User Guide Seamless Switchers ISS 408 Integrated Seamless Switcher No Photo Available yet 68-575-01 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.
Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03] E X! *X1@* X1%* X1** X1^ CE} NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here: Reply from 208.132.180.
Contents Introduction............................................................ 1 About this Manual............................................... 1 About the Switcher.............................................. 1 Features.............................................................. 3 Installation............................................................... 5 Mounting the Switcher......................................... 5 Tabletop Placement......................................... 5 Rack Mounting.
Switcher Software............................................... 51 Maintenance and Modifications...................... 68 Control Software for Windows®........................ 51 Installing the Software.................................... 51 Software Operation via Ethernet.................... 52 Using the Control Program............................ 52 Using the Help Program................................ 55 Button-Label Generator..................................... 55 Installing the Software...........
Introduction This section covers: • About this Manual • About the Switcher • Features 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. About the Switcher The ISS 408 is an eight-input, scaling, video and stereo or mono audio seamless switcher. Figure 1, on the next page, shows a typical ISS 408 application.
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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 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. • Ethernet port — Supports connection to an Ethernet LAN so that the switcher can be accessed and operated from anywhere in the world with a computer using a standard Internet browser. • Quad-standard video decoder — The switcher uses a digital, four-line adaptive comb filter that can decode NTSC 3.
Installation This section describes: • Mounting the Switcher • Cabling and Rear Panel View • Configuration 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.
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). ST JU AD 8 40 ISSITCHER ER FILT ER NT CE XT SIZE T CU VIDE R/ LO CO NT TI N IO AT GR TE IN SS LE AM SE SW NU ME O VE OL SS DI 8 S UT INP T/ BRNT CO NE 7 6 O AU 5 DI 8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1 4 K AC BL 3 2 1 TE MU Figure 2. Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel (see figure 3).
R/R-Y R/R-Y R/R-Y R/R-Y R/R-Y G/Y VID G/Y VID G/Y VID G/Y VID G/Y VID B/C B-Y B/C B-Y B/C B-Y B/C B-Y B/C B-Y H/HV H/HV H/HV H/HV H/HV V RGBHV Video V RGBS or RGBcvS Video Figure 4. c V V RGsB or Component Video S-Video V Composite Video Connections for Various Input Video Formats Input audio connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio sources to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors.
Standard Output Connections NOTE: 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 (d) output the video image for the program monitor or projector. The Preview connectors (e) 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 the applicable portions of the “Operation” section (see page 14), “Programming Guide” section (see page 41), “Switcher Software” section (see page 54), and “HTML Operation” section (page 59).
Wiring the network cable The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable (see figure 9) and must be properly terminated for your application: • Patch (straight through) 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 controlling computer Crossover Cable Pins: 12345678 Pin Insert Twisted Pair Wires Straight-through Cable End 2 Wire color Pin End 1 Wire co
Operation This section describes: • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Front Panel Operations • Optimizing the Video • Optimizing the Audio • Troubleshooting Front Panel Controls and Indicators All of the switcher controls and indicators are on the front panel (see figure 11). 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.
c Video/Audio button — The Video/Audio button selects video, audio, video and audio, or neither for input selection. Video and Audio LEDs — The green Video LED and red Audio LED indicate whether video, audio, video and audio, or neither will be selected when you press the the Input buttons and be indicated by the Input LEDs (b). Figure 12 shows the sequence displayed by the LEDs when you cycle through video and/or audio selection by pressing the Video/Audio button.
Picture Adjustment and Menu System Controls f Picture Adjustment buttons and LEDs — The picture adjustment buttons select individual image adjustments that are adjusted using the Adjust and Adjust knobs (i). The LEDs above these buttons light when the button is pressed (see “Picture Adjustments“ on page 26). Color/Tint control button — The Color/Tint button selects the display color and tint adjustments. The color adjustment range is from 0 to 127. The tint adjustment range is from 0 to 255.
Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then describe input selection, preset selection, Auto-Imaging, and then details the menu system, the picture adjustments, and selection of executive mode. Power-on Indications Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source.
2. Press and release an input button (see figure 16). Press and release the Input 3 button. The Input 3 video (upper) LED and Input 3 audio (lower) LED blink to indicate that the video and audio inputs are selected, the video is scaled, and output as the preview 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, on page 25, 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 (see figure 19).
Menu System Overview Figure 20 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. Exit Menu Press Next to Exit Next Menu Figure 20.
Video & Audio Configuration menu Figure 21 is a flowchart that shows an overview of the Video and 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. 1 Input Configuration: Input Configuration: Select an input to configure by pressing an Input button.
Output Configuration menu Figure 22 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 Output Configuration 10 sec. 10 sec.
Resolution 50 Hz 56 Hz • • 640 x 480 800 x 600 832 x 624 848 x 480 852 x 480 1024 x 768* 1280 x 768* 1200 x 800* 1280 x 1024* • • • • • 1360 x 765* 1365 x 768* • 1366 x 768* 1365 x 1024 1400 x 1050* 576p HDTV* • • 720p* HDTV @ 60 Hz only 1080p HDTV @ 60 Hz only 1080i HDTV • 60 Hz 75 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 1200 x 800 1280 x 1024 • • • •
Advanced Configuration menu Figure 23 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 User Presets 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.
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 globally. 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 automatically sizes and centers the selected input only when it is commanded using the input button (see “Auto imaging an input, on page 16).
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) RS-232 Report Program Monitor (input 2) Input 1 (program output) Scaler B Input 2 (preview output) ISS 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 24.
User Presets menu Figure 25 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.
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.
Adjust an image for centering, sizing, brightness, contrast, color, tint, zoom, or detail as follows (see figure 27). Power on COLOR/ TINT Preview Color Tint 127 128 Press again for Prog BRT/ CONT Extron Electronics ISS 408 with DVI Integration Seamless Switcher SIZE 2 sec. Extron Electronics ISS 408 with DVI 60-423-01 Version x.xx CENTER 2 sec.
3. Rotate the Adjust knob or the Adjust knob to vary the settings within the following adjustment ranges: NOTE: The Adjust knobs have no mechanical limits to their rotation. • • Color/Tint: Color adjusts within a range of 0 to 127. Tint adjusts within a range of 0 to 255. • Brightness/Contrast: The range for both adjustments is 0 to 63. • Size: Observe the display and turn the Adjust knob to increase or decrease the horizontal size of the image.
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 (see figure 29). When the ISS is finished initializing, it displays both addresses. Press and hold both buttons simultaneously while applying power.
Optimizing the Video Perform the following steps, in sequence, after you have installed the ISS. This procedure will help you to configure the switcher for the best settings for your display environment. In a multi-screen environment, perform this procedure for each display. See “Advanced Configuration menu,” on page 21, to select and output a test pattern and to select and output blue-only video. See “Picture Adjustments,” on page 26, to make adjustments to the picture quality.
Setting Up a DVD Source To get the best results when using a DVD as a video source, Extron recommends that the DVD player itself be set up to output an aspect ratio of 16:9 and not 4:3. Because all DVDs are mastered as 16:9, having them set up for anything else causes the player to internally scale and compress the signal. The DVD player’s scaling and compression defeats the advantage of having 3:2 pulldown detection in the ISS. All sizing adjustments to correct aspect ratio should be done using the ISS.
General Checks 1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power if the LCD is displaying the default display cycle. 2. Ensure that an active input is selected on the switcher. 3. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. 4. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. 5. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary. Specific Problems The table below shows some common operating problems and their solutions.
Programming Guide This section describes: • RS-232 Link • Ethernet Link • Switcher-Initiated Messages • Host-to-Switcher Instructions • Switcher Error Responses • Using the Command and Response Table RS-232 Link The switcher’s rear panel Remote port 9-pin D female connector (see figure 30) 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 Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to the an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.
Symbols Symbols (X` values), defined below, are used throughout the discussions of the switcherinitiated messages that begin on the next page and the command/response table that begins on page 41. The symbols represent variables in the switcher-initiated messages and the command/response table fields.
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 20nn, Extron Electronics, ISS 408 Vx.xx] The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. Vx.
Cutting or dissolving in swap mode The switcher issues the following reports when you swap the preview and program outputs in swap mode: TkeX$] (SIS operation response only) The switcher has received the SIS “Take” (%) command. Bsy1] The switcher is busy and will not respond to any SIS commands. Out1•InX!•All (or RGB or Aud)] The input to the program output has changed (to the input that had been switched to preview output).
X@VszX1#] A front panel vertical size adjustment has occurred. X@ is the output number and X1# is the size variable. X@HphX1$] A front panel horizontal centering adjustment has occurred. X@ is the output number and X1$ is the centering variable. X@VphX1$] A front panel vertical centering adjustment has occurred. X@ is the output number and X1$ is the centering variable. X@BltX1%] A front panel top line blanking adjustment has occurred. X@ is the output number and X1% is the blanking variable.
Test Pattern TstX2!*X2@] A test pattern has been turned on or off from the front panel for one or both outputs. X2! is the on/off status for either or both outputs and X2@ is the test pattern selected. Audio Gain and Attenuation X!AudX2#] A front panel audio input level adjustment has occurred. X! is input number and X2# is the audio gain or attenuation level. Output Video and Audio Mute X@VmtX#] A front panel video mute operation has occurred.
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. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher 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.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command Function SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Additional description Input selection and viewing NOTE: You can select an input for either output (preview or program) using SIS commands.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Video mute on Video mute off X@*1B X@*0B X@VmtX#] X@VmtX#] View video mute status X@B X#] X!*X%\ X!TypX%] 4Typ3] X%] Specify input X! video type. Specify input 4 type as YUVp. RteX^*X&] Rte05*4] RteX^*X&] Command character is “equals”. Set output to 1024x768 at 85 Hz. Command Function Additional description Video mute Set the X@ video output to black.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Additional description Contrast NOTE: The X@ value specified is the output to which the adjusted input is switched. Set a specific contrast value Increment contrast value Decrement contrast value View the contrast value X@*X1@^ X@+^ X@–^ X@^ X@ConX1@] X@ConX1@] X@ConX1@] X1@] Specify the contrast adjustment. Increase the contrast. Decrease the contrast.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Set a specific pixel sampling phase Increment sampling value Decrement sampling value X@*X1^U X@+U X@–U X@PhsX1^] X@PhsX1^] X@PhsX1^] Specify the pixel sampling phase. Increase the phase value. Decrease the phase value. View the sampling value X@U X1^] Show the pixel sampling phase.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Additional description User presets NOTE: The X@ value specified is the output to which the input with the associated user preset is switched. Save user preset X@*X1(, SprX@•X1(] Command code is comma. Save the X@ outputs settings as preset X1). Command code is period. Recall preset X1( settings for X@ output. Recall user preset X@*X1(.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Additional description Verbose mode NOTE: The default for verbose mode is on for the RS-232 connection and off for Ethernet connections. Disable (block reports) E0CV} Turn off verbose mode. The ISS does not send the reports listed in “Switcherinitiated messages” earlier in this chapter.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) Zap all audio adjustments Zap all ISS settings EzA} EzXXX} ZapA] Zapx] Absolute reset EZQQQ} Zpq] Command Function Additional description Resets Reset all audio levels to 0 dB. Reset all settings: All inputs: RGB Ouput: RGBHV 1024x768 @ 60Hz RGB delay: 1.0 sec. Audio level: 0 dB Filtering: Horizontal = 3, Vertical = 7 Blanking: 0, top and bottom Pixel phase: 16 Dissolve speed (duration) 1.
Command and Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol definitions X3) = ISS name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name: {space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.
Command and Response Table for Special Function SIS Commands The syntax for setting a special function is X/*X?# where X/ 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 the setting of a function, use X? # where X? is the function number.
Command Function SIS Command Response (Host to Unit) (Unit to Host) X!*X#*18# 8*1*18# X!FlmX#] 8Flm01] X#: 0 = off (default) 1 = on The ISS uses its 2:2 pulldown (PAL) video processing algorithms to scale input 8. X!*18# X#] 0 = off Additional description PAL film mode Set PAL film mode Example: Read PAL film mode 1 = on.
Switcher Software This section describes: • Control Software for Windows • Button-Label Generation 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 (www.extron.com).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure 34. Comm Port Selection Window 2. Select the comm port that is connected to the ISS’s Remote port or select IP [LAN] and click OK. • If you selected a comm port, proceed to step 5. • If you selected IP [LAN], proceed to step 3. 3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP connection window appears (see figure 35). The window displays the last IP address that this computer was logged on to via the ISS/ISM Control Program.
Figure 36. 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 (see figure 37). Figure 37. 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 (see figure 38). Figure 38.
7. If desired, on the task bar, click Tools > IP Options to set the switcher’s IP parameters in the IP Settings/Options window (see figure 39). Figure 39. Control Program IP Setting/Options Window NOTE: When the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS-232 link, the Administrator and User password fields are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing the current password.
Using the Software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button-Label Generator. The Extron Button-Label Generator window opens (see figure 40). Figure 40. The Extron Button-Label Generator Window 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. 3.
HTML Operation This section describes • Loading the Startup (Control) Page • Control Page • System Configuration Page • File Management Page • I/O Configuration Page 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.
Figure 41. Enter Network Password Dialog Box NOTE: A User Name entry is not required. Click in the Password field and type in the appropriate administrator or user password. 6. 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.
Control Page The Control page (see figure 42) provides a means to control the switcher and includes links to three other pages: System Configuration, File Management, and I/O Configuration. On the Control page, you can select an input to the preview output and then cut or dissolve it to the program output or select an input to the program ouput directly. The Control page also provides tools to check the frequency of an input and to mute and freeze the outputs.
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.
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. System Configuration Page The ISS downloads the System Configuration page (see figure 45) when you click the System Configuration tab.
Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters. Each password must be entered twice: once in the password field and then repeated in the re-enter password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****). If you do not want to password-protect an access level, leave the password field and the re-enter password field blank. After entering the desired password in both fields, click the Submit button.
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 (see figure 46). Figure 46. 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: 1. Click the Browse button. 2. Browse through your system and select the desired files. 3. Click the Upload File button.
I/O Configuration Page You can set up the input configurations and the output format on the I/O Configuration page (see figure 47). Access the I/O Configuration page by clicking the I/O Configuration tab. Figure 47. 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.
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 (see figure 49). Figure 49. 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 (see figure 50). Figure 50. Rate Drop Box 2.
Output polarity Select the output polarity as follows: 1. Click in the Polarity field. A drop-down box appears (see figure 52). Figure 52. Polarity Drop Box 2. Click the desired polarity. 3. Click the Submit button.
Maintenance and Modifications This section describes: • Opening and Closing the Switcher • Installing a Firmware Upgrade • Installing a DVI Output Card 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.
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. ATTENTION: 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.
• Chips U1 and U2 are replaced as a pair. • Chip U6 is replaced alone. • Chips U98, U99, U100, and U101 are replaced as a set. • Chips U102 and U103 are replaced as a pair. ATTENTION: Changes to firmware must be performed by authorized service personnel only. Some ISS firmware updates must be performed at the Extron factory. Replace firmware in the ISS as follows: CAUTION: Electric shock hazard. To prevent electric shock, always unplug the ISS from the AC power source before opening the enclosure.
DVI Output Card Connector Opening in ISS Rear Panel DVI Output Card Connector J14 on Main Circuit Board Figure 55. DVI Output Card Connector Opening and Socket J14 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.
DVI Connector on DVI Output Card DVI Output Card DVI Output Card Mated to the Main Board via Connector J14 Figure 56. Output DVI Board Installation 6. Secure the DVI card to the rear panel with the two screws removed in step 3. 7. Close the switcher (see “Opening and Closing the Switcher” starting with step 9 on page 69).
Ethernet Connection This section describes: • Cabling • Determing Default Addresses • Connect as a Telnet Client The rear panel Ethernet connector (figure 57) 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.
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 59. Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.
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. The Telnet Escape character is a key combination, the Ctrl key and the ] key pressed simultaneously, that returns you to the Telnet prompt while leaving the connection to the ISS intact. The Escape key is the Esc key on the computer keyboard.
Reference Information This section describes: • Part Numbers • Button Labels Part Numbers Included Parts These items are included in each order for an ISS 408: Included Parts Part Number ISS 408 60-423-01 Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4) IEC power cord Tweeker (small screwdriver) ISS 408 Setup Guide Extron Software Products DVD (ISS/ISM Control Program and Button-Label Generator) Optional Accessories Included Parts Part Number DVI output card 70-244-01 RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel for the ISS 4
Cables and Connectors When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more, use high resolution BNC cables to achieve maximum performance.
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Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
