: CONTROL
2: SETUP
3: STATUS
4: HELP
ESC: GO BACK
MT103-121 EXPANDED MENUS
1.
CONTROL:
1: CLEAR
RESET CARD (EQ=0)
1: YES
2: NO
ESC: GO BACK
2.
SETUP:
1: SET EQUALIZATION
SET EQUALIZATION: (EQ=3)
1: INCREASE EQ
1: DECREASE EQ
ESC: GO BACK
3: STATUS
Equivalent to the [C] command.
Returns the card status and redisplays the
Main Menu.
4: HELP
Equivalent to the [HELP] command.
Displays a list of commands available for the
MT103-121 along with a brief description.
ESC
Returns to the parent menu.
7.4.5 MENU MODE EXAMPLES
All MENU MODE examples assume an
MT103-121 is installed in slot #1. Start by clicking the mouse in the Terminal window. Press ENTER and a list of available cards will be displayed.
NOTE When entering numeric values (not selecting menu items) the system may echo each character as it is typed. For example, entering a delay time of 03 may appear as 0033 on the screen.
1. Increase the equalization.
Follow the keystrokes below to increase the level of equalization.
1
1
Enter
1
2
ESC
ESC
List available cards
Select MT103-121 in slot #1
Select SETUP Menu
Select SET EQUALIZATION
INCREASE EQUALIZATION
Repeat until desired equalization level is obtained.
Return to SETUP Menu
Return to the MAIN Menu
2. Clear the card.
Starting from the Main Menu, select the
MT103-121 card and set it to the factory defaults. Follow the keystrokes below.
1
1
1
ESC
Select CONTROL Menu
Select CLEAR
Select YES to clear the card
Return to the MAIN Menu
3. Display Card Status
Starting from the Main Menu, follow the keystrokes below.
3 Displays card status
NOTE: The status will be displayed, followed by the Main Menu being redisplayed.
MULTI-TASKER™
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT103-121. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following:
8.1 CARD IS NOT RECOGNIZED
Cause 1: The card is not recognized.
Solution: Reset the card cage by sending the
[RES] command, or turning the system power off and then on again.
Send the [C] command to see if there is communication with the card. If there is no feedback, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Card is not plugged in all the way.
Solution: Push the card in all the way. Reset the system and send the [C] command. If the card is still not recognized, see Cause 3.
Cause 3: Card cage slot has a problem.
Solution 1: Test the card in other slots of the card cage. If the slot was damaged, the card may work in other slots. If other slots work and the card is recognized, the problem is the card cage slot. The card cage may require service. Call ALTINEX at
(714) 990-2300. If the other slots do not work, see Solution 2.
Solution 2: Take any other known good card and verify that the slot used is good by seeing if the other car is recognized in that slot. If it is, then the original card may be the source of the problem. Call ALTINEX at
(714) 990-2300.
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8.2 NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure that there is a signal present and all source connections are correct. If the source is working and there is still no display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Cable connections are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are properly connected. Also, make sure that the continuity and wiring are good. If there is still no display present, see
Cause 3.
Cause 3: There is no input signal.
Solution: Verify the card is receiving a valid signal at the input using the Signal
Detect command, [SIG]. See RS-232 accessible commands in
Section 7. If no signal is detected, see Solution 2. If a signal is detected, see Cause 4.
Solution 2: Connect the Transmitter and
Receiver directly, bypassing the
MT103-121. If there is no display, there is a problem with the
Transmitter or Receiver. If the display is good, see Cause 4.
Cause 4: Equalization is set too high.
Solution: Make sure the equalization is set to minimum to start. If controlling the equalization using the built-in potentiometer, verify the EQ switch on the board is set to HW. See
DIAGRAM 3: JUMPER SETTINGS for details.
Cause 5: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure that the display has power and is turned ON. If there is still no display, call ALTINEX at
(714) 990-2300.
MULTI-TASKER™
ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policy.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC
592 Apollo street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: 714 990-2300
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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Table of contents
- 3 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS
- 3 GENERAL
- 3 INSTALLATION
- 3 CLEANING
- 3 FCC / CE NOTICE
- 4 ABOUT YOUR MT
- 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAM
- 6 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP
- 7 DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
- 8 DIAGRAM 3: JUMPER SETTINGS
- 9 INSTALLING YOUR MT
- 9 OPERATION
- 9 RS-232 CONTROL
- 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
- 14 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS
- 14 MENU MODE
- 16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- 16 CARD IS NOT RECOGNIZED
- 17 NO DISPLAY
- 17 ALTINEX POLICY
- 17 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
- 17 CONTACT INFORMATION