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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice 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. 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.
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Quick Start — ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Step 4 — Video outputs Installation Step 1 a. Pass-through outputs — Connect video devices to the BNC connectors for outputs 1 and 2. Connect cables as shown in figure Q-1. b. Install any optional output boards (see figure Q-3), and connect the relevant display device to the BNC connectors on the boards. See figure Q-1 for cabling format. Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.
Quick Start — ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher, continued b. Front Panel Operations If desired, connect a control system or computer to the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01, can be used for this connection. Making input to output ties To make input ties to untied outputs: 1. Step 7 — LAN (Ethernet) port LAN LINK ACT Connect a network WAN or LAN hub, a control system, or a computer to the Ethernet RJ-45 port.
Picture adjustments The ISM 824 has six buttons for picture adjustment modes (color/tint, brightness/ contrast, detail, position, size, and zoom). COLOR/ TINT BRIGHT/ CONT DETAIL SIZE POSITION ZOOM PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS Presets The ISM 824 has a total of sixteen I/O preset memory addresses available that are assigned to the input and output buttons. They can be saved and recalled using the front panel and any current tie configuration can be saved to any one of the preset locations, in any order.
Quick Start — ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher, continued ISM 824 Menu System The ISM 824 has a six level menu system. Access to each level and sub level is made by using the menu control buttons. MENU NEXT • Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through the main menu system in the ISM. • Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the ISM menu system or exits the menu system.
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher ........................................................... 1-2 Definitions . ................................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Front Panel Operation . ............................................................................................................ 3-6 Making input to output ties . ................................................................................................... 3-6 An example of creating a set of video and audio ties ....................................................... 3-7 Viewing ties ........................................................................................
Advanced Config ......................................................................................................... 3-39 View Comm Settings menu .................................................................................................... 3-41 Editing the communications settings ................................................................................ 3-42 System Reset menu ................................................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Help............................................................................................................................... 5-12 I/O Control page ................................................................................................................. 5-13 Creating a tie ................................................................................................................ 5-13 Removing a tie .................................................................
Chapter 6 • HTML Operation ...................................................................................................... 6-1 Downloading the Startup Page ......................................................................................... 6-2 System Status Page ................................................................................................................... 6-3 Configuration Pages ................................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Help ................................................................................................................................ A-5 Quit ................................................................................................................................. A-5 Subnetting — A Primer . ......................................................................................................... A-6 Gateways .................................................................
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Definitions Features
Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher with optional output boards. In this manual, the terms “ISM 824”, the “ISM”, “Integration Scaling Multiswitcher“, “the multiswitcher”, and “switcher“ are used to refer to the ISM 824.
The multiswitcher accepts up to eight video inputs of various resolutions on five female BNC connectors per input. Depending on the output card configurations, the multiswitcher scales, down-converts, or simply passes the video inputs to output RGB or YUV video. The outputs are made on five female BNC connectors, or two 15-pin HD connectors (dual wideband card only).
Introduction, cont’d Balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio inputs are made on eight 5-pole captive screw connectors, numbered 1 through 8. Individual audio input gain and attenuation can be displayed and adjusted from 18 dB to +24 dB via the front panel, Ethernet, or RS-232/RS-422 control. Output volume can be displayed and adjusted as desired through a range of 0 to 64 dB, in 1 dB steps via the front panel, Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control.
Features Inputs — Video inputs — The ISM switches among eight configurable RGB, HDTV component video, component video, S-video, and composite video inputs. Audio inputs — The ISM switches among eight balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio inputs on 5-pole captive screw connectors. Outputs — Standard pass through video outputs — The ISM 824 outputs any video signals, unprocessed, on outputs 1 and 2.
Introduction, cont’d Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet link, or from the front panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources. LAN port — Supports connection to an Ethernet LAN so that the switcher can be accessed and operated anywhere in the world from a computer running a standard Internet browser.
Video Scaler card (ISM VS) Auto Image™ — Only for scaled outputs The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the selected input to fill the screen. Auto imaging can be selected for individual outputs as desired. Top and bottom blanking — Top and bottom blanking lines can be adjusted to eliminate artifacts such as unwanted header and footers or VCR noise. Edge smoothing filter — This feature reduces or eliminates anti-aliasing (jail-bar effect) and high frequency noise for digital displays.
Introduction, cont’d 1-8 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • Introduction
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 2 Chapter Two Installation U/L Safety Requirements Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Connection
Installation, cont’d Installation UL/Safety Requirements The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of this Integration Scaling Multiswitcher. Important safety instructions 2-2 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Mounting the Switcher If the ISM 824 is to be rack mounted, it is important to mount it before cabling it. Four uninstalled rubber feet are included with the ISM 824. Install the feet only if the unit is to be mounted on a table top (see “Tabletop placement” below). Tabletop placement For tabletop placement, install the self-adhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the device.
Installation, cont’d Rear Panel Features and Connection 2 3 4 INPUTS 5 6 7 OUTPUTS 8 1 ACT LINK G/Y VID G/Y VID B/C B-Y B/C B-Y OUTPUT 3/5 H/HV V V Y V 1 2 3 4 4/6 G/Y B/ B-Y B/ B-Y VID H/ HV V GENLOCK IN OUTPUTS 5 6 7 8 1 2 VIDEO SCALER 1 RGB/R-Y, B-Y /YC/VID OUTPUT INPUTS R/ R-Y G/Y H/ HV 100- 240 50/60 Hz 1.2A MAX.
Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring It is vital that the Ethernet cables used be the correct type of cable, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Choosing a network cable Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 4, 5, 5e, or 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to 328' (100 m) The cable used depends on the network speed.
Installation, cont’d Input connections There are video and audio connectors for eight inputs. e Video input connectors — Connect computer or RGB video, component video, S-video, or composite video to any of the eight sets of 5 female BNC connectors. See figure 2-5 for the relevant connector positions used in each video format.
Output connections The basic device has video and audio connectors for two pass-through outputs. With four optional cards installed, there are video and audio connectors for up to eight outputs. N g The number of outputs is dependent on the number and types of cards installed. Pass-through video output BNC connectors — Connect RGB video displays to these two sets of female BNC connectors for unprocessed pass-through signals (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, or composite video).
Installation, cont’d Optional output card connections Video output connections are different output card options available, for the four expansion slots i There at the rear of the ISM 824. Figure 2-2 shows the following four: ê ISM VS Video scaler card — Connect RGB video displays to this set of ë 5 female BNC connectors to output scaled or unprocessed signals (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or HD component (YUV) video).
Installing the optional output cards If the optional cards are already installed in the ISM 824, connect suitable display devices and configure the input and outputs as applicable. See chapter 3, “Operation and Setup”, for front panel operation. Also see chapter 4, ”SIS™ Programming and Control”, chapter 5, “ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software”, and chapter 6, ”HTML Operation”, for alternative methods in configuring the multiswitcher.
Installation, cont’d N If the device does not recognize a newly installed card, power the unit down, remove the card and re-install, closely following steps 4 through 7 above. If it continues to not recognize the card, contact Extron HelpLine (see rear cover). 2-10 8. Connect output devices to the video and audio connectors on the rear of the newly installed cards and power up the devices. 9.
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 3 Chapter Three Operation and Setup Front Panel Features Powering Up Front Panel Operation ISM 824 Menu System Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button
Operation and Setup Front Panel Features All of the ISM 824’s controls and indicators are on the front panel (figure 3-1). Input and output selection buttons are located on the left, with control and adjustment buttons, encoders, and an LCD screen towards the right. A 2.5 mm configuration port is located to the left of the picture adjustment buttons. All buttons are backlit (green, red, or amber) and can be relabeled as desired. See Chapter 5, “Replacing the button labels” section.
Control buttons c Control selection buttons — These four buttons give direct access to enter (save), presets, views, and esc (exit) controls. ENTER PRESET ESC VIEW Enter button — The Enter button flashes green when a change to an input or output tie is pending, or red when a preset recall is pending. Pressing the flashing button saves the change or recalls the preset, and the Enter button and any lit input and output buttons are extinguished.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Picture adjustment controls e BRIGHT/ DETAIL POSITION SIZE ZOOM Picture adjustment control buttons — COLOR/ TINT CONT These six buttons give direct access to color/tint, brightness/contrast, detail, PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS position, size, and zoom adjustment control. See the “Front Panel Operation”, “Picture adjustments” section later in this chapter for method of use. N Picture adjustments are not available for pass-through outputs.
6 feet 1 6 9 5 Tip Ring 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Computer's RX line Computer's TX line Computer's signal ground Tip Ring Sleeve Sleeve (Gnd) Figure 3-2 — Front 2.5 mm port configuration cable, part #70-335-01 Powering Up When applying power to the ISM 824, the unit undergoes a start-up self testing sequence as follows: • The LCD screen lights, and displays “Extron Electronics” for 1 second. • The LCD displays “ISM 824 Version 1.00”.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Front Panel Operation To enable any selected input signal to be viewed on a display device, the input must be tied to an output. Any input can be tied to any output. N Ties can be made by front panel operation, RS-232, or through Telnet/HTTP or with the ISM 824 Windows Control Program. See chapter 4, “SIS™ Programming and Control”, for RS-232/RS-422 methods, chapter 5, “ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software” for WCP methods, and chapter 6 , “HTML Operation” for HTTP methods.
The following example illustrates the principles of making new video/audio ties. An example of creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example, input 3 is tied to outputs 2, 6, and 7 as video and audio. N This example assumes that there are no existing ties for this input. 1. Press and release the Esc button (see figure 3-3). Step 3. Press the Video button, the Audio button or both to toggle on and off. Step 2. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Viewing ties To view existing ties do the following; 1. Press the View button (lights red). 2. The input/output ties can be viewed on the LCD display. Figure 3-5 shows the readout for the example above, where input 3 is tied to outputs 2, 6, and 7 as audio and video. N If the LCD displays an “x” at any number position, that output is not available. Step 1. Press the View button to view all selections. ENTER PRESET VIEW Step 2. Observe the LCD screen.
Adding ties to existing ties An audio tie can be added to an existing video tie, likewise a video tie can be added to an existing audio tie. An example of adding an audio tie to an existing set of video ties In the following example audio is added to existing video ties. In this example, input 2 is already tied to outputs 3 and 4 as video only and to output 1 as video and audio (see figure 3-7). Audio (such as a sound track) from input 8 is to be added to outputs 3 and 4.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Press and release outputs 3 and 4 buttons (figure 3-9). The output buttons flash red. 6. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-9). Input and output buttons extinguish. The audio from Input 8 is now tied to outputs 3 and 4, with the video from Input 2. N The output buttons and the Enter button flashes for 30 seconds only and then extinguishes. The Enter button must be pressed before it becomes unlit. If it extinguishes before being pressed, repeat steps 3 and 4. 7.
3. If lit, deselect (press) the Audio button (lit red). This button extinguishes, leaving only video (lit green) for this selection (see figure 3-12). 4. Press and release the Input 3 button (see figure 3-13). The button lights green. Step 4. Press and release the Input 3 button. INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS Step 5. Press and release outputs 2 and 7 buttons. The input button lights green to indicate that video outputs can be removed from this input. Step 6.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Replacing ties Existing output ties from any can input be replaced with another input, as long as that input is of a similar type (e.g., video for video and audio for audio). An example of replacing an existing video tie with another video input In the following example the video input tie on a specific output is replaced by another video input. In this example, the Output 1 video channel is already tied to Input 2 (see figure 3-15).
N The output buttons and the Enter button flashes three times only and then extinguishes. The Enter button must be pressed before it becomes unlit. If it extinguishes before being pressed, repeat steps 3 and 4. 7. Press View and observe the LCD display (see figure 3-18).
Operation and Setup, cont’d An example of creating a set of I/O groups In the following example one of the four sets of I/O groups are setup. In this example, input’s 3, 4, and 8, and outputs 2, 3, and 8, are to be assigned to I/O group #2. All other buttons do not have a group assigned. N I/O buttons light green when pressed. Do not confuse this with video signal only input or outputs that normally light green. Each input or output within a group can transmit video only, audio only, or both. 1.
N If after 30 seconds, no buttons have been selected, the device times out and reverts to the default cycle. No inputs or outputs are added to any group 5. Press Menu. This clears the I/O group display and shows the first Menu. The group #2 now includes the selected input and outputs. 6. Press Esc to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD. Muting or unmuting a video, audio, or video and audio output Any output signal can be muted or unmuted.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Unmuting an output To unmute an output signal: 1. Press the Esc button to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD. 2. Press and release the View button (lights red). The LCD shows existing ties. 3. Select the video (lights green), audio (lights red), or both I/O buttons, depending on which output signal is going to be unmuted. N Output buttons with muted signals flash the relevant color; green for video only, red for audio only, and amber for video and audio.
4. Press the Video button to exit RGB delay mode. The Video button ceases flashing, and remains lit green, and the Audio button lights red. The View, Esc, and output buttons extinguish. N Alternatively, pressing Enter or Preset exits the RGB delay mode. Changing the RGB delay To change the RGB delay, do the following: 1. Press Esc to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD. 2. Press and hold the Video button for 3 seconds, until it flashes green.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Input audio level (gain) and output audio volume Viewing input audio level and output audio volume The audio level (gain) of each input can be viewed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, in 1 dB steps. Adjustment can be made from the front panel, RS-232, or via Ethernet connection. N See chapter 4, “SIS™ Programming and Control”, for RS-232 commands, chapter 5, “ISM 824 Software” for Windows Control Program, or chapter 6, “HTML Operation”, for Ethernet commands.
N The input audio level readout on the LCD remains unchanged. 5. Press the audio button to exit the audio display and adjust mode. The audio button ceases flashing, and remains lit red. The video button lights green, and the View, Esc, and output buttons extinguish. The LCD resets. Adjusting input audio level and output audio volume To adjust the input audio level and output audio volume level, do the following: 1. Press the Esc button to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD. 2.
Operation and Setup, cont’d I/O presets Overview The ISM 824 has a total of sixteen I/O preset memory addresses available. Each preset can be saved and recalled using the front panel input and output buttons with presets 1 through 8 assigned to the input buttons, and presets 9 through 16 assigned to the output buttons. Any current tie configuration can be saved to any one of the preset locations, in any order.
Press the Esc button to clear all selections. Press and hold the Preset button. The button flashes C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW Save Preset #00 C O NT R O L ESC ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC � The LCD shows the Preset save mode. 0 The Esc button flashes green once. The input and output buttons light red. Step 3. Press and release the desired input or output button. C O NT R O L INPUTS 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 ENTER PRESET 5 6 5 6 7 7 Step 4. Press and release the Enter button to save the preset.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Step 3. Press and release the desired input or output button (preset) to recall. C O NT R O L The selected button flashes red. ENTER PRESET INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIEW ESC The Enter button flashes red. The LCD shows the selected preset number to recall. Recall Preset #07 OUTPUTS Step 4. Press and release the Enter button to recall the preset. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC All lights extinguish and the LCD resets.
Adjustment configuration values are shown on the front panel LCD screen, or on the control device display if using RS-232 or Ethernet to make adjustments. N Invalid picture adjustments for any input/output combination shows N/A instead of the configuration values. N For making adjustments via RS-232/RS-422, see chapter 4, “SIS™ Programming and Control” for methods and commands.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Step 1. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. Step 2. Press the Bright/Cont button. The button lights green. INPUTS C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW COLOR/ TINT ESC BRIGHT/ CONT DETAIL POSITION SIZE ZOOM PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS The Esc button flashes green once. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS Brt Out #5 Cont 128 128 The scaler output card button (#5) and associated input (#2) light green. Non tied scaler outputs (#8) flash green.
Adjusting the picture position To adjust the picture position do the following: 1. Press the Esc button to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD. 2. Press and release the Position adjustment button. The output buttons for scaler /scan converter cards (outputs 3 through 8) and any associated (tied) input buttons light solid green. Untied outputs flash green. The LCD panel shows the current position setting (see figure 3-36) for that lit output. N All applicable outputs light or flash green.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Step 1. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. Step 2. Press the Size button. The button lights green. INPUTS C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW BRIGHT/ CONT COLOR/ TINT ESC DETAIL POSITION SIZE PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS The Esc button flashes green once. Out #5 H=1024 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ZOOM OUTPUTS Size V=0768 The last selected scaler output card button (#5) and associated input (#2) light green.
3. Use either of the front panel encoders ([ or {) to adjust the image zoom. The dimensions of the of the image adjust uniformly. N A setting increment makes the image larger, and a setting decrement shrinks the image. The right side and bottom of the image move outwards or inwards, and the image remains anchored at the active pixel horizontal and vertical start point, at the top left of the display. 4. Press the Esc button to clear all button and reset the LCD.
Operation and Setup, cont’d • Executive Mode 2 — I/O ties only. In this mode partial front panel lockout is achieved, allowing ties to be changed, I/O presets recalled, button background illumination control, and audio gain/attenuation control. Attempting other changes result in the I/O buttons and the Enter button blinking twice. To initiate Executive Mode 2 via the front panel, press and hold the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons together for 2 seconds. The I/O buttons and the Enter button blink twice.
ISM 824 Menu System The ISM 824 has a six level menu system. Access to each level and sub-level is made by using the menu control buttons. • Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through the main menu system in the ISM. See “Front Panel Operations” in this chapter for details. • Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the ISM menu system or exits the menu system. See “Front Panel Operations” in this chapter for details.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Default Cycle Menu 30 sec. Auto Image Next 30 sec. Next Menu 30 sec. 30 sec. Auto Image Auto Image Output #5 Next Auto Image Output #5 Next Next Menu Input Con guration Rotate either encoder to scr oll through outputs #3 through #8, or press the desired button. Menu NOTE The output buttons for cards that have auto image availability flash green. Other Menus Figure 3-42 — Auto image menu 2. Press the Next button to enter the sub level. 3.
N When the sub level is entered, the last selected input lights steady green. All other input buttons flash green. 3. Select the desired input by pressing its button. That button lights green, and all other buttons flash green. The LCD screen indicates the input number selected. 4. Rotate either encoder to select the signal format for that input. 5. Either select another input and repeat step 4, or press the Next or Menu buttons to exit up to the top level menu.
3-32 30 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. System Reset Menu Menu View Comm Settings Menu Output Card Configuration Menu Input Configuration Menu Auto Image Menu Default Cycle Next 30 sec.
Select Output submenu This submenu allows selection of any installed Universal Scaler outputs to be configured using further submenus. To select an output to configure, do the following: 1. From the top level (Output Card Configuration) menu, press Next to enter the first submenu level (Select Output). The last selected scaler card output button and its associated input button lights green, and the LCD indicates the selected output. 2.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Output Config submenu Within this submenu, the resolution, the refresh rate, the output signal type, and the sync polarity can be selected and adjusted. 1. From the Input Setup submenu press Menu. 2. Press Next to bring up the Resolution submenu. In this submenu, the resolution and refresh rate can be adjusted. Rotate the left front panel encoder ([) to adjust the resolution value, and rotate the right encoder ({) to adjust the refresh rate.
5. Press Next to return to the upper level Output Config. menu. 6. Press Menu to go to the next submenu (User Presets). User Presets submenu Within this submenu, up to 3 presets can be saved or erased. 1. From the Output Config. menu, press Menu to enter the User Presets submenu. 2. Press Next to go to the Save Preset menu. Rotate either front panel encoder to select the preset (1, 2 or 3) to save the current settings. Default setting is N/A. 3. Press Next to go to the Save Preset menu.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Advanced Config submenu Within this submenu auto image can be turned on or off, test patterns can be selected. In addition, blue mode, auto memory, film mode, and RGB passthrough can be all turned on or off separately. 1. From the User Presets submenu, press Menu to enter the Advanced Config. submenu. 2. Press Next to go to the Auto Image menu. Auto Image can be turned on or off for any input from this menu. Default setting is off.
System Reset Menu Menu View Comm Settings Menu Output Card Configuration Menu Input Configuration Next 30 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. Next 60 Menu Next Rotate either encoder to change sync polarity Sync Polarity H-V- Next Rotate either encoder to select output type (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV Bi-Level) Output Type RGBHV Next Rotate encoder to adjust pixel value Rotate encoder to adjust refresh rate Resolution Next #8 Video Scaler Output Config 30 1024x768 sec. 30 sec.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Select Output submenu This menu allows selection of any configurable Video Scaler outputs installed to be configured using further submenus. To select an output to configure, do the following: 1. From the top level (Output Card Configuration) menu, press Next to enter the first submenu level (Select Output). The last selected scaler card output button and its associated input button lights green, and the LCD indicates the selected output. 2.
4. Press Next to enter the next submenu, Sync Polarity. Within this submenu, the Sync Polarity can be set (H- V-, H+ V-, H+ V+, or H- V+). Rotate either front panel encoder to select the output signal type. 5. Press Next to return to the Output Config. menu. User Presets Within this submenu, up to 3 presets can be saved or erased. 1. From the Output Config. menu, press Menu to enter the User Presets menu. 2. Press Next to go to the Save Preset menu.
Operation and Setup, cont’d 3. Press Next to go to the Top and Bottom Blanking menu. Within this menu the top and bottom blanking area (0-255) shown on the display output can be adjusted. Default setting is 000. Rotate the left front panel encoder ([) to adjust the top blanking value, and rotate the right encoder ({) to adjust the bottom blanking value. 4. Press Next to go to the (encoder) Filter Mode menu. Filter Mode can be turned on or off from this menu. Default setting is on.
View Comm Settings menu The fourth menu level, View Comm Settings is reached by pressing the Menu button four times from the default display cycle, or if at a different menu, by pressing the button repeatedly times until this menu is shown on the LCD screen. Default Cycle NOTE Changes can only be made while in the Edit mode. To enter the edit settings mode, press and hold the Enter, Preset,View, and Esc buttons together for 2 seconds. The LCD screen changes from View Comm settings to Edit Comm Settings.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Editing the communication settings To edit the communication settings, do the following: N The hardware address (the MAC address) is hard coded and cannot be changed. In edit mode the MAC addresss menu is not displayed. 1. Press the Enter, Preset, View, and Esc buttons at the same time, and hold down for 2 seconds. The LCD displays the Edit Comm Settings menu. 2. Press the Next button to enter the first sub level, Remote Port. 3.
System Reset Menu This fifth menu level is reached by pressing the Menu button five times from the default display cycle, or until the System Reset menu is shown in on the LCD screen. Use this menu to reset the ISM and any installed output cards to default values. All existing ties are broken. To reset the ISM 824 system do the following: 1. Press the Next button. The LCD displays “Press DETAIL to reset”, and the Detail button flashes (see figure 3-51). Default Cycle 30 sec.
Operation and Setup, cont’d Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with Extron IPL products) that you can access by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to press it. See the table below for a summary of the reset modes. C N Review the reset modes carefully.
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 4 Chapter Four SIS™ Programming and Control RS-232/RS-422 Link Front Panel Configuration Port Ethernet Link Symbols Switcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command Response Table for IP SIS Commands
SIS™ Programming and Control RS-232/RS-422 Link The switcher’s rear panel Remote 9-pin D female connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232/RS-422 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility or a control system. This connection makes software control of the switcher possible.
Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher (figure 4-3) can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d ISM 824 specific symbol definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = CR (no line feed) • = Space | = Pipe (vertical bar) character E X! = Escape key X@ X# = Output selection (1 to 8) X2! = Output resolution (Video Scaler): 01 = 02 = 03 = 04 = 07 = 08 = 09 = 10 = 11 = 12 = = Input number 1 through 8 X! = 0 to untie only For picture controls, X! = 1 to 8 = Input Video format: 1 2 3 4 X$ X% = = = = RGB YUV-HD YUVp YUVi 5 6 = S-v
Switcher-Initiated Messages When a local event such as power-up or a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below and on the following pages. The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but the host program may request a new status. Power-up © Copyright 2007, Extron Electronics, ISM 824 series, V x.xx, 60-787-01 ] The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. Vx.
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d X@VszX! *X1&] A front panel vertical size adjustment has occurred. output, and X1& is the size variable. X! is the input, X@ is the X@HphX! *X1^] A front panel horizontal centering adjustment has occurred. the output, and X1^ is the centering variable. X! is the input, X@ is X@VphX! *X1^] A front panel vertical centering adjustment has occurred. output, and X1^ is the centering variable.
Host-to-Switcher Instructions The multiswitcher accepts SIS commands through its serial ports and/or its LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each multiswitcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.
4-8 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control Untie all video inputs to output X@. Untie all video inputs to output 5. Untie all audio inputs to output X@. Untie all audio inputs to output 3. OutX@•In 0•RGB] Out3•In 0 •Aud] X# %2A! X! %2A& X! %2A$ X! *& X! *$ Tie a video input only Tie an audio input only X! audio to all InX!•Aud] Tie input outputs. Tie input X! video to all outputs. Tie input X! video and audio to all outputs.
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-9 see below see below EI} One X4% entry for each input, starting from input 1, 8 is the maximum number of inputs. Each X4% entry is the group number assigned to an output position, starting from output 1, 8 is the maximum output. Input 1 in Group 4, Input 2 not grouped, Input 3 in Group 3..... Input 7 in Group 4, Input 8 not grouped.
4-10 (host to switcher) URL Encoded (Web) 1Z X@+V X@-V X@V X@+V X@-V X@V 3%2AX@# ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control X!+G/g X!-G/g X!G/g X!+G/g X!-G/g X!G/g Increment Decrement View 0*B Global RGB unmute 1*Z 0*Z Global audio mute Global audio unmute Global audio mute 1*B Global RGB mute Global video mute 0%2A Z 1%2A Z 0%2A B 1%2A B X! %2A X3@G X! %2A X3#g X!*X3@G X!*X3#g Specific gain Set attenuation Audio gain and attenuation 3%2AX@%2AX3&#
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-11 Esc VM } (host to switcher) ASCII (Telnet) Esc VM } Esc X4(*1*1VC} Esc 3*1*1VC Esc X4(*1*1VC} Esc X4(*1*2VC} Example: View audio preset configuration Esc 1*1*2VC Esc X4(*1*2VC} View audio global presets configuration (verbose 2/3) View audio preset configuration View audio global presets configuration Example: View video preset configuration View video global presets configuration (verbose 2/3) View video prese
4-12 (host to switcher) ASCII (Telnet) (host to switcher) URL Encoded (Web) (switcher to host) Response Additional description Esc X! NI} Esc X@,name NO} Esc X@ NO} Read input Write output Read output X\ = Output (card) type *N/n N/n I/i 14%2AX@ # WX4( NO| WX4(, name NO| WX! NI| WX!, name NI| WX4( NG| A = Universal scaler D =Dual-output wideband B = Video-only scaler E = Scan converter C = Single-output wideband X = No output present Z = Internal wideband output (outputs 1 and 2) *N/n
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-13 *N/n Query part number for slots 38 *X!# View input video standard 1X 2X 0X X Enable lockout Enable Admin lockout Disable lockout View lockout status Front panel lockout (executive mode) OOthers: View internal temperature X 0X 2X 1X 38 %2A X! # 7S 7S Query firmware version *N/n N/n I/i A = Universal scaler D =Dual-output wideband B = Video-only scaler E = Scan converter C = Single-output wideband X = No ou
4-14 W ZA| WZZ| W ZXXX| W X5) ZX| Esc ZA} Esc ZZ} Esc ZXXX} Esc X5) ZX} Reset audio input levels Reset all mutes System reset Individual board reset X@+) X@-) X@) X@+) X@-) X@) Increment value X@+( X@-( X@( X@+( X@-( X@( Increment value ( ) X@+U X@-U X@U Increment value ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control U X@+U X@-U X@U X@%2AX^ U 11%2AX@%2AX& # 11%2AX@+# 11%2AX@-# 11%2AX@# 11*X@*X& # 11*X@+# 11*X@-# 11*X@# Specify a value Increment value Decremen
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-15 X@ApxX!*X*] X@ApxX!*X*] X*] 12%2AX@+# 12%2AX@-# 12%2AX@# 12*X@+# 12*X@-# 12*X@# Increment value Decrement value View 13%2AX@-# 13%2AX@# 13*X@-# 13*X@# Decrement value View View Decrement value Increment value Specify a value Tint View Decrement value Increment value Specify a value Color View Disable blanking Enable blanking Video mute X@*X1%T X@+T X@-T X@T X@*X1%C X@+C X@-C X@C X@%2AX1% X@+T X@-T X@T X
4-16 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control X@+: X@-: X@: X@+: X@-: X@: Increment value View Decrement value X@%2AX1& X@*X1&: X@%2AX1^ X@+/ X@-/ X@/ Specific value Horizontal size View Decrement value Increment value Specific value Vertical position View X@*X1^/ X@+/ X@-/ X@/ X@+H X@-H X@H X@+H X@-H X@H Increment value Decrement value X@%2AX1^ X@%2AX1% X@+D X@-D X@D X@%2AX1% X@+Y X@-Y X@Y X@%2AX1% X@+^ X@-^ X@^ : / H D Y ^ (host to switcher)
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-17 X@WinX!*X1^*X1^*X1&*X1&] X@ZomX!*X5$*X1&*X1&] X@ZomX!*X5$*X1&*X1&] X@ZomX!*X5$*X1&*X1&] X@VszX!*X1&] X@VszX!*X1&] X@VszX!*X1&] X1&] (switcher to host) Response 6%2AX@# 7%2AX@%2AX\ # 7%2AX@# 7*X@*X\# 7*X@# Set polarity View setting Output polarity 6%2AX@%2AX2$# 6*X@*X2$# = 6*X@# X@ X@%2AX2!%2AX2@ Set sync format = View output rate Output sync format X@ View output rate = X@*X2!*X2@ Set output rate Outp
4-18 Recall preset ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control Enable View Disable X@*1F X@*0F X@F X@%2A1F X@%2A0F X@F 18%2AX@# 18*X@# View Freeze X@FlmX! *0] 18%2AX@%2A0# 18*X@*0# Disable X@ Frz 1] X@ Frz0] X1)] X1)] X@FlmX! *1] X@TstX2)] X2)] 18%2AX@%2A1# J Show freeze status. Freeze off. Freeze on. Enable film mode (auto senses for 3:2 or 2:2 pull down). Disable film mode (locks de-interlacer to 2:2 pull down).
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-19 8%2AX@%2A0# 8%2AX@# 8*X@# View setting Decrement value Increment value Specify a value Color View Disable blanking Enable blanking Video Mute X@*X1%C X@+C X@-C X@*1B X@*0B X@B 55%2AX!%2AX@# 55*X@*X!# View Picture adjustments 55%2AX!%2AX@%2A0# 55*X@*X!*0# Disable X@ImgX! 0] X1)] X@ImgX! 1] X@Aut 1] X@Aut 0] X1)] X@Pas1] X@Pas0] X1)] X@Blu 1] X@Blu 0] X1)] X@DlyX3&] X3&] (switcher to host) Response X@%2
4-20 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control Decrement value Increment value Vertical size Decrement value Increment value Horizontal size Decrement value Increment value Vertical position Decrement value Increment value Horizontal position View detail value Decrement value Increment value Set detail level Detail filter View Decrement value Increment value Specify a value Brightness View Decrement value Increment value Specify a value Contrast Vi
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-21 6%2AX@# 7%2AX@# 7*X@# View setting View Mute off Mute on Audio mute Audio configuration Save preset Recall preset X@*1Z X@*0Z X@Z X@*X2%. X@*X2%, X@%2A X@%2A X@Z 0Z 1Z X@%2AX2% X@%2AX2% , . 1%2AX@%2AX2^ , User presets (1 to 3) 1%2AX@%2AX2^ . 3*X@*X2^.
4-22 X@+V X@-V X@V X@+V X@-V X@V Increment Enable 3%2AX@# View setting 8%2AX@%2A0# 8%2AX@# 8*X@# View setting ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control X@%2AX1% X@+( X@+( Increment value ( 52%2AX@# 52*X@# X@*X1% ( 52%2AX@%2AX1)# Specify a value Top blanking View setting Set enhancement mode on/off 52*X@*X1)# 16%2AX@# Enhancement mode 16%2AX@%2AX1)# 16*X@*X1)# 16*X@# Set filter on/off View setting Edge smoothing filter 8%2AX@%2A1# 8*X@*1# 8*X@*0#
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-23 55%2AX!%2AX@%2A1# 55%2AX!%2AX@%2A0# 55%2AX!%2AX@# 55*X!*X@*1# 55*X!*X@*0# 55*X!*X@# Enable Disable View Auto image View setting Off On X@%2A1M X@%2A0M X@M X@ImgX! *0] X1)] X@ImgX! *1] X@Aut 1] X@Aut 0] X1)] X1%] X@) X@) View X@*1M X@*0M X@M X@BlbX!*X1%] X@-) X@-) Decrement value Auto memory X@BlbX!*X1%] X@+) X@+) Increment value X@BlbX!*X1%] X@%2AX1% ) X1%] X@*X1% ) X@( X@-( X@-( X@( X@BltX!*X1%
SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol definitions X7) = Switcher name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , _ @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?.
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • SIS™ Programming and Control 4-25 Example: Read mail server, domainname Set e-mail recipient Set mail server, domainname Reset (clear) user password Read user password Read administrator password Reset (clear) administrator password Set user password Set administrator password Read gateway IP address Set gateway IP address Read subnet mask Set subnet mask Read # of open connections Read IP address Read hardware address Set IP address Read Daylight
4-26 Check RAM Commit RAM to flash memory Read verbose mode Set verbose mode Read mode Set mode Read parameters Read DHCP on/off status Set DHCP on or off Read e-mail events for recipients Response description Example: EX8!,X8#,X8$,X8$, ... X8$EM} WX8!,X8#,X8$,X8$, ...
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 5 Chapter Five ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software ISM 824 Windows Control Program Button Label Generator
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software ISM 824 Windows Control Program The Windows-based Extron ISM 824 Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, the Configuration port, and the LAN port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the ISM 824 Integration Scaler Multiswitcher. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ ISM 824, and it places three icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers.” The three installed icons are: • ISM 824 Control Pgm • Uninstall ISM 824 • ISM 824 Help N The ISM 824 can support remote control via the front panel Configuration port, the rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port, and/or the LAN port.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Using the software The items found in the ISM 824 Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, “Operation and Setup”) and under SIS™ control (see chapter 4, “SIS™ Programming and Control”). The ISM 824 Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. Use the software as follow: 1.
N If you logged on using the user password, the Windows program connects you to the ISM 824 multiswitcher with only user capabilities. If a password was required and not entered or if an incorrect password was entered, the program prompts for the password. When the program starts satisfactorily, the Extron ISM 824 Control Program main window (figure 5-5) appears.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Control program menus and pages Extron ISM 824 Control Program (figure 5-5) emulates some of the front panel features of the ISM 824 multiswitcher. The main software window has four pages; I/O control, I/O settings, Audio settings, and Output cards. Each one of these pages are interactive and are used to configure and control the ISM 824 when connected. Click on each one as desired to complete configuration of the multiswitcher, following the instructions below.
• Data Tracer — Selecting this opens a small window in which the transmit and receive (Tx/Rx) data between the control software on the host PC and the ISM 824 can be viewed in ASCII format (see figure 5-8). During data transmission and receipt, the data tracer widow is constantly updated. To close the window click Close or the X in the window’s top right corner.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d • Executive mode — The Executive mode locks out some or all of the front panel features, and has three levels. Select the mode level applicable. View mode – This locks out the front panel menu, picture adjustment, input, and output buttons but allows a user to view the ties.
3. Click Take. The groups are now made (see figure 5-11). Figure 5-11 — ISM 824 I/O grouping completed N To clear all groups click Clear All. To remove individual inputs or outputs from a group, drag the selected button onto the applicable free box and release. To move individual inputs or outputs to different group, drag the selected button into the desired group, and release. 4. Click Close to exit from the I/O Groups window. The window closes.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d • Unit Settings — Click on this to open the settings window. This window has two tabs, IP and RS-232, each of which shows the setting for the host controller connection to the ISM 824 (see figure 5-13). Figure 5-13 — ISM 824 Unit Settings menus − IP and RS-232 windows IP Settings tab — This window displays the following settings: IP address (default is 192.168.255.255), DHCP status (On or Off, default is Off), Gateway address (default is 0.0.0.
N All ties and user settings are lost when the ISM restarts, and the unit reverts to factory defaults. • Updating Firmware — To update the ISM 824 firmware using the configuration utility, do the following: 1. 2. Click on Update Firmware.... The utility window minimizes, and a new window (Extron Firmware Loader) appears. Check or edit the settings in the Port Configuration boxes on the RS-232 tab. Alternatively check or edit the boxes on the TCP/IP tab (see figure 5-14).
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Figure 5-16 — Advisory window for RS-232/RS-422 connection uploads 5. Upon completion, the Firmware Loader window indicates the ISM is restarting. When successfully restarted, the window indicates “Transfer Complete!” Click Exit to exit the program. The Firmware Loader window closes and the control program window re-appears on screen.
I/O control page Selecting the first tab, opens the I/O Control page. Upon opening, this page shows the current configuration for input to output ties, video/audio tie modes (follow all or breakaway), and output mute status. Use this page to create or remove ties, mute or unmute output signals, and save, recall or delete presets. Creating a tie To create an input to output tie do the following 1. Select the Video/audio mode; “Follow all” or “Breakaway” (see figure 5-19).
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Muting or unmuting output signals To mute or unmute output video signals, audio signals, or both do the following: 1. Click on the radio button for the type of mute desired; video and audio, video only, or audio only (see figure 5-20). The button fills green. If the video only or audio only button is selected, the other column becomes grayed out and is non selectable. N Only one button can be selected at a time to make changes.
N Clicking Cancel in the I/O Preset window (figure 5-21, right image), at any time before completing Step 3, closes that window and reverts back to the I/O Presets window (figure 5-21, left image), without saving to any preset. Recalling a preset To recall a preset, do the following: 1. Within the I/O Presets section (on the I/O Control page) click on the drop down box and scroll to the preset which is to be recalled (see figure 5-22). Figure 5-22 — Recalling a preset 2.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Configuring the input video signal type To configure the input video type, do the following: 1. Click on the drop down box of the input number to be configured (see Figure 5-24). A list of video types appears. Figure 5-24 — Scroll down video type list and select 2. Scroll down the list to the video type desired and click it . The list disappears and the field displays the selected video type.
Setting the RBG delay To set the RGB delay, do the following: 1. Click in an output RGB Delay field where delay (in 0.1 seconds intervals) is to be changed. Up and down scroll arrows appear (see figure 5-26). Figure 5-26 — Enter a value, or scroll the arrows to the desired setting 2. Either directly enter a value for the RGB delay (e.g. 1.7), or scroll the arrows to the desired setting. Minimum is zero (0), maximum is five (5.0) seconds.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Adjusting the input gain and attenuation To adjust the input gain and attenuation, do the following: 1. Click the input which is to be adjusted. The value field will open and show two scrolling arrows. 2. Either; using the arrows, scroll up or down to the desired setting (in 1 dB increments), or directly type in the value (see figure 5-28). Press Enter. The input’s gain and attenuation is set to that level.
Output Cards page Selecting the fourth tab opens the Output Cards page, which allows the user to individually configure up to four output cards. Each installed configurable card has a radio button next to the name. Click on this button to choose the card to be configured. N Non-configurable cards, such as wideband cards, show a grayed-out radio button.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Making input to output ties To make input to output ties, do the following: 1. Click the input drop down box and select the input to be tied to the current card. N When an input is changed, all the fields on the page refresh to show the current settings for that input. The output number cannot be changed, as this is the output (port) where the card is installed. To have no input ties to an output card, select N/A from the inputs list.
2. Select a test pattern from the list by clicking on it. The test pattern becomes the current image. N If a 4:3/16:9 Film Aspect Ratio (1.33 through 2.35) is selected, it superimposes the sizing box over the current image. 3. To turn the test pattern off, select off from the list. The previous image is displayed Selecting blue mode, film mode, auto image, or RGB pass through To select blue mode, film mode , auto image, or RGB pass-through from the advanced configuration settings, do the following: 1.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d 2. Scroll to and click on the desired preset number. The preset field shows the number selected. 3. Click Recall to recall the selected preset. Starting auto image To start auto image, do the following: 1. Click Auto Image. This automatically sizes and centers the selected input image to fill the screen. Freezing an image To freeze an image for review or logo use, do the following: 1. Click Freeze.
N Each input to any output card can have different picture adjustments settings. The image control default settings are 50% of the min/max (see figure 5-31). Some values may be auto detected (e.g. for H and V size), and values that are not available are shown as N/A. Making input to output ties To make input to output ties, do the following: 1. Click the input drop down box and select the input to be tied to the current card.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Selecting blue mode, 2:2 Pull down, Edge smoothing filter, Auto image,or Enhancement mode To select blue mode, 2:2 Pull down, Edge smoothing filter, auto image or enhancement mode from the advanced configuration settings, do the following: 1. To select any of these settings, click the check box alongside the setting name. N If blue mode is selected (set to on), only the sync and blue video signal are passed to the display.
Recalling an input preset To recall an input preset, do the following: 1. Click the drop down arrow in the presets field. A list of presets (1 through 128) appears. 2. Scroll to and click on the desired preset number. The preset field shows the number selected. 3. Click Recall to recall the selected preset. Starting auto image To start auto image, do the following: 1. Click Auto Image. The auto image feature automatically sizes and centers the selected input image to fit the screen.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Button Label Generator The Button Label Generator software creates labels that can be placed in the translucent covers of front panel buttons. Labels can be created with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, under the Download tab.
3. Within this window, click on a desired button to edit. A red square appears over the button in which text (2 characters maximum on input and output buttons) can be typed. 4. If an image or icon is to be used on the button, check the from Palette or from File buttons, and click browse to locate the image source. 5. When the image is located, click Open. The image appears on the button.
ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d 5-28 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher • ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 6 Chapter 6 HTML Operation Downloading the Startup Page System Status Page Configuration Pages File Management Page Control Pages Special Characters
HTML Operation The multiswitcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or the Firefox browser. The browser’s display of the multiswitcher’s status or operation has the appearance of web pages. This chapter describes the factoryinstalled HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.
• Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html” as the default startup page. • If neither of the above conditions is true, the switcher downloads the factory-installed default startup page, “nortxe_index.html” (figure 6-2), the System Status page. N On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and user.
HTML Operation, cont’d Configuration Pages Click on the Configuration tab, to download the ISM’s configuration pages. These pages gives access to the system settings, ISM settings, passwords, email settings, and to the Firmware Upgrade facility. All the pages within the Configuration series have fields which can be edited to allow changes to the system settings, the unit settings, administration settings, and to select firmware to upgrade the unit.
DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the ISM to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator to determine the correct choice for this setting. IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is encoded in the switcher’s flash memory.
HTML Operation, cont’d System Settings page – Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-4) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. The adjustable variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. Figure 6-4 — Date/Time Settings fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the desired variable’s drop box. A drop down scroll box appears. 2. Click the desired value.
Figure 6-5 — ISM Settings page Input configuration Each input field has a drop down box associated with it. To configure an input do the following: 1. Click on an input’s drop down box in the Input column, for a list of input video formats (RGB, YUV-HD, YUVp, YUVi, S-video, and composite) available for selection (see figure 6-5). 2. Scroll down to the desired format and click. The device updates to the selected video format. 3.
HTML Operation, cont’d Executive mode The Executive Mode section has three selectable levels; • Off – full front panel access and menus are available • View only – ties cannot be created or broken and menus are not available. • I/O ties only – ties can be created or broken but menus are not available. To set an Executive mode do the following: 1. Click the radio button for the desired executive mode level. The device is updated to that level.
For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click Edit to make the fields available for editing (see figure 6-7). The button changes to Save. After editing the settings associated with the Edit/Save button, click Save. Figure 6-7 — Email Alerts page Setting up e-mail alerts Set the ISM to send e-mail alerts when settings are changed as follows: 1. On the Email Alerts screen, click Edit located to the right of the Mail IP Address and Domain Name fields.
HTML Operation, cont’d 3. Enter a user name and a password in the User Name and Password fields. For the ISM to accept their e-mail messages, senders must enter the user name and password. N For the User name, any combination of letters, numerals, spaces, and symbols except the comma (,) and the single and double quotation marks (‘ and “) can be used. For the password, all characters except the comma can be used. The user name and password can each be from 1 to 30 characters.
2. Click the Firmware link (figure 6-9). Figure 6-9 — Location of firmware upgrade files on the Extron web site 3. Select the ISM 824 firmware file to download and save it to the host PC. N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. 4. In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, double-click the downloaded executable (*.exe) file) to self-extract the firmware file to the PC. 5.
HTML Operation, cont’d File Management Page To delete files such as logo bitmaps from the multiswitcher or to upload your own HTML files to the device, click the File Management tab. The multiswitcher downloads the file management HTML page (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 — File Management page To upload files, do the following: N The following characters are invalid in file names: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. 1. Enter the new directory name in the Dir:/ field. 2. Click Add Dir.
Control Pages To access the Control pages, click the Control tab from any other page. These pages allow configuration and viewing of input to output ties, setting and viewing output volume levels and muting status, auto image and image freeze selection, saving and recalling I/O preset, and specific configuration of individual output cards and image adjustment. The Control pages initially open on the User Control page.
HTML Operation, cont’d 3. Click Take to make the tie. The page refreshes, the letter P disappears from the button and the ISM 824 is updated with the new tie. To remove ties, do the following: 1. In the signal type field, click Video only, Audio only, or Video & Audio depending on the signal type to be removed. 2. Click the input/output button of the tie to be removed. The button changes color and indicates a provisional tie with a letter “P” (see figure 6-11).
To mute or unmute a signal, do the following: 1. In the signal type field, click Video only, Audio only, or Video & Audio depending on the signal type to be muted 2. Click Mute for the output to be muted. The gray button changes color according to the muted signal (see Note and figure 6-13), and shows “muted”. The page refreshes and the ISM 824 updates with the selection. N If the output is muted for audio, the button shows red. If the output is muted for video, the button shows green.
HTML Operation, cont’d I/O Presets page To access the I/O Presets page, click on the I/O Presets link on the left side of any of the Control pages. The page opens showing the current saved presets. This page is used to save and recall any of up to sixteen I/O presets (figure 6-14), and to configure certain output cards installed in slots 1 through 4. Figure 6-14 — I/O Presets page To save a preset, do the following: 1. Click Save Preset. The button changes to Select Preset...
3. Enter a suitable name (maximum 11 characters, including spaces) in the name field. 4. Click Accept to name the preset. The page refreshes and the selected button shows the entered name. The Select Preset... button reverts to Save Preset N Click Cancel at any point before saving, to exit without saving any changes. Slot (output card) configuration There are four slots, numbered 1 to 4, into which an optional output card can be installed.
HTML Operation, cont’d Also from this page adjustments to the following can be made; • picture controls (color, tint, contrast, brightness, detail, horizontal and vertical position and size, and zoom) • input samplings (horizontal and vertical start, pixel phase, total and active number of pixels and lines, and input aspect ratio) • user and input presets can be saved and/or recalled • output configuration parameters (resolution, refresh rate, sync format, and polarity) can be changed • advanced configurati
Video Scaler — ISM VS The page for the Video Scaler is shown below: Figure 6-18 — Video Scaler output card configuration screen On the top of this page, the input number that is currently tied to the card’s output tie is shown (see figure 6-18).
HTML Operation, cont’d To save and recall presets do the following: 1. Select either the User presets or Input presets drop down arrows as desired (see figure 6-18). N There are 3 user presets and 128 input presets. Each preset can be individually configured for the range of adjustments available for that output card. 2. Click Save to save current configuration to that preset number, or click Recall to recall that preset as the current configuration.
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer
Ethernet Connection LINK ACT The rear panel Ethernet connector on the ISM 824 can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. LAN Ethernet Link Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1). • Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the ISM 824.
Ping the switcher as follows: 1. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Run. 2. At the Open prompt, type command. 3. Click the OK button. 4. At the DOS prompt, type ping {IP address} and then press Enter. The computer returns a display similar to figure A-2. The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Figure A-3 — Telnet screen Telnet tips It is not the intention of this manual to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the ISM 824 via Telnet. Open Connect to the ISM 824 using the Open command. Once your computer is connected to the switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 link. Connect to the ISM 824 as follows: 1.
Local echo Once connected to the ISM 824, by default, Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are typed in blindly and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen. To command Telnet to show keystrokes, at the Telnet prompt, type set local_echo and then press Enter before you open the connection to the switcher. With local echo turned on, keystrokes and the switcher’s responses are displayed on the same line.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the ISM 824 and the mail server gateway.
Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (figure A-6). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255, the related octets of the local device’s address and the remote device’s IP address are unmasked. Unmasked octets are compared (indicated by ? in figure A-6).
Ethernet Connection, cont’d A-8 ISM 824 Integrated Scaling Multiswitcher • Reference Information
ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher B Appendix B Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories
Reference Information, cont’d Reference Information Specifications Video Routing............................................ 8 x 2 matrix up to 8 x 8 matrix, depending on model and configuration Gain.................................................. Unity (outputs 1 and 2) Bandwidth . .................................... 450 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded (main unit, outputs 1 and 2) 350 MHz (-3 dB for wideband single/dual boards) Crosstalk..........................................
Video output — ISM RGB universal scaler board (70-544-01) scaled outputs Number/signal type...................... 1 scaled or pass-through RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HD digital component video (YUV) Connectors ..................................... 1 x 5 BNC female Nominal level................................. 1 Vp-p for Y of component video 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video Minimum/maximum levels......... 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p Impedance.......................................
Reference Information, cont’d Sync — ISM VS Input type . ..................................... Pass-through RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB Output type..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB Bi-level on Y, R-Y, B-Y channels (component video) Standards......................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM Input level ...................................... 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated. 4.0 Vp-p normal. Output level ................................... TTL: 5.
Ethernet protocol............................ ARP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP 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 Program control.............................. Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows® Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) Microsoft® Internet Explorer ver. 6 or higher, Netscape Navigator, Telnet General Power ..........................
Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories ISM 824 part number Switcher model Part number ISM 824 60-787-01 Included parts These items are included in each order for an ISM 824: Included parts Replacement part number IEC power cord MBD 249 rack mounting brackets 70-155-01 Tweeker (small screwdriver) ISM 824 user’s manual Captive screw audio connectors (8) 10-319-10 Extron Window Control Program CD Accessories The following optional output cards can be ordered separately: Adapters,
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