User Guide Scalers IN1604 DTP IN1604 HD Scaling Presentation Switchers 68-2631-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
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. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Contents Introduction.................................................... 1 SIS Configuration and Control................... 27 About This Guide................................................. 1 About the IN1604 DTP and IN1604 HD Scalers............................................................... 1 Key Features....................................................... 2 Video............................................................... 2 Audio...........................................................
Reference Information................................ 75 Mounting........................................................... 75 Tabletop Mounting......................................... 75 Rack Mounting.............................................. 75 Furniture Mounting........................................ 76 Downloading Updated Firmware........................
Introduction This section provides general information about this guide and the IN1604 DTP Scaler with DTP Extension and the IN1604 HD Scaler with HDMI output. Topics in this section include: • About This Guide • About the IN1604 DTP and IN1604 HD Scalers • Key Features • Controlling the Scaler About This Guide This guide contains information about installing, operating, and configuring the IN1604 DTP Scaler with DTP Extension and the IN1604 HD Scaler with HDMI output.
The following diagram shows the IN1604 DTP mounted under a table with four inputs and one output.
• Selectable output rates — Include computer-video output rates from 640x480 to 1920x1200, HDTV rates up to 1080p/60, and 2K. • Integrated DTP output (IN1604 DTP only) — Supports digital signal transmission of HDMI or DVI plus control and analog audio up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a single shielded twisted pair cable, providing high reliability and maximum performance on an easily installed cable infrastructure. • HDMI output (IN1604 HD only) — Provides one HDMI output.
• Remote powering of a DTP receiver (IN1604 DTP only) — Provides power to a remote DTP receiver over the twisted pair connection, eliminating the need for a separate power supply at the remote unit. • DTP 230 and DTP 330 compatibility (IN1604 DTP only) — Enables mixing and matching with desktop and wallplate receivers, as well as other DTP-enabled products to meet application requirements.
• Quad standard, 3D composite video decoding — Provides advanced decoding of composite NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide using a temporal 3D adaptive comb filter. • User presets — Store optimized image settings to be recalled later. • Internal test patterns — Include a crop pattern, grayscale, color bars, alternating pixels, blue mode, and audio pink noise for calibration and setup.
Installation This section contains information on how to connect cables to the scalers. Topics in this section include: • Rear Panel Connections • Connection Details Rear Panel Connections The IN1604 DTP and IN1604 HD have many of the same connectors. Figure 2 shows the different output connectors and the different arrangement of the remote connectors on the scalers. J F IN1604 DTP 100-240V ~ 0.
Sleeve ( ) RCA Connector A Power connector — Connect the standard IEC power cord from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source into this connector. The front panel control and input selection buttons light in sequence during power-up. B AnalogRing video connector — Connect a video source to the 15-pin HD connector. It (-) accepts RGB, YUV, S-video, and composite video (see Analog Video Wiring on page 9). C HDMI input connectors — Connect video sources to the HDMI connectors.
This connection supports the following: • HDCP-compliant digital video and audio • RS-232 and IR pass-through signals on the associated 5-pole captive screw connectors • “Over DTP” analog audio (DTP mode only) • Remote power to a DTP receiver (DTP mode only) ATTENTION: • Do not connect this connector to a computer or telecommunications network. • Ne connectez pas ce port à des données informatiques ou à un réseau de télécommunications. • DTP remote power is intended for indoor use only.
K Remote Tally port — If desired, to remotely identify the currently selected input, plug a locally-constructed device into the 5-pole captive screw connector. Connect the power wire for the device into the +V pin and connect the ground wire for the each indicator into the corresponding tally out pin, 1, 2, 3, or 4. When an input is selected, by either contact closure of front panel selection, the corresponding tally out pin shorts to ground, closing the circuit and lighting the connected indicator (LED).
HDMI Connections Use an Extron LockIt lacing bracket to secure an HDMI cable to each device. 1. Plug the HDMI cables into the panel connection (see 1 of the image below and to the right). 2. Loosen the side HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it (see 2). The screw does not have to be removed. 3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then tighten the screw to secure the bracket (see 3).
Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP Communication Use the following pin configurations for twisted pair cables. Pin 1 T568B Wire Color Pins: 12345678 Pin T568A Wire color T568B Wire color White-orange 1 White-green White-orange 2 Orange 2 Green Orange 3 White-green 3 White-orange White-green 4 Blue Blue 4 Blue 5 White-blue White-blue 5 White-blue 6 Orange Green 6 Green 7 White-brown 8 Brown Figure 7.
Operation This section contains information on the front panel operation, On-screen Display Menu System, and reset modes of the scalers. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Overview • Powering Up • Input Selection • Output Resolution Change • Auto-Image from the Front Panel • On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) Front Panel Overview Extron 1 2 3 4 HDCP IN1604 DTP MENU INPUT 2 CONFIG OUTPUT A B Figure 8.
Powering Up When power is applied to the scaler, the Input selection buttons light green before illuminating just the selected input. Input Selection Press any of the Input selection buttons on the front panel to select an input. Output Resolution Change When the On-screen Display (OSD) menu system is not active, press and hold (for about 5 seconds) the Down (<) button to toggle between 1024x768 @ 60 Hz and 720p @ 60 Hz output rates.
Menu Overview In the OSD menu, the firmware version is displayed in the top border. The active input settings and output resolution are displayed in the bottom border. The OSD menu contains nine submenus with various submenu items of adjustable settings or device information. Use the Menu, Enter, and Navigation buttons to navigate the OSD menu. To open the OSD menu: 1.
Quick Setup Submenu Figure 9. Quick Setup Submenu The Quick Setup submenu allows quick access to common input, output, and communication settings. This submenu contains the following submenu items: Auto-Image — Press the Enter button to execute an Auto-Image on the current input (see Auto-Image on page 18). Input Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select the desired video input format (see Input Format on page 19). The current input is displayed in the title of the submenu.
User Presets Submenu Figure 10. User Presets Submenu The User Presets submenu allows the current picture control settings for the selected input to be saved, a user preset to be recalled, or a user preset to be erased. User presets can be saved and recalled later on another input, allowing them to also be used as aspect ratio or discrete size and center shortcuts. There are 16 user presets available per input. Press the Input Selection buttons to select an input.
Picture Controls Submenu Figure 11. Picture Controls Submenu The Picture Controls submenu allows adjustment of picture settings. Image Position — Press the Left and Right buttons to adjust the horizontal (H) position of the image. Press the Up and Down buttons to adjust the vertical (V) position of the image. Image Size — Press the Left and Right buttons to select the horizontal (H) size of the image. Press the Up and Down buttons to adjust the vertical (V) size of the image.
Input Submenu Figure 12. Input Submenu The Input submenu allows adjustment of the active input. Auto-Image — Press the Enter button to execute an Auto-Image on the active input. Auto-Image updates active pixel, active lines, horizontal and vertical start, phase, horizontal and vertical image position, and horizontal and vertical image size settings. For analog video sources with dark backgrounds or borders, the Auto-Image threshold can be adjusted with SIS commands.
Input Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select an analog video input format for inputs 1 and 2. All other inputs are digital inputs for HDMI or DVI input signals. The following table shows the available formats for each input. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 RGB (default) HDMI (default) HDMI (default) HDMI (default) YUV S-Video Composite NOTE: Input 1 does not automatically detect the format.
Output Submenu Figure 13. Output Submenu The Output submenu allows configuration of the output resolution, refresh rate, HDMI format, and HDCP notification. Output Resolution — Press the Navigation buttons to change the resolution and refresh rate from the select list. The table on page 21 shows the available resolution and refresh rates.
Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.
Audio Submenu Figure 14. Audio Submenu The Audio submenu allows adjustment of audio settings, including mute, input format, gain and attenuation, output format, and volume. Audio Mute — Press the Navigation buttons to globally mute or unmute audio output. Audio Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select the audio input format. Input 1 can only be set to None, Analog 1, or Analog 2. Inputs 2-4 can be set for any audio input format (see the table below for a description of the formats).
Advanced Submenu Figure 15. Advanced Submenu The Advanced submenu allows adjustment of test patterns, screen saver mode, automatic Auto-Image, aspect ratio, auto memory, overscan settings, auto switch, and factory reset. Test Pattern — Press the Navigation buttons to select a test pattern to display or to turn off a test pattern. The available test patterns are Crop, Alternating Pixels, Crosshatch, Color Bars, Grayscale, Blue Mode, and Audio Test (pink noise). The default setting is Off. Figure 16.
Auto-Image — Press the Navigation buttons to turn the automatic per-input Auto-Image mode On or Off (default). When enabled and a new input frequency is detected, the scaler first applies an existing Auto Memory for the signal (if Auto Memory is enabled). If no entry exists, it performs an automatic Auto-Image on the new signal. This sets a size and position for the image to fill the screen, with respect to the current Aspect Ratio setting. By default, the Auto-Image threshold is 25% brightness.
Auto Switch — Press the Navigation buttons to turn the auto switch mode on or off, and to set the priority. The auto switch setting allows for basic, unmanaged, input switching based on the presence of active input signals.
Device Info Submenu Figure 18. Device Info Submenu The Device Info submenu displays device information including internal temperature, input and output signal information, HDCP status, display information, and firmware version. This submenu does not contain any adjustable submenu items. Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) The scalers have three modes of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the device from the front panel. Executive mode 0 (disabled) — Unlocks front panel functions.
SIS Configuration and Control The scaler can be configured and controlled with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands when connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system). Attach the host device to the rear panel RS-232 connector or the front panel USB port. Commands can be entered using a Telnet application such as the Extron DataViewer, available at www.extron.com (see the DataViewer Help file for more details).
Error Responses When the scaler receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command, it returns an error response tot he host.
X@ = Input video format X# X$ X% X^ X& X* X( 1 2 3 4 5 = RGB = YUV = S-video = composite = HDMI/DVI = Horizontal or vertical start 0-255 (128 = default) = Pixel phase 0-63 (31 = default) = Total lines ±512 of the default value = Total pixels ±512 of the default value = Active pixels ±512 of the default value = Active lines ±256 of the default value = Enable or disable 0 = off or disabled 1 = on or enabled X1) = Input standard 0 1 2 3 4 - = no signal detected on the current input = NTSC 3
X2# = Executive mode status 0 = off or disabled (default) 1 = mode 1 (complete front panel lockout) 2 = mode 2 (only allow input switching and Auto-Image) X2$ = Verbose mode 0 1 2 3 = clear or none = verbose mode = tagged responses = verbose mode and tagged responses X2% = Device name Text label up to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), and the minus or hyphen symbol (-). X2^ = Overscan 0 = 0.0% (default for RGB, HDMI) 1 = 2.
X3& = Audio output format 1 = dual mono 2 = stereo (default) X3* = Audio input gain X3( = Audio input format -18 to +24 in dB (0 = default) X4) = EDID file X4! = Video signal status 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 = none (input muted) = analog 1 (TRS) = analog 2 (captive screw) = LPCM-2Ch digital = Multi-Ch digital = LPCM-2Ch digital auto (analog 1) = Multi-Ch digital auto (analog 1) = LPCM-2Ch digital auto (analog 2) = Multi-Ch digital auto (analog 2) 128 or 256 bytes of binary data 0 = video or HDMI signal not d
X4( = EDID emulation or output rate 0 = automatic (matches the current output resolution; default for EDID emulation only) 1 = output (available for EDID export only) 201 = custom EDID/output rate 1 202 = custom EDID/output rate 2 203 = custom EDID/output rate 3 204 = custom EDID/output rate 4 205 = custom EDID/output rate 5 SIS Variables for EDID Resolution and Refresh Rate Combinations (where Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz X4( = 10-53) 59.
Command and Response Tables Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Input Configuration Commands Input selection Select input X! ! In X! • All] Select input X!. View current input ! X!] View the current input. X! * X@\ X! \ X! *\ Typ X! * X@] Set input X! to format X@. X@] X@] Vtyp X! * X@] View the video format. Input video format Set video format View set format View detected format View actual video format on input X!.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Hsrt X! * X#] Set the horizontal start position. Increment value E X# HSRT} E +HSRT} Hsrt X! * X#] Increase the horizontal start position. Decrement value E -HSRT} Hsrt X! * X#] Decrease the horizontal start position. View E HSRT} X#] View the horizontal start position. Vsrt X! * X#] Set the vertical start position. Vsrt X! * X#] Increase the vertical start position.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Specify a value E X& APIX} Apix X! * X&] Set the active pixels to X& on the current input. Increment value Apix X! * X&] Increase the active pixels on the current input. Decrement value E +APIX} E -APIX} Apix X! * X&] Decrease the active pixels on the current input. View E APIX} X&] View the active pixels on the current input. E X* ALIN} E +ALIN} E -ALIN} E ALIN} Alin X! * X*] Set the active lines to X* on the current input.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description E X1$ CONT} E +CONT} E -CONT} E CONT} Cont X! * X1$] Set the contrast for the current input. Cont X! * X1$] Increase the contrast. Cont X! * X1$] Decrease the contrast. X1$] View the contrast setting. E X1$ BRIT} E +BRIT} E -BRIT} E BRIT} Brit X! * X1$] Set the brightness on the current input. Brit X! * X1$] Increase the brightness. Brit X! * X1$] Decrease the brightness. X1$] View the brightness setting.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description E X1% HCTR} E +HCTR} E -HCTR} E HCTR} Hctr X1%] Set the horizontal position to X1%. Hctr X1%] Increase the horizontal position. Hctr X1%] Decrease the horizontal position. X1%] View the horizontal position setting. E X1^ VCTR} E +VCTR} E -VCTR} E VCTR} Vctr X1^] Set the vertical position to X1^. Vctr X1^] Increase the vertical position. Vctr X1^] Decrease the vertical position. X1^] View the vertical position setting.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Preset Commands User presets Recall preset 1* X2). 1Rpr X2)] Recall user preset X2). Save preset 1* X2), 1Spr X2)] Save the current picture controls. Delete preset E X1* X2) PRST} PrstX1* X2)] Clear user preset X2). E 1* X2), X1# PNAM} E 1* X2) PNAM} Pnam1* X2), X1#] Set user preset X2) name to X1#. X1#] View the name of user preset X2).
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Output Configuration Commands TMDS output format Set format E X3$ VTPO} Vtpo X3$] Set the color space and format of the output to X3$. View setting E VTPO} X3$] Vtpo X3$] X3$] View the color space and format setting. Psav0 ] Operate at full power. Power save on E 0PSAV} E 1PSAV} Psav1] Operate in a low power state. No video output. View setting E PSAV} X4@] View the power mode.
Command ASCII Command Response (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Additional Description Video mute (defaults to unmuted after a power cycle) Mute video to black 1B Vmt1] Mute the video and display a black screen. Mute output sync/video 2B Vmt2] Mute the video and sync on all outputs. Unmute output 0B Vmt0] Display the selected input. View mute status on all outputs B X2(] Vmt X2(] View the video mute setting.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Audio Configuration Commands Output audio mute Enable global audio mute 1Z Amt1] Enables audio mute on all outputs. Disable global audio mute 0Z Amt0] Disable audio mute on all outputs. Set discrete audio mute X4* * X( Z Amt X4* * X(] Set audio mute on output X4*. View output audio mute Z X( • X(] View the audio mute status on the analog and digital audio output.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Set volume X3^ V Vol X3^] Set the volume. Increment the volume +V Vol X3^] Increase the volume by 1 dB. Decrement the volume -V Vol X3^] Decrease the volume by 1 dB. View the volume setting V X3^] Vol X3^] View the volume level. AfmtO1* X3&] Set the audio output format to X3&. X3&] View the audio output format.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description Aspr X! *1 ] Fill the entire output. Aspr X! *2 ] Maintain the input aspect ratio. X2&] View the aspect ratio setting. (scaler to host) Input aspect ratio (per input) Set for fill Set to follow View aspect setting E X! *1ASPR} E X! *2ASPR} E X! ASPR} Front panel lockout mode (executive mode) Enable mode 1 1X Exe1 ] Lock the entire front panel.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description E 0AUSW} E 1AUSW} Ausw0] Manual input switching only. Ausw1] Automatically switches to the highest numbered active input. Prioritize lowest active input E 2AUSW} Ausw2] Automatically switches to the lowest numbered active input. View auto switch mode E AUSW} X3%] View the current auto switch mode. Swef0] Set the switch effect to cut. Fade through black E 0SWEF} E 1SWEF} Swef1] Set the switch effect to fade through black (default).
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description On-Screen Menu Configuration Commands Front control panel emulation Menu*M] Toggle the OSD menu. Menu*A] Enter OSD menu. Menu*X] Exit OSD menu. Menu*E] Emulate the Enter button. Menu*U] Emulate the Up button. Menu*D] Emulate the Down button. Menu*L] Emulate the Left button. Menu*R] Emulate the Right button. X(] Menu X(] Show the status of the OSD menu.
Command ASCII Command Response General Information I Vid X! • Typ X@ • Std X1) • Amt X( • ... Query firmware version Q x.xx ] View firmware version. Query full firmware version *Q x.xx.xxxx ] View full firmware version. 0Q Query boot loader version, factory firmware version, and current firmware version x.xx-x.xx.xxxxx.xx.xxxx] View boot loader version, factory firmware, and current user firmware. Query part number N ] View the part number.
Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) offers another way to control the scalers via USB connection in addition to the SIS commands. This section describes the software installation and communication (see the IN1604 Series Product Configuration Software help file for additional control information).
1. On the Extron website, select the Download tab (see figure 20, 1). 2. From the left sidebar, click the PCS link (2). 3. Click the Download Now button (3). 4. Submit any required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved. 5. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location. 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. By default, the installation creates a directory in the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder.
Device Discovery Panel The Device Discovery panel displays accessible Extron devices connected directly to the PC using the software. Devices can be identified and sorted by model, IP address, device name, or connection method. Figure 22. Device Discovery Panel To sort the list of available devices: 1. Click the Device Discovery tab (see figure 22, 1). 2. Click the desired column heading (2) to sort the category in ascending or descending order. To connect to a device: 1.
Offline Device Preview The configuration options for scalers can be viewed without connecting to a device, but the settings cannot be changed or saved. To open a scaler device tab: 1. In the Start-up drop-down menu, select New Configuration File. The New Configuration File dialog box opens. Figure 23. Start-up Drop-down Menu Figure 24. New Configuration File Dialog Box (IN1604 DTP Selected) 2. Select the desired device model from the Device Models list (see figure 24, 1). 3.
Using the Software Figure 25. Online Device Tab (IN1604 DTP Shown) Each device tab has a Device drop-down menu to the right of the device name for device-specific configuration options. The Software menu provides software configuration and information options for PCS and is available to all device modules.
Hardware Settings This option opens a dialog box that displays unit information of the connected device. From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Hardware Settings.... The Hardware Settings dialog box opens. Unit Information tab The Unit Information tab displays basic information about the connected device. Figure 27. Unit Information Tab (IN1604 DTP Shown) Click the Cancel button (1) to close the dialog box.
Reset Device This option opens a dialog box to confirm the resetting of device settings. From the Device drop-down menu, select Reset Device.... The Reset Device dialog box opens. Figure 28. Reset Device Dialog Box The reset changes all device settings to the factory defaults. It is the same as the E ZXXX} SIS command (see Reset SIS commands on page 45). To reset the connected device, click the Reset button. To exit the Reset Device dialog box without making any changes, click the Cancel button.
Update Firmware This option uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device. NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Downloading Updated Firmware on page 77). 1. From the Device drop-down menu, select Update Firmware. A dialog box opens to ask permission to disconnect from the device. 2. Click the Continue button to disconnect from the device and continue with the firmware update process. The Update Firmware dialog box opens. Figure 30.
Software Menu The Software menu contains options to display device connection methods in the device tabs, re-enable confirmation dialogs, and view software information. Figure 32. Software Menu Show Expanded Device Tabs This option contains a setting to display the device connection method in the Device tab. From the Software menu, select Show Expanded Device Tabs. Figure 33.
Tutorial This option displays a general overview of where to find features in the PCS framework. 1. From the Software menu, select Tutorial. The Tutorial dialog box opens. 2. Click the I Get It! button to close the dialog box. Extron PCS Help This options opens the PCS Help file for general PCS operations. For product-specific help files, see Product help file on page 54. From the Software menu, select Extron PCS Help. About Extron PCS This option contains information about the current PCS version. 1.
AV Controls Panel The AV controls panel is used to control AV settings such as input selection, one-time Auto-Image to an input, video and audio mute, and image freeze. The panel also displays input and output information. Figure 37. AV Controls Panel AV Inputs buttons Click an AV Inputs button (1) to select an input. As a new input is selected, the Active Input section displays information about the current input.
Configuration Pages The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, audio configuration, preset management, and general settings. Figure 38. Global Navigation Bar Input and Output Configuration Page To open this page, click the Input/Output Config icon (1) on the Global Navigation Bar. It contains panels for individual input configuration, output configuration, switch transitions, and test pattern generation.
Input Configuration panel Figure 40. Input Configuration Panel To configure an input, adjust the following: 1. For analog input 1, select the desired input signal type from the Signal Type dropdown menu (1). Available options include RGB (default), YUV, S-Video, Composite, and HDMI_DVI. For all other inputs, HDMI/DVI is the only available signal type. 2. From the Aspect Ratio drop-down menu (2), select one of the following: • Fill — Scales the input signal to fill the entire video output.
Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution and rate, format settings, switch transitions, and available test pattern selections. Figure 41. Output Configuration To configure the output, perform the following: 1. From the Resolution drop-down menu (1), select the desired output resolution. 2. From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu (2), select the desired refresh rate. 3. From the HDMI drop-down menu (3), select the desired output format. 4.
EDID Minder Page EDID Minder is an EDID management process that manages the EDID information between the scaler and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon (see figure 38, 2 on page 58) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the EDID Minder page. Figure 43. EDID Minder Page The EDID properties currently assigned to each input are displayed in the table of inputs.
Assigning EDID To assign EDID to selected inputs: 1. From the inputs group box (table of inputs) on the right, select the check boxes for the desired inputs (see figure 44, 8 on page 61). 2. From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDID panel (4-6) on the left, select the desired EDID. 3. From the inputs group box, click the Assign button (9) to assign EDID to the selected input or inputs. To assign EDID to all inputs: 1.
Image Settings Page From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings can be adjusted, user and input presets can be saved and recalled, and overscan settings can be applied. Click the Image Settings icon (see figure 39, 3 on page 58) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Image Settings page. Figure 44. Image Settings Page Signal Sampling panel Signal sampling optimizes the input signal to the scaler for the currently selected input. Figure 45.
Picture Controls panel The Pictures Controls panel shows adjustable image settings for the selected input. Figure 46. Picture Controls Panel To adjust the picture settings, click and drag the associated slider for any applicable image setting (brightness, contrast, color, tint, or detail) to the desired value. Alternatively, enter a value within the field associated with the image setting, or click the Up and Down arrows to change the value in the field.
Presets panel Presets save output settings to be recalled (see the following table for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets).
Input presets There are 16 presets that are global to all inputs. The presets contain all of the settings for an input when used with an upstream matrix switcher. Input presets save signal type, signal sampling, and picture control settings. To save an input preset: 1. From the Input Presets list (see figure 48, 1 on page 65), select the desired preset. 2. Click the Save Preset button (2). If the selected preset already has stored information on it, the Presets dialog box opens.
Size and Position Page The Size and Position page provides three methods of adjusting image output size and position: graphically, numerically, or automatically with Auto-Image. Click the Size and Position icon (see figure 38, 4 on page 58) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Size and Position page. Figure 49. Size and Position Page To adjust the size and position graphically: If desired, click the Lock Aspect Ratio check box (see figure 49, 1) to constrain the proportions of the output image.
Audio Configuration Page From the Audio Config page, audio inputs and outputs can be configured and mixed. Click the Audio Config icon (see figure 38, 5 on page 58) on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. Figure 50. Audio Configuration Page 1. From the Audio Format drop-down menu (see figure 50, 1), select the desired audio input format. The audio input format specifies whether the audio input is analog, digital, or not to be sent to the output.
• LPCM-2Ch Auto (Analog 1) — The digital input is configured to receive 2-channel LPCM audio. If 2-channel LPCM audio is not detected, the input switches to analog input 1 to send to the output. This option sets 2Ch audio EDID. • Multi-Ch Auto (Analog 1) — The digital input is configured to receive multi- channel audio, but will pass 2-channel LPCM if multi-channel audio is not available.
Preset Management Page The Preset Management page gives access to input and user presets. Click the Preset 6 on page 58) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Preset Management page. Management icon (see figure 38, Figure 51. Preset Management Page For information on presets, see Presets panel on page 65. To save a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user preset (see figure 51, 1) to store the current configuration. 2.
To clear a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user preset (see figure 51, 1 on page 70) to be cleared. 2. Click the Clear button (4) located in the same section of the screen. A confirmation dialog box opens. 3. Click the Clear button to erase saved data or click the Cancel button to return to the Preset Management page. To rename a preset: 1. Double-click a Preset Name or right-click a Preset Name (1) and select Rename. 2. Enter a new preset name and press the key.
Screen Saver panel When no active video is detected on the selected input, the screen saver mode is activated. The output sync can be disabled after a user-set duration, which allows display devices to go into a low power, standby state. Figure 53. Screen Saver Panel 1. Click one of the radio buttons to select a display when the screen saver is enabled. • Black — Mutes video output to black for a set duration before disabling output sync (default).
Front Panel Lockout (Exec Mode) panel The front panel lockout (executive mode) limits the available features on the front panel of the scaler. Figure 55. Front Panel Lockout (Exec Mode) Panel Select one of the following radio buttons: • Unlock Front Panel — Enables the front panel control. • Mode 1: Lock Front Panel — Disables front panel control. • Mode 2: Limit Front Panel to Input Selection — Limits front panel control to input switching and applying an Auto-Image.
HDCP Mode panel The HDCP mode encrypts the digital output based on the input or always encrypts the HDMI outputs. Figure 57. HDCP Mode Panel Select one of the following radio buttons: • Follow Input — The digital output is always authenticated, but only encrypted when required. • Always Encrypt Output — The digital output is always authenticated and encrypted.
Reference Information This section contains reference or supplemental information. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Downloading Updated Firmware Mounting Tabletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure. Rack Mounting The scalers can be mounted into racks with the pre-installed rack ears (see UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices on page 76).
UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the scaler in a rack. 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the scaler in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 ˚F, +50 ˚C) specified by Extron.
Downloading Updated Firmware Figure 60. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, click the Download tab (1). 2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link (2). 3. Navigate to the IN1604 DTP or IN1604 HD (3). 4. Ensure the available firmware version is a later version than the current one on the device. NOTE: The firmware release notes provide details about the changes between different firmware versions. The file can be downloaded from the same page as the firmware. 5.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
