ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 68-575-01 Rev.
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 B Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Quick Start — ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher Step 5 Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the ISS 408 and the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Step 2 If desired, install an optional DVI output card into the switcher. See chapter 7, “Maintenance and Modifications”. Step 3 Install four rubber feet on the bottom of the ISS or mount the ISS in a rack. Tip Cable the switcher for Sleeve stereo audio input. Each Tip Sleeve input has a 3.
Quick Start — ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher, cont’d Step 9 If desired, connect a control system or computer to the Remote RS-232 port. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RS-232 — TX RX — Gnd — — — — 5 Function Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used 2. Press an input button to select the input to configure. 3. Rotate the Adjust video type. knob to select the input 1 4. Rotate the Adjust knob to select the input audio gain or attenuation level.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2 About the Switcher ............................................................................................................ 1-2 Features ........................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Enhanced Mode submenu ................................................................................ 3-14 Pixel Phase submenu ......................................................................................... 3-14 Preview Switch Mode submenu ........................................................................ 3-14 PAL File Mode submenu .................................................................................... 3-15 Reset submenu ...............................
Using the Command/Response Table ........................................................................ 4-8 Command/response table for SIS commands .................................................................. 4-9 Command/response table for IP SIS commands ............................................................ 4-15 Command/response table for special function SIS commands ..................................... 4-16 Command/response table for advanced instruction Set commands .....................
Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 7 • Maintenance and Modifications .......................................................... 7-1 Opening and Closing the Switcher ............................................................................ 7-2 Installing a Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................... 7-4 Installing a DVI Output Card .........................................................................................
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Switcher Features
Introduction, cont’d Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher. In this manual, the terms “switcher” and “ISS” are used interchangeably to refer to the ISS 408. • Chapter 1, “Introduction”, identifies the switcher’s features. • Chapter 2, “Installation”, details how to install the switcher. • Chapter 3, “Operation”, describes how to operate the switcher and use all of its features.
Several of the output resolutions and rates include Extron’s Accu-RATE Frame Lock™ (AFL™), a proprietary technology that locks the output frame rate to the input rate, solving the image tearing problem that can result from different input and output rates. The ISS 408 features HDTV 576p, 720p, 1080p, and 1080i outputs.
Introduction, cont’d Features Inputs — Video inputs — The ISS switches among eight fully-configurable RGB, HDTV component video, component video, S-video, and composite video inputs on five BNC connectors per input. Audio inputs — The ISS switches among eight balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio inputs on 5-pole captive screw connectors. Outputs — Standard video outputs — The ISS outputs individually scaled video signals as RGBHV or RGBS.
Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation (-24 dB to +9 dB) via the RS-232 port, Ethernet link, or from the front panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources. Audio cross-fading — This transition technique is applied during switching to lower the audio level of the switched out source while simultaneously raising the audio level of the activated source.
Introduction, cont’d 1-6 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Introduction
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Configuration
Installation, cont’d Installation Mounting the Switcher Four uninstalled rubber feet are included with the switcher. If you are going to rack mount the switcher, mount it before you cable it (see “Rack mounting”, below), and do not install the rubber feet. If you are not rack mounting the switcher, 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 switcher.
Mounting instructions To rack mount the switcher, use two screws on each end of the switcher to attach the switcher to the rack (see figure 2-1).
Installation, cont’d Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel (figure 2-2).
3 Input audio connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio sources to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors. Connectors are included with the seamless switcher, but you must supply the audio cable. Figure 2-4 shows how to wire a connector for the appropriate input type. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms. R 0.2” (5 mm) max.
Installation, cont’d Standard output connections The two Program video outputs, consisting of five BNC connectors and a 15-pin HD connector, output the identical video signal and the same sync format. The two Preview video outputs are also identical to each other. The Program connectors ( 4 ) output the video image for the program monitor or projector. The Preview connectors ( 5 ) output the video image for the local monitor.
By default, the audio output follows the video switch. Audio breakaway, commanded via the front panel, the Ethernet link, or the RS-232 link, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources. See chapter 3, “Operation”, chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, chapter 5, “Switcher Software”, and chapter 6, “Ethernet Operation”, for details.
Installation, cont’d Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cables, and 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). Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.
RS-232 connection 10 Remote port — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, to the Integration Seamless Switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 control (figure 2-9).
Installation, cont’d 2-10 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Installation
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Optimizing the Video Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting
Operation, cont’d Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators All of the switcher’s controls and indicators are on the front panel (figure 3-1). A label window above the input buttons can be labeled with text and/or graphics. The 20 x 4 LCD display indicates the switcher status, menu selections, the data rate, and the status of additional system features.
4 Cut button — Pressing the Cut button causes the ISS to immediately switch the input selected as the preview output to the program output, with no switching effects added. If black screen and/or mute audio is selected for the program output, it is deselected when a cut is selected. Dissolve button — Pressing the Dissolve button causes the ISS to switch the input selected as the preview output to the program output using the dissolve effect.
Operation, cont’d Center control button — The Center button selects the display centering adjustment. The adjustment range depends on the output resolution selected. Filter control (Detail) button — The Detail button selects the display image detail (sharpness) adjustment. There are separate horizontal and vertical filters for RGB and component video. There is a single filter for S-video and composite video. The sharpness adjustment compensates for long cable runs.
On figure 3-4 and all other flowcharts in this chapter, solid lines indicate screen changes initiated by the operator. Dashed lines indicate screen changes that are the result of a timeout function. Default Display Cycle Power on Extron Electronics ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 2 sec. Extron Electronics ISS 408 60-423-01 Version x . xx Program #1 RGB 0.00 kHz 0.00Hz Preview #3 S-Video 0.00 kHz 0.00Hz 2 sec. Output Rate 1280 x 1024 @ 60 2 sec. 2 sec.
Operation, cont’d 3. Press and release either the Cut or Dissolve button. Cut button — The ISS immediately switches the input selected as the preview output to the program output, with no switching effects added (figure 3-7). CUT Press and release the Cut button. The Input 3 video (upper) LED and Input 3 audio (lower) LED immediately light steadily to indicate that the video and audio inputs are selected, the video is scaled, and output as the program output.
Recalling a user preset There are three user presets per input. The presets save color, tint, contrast, brightness, detail, sizing, and centering settings. See “User Presets menu”, later in this chapter, to save and erase presets. Cycle through and recall these memories by repeatedly pressing the appropriate input button. The LCD panel identifies the recalled preset (figure 3-9).
Operation, cont’d Menu system overview Figure 3-10 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system. Power on Extron Electronics ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 2 sec. Extron Electronics ISS 408 60-423-01 Version x.xx 2 sec. Default Cycle Menu 10 sec. Video & Audio Configuration Menu 10 sec. Output Configuration 10 sec. Menu Advanced Configuration 10 sec. User Presets Menu Menu 10 sec.
From any menu or submenu, after 10 seconds of inactivity, the ISS saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default LCD display cycle. Video & Audio Configuration menu Figure 3-11 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Video & Audio Configuration menu and the available settings. Default Cycle Menu 10 sec. Video & Audio Configuration 10 sec. Next Video/Audio Config Next Menu Input #1 Composite Audio #3 Level -12db Menu NOTE The audio is broken away in this example.
Operation, cont’d Output Configuration menu Figure 3-12 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Output Configuration menu, the submenus, and the available settings. Default Cycle Menu 10 sec. Video & Audio Configuration Menu 10 sec. Output Configuration 10 sec.
Resolution 50 Hz 640 x 480 • • 800 x 600 56 Hz 832 x 624 848 x 480 852 x 480 1024 x 768* • • • 1365 x 1024 1366 x 768* 1400 x 1050* 576p HDTV* • • • • • • • • 720p* HDTV @ 60 Hz only 1080p HDTV @ 60 Hz only 1080i HDTV • • • • • • • • • • • • 1360 x 765* 1365 x 768* 75 Hz • 1280 x 768* 1280 x 1024* 60 Hz • • 85 Hz • Lock at 50/60 Hz✝ Actual DVI output • • • • • • • 1024 x 480 1024 x 600 1024 x 624 1024 x 480 1024 x 480 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 • • • • • • • • • 1360 x 765
Operation, cont’d Advanced Configuration menu Figure 3-13 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Advanced Configuration menu, the submenus, and the available settings. Default Cycle Menu Select a test pattern with the Adjust knob. 10 sec. Video & Audio Configuration Change this value with either Adjust knob. 10 sec. Menu Dissolve Speed 1.0 Second Output Configuration Next Time of the dissolve (Dissolve button) 0.1 – 5.0 seconds Menu Next Select top blanking with the Adjust knob.
Dissolve Speed submenu The Dissolve Speed submenu displays and allows you to set the duration of the dissolve effect when switching the preview output to the program output. Use either the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to select the dissolve speed from 0.1 seconds to 5.0 seconds in 0.1 second steps. The default is 1.0 seconds. Test Pattern submenu The Test Pattern submenu lets you select from among several test patterns and assigns the selected pattern to an output.
Operation, cont’d Auto Imaging and Auto Memories submenu The Auto Imaging and Auto Memories menu provides a means to turn the auto imaging and auto presets features on or off for all input selections. If auto imaging is set to on, the ISS automatically sizes and centers the selected input to fill the screen when a new frequency is input. If auto imaging is set to off, the ISS sizes and centers the selected input only when it is commanded using the input button.
CUT ISS CUT DISSOLVE DISSOLVE Press Cut or Dissolve Press Cut or Dissolve Scaler A Scaler A Program Monitor (input 2) Input 1 (program output) Program Monitor (input 2) Input 1 (program output) Scaler B Input 2 (preview output) ISS RS-232 Report Scaler B Preview Monitor (input 2) Input 2 (preview output) NO RS-232 Report Stay Mode Swap Mode Scaler A Changes Inputs Neither Scaler Changes Inputs Preview Monitor (input 1) Figure 3-14 — Stay mode and swap mode Use either the Adjust knob
Operation, cont’d User Presets menu Figure 3-15 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the User Presets menu, the Save Preview Preset and Erase Preview Preset submenus, and the available settings. Default Cycle Menu 10 sec. Video & Audio Configuration Menu Output Configuration Menu Advanced Configuration Menu User Presets 10 sec. 10 sec.
User presets are recalled using the Input buttons. See “Recalling a user preset”, earlier in this chapter, for instructions on recalling a user preset. Erase Preview Presets submenu Rotate either the Adjust or the Adjust knob while the Erase Preview Presets submenu is active to highlight (< >) one of three user presets to erase or to highlight N/A for no preset. Press the Next button to erase the user preset. Highlight N/A and press the Next button to exit without erasing the presets.
Operation, cont’d Picture adjustments The picture adjustments allow you to fine tune the image quality of the selected input. When you press one of the Picture Adjustments buttons (Color/Tint, Brightness/Contrast, Size, Center, or Filter) once, the corresponding image adjustment menu for the preview image appears on the LCD screen. Press the button again, and the corresponding image adjustment menu for the program image appears.
2. Press the appropriate picture adjustment button: color and tint, brightness and contrast (Brt/Cont), sizing (Size), centering (Center), or filter. The LCD display shows the name of the adjustment and the current setting value. 3. Rotate the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to vary the settings within the following adjustment ranges: The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation. 4. • Color/Tint: Color adjusts within a range of 0 to 127. Tint adjusts within a range of 0 to 255.
Operation, cont’d IP information To set up the ISS for operation via its Ethernet port, you need to know and be able to change the IP address. One way to do this is via the IP address and hardware address screen. To access the IP address and hardware address screen, press and hold the Color/Tint and Detail buttons while you apply power to the ISS (figure 3-19). When the ISS is finished intializing, it displays both addresses. Press and hold both buttons simultaneously while applying power.
1. If you are using a digital display, such as an LCD or DLP projector, use the alternating pixels test pattern as a reference to adjust the phase and dot clock on the display devices. Proceed to step 3. If you are using a CRT display, use the cross hatch test pattern as a reference to converge the display. 2. Set the ISS to output either the crop test pattern for 4:3 video or the appropriate aspect ratio test pattern. 3.
Operation, cont’d Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of -24 dB to +9 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as follows: 1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to output devices such as audio players. See “Input connections” and “Standard output connections”, in chapter 2, “Installation”.
Specific problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions. Problem Cause No image appears. The input signal is incompatible with the. ISS. Solution Connect an input device that is compatible with the ISS. The input is improperly Use the Video & Audio configured. Configuration submenu to select the correct input format. Freeze mode was entered via an SIS command when the image was black. Deactivate freeze mode via an SIS command.
Operation, cont’d 3-24 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Operation
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide RS-232 Link Ethernet Link Symbols Switcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table
Programmer’s Guide RS-232 Link The switcher’s rear panel Remote port 9-pin D female connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232 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 connection The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable (figure 4-2) and must be properly terminated for your application: • Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the ISS to an Ethernet hub, router, or switcher that also hosts a controlling computer • Crossover cable — Direct connection between the ISS and a computer Default address To access the switcher via the Ethernet port, you need the switcher’s IP address.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 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 in the following pages. The messages are underlined. The switcher does not expect a response from the host; but the host program may request a new status. Power-up (c) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics, ISS 408 Vx.
Cutting or dissolving in swap mode The switcher issues the following reports when you swap the preview and program outputs in swap mode: Tke X4 (SIS operation response only) The switcher has received the SIS “Take” (%) command. Bsy1 The switcher is busy and will not respond to any SIS commands. Out1•In X1 •All (or RGB or Aud) The input to the program output has changed (to the input that had been switched to preview output).
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d X2 Hsz X13 A front panel horizontal size adjustment has occurred. and X13 is the size variable. X2 is the output number Vsz X13 A front panel vertical size adjustment has occurred. X13 is the size variable. X2 X2 X2 is the output number and Hph X14 A front panel horizontal centering adjustment has occurred. number and X14 is the centering variable. X2 X2 is the output number X2 is the output number Blt X15 A front panel top line blanking adjustment has occurred.
Dur X20 A front panel dissolve speed adjustment has occurred. Dissolve speed affects the duration of the dissolve function when switching the preview output to the program output. X20 is the delay value, in 0.01 second steps. X20 can be as much as 50 = 5.0 seconds. Test pattern Tst X21 * X22 A test pattern has been turned on or off from the front panel for one or both outputs. X21 is the on/off status for either or both outputs and X22 is the test pattern selected.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Enh X3 The enhanced mode feature has been turned on or off from the front panel for S-video or composite video that is tied to both outputs. X3 is the on/off status for the two outputs. X2 Reconfig The input selected for the feature or a user preset. X2 output has been adjusted using the Auto Image Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS commands through its RS-232 port and/or its Ethernet port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field.
Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Input selection You can select an input for either output (preview or program) using SIS commands. Select video and audio Example: X2 * X1 ! 1*2! Out X2 •In X1 •All Out1•In2•All Select input X1 to X2 output. Input 2 video and audio selected to program output. Select video only X2 * X1 & Out X2 •In X1 •RGB Select video input output.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Input video type Set video type X1 * X5 \ Example: 4*3\ 4Typ3 X1 \ View video type X1 Typ X5 X5 Specify input X1 video type. Specify input 4 type as YUVp. Input X1 video type is X5 . Scaler output video type Set output resolution and rate X6 * X7 = Rte X6 * X7 Command character is “equals”.
Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Vertical size Set a specific vertical size Increase the vertical size Decrease the vertical size View the vertical size X2 * X13 ; X2 -; X2 ; ; X2 + X2 Vsz X13 X2 Vsz X13 X2 Vsz X13 X13 Specify the vertical size. Make the picture taller. Make the picture shorter. Show the vertical size.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Vertical detail filter (RGB and component video inputs) The vertical detail filter is available only for RGB and component video inputs. The X2 value specified is the output to which the filtered input is switched. The command (d) is case sensitive.
Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Set audio gain and attenuation The set gain (G) and set attenuation command (g) are case sensitive. The increment, decrement and view commands are not case sensitive.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Query firmware version number Q x.xx Request part number N 60-423-01 Request general information X2 I (See below) Show the ISS’s status. Vid X1 •Aud X1 •Frz X3 •Hrt X27 •Vrt X27 •Std X28 where: Hrt = horizontal rate (kHz) and Vrt = vertical rate (Hz). Information requests Show the controller firmware version.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands X30 = ISS name (Up to 240 characters) X31 = GMT Time and date (set) MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS, where MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December) DD = day: 01 through 31 YY = year: 00 through 99 HH = hour: 00 through 23 MM = minutes: 00 through 59 SS = seconds: 00 through 59 X32 = Time and date (read) In the format: Day,•DD•MMM•YYYY•HH:MM:SS GMT, where Day = weekday: Mon through Sun DD = day: 01 through 31 MM = month: Jan through Dec YYYY = year: 2000 through 209
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for special function SIS commands The syntax for setting a special function is Xn * X? # where Xn is the value or variable (such as 35 in the first example below), X? is the function number (such as “set RGB delay” in the first example below), and # is the execute command. To view a function’s setting, use X? # where X? is the function number.
Command/response table for special function SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Auto Image Set Auto Image X3 *13# Img X3 Example: 1*13# Img01 Execute Auto Image X18 *14# Img X18 00 = off. 01 = on. Set Auto Image on. X18 : Auto Image input tied to output: Prog/Prev Prog/Prev 01 = Yes/No 03 = Yes/Yes 02 = No/Yes Output X2 Auto Image is complete. Output X2 Auto Image is complete.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for advanced instruction set commands The advanced instruction set consists of four hexadecimal commands for uploading and downloading all or a portion of the switcher’s memory. These commands are for use by knowledgeable programmers, and result in a dump of data from (upload) or to (download) the switcher. Programmers can use the commands to exactly duplicate the settings among switchers with a minimum of effort.
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 5 Chapter Five Switcher Software Control Software for Windows® Button-Label Generator
Switcher Software Control Software for Windows® The Windows-based Extron ISSISM Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port to provide an easy way to set up and operate the switcher. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com). Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Switcher Software, cont’d Using the control program Many items found in the ISS/ISM Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls and the LCD menus, see chapter 3, “Operation”, and under SIS control, see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”. The ISS/ISM Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. 1. To run the control program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > ISSISM. The Comm menu appears on the screen (figure 5-3).
The Extron ISS/ISM Control Program window (figure 5-5) appears. Figure 5-5 — Windows Control program window 5. If desired, on the task bar, click Tools > I/O Configuration to configure the video inputs and outputs in the I/O configuration window (figure 5-6). Figure 5-6 — Control program I/O Configuration window 6. If desired, on the task bar, click Tools > Audio Settings to set each input’s audio level or attenuation in the Audio Settings window (figure 5-7).
Switcher Software, cont’d 7. If desired, on the task bar, click Tools > IP Options to set the switcher’s IP parameters in the IP Settings/Options window (figure 5-8). Figure 5-8 — Control program IP Setting/Options window When the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS-232 link, the Administrator and User password fields are not masked.
Using the software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button-Label Generator. The Extron’s Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-9). 2. Under Systems selection, choose ISS 408/ISM 482. This selection creates the correctly sized labels for the ISM’s label strip. The button label editing area changes to reflect the number and arrangement of buttons on the device. Figure 5-9 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 3.
Switcher Software, cont’d 5-8 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Switcher Software
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 6 Chapter Six Ethernet Operation Loading the Startup (Control) Page Control Page System Configuration Page File Management Page I/O Configuration Page
Ethernet Operation, cont’d Ethernet Operation The ISS 408 can be controlled and operated through its Ethernet port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a Web browser such as the Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. If your Ethernet connection to the ISS is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser.
7. Click OK. The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly. a. Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. b. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher loads “index.html” as the default startup page. c.
Ethernet Operation, cont’d Selecting and switching an input Select and switch an input as follows: 1. Click the Video/Audio, Video, or Audio button to select both the video and audio planes, the video plane only, or the audio plane only for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). 2. Select an input for the preview or program monitor by clicking the desired input button in either the Preview or the Program row.
Blacking out the screen and muting the audio You can mute the video (black out the screen) and/or audio to the program or preview output from the Control page as follows: 1. Click the Video/Audio, Video, or Audio button to select both the video and audio planes, the video plane only, or the audio plane only for muting. 2. Click the Program or Preview Black/Mute button. The Black/Mute button turns blue to indicate a video and audio mute or video only mute, or it turns yellow to indicate audio mute.
Ethernet Operation, cont’d Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) You can toggle the front panel security lockout on and off by clicking the Executive Mode On or Off check box. The security lockout limits the operation of the Integration Seamless Switcher from the front panel. When the switcher is locked, all of the front panel functions are disabled except for input selection.
On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all ISS switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select video and/or audio for output, select test patterns, set RGB and audio mutes, select a blue screen, and view all settings except passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters.
Ethernet Operation, cont’d File Management Page To delete files such as HTML pages from the ISS or to upload your own files to the ISS, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the file management Web page (figure 6-6). Figure 6-6 — File Management page To delete a file, check the associated Delete check box and click the Delete Files button. Upload your own files as follows: 6-8 1. Click the Browse button. 2. Browse through your system and select the desired file(s). 3.
I/O Configuration Page You can set up the input configurations and the output format on the I/O Configuration page (figure 6-7). Access the I/O Configuration page by clicking the I/O Configuration tab. Figure 6-7 — Setup page Input configuration You can specify the format of each input. The available formats are RGB, RGBcvS (identified as RGBcS in the drop-down box), YUVi, YUVp, Betacam 50, Betacam 60, HDTV, S-video, and composite video. Specify the input format as follows: 1.
Ethernet Operation, cont’d Output resolution, rate, sync format, and polarity The ISS 408 scales the input input up or down to any a number of output resolutions and rates. The switcher outputs the scaled video, as RGBHV or RGBS, with user-selectable polarity, via either the program or preview connectors. The table below shows the resolutions and rates available on the ISS 408.
Output resolution Select the output resolution as follows: 1. Click in the Resolution field. A drop-down scroll box appears (figure 6-9). Figure 6-9 — Resolution scroll box 2. Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up ( ) or scroll down ( ) button until the desired rate is visible. 3. Click the desired output resolution. 4. Click the Submit button. Output rate Select the output rate as follows: 1. Click in the Rate field. A drop-down box appears (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 — Rate drop box 2.
Ethernet Operation, cont’d Output format Select between separate horizontal (H) and vertical (V) sync or composite (S) sync as follows: 1. Click in the Type field. A drop-down box appears (figure 6-11). Figure 6-11 — Type drop box 2. Click the desired sync type. 3. Click the Submit button. Output polarity Select the output polarity as follows: 1. Click in the Polarity field. A drop-down box appears (figure 6-12). Figure 6-12 — Polarity drop box 6-12 2. Click the desired polarity. 3.
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher 7 Chapter Seven Maintenance and Modifications Opening and Closing the Switcher Installing a Firmware Upgrade Installing a DVI Output Card
Maintenance and Modifications Opening and Closing the Switcher To replace the firmware or install the optional DVI output card, you need to open the ISS’s case. Extron recommends that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates. Open and close the switcher as follows: 1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the ISS to remove power from the unit. To prevent electric shock, always unplug the ISS from the AC power source before opening the enclosure. 2.
4. Remove the top two front panel screws. 5. Lift the top cover straight up approximately 5 inches until you can access the fan power cords. CAUTION Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the ISS. Doing so could damage the switcher. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be electrically grounded before proceeding with firmware replacement. A grounding wrist strap is recommended. 6.
Maintenance and Modifications, Cont’d Installing a Firmware Upgrade In some cases the ISS’s firmware may require replacement with an updated version. There are nine user-replaceable firmware chips (figure 7-2): U1, U2, and U6 on the front panel circuit board and U98, U99, U100, U101, U102, and U103 on the main circuit board. The U-numbers are printed on the circuit boards. Extron recommends that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates.
4. Align the slots of each new firmware chip with the angled corners of the socket in the same orientation as the old chip. Gently, but firmly, press the chip into place in the socket. 5. Close the switcher. See “Opening and Closing the Switcher”, starting with step 9 on page 7-3. Installing a DVI Output Card You can install an optional digital visual interface (DVI) output card in the ISS. With the card installed, an additional program output is available as DVI video on a standard DVI connector.
Maintenance and Modifications, Cont’d 3. If the rear panel DVI connector opening is still covered, remove the two screws that secure the cover to the back panel and remove the cover. 4. Position the DVI card above connector J14 with the DVI connector facing toward the rear of the switcher. Ensure that the pins on the DVI card properly align with the J14 connector to prevent bending the pins. 5.
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Cabling Determining Default Addresses Connecting as a Telnet Client
Ethernet Connection, cont’d The rear panel Ethernet connector (figure A-1) on the ISS switcher 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.
Determining Default Addresses To access the ISS switcher via the Ethernet port, you need the Extron ISS IP address. If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual numeric IP address can be determined using the Ping utility. If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254. Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the ISS.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Connecting as a Telnet Client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the ISS from the PC via Ethernet. Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows: 1. Click Start > Run. 2. At the Open prompt, type command. 3. Click the OK button. 4. At the DOS prompt, type telnet and press the keyboard Enter key. The computer returns a display similar to figure A-3. Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.
Once you are logged in, the ISS returns either Login Administrator or Login User. No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the ISS. Escape character and Esc key When Telnet is first started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl+]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard Esc key. Consequently, some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d A-6 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Ethernet Connection
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher B Appendix B Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels
Reference Information Specifications Video input Number/signal type ................... 8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video, S-video, composite video Connectors ................................... 8 x 5 female BNC Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video 0.3V Vp-p for C of S-video Minimum/maximum levels ....... 0 V to 1.0 Vp-p with no offset Impedance ...................
Max. propagation delay .............. 20 ns Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (selectable) Audio Gain ................................................ Frequency response .................... THD + Noise ................................. S/N ............................................... Crosstalk ....................................... Stereo channel separation .......... CMRR ............................................
Reference Information, cont’d Product weight ............................. Shipping weight ........................... DIM weight ................................... Vibration ....................................... Listings .......................................... Compliances ................................. MTBF ............................................. Warranty ....................................... 11.2 lbs (5.
MHR-5 Cable (Non-plenum) MHR-5 bulk, 500' (150m) 22-020-02 MHR-5 bulk, 1000' (300m) 22-020-03 MHR-5p (Plenum) Cable MHR-5P bulk, 500' (150m) 22-103-02 MHR-5P bulk, 1000' (300m) 22-103-03 Assorted connectors BNC connectors BNC male, mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-250-01 BNC male RG6 crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-260-01 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) 100-076-51 Pre-cut cables MHR-5 cable is used for RGBHV cable runs.
Reference Information, cont’d B-6 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Reference Information
ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Reference Information B-7
Reference Information, cont’d B-8 ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Reference Information
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
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