Crestron MP2 User manual

Crestron MP2 & MP2E
2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Operations Guide

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Crestron MP2 & MP2E 2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Contents
2-Series Integrated AV Control System: MP2 & MP2E 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Applications.................................................................................................................3
Internal Block Diagram ...............................................................................................5
Specifications ..............................................................................................................6
Physical Description....................................................................................................8
Industry Compliance ................................................................................................. 13
Setup ........................................................................................................................................14
Network Wiring.........................................................................................................14
Identity Code ............................................................................................................. 14
Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 14
Programming Software............................................................................................................20
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................20
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 20
Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................20
Programming with Digital Media Tools....................................................................21
Example Program ...................................................................................................... 22
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 23
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................23
Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................ 24
Operation .................................................................................................................................25
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................26
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 26
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................29
Reference Documents................................................................................................ 30
Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................30
Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 30
Software License Agreement...................................................................................................31
Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 33
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 33
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................33
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Crestron MP2 & MP2E 2-Series Integrated AV Control System
2-Series Integrated AV Control
System: MP2 & MP2E
2-Series Integrated AV Control
System: MP2 & MP2E
IntroductionIntroduction
Features and Functions
• 2-Series engine built on Motorola’s 32-bit 257 MIPS Coldfire®
technology
• 36 MB of Internal Memory1
• Integrated AV Switcher/Processor
• 4x2 high-bandwidth video switch with video signal detectors,
expandable with the Crestron C2N-MMS
• 7x1 stereo audio switch
• 6-band graphic/parametric EQ
• Built-in volume, bass and treble controls
• Cresnet®port – master/slave selectable
• 10/100 Ethernet with SSL encryption2
• Crestron e-Control®2 enabled2
• RoomView®enabled2
• Two Com ports (RS-232/422/485)
• Four IR/serial ports
• Four Versiport I/O ports
• Four Low-voltage relay ports
• IR Wireless compatible using CNXRMIRD
• External power supply included
• Single-space EIA rack-mountable
1. For more information on internal memory, refer to “2-Series Memory & Directory Structure” in the
latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is
available from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals).
2. MP2E only.
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2-Series Integrated AV Control System Crestron MP2 & MP2E
2-Series Engine
At the heart of the MP2 & MP2E is the powerful 32-bit Freescale ColdFire®
processor. Crestron's exclusive enhanced real-time operating system makes the MP2
& MP2E the fastest, most reliable control systems available.
Cresnet®
Cresnet is the communications backbone for many Crestron touchpanels, keypads,
lighting controls and other devices. The Cresnet bus is a simple, yet flexible 4-wire
network that provides rock-solid bidirectional communication and power for up to
252 Cresnet devices.
Cresnet Slave Mode
Selectable Cresnet Slave Mode enables the MP2 & MP2E to be configured as
Cresnet slave devices, effectively transforming them into Cresnet expansion
modules. Such flexibility can offer a cost-effective solution for system expansion,
providing a host of additional control ports in a single module.
Ethernet (MP2E only)
Crestron pioneered the IP-based control system to harness the vast possibilities of
Ethernet and the Internet for remote control, monitoring, programming and
diagnostics. The MP2E is designed to deliver the world's most advanced IP control
solution. The high-speed Ethernet port enables a full-duplex 10/100 Ethernet
connection with built-in Web server and email client and support for both static and
dynamic IP addressing.
Crestron e-Control®2 (MP2E only)
Crestron's award-winning e-Control 2 XPanel solutions offer the most flexible range
of IP control possibilities available. Using a Windows®computer or CE/PocketPC™
PDA device, e-Control 2 provides an amazing control GUI that looks and behaves
just like a Crestron Isys®touchpanel.
Crestron RoomView®(MP2E only)
Every Ethernet-enabled 2-Series control system works directly with Crestron's
exclusive RoomView Help Desk software for the industry's most comprehensive
facility-wide asset management solution.
SSL (MP2E only)
All Ethernet-enabled 2-Series control systems support SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),
the industry standard for protecting sensitive network communications.
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Crestron MP2 & MP2E 2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Applications
The following diagrams show an MP2E in a basic room master mode configuration
with A/V switching and control and with an MMS multimedia switch.
Example of a Basic Room Master Mode Configuration with A/V Switching and Control
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2-Series Integrated AV Control System Crestron MP2 & MP2E
Example of a Basic Room Master Mode Configuration with MMS Multimedia Switch
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Crestron MP2 & MP2E 2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Internal Block Diagram
The following diagram represents the AV switching abilities of the MP2 & MP2E.
The diagram depicts the audio and video switching matrices and the equalization
module available for the audio inputs. For more information refer to “Operation” on
page 25.
AV Internal Block Diagram of the MP2 & MP2E
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2-Series Integrated AV Control System Crestron MP2 & MP2E
Specifications
Specifications for the MP2 & MP2E are listed in the following table.
MP2 & MP2E Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Processor
CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdfireMicroprocessor
Processing Speed 257 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 benchmark)
Memory
SDRAM 32 MB
NVRAM 256 kB
Flash 4 MB
Operating System Real-time preemptive multi-
threaded/multitasking kernel; FAT32 file
system with long names; supports SIMPL
Windows and SIMPL+
Ethernet (MP2E only) 10/100BaseT, auto-negotiating, full/half
duplex, static IP or DHCP/DNS, SSL,
TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, SMTP, built-in Web
server and e-mail client; supports Crestron
e-Control2 Xpanel and RoomView
applications
Video
Features 4x2 composite matrix switcher
or 2x1 Y/C (S-Video) switcher
Bandwidth 100 MHz minimum
Crosstalk -60 dB
Audio
Features 7x1 stereo audio switcher and digital
parametric and/or graphic equalizer*
Master Volume -80 dB to +20 dB, in 1 dB steps
(balanced I/O)
Input Compensation ±10 dB per input channel, 0.1 dB steps
from DMT, 0.2 dB steps from SIMPL
Bass Gain Range ±15 dB, 0.5 dB steps at 100 Hz
Treble Gain Range ±15 dB, 0.5 dB steps at 10 kHz
Equalization Modes 6-band parametric;
3-band graphic + 3-band parametric;
5-band graphic + 1-band parametric;
5-band graphic + 1-band parametric
(speech optimized)
PEQ Filter Gain ±12 dB, 0.01 dB steps from DMT;
+24/-36 dB, 0.1 dB steps from SIMPL
PEQ Filter Bandwidth 0.02 to 2.0 octaves (1.0 to 3.0 for shelving)
from DMT, 0.02 to 3.5 octaves from SIMPL
PEQ Filter Center Frequency 25 Hz - 19.9 kHz from DMT:
5 Hz - 24 kHz from SIMPL, 1 Hz steps
PEQ Filter Types Low pass, high pass, EQ filter
(peaking/notching), bass shelf and treble
shelf
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