MGP 464 Series MGP 462xi Series Multi-Graphic Processors 68-1235-01 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 A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors .................................................... 1-2 Features . ........................................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Comm./IP Configuration menu .............................................................................................. 3-18 Viewing serial port and IP settings .................................................................................... 3-18 Making changes to the serial port and IP configuration ................................................. 3-18 Advanced Configuration menu .............................................................................................
Chapter Five • HTML Configuration and Control ...................................................... 5-1 Accessing the Web Pages ....................................................................................................... 5-2 Viewing System Status . .......................................................................................................... 5-3 Using the Configuration Pages ..........................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Using the Background Page . .............................................................................................. 5-25 Selecting a background color ................................................................................................ 5-25 Displaying a background image ............................................................................................ 5-25 Using a DVI input .................................................................................
1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors Features Application Diagrams PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
Introduction About this Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP 464 Series and the MGP 462xi Series multi-graphic processors. Throughout this manual, the terms “MGP” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to all models of the products.
Window and input presets — Window presets save sizing, positioning, and priority information. Input presets save input signal type information and picture control settings. Window transition effects — 6 types of window transition effects (22 different effects altogether) seamlessly mute and unmute (close and open) the 4 windows. Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) a window to the current image.
Introduction, cont’d Application Diagrams The following application diagrams show examples of how devices may be connected to the MGP Series. Camera Control System TCP/IP Network BLVD. EIM COLLEGE AH 57 ST. ANAHEIM EAST STATE AN AV. OS Extron AV. CERRIT LAN LEWIS ST. 5 RD. BLVD. LN LINCO DOUGLAS DVD R Anaheim Stadium ST. WEST B/ B-Y LA nd Disneyla HASTER BALL OU , B-Y , R-Y B/Y ST. RD. UT TP /422 232 RS- AV.
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PRELIMINARY Introduction, cont’d 1-6 MGP Series • Introduction
2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the MGP Installing or Replacing Button Labels Rear Panel Features PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors
Installation Installation Overview The MGP Series processor can be connected to as many as 19 input devices simultaneously, and up to two output devices. Follow these steps to install the MGP: 1 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the MGP, or mount the unit using the supplied rack mounting brackets. See “Mounting the MGP”, below. 2 Turn off power to the input and output devices and remove the power cords from them.
• Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition. • Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.
Installation, cont’d Installing or Replacing Button Labels The button caps are pre-labeled for your convenience by default. However, you can replace them with button labels that you create, using the Button-Label Generator or other button label software. The button assembly consists of a clear lens cap, the button label, and a white diffuser. (See the illustrations at right and below.) PRELIMINARY Remove the button assembly from the MGP as follows: 1. Make any desired button labels and cut them out. 2.
Rear Panel Features The following diagrams show the rear panel of the MGP 464 and 462xi DI, which have four DVI-I input connectors, and the MGP 464 and 462xi HD-SDI, which have two HD-SDI and two DVI-I input connectors. The standard MGP 464 and 462xi do not have these DVI/HD-SDI input connectors (although they do have DVI Output and DVI Background connectors). In all other respects the rear panels are identical for all models.
Installation, cont’d b Virtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19) — Connect standard definition component video, S-video, and/or composite video sources to these BNC connectors. The 15 connectors for the virtual inputs are arranged in columns of three BNCs.
Pin RS-232 function – Tx Rx – Gnd – – – – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No connection Transmit data Receive data No connection Signal ground No connection No connection No connection No connection – TxRx– Gnd – Rx+ Tx+ – Description No connection Transmit ground Receive ground No connection Signal ground No connection Receive data Transmit data No connection N The MGP also has an RS-232-only Config port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front panel.
Installation, cont’d f Reset LED — This LED, located to the upper-right of the reset button, blinks a varying number of times to indicate which reset mode has been entered. See “Resetting” in chapter 3, “Operation”, for details. g BNC output connectors — Plug an output device into these five BNC connectors, as shown below.
3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Power-up and Default Cycle Window Select Buttons Input Selection Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Picture Controls Auto Memories Memory Presets Additional Features PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
Operation You can set up and operate the MGP by using: • The front panel controls • A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive serial communications through either serial port or through the LAN port. Settings can be adjusted through the host computer using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) or the Windows-based control software. • A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol (Telnet or a Web browser).
When an input is selected, pressing its button again mutes the input. The input’s signal turns off and the window closes. The button flashes while the input remains muted. To unmute the input, press its button again. When an input is muted or unmuted, the window in which it was displayed opens or closes with the currently selected window transition effect. The Window Configuration menu lets you select a transition effect (e.g.
Operation, cont’d 10 Config port — This configuration port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector is an alternative to the RS-232/422 port on the MGP rear panel; however, unlike the rear panel port, it supports only RS-232. (For a description of the rear panel RS-232/422 port, see “Rear Panel Features” in chapter 2, “Installation”). Both of the MGP’s serial ports are used for system configuration and control.
Power-up and Default Cycle When you first plug the MGP into a power source, the LCD screen displays a series of initial messages, followed by the default cycle of screens showing the current input type for each window and the output resolution and refresh rate. These messages continue to cycle on the LCD screen when the menu system is not in use. The following flow diagram shows the order in which these screens appear. Extron MGP 4xx Vx.xx Power on Extron MGP 4xx DI Vx.xx Extron MGP 4xx HD-SDI Vx.
Operation, cont’d Input Selection The MGP front panel contains a set of four input buttons that enable you to select RGB, HD, and/or video (component, S-video, or composite) inputs for windows 1 through 4. It also contains 15 virtual input buttons that enable you to select only video inputs. Selecting an input Before you can select an input, you must first select a window, as follows: 1. Press the Window Select button for the window in which you want the input to be displayed. 2.
4. Adjustments — The third level of menu selections consists of sub-menu options that are selected by turning the horizontal ([) and vertical ({) Adjust knobs. When you have displayed the submenu option that you want to configure, turn the knobs clockwise or counterclockwise to display the parameters available for the selected option. 5. Implementation — To save and implement the adjustments you have selected, do one of the following: • Press Next to display another submenu option to adjust.
Operation, cont’d Menu flow Power on Extron MGP 46x Vx.xx Multi-Graphic Processor 2 sec. 2 sec. Default Cycle Menu Auto Image 20 sec. Menu Input Configuration 20 sec. PRELIMINARY Menu Output Configuration 20 sec. Menu Window Configuration 20 sec. Menu Background Capture 20 sec. Menu Comm. / IP Configuration 20 sec. Menu Advanced Configuration 20 sec. Menu Menu Exit Menu Press Next Next Main menu flow 3-8 MGP Series • Operation 20 sec.
Auto Image menu The Auto Image menu causes the MGP to perform an automatic image adjustment in the selected window. Auto Image measures where the active area starts and stops, and adjusts input sampling accordingly, so that the image fills the window. When an input is connected, the processor measures the sync frequencies of the incoming video source and sets the active image area, total image area, and sampling frequency according to a table stored on the MGP.
Operation, cont’d Input Configuration menu The Input Configuration menu allows you to select a video signal type for each of the four fully configurable inputs. All of these inputs can accept the following video signals: RGB, YUV-HD, YUVi, RGBcvS, S-video, composite video, DVI (MGP 464/462xi DI and HD-SDI only), and HD-SDI (MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI only); RGB is the default.
Input Configuration submenu Horizontal knob adjustment Vertical knob adjustment Video type Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Select the desired video format for the displayed input. Accepted video signal types include: S-video RGBcvS HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only) YUV-HD Composite video YUVi DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only) Default: RGB Film mode Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. For low resolution inputs.
Operation, cont’d Output Configuration menu The Output Configuration menu allows you to set output resolution, refresh rate, output signal type, and sync polarity. The following flow diagram shows the Output Configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them. Input Configuration Menu Output Configuration Next Resol Refresh Resolution 1024 x 768 @60 Hz Output Type RGBHV Next Refresh rate See the table on the next page for available combinations of resolutions and refresh rates.
Refresh Rates Resolution 24 Hz 1920 x 1200 X 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz X X 576p X 720p X X X 1080i X X X X X X X 1080p Sharp 96 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz X 480p 1080p 72 Hz X DVI BCKGD2 RATE Resolution and clock of the incoming background input 1 An HDTV 1080p rate specifically tailored to Sharp® Professional displays (such as the G655u).
Operation, cont’d Window Configuration menu The Window Configuration menu allows you to set window front/back priority, add colored borders to the windows, select which window transition effect to use when muting (closing) and unmuting (displaying) a window, and specify the duration of the selected effect. Output Configuration Menu Window Configuration Next Window Priority F <1> 2 3 4 B Next Rotate either Adjust knob to adjust the submenus.
Window Effect submenu Use this submenu to select a transition effect for the MGP to use when muting and unmuting windows. To select a transition effect, 1. Press the Menu button repeatedly until Window Configuration is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Next button repeatedly until Window Effect is displayed. 3. Rotate either the horizontal Adjust ([) or the vertical Adjust knob ({) to select a transition effect. Available effects Cut — A cut instantly mutes or unmutes the window.
Operation, cont’d Curtain wipe — A curtain wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over the other one in one of two ways: • In from the left and right edges to the center of the window • Out from the center to the right and left edges of the window A curtain wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge. Effect Duration submenu Use this submenu to set the amount of time the MGP 464 takes to complete a transition effect. Select from durations ranging from 0.0 to 5.0 seconds, in 0.
Memory space for background files The MGP has 16 MB of user storage space that can be used for saved backgrounds and uploaded user Web pages. The number of images that you can save depends on the size (in kB) of the image bitmap file and the resolution. The following table shows examples of the number of images you can store based on resolution. Resolution 640 x 480 Image Size (kB) Total Images 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1080p 900.00 1406.25 2304.00 3804.00 4306.
Operation, cont’d Recalling a background from memory To recall an image from memory for use as a background, 1. Press Menu repeatedly until the Background Capture screen is displayed. 2. Press Next repeatedly until the Recall Background from Memory submenu screen is displayed. 3. Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of background image files to recall for use as the output background. To perform no action, press the Menu button. 4. Press the Next button to recall the image.
• Set IP Address: Set the IP address. • Set Gateway Addr: Set the gateway address. • Set Subnet Mask: Set the subnet mask. N You cannot edit the MAC address; there is no editing screen for it. Background Capture Menu Rotate either Adjust knob to adjust the submenus. Comm. / IP Configuration Advanced Configuration Next Serial Port RS232 9600 Serial Config 9600 Next Next MAC Address 0005A600C1A5 Set DHCP Mode Next Next Menu Set IP Address <010>.013.005.
Operation, cont’d Advanced Configuration menu Use the Advanced Configuration menu to set the background color, turn blue mode on and off, and select test patterns. You can also view the MGP’s internal temperature and reset the system to its factory default settings. Comm. / IP Configuration Menu Advanced Configuration Next Background color • None (default) • Red • Green • Blue • White Background Color None Next Rotate either Adjust knob to adjust the submenus.
Test Pattern submenu Several test patterns are available via this submenu to adjust the display device for color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio. Use either Adjust knob to select a test pattern. The available patterns are: • Colorbars (8 color bars) • X-Hatch (16 x 12 crosshatch) • 4x4 X-Hatch (4 x 4 crosshatch) • Grey Scale (grayscale) • Ramp • Alt.
Operation, cont’d Some of the test patterns available from the submenu vary depending on the selected output rate. For example, if a 4 x 3 output rate is selected, the 4 x 3 sideby-side crop and aspect ratio patterns appear. If a 16 x 9 output rate is selected, the 16 x 9 side-by-side crop and aspect ratio patterns appear. Internal Temperature screen The Internal Temp submenu displays the unit’s current internal temperature. The MGP displays the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each image adjustment to be made for the selected input/window. N The LCD screen may display “NA” in place of a number if that adjustment does not apply to the input’s video format. Picture Controls summary The following table explains the functions of the Picture Control buttons and how to make adjustments. (In the Display column, n is a single digit, 0 through 9.) Display Function WINDOW_n SIZE: H=nnnn V=nnnn Window/ Image Size (Press button twice.
Operation, cont’d Auto Memories Whenever changes are made to the settings described in the previous pages, the MGP automatically saves the changes in memory. These settings are saved based on the input frequency and are later recalled when the identical resolution is applied to the configured input. These memory locations are separate from the input presets.
WINDOW PRESET Saving To #001 - - - - - INPUT 1 - - - - WINDOW PRESET #001 SAVED 3. Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of the 128 available window preset locations in which to save the settings. 4. PressWINDOW the Enter button to save the current window setting in the preset PRESET location that you selected.
Operation, cont’d If you want to exit this menu without recalling a preset, repeatedly press the Preset Recall/Save button until you see the “Window Preset [Enter] to Exit” message. Press the Enter button to exit the Window Presets dialog. Default presets The following figure shows the factory default preset window configurations for the four-window and two-window models. These presets can be used for any output rate.
Preset #1 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #5 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Preset #9 Window 1 Window 1 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #8 Preset #7 Preset #6 Window 1 Preset #4 Preset #3 Preset #2 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #10 Background Area Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 (solid color) Factory default presets for the MGP 462xi Input presets The MGP has 128 input preset slots, which can save signal type, input configuration settings, picture control settings, and
Operation, cont’d Additional Features Freeze mode The front panel Freeze button is the first button on the left. Press this button to freeze the current image in the currently selected window. You can also freeze the windows using the Windows-based control software or SIS commands via an RS-232 or RS-422 connection. If you switch inputs while a window is frozen, the freeze mode is cancelled and the new input’s image appears in the window.
Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes 1 Hold in the recessed Reset button (located next to the LAN connector) while applying power to the unit. Mode 1 causes the MGP to revert to the factory default firmware. Event scripting does not start if the unit is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings are maintained. Use mode 1 to remove a version of firmware if incompatibility issues arise. 3 Hold in the Reset button for 3 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks once.
PRELIMINARY Operation, cont’d 3-30 MGP Series • Operation
4 Chapter Four Software Configuration and Control Setting Up RS-232/422 Communication Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands Windows®-based Control Software PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
Software Configuration and Control The MGP can be configured and controlled by software via the following interfaces: • RS-232 or RS-422 (Simple Instruction Set [SIS™] commands or Windows®based control software) • LAN (Web pages, SIS commands, or Windows-based control software) This chapter discusses the use of the SIS commands and how to access the Windows-based control software. For instructions on using the Windows-based control software, refer to the software's Help program.
N The cables used to connect the RS-232/422 port to a computer or control system may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting wires. If unneeded pins are connected, the processor may hang up. Communication software There are several programs that enable you to connect the MGP to a computer or control device via the RS-232/422 interface, and to enter commands. HyperTerminal for Windows is one such program that is commonly used on PCs.
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands Host-to-MGP communications The MGP accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the RS-232/422 port on the rear panel, the RS-232 front panel Config port, and the LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence.
E24 — Privilege violation E26 — Maximum number of users connected has been exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad filename/File not found Telnet and Web communications The MGP can also be controlled via an IP connection using either Telnet (port 23) or a Web browser (port 80). The ASCII and URL commands listed in the tables later in this chapter perform the same functions, but are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser).
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d m Some characters differ depending on what method you use to send the commands: Telnet Escape (hex 1B) Carriage return (hex 0D) Web browser W [must not be encoded] Pipe character (|) [must not be encoded] N With Telnet you can use either the “Escape” commands or the “W” commands, and the carriage return or the pipe character. With the Web browser, you are required to use the “W” commands and the pipe character.
Symbol definitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D) For Web browser commands, use the pipe character (|) instead of the soft return. • = | = E= 24, 27, 28 X! Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for the response via the serial port Default = 10 (100 ms) Maximum = 32767 X1* = X1( = Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx) Escape key (hex 1B) For Web browser commands, use W instead of E.
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d X3$ = X3% = X3^ = Daylight saving time (used in the northern hemisphere [USA] and parts of Europe and Brazil) 0 = off/ignore 1 = on in northern hemisphere 2 = on in Europe 3 = on in Brazil Event number, range = 0 - 99 Event buffer 0 = receive 1 = user 2 = NVRAM X3& = Event buffer offset (range = 0 to MaxBufferSize) X3* = Event data size b = bit B = byte (8 bits) S = short (16 bits) L = long (32 bits) N PRELIMINARY X3( = X4! = X4$ = X4% = X4^ = X4& =
Window text, 16 characters maximum.
PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) Response X50) * X50@ ! X50@ ! Out X50@ • In X50) ] X50) * X50# \ X50) \ X50) Typ X50# ] X50# ] Set input X50) to format X50#. DDC X50* * X51% ] Set the DVI input EDID resolution to X50* and the refresh rate to X51%. X50* = the scaler resolution.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (Telnet) Response (host to processor) (processor to host) Additional description DVI Input EDID/DDC (resolution and refresh rate) (continued) 41# X50* * X51% ] View the DVI input EDID resolution/refresh rate. Mute window X50@ * 1B X50@ Blk1] Blank (mute) window(s) X50@ using a selected transition effect. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Response (processor to host) Additional description Window preset effect N For information on setting the two available transition effects for window presets, refer to the MGP 464 Windows-based control software help. Select effect 19 * X52$ # Wpe X52$ ] Set the window preset transition effect to X52$. For X52$: 0 = Cut 1 = Real time motion View the current preset transition effect.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Specific value X50@ * X51) D X50@ Det X51) ] Increment detail level X50@ + D X50@ – D X50@ D X50@ Det X51) ] X50@ Det X51) ] X51) ] Command (host to processor) (processor to host) Additional description Detail filter Decrement detail level View detail value Set detail (sharpness) level for window X50@ to X51). X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X51) = 0 through 127. Select next higher sharpness level.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) Response 2 * X50@ * X52! / X50@ Ivp X52! ] Set vertical centering of the image in window X50@ to X52!. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. For X52!: 0 = 2048; limits are ± the output resolution. Shift image in window X50@ up. Set the width of window X50@ to X52@. For X52@: Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active output area. Maximum = size of the active output area. Widen the window.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Specific value 2 * X50@ * X52# ; X50@ Ivs X52# ] Set the height of the image in window X50@ to X52#. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. For X52#: Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area. Maximum = double the active output area for 200% zoom. Increase vertical size of image 2 * X50@ + ; 2 * X50@ – ; 2 * X50@ ; X50@ Ivs X52# ] X50@ Ivs X52# ] X52# ] Increase the height of the image in window X50@.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) (host to processor) Response (processor to host) Additional description Image size and position Set image size and position E X50@ , X52! * X52! * X52# * X52# I Y } Ixy X50@ , X52! * X52! * X52# * X52# ] Set position and size of the image in window X50@. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. For X52!: 0 = 2048; limits are ± the output resolution. For X52#: Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Recall input preset 3 * X50@ * X51$ . Rpr 3 * X51$ ] Recall input preset X51$ to window X50@. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X51$ = 1 through 128. Save input preset 3 * X50@ * X51$ , Spr 3 * X51$ ] Save the input settings for window X50@ to input preset X51$. E X50) , X50^ NI } Nmi X50) , X50^ ] Create a text label containing name X50^ for input X50). X50) = 1 through 19. X50^ = up to 16 characters.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control ASCII (Telnet) Response Specific value X50) * X51@ ) Hst X50) * X51@ ] Increment horizontal start value X50) + ) Hst X50) * X51@ ] Decrement horizontal start value X50) – ) Hst X50) * X51@ ] View horizontal start setting X50) ) X51@ ] Command (host to processor) (processor to host) Additional description Horizontal start Set the horizontal position of the first active pixel in the active window (input X50)) to X51@.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Specific value 13 * X50) * X51& # Aln X50) * X51& ] Increment active lines value 13 * X50) + # Aln X50) * X51& ] Set the active lines value for the input X50) to X51&. X50) = 1 through 19. X51& = Auto-sensed value ± 512 lines or pixels. Select the next higher active lines value. Decrement active lines value 13 * X50) – # Aln X50) * X51& ] Select the next lower active lines value.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) Response X50@ * 1 F X50@ Frz 1 ] X50@ * 0 F X50@ F X50@ Frz 0 ] X% ] Unfreeze the output image. Set test pattern X50$ J Tst X50$ ] View test pattern J X50$ ] Select test pattern X50$. For X50$: 0 = Off (none) 8 = Crop 1 = Color Bars 9 = Side By Side (4x3 crop) 2 = X-hatch (16x12) 10 = Quad Split (4x4) 3 = 4x4 H-hatch 11 = Pip Images (4x3 or 6x9 4 = Grey scale PIP col.) 5 = Ramp 12 = 1.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response General information X50@ * I Query firmware version Q Chn X50) • Typ X50# • Std X50( • Blk X% ] View input number, video signal type, input signal standard, and blanking (muting) status in window X50@. X50) = 1 through 19. X50# = signal type. For X50#: 1 = RGB 5 = S-video 2 = YUV-HD 6 = Composite video 3 = RGBcvS 7 = DVI/HD-SDI 4 = YUVi X50( = signal standard.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) Response 1 * X\ # Pol X\ ] (host to processor) (processor to host) Additional description Special functions Output polarity 1*2# Pol 2 ] View output polarity 1# Output sync format 2 * X\ # X\ ] Syn X\ ] View output sync format 2# X\ ] Blue mode 3 * X% # Blu X% ] View blue mode status 3# Text position 6 * X50@ * X50% # X% ] X50@ Tlc X50% ] Example: Set output polarity.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Text border color 14 * X50@ * X\ # X50@ Txb X\ View text border color 14 * X50@ # X\ ] Text color 16 * X50@ * X\ # X50@ Txc X\ ] Set the color of the text in the label in window X50@ to X\. For X\: 1 = Red 5 = Magenta 2 = Green 6 = Cyan 3 = Blue 7 = Yellow 4 = White 8 = Black View the current color of the text in window X50@. Set the background color of the text label in window X50@ to X\.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control ASCII (Telnet) Response Window border color 9 * X50@ * X\ # X50@ Brd X\ ] Set the color of the border around window X50@ to X\. X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. For X\: 0 = Off (no border) 5 = Magenta 1 = Red 6 = Cyan 2 = Green 7 = Yellow 3 = Blue 8 = Black 4 = White View window border color 9 * X50@ # X\ ] View the current border color in window X50@.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Enable film mode 18 * X50) * 1 # X50) Flm 1 ] Enable film mode for input X50). (Auto-senses for 3:2 or 2:2 pull-down.) X50) = 1 through 19. Disable film mode 18 * X50) * 0 # X50) Flm 0 ] Disable film mode for input X50). (Blocks the deinterlacer from using either pull-down method.) View film mode status 18 * X50) # X% ] View the current film mode setting for input X50).
PRELIMINARY ASCII (Telnet) MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) (host to processor) Response (Processor to host) Additional description Bi-directional serial data port E X! * X1& * X2) * X2! RS } X@ W X! %2A X! %2A X2) %2A X2! RS | X@ Send data string N Response from command ] X! = Port number (01-99). X1& = Time in tens of milliseconds that the MGP will wait until receipt of the first response character before terminating the command.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) Response (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description Bi-directional serial data port (continued) Configure mode24 E 1 * X2( CY } W 1 %2A X2( CY | Cpn1 • Cty X2( ] View mode E X! CY } E X! * X3) , X3! CF } W X! CY | X2( ] Configure flow control24 Select serial mode X2( for the rear panel RS-232/422 port .
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Set current connection port timeout E 0 * X6( TC } W 0 %2A X6( TC| Pti 0 * X6( ] View current connection port timeout E 0TC } E 1 * X6( TC } E 1TC } W 0TC| X6( ] Pti 1 * X6( ] X6( ] Command (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description Ethernet data port Set global IP port timeout View global port timeout W 1 %2A X6( TC| W 1TC| Set number of seconds
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (Telnet) (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) Response 4Q X1! (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time) ] 4Q Use this command to find out which version of the firmware, if any, was uploaded into the unit after it left the factory. X1! = firmware version to two decimal places. With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver04 * X1! (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time) ] 2.02 * (1.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) Response (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description Information requests (continued) Request system memory usage 3I 3I n bytes used out of n kBytes ] Show amount of memory used and total available memory for system operations.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) (host to processor) (host to processor) Response (Processor to host) Additional description Event control (continued) Read string from event buffer memory27 E X3% , X3^ , X3& , X4$ FE } W X3% , X3^ , X3& , X4$ FE| {string} ] Read string from event X3%, buffer X3^, offset by X3&, X4$ bytes. X4$ = number of bytes to read.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control URL Encoded (Web) Response E UB } W UB | Response from command ] Set unit name24 E X1@ CN } W X1@ CN| Ipn • X1@ ] Change the processor's name to X1@, a name of your choosing. For X1@: The name can consist of up to 24 alphanumeric characters (and the minus sign/hyphen). The first character must be a letter, the last character cannot be a minus sign. Case does not matter.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response E X3$ CX } W X3$ CX| Ipx X3$ ] (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) Set daylight saving time24 X3$ is the daylight saving time of day. MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Daylight saving time (DST) is a one-hour offset that is observed in the USA and parts of Europe and Brazil.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) Response (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) Set administrator password E X3# CA } W X3# CA| Ipa • X4! ] Set administrator access password X3#. X3# = 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces or symbols) are not allowed.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Set Verbose mode24 E X2@ CV } W X2@ CV| X2@ ] Read connection's security level E CK } W CK| X5@ ] Command (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Enable or disable verbose mode type X2@.
PRELIMINARY MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response E DF } W DF| (See below.) W LF| (See below.) (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Additional description File commands List files from current directory Retrieve a list of files stored in the MGP 464.
Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) URL Encoded (Web) (host to processor) Response (Processor to host) Additional description Directory commands Change/create directory E {path} / {directory}/CJ } W {path} / {directory}/CJ| N A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into the path.
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Windows®-based Control Software The MGP Series Windows-based control software program provides a convenient way to configure the inputs, output, windows, and images in each window. It also lets you save and recall input and window presets, and perform nearly all the other functions that can be accomplished via the front panel controls, the SIS commands, or the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi Web pages.
PRELIMINARY Link to the installation software on the software DVD 3. In the table on the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi, and click the Install link in the far right column.
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d 4. On the File Download window that appears, click Run to begin installing the program. PRELIMINARY File Download window If you want to save the installation file (MGP464Setupvn_n.exe or MGP462xiSetupvn_n.exe) to your desktop to run later, click Save instead of Run. On the Save As window, save the setup file to the desired location on your PC.
5. On the next screen, fill in the required information. 6. Click the Download MGP464SW1xn.exe or Download MGP462xiSW1xn.exe button. 7. On the File Download - Security Warning window that appears, click Run to begin downloading the installer file. If you want to save the installation file to your computer hard drive to run later, click Save. On the Save As window that opens, save the setup file to the desired location. When you are ready to install the software, double-click on the MGP464SW1xn.
Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Comm Port Selection window with TCP/IP and RS232 tabs • Select TCP/IP if you are using the LAN port. PRELIMINARY N If you will be uploading firmware, you should use this connection. • 3. 4. 4-42 Select RS232 if you are using either of the serial ports. (The front panel TRS configuration port supports only RS-232. The 9-pin rear panel serial port supports both RS-232 and RS-422 .
5. For information on configuring the MGP using the Windows-based software, refer to the program’s help file. To access the help file, select Contents from the Help pull-down menu, or press the F1 key.
PRELIMINARY Software Configuration and Control, cont’d 4-44 MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control
5 Chapter Five HTML Configuration and Control Accessing the Web Pages Viewing System Status Using the Configuration Pages Using the File Management Page Using the Control Pages Using the Background Page PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
HTML Configuration and Control The MGP 464 and the MGP 462xi can be controlled and configured using HTML Web pages that are accessed over a network or from a local PC connected to the MGP’s LAN port. The MGP has factory-installed HTML Web pages that allow you to select and configure inputs, adjust picture controls, configure windows, save and recall presets, and perform other processor functions. Access these HTML pages using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
a. Enter the administrator or user password in the Password field. N A User Name entry is not required. 5. b. If desired, select the Remember my password check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter the IP address. c. Click OK. If you entered the filename for a custom HTML page in step 4, the browser displays that page. If not, the browser displays the System Status page, which is the MGP’s default start page.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using the Configuration Pages There are six Configuration pages, which only administrators can access. When you click the Configuration tab, these pages are listed in the sidebar menu at the left of the screen. The following sections describe the changes you can make from these pages. System Settings page PRELIMINARY On the System Settings page (shown below), you can set date and time parameters, and change the IP information for the MGP.
Scaler I/O Settings page PRELIMINARY On the Scaler I/O Settings page (shown below), you can specify configuration settings for the 4 fully configurable inputs, the 15 virtual inputs, and the output. You can also select a test pattern and enable or disable blue mode.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d To change the name of an input, 1. On the Scaler I/O Settings page, select and delete the text in the box under the desired input number. 2. Enter a name of up to 16 characters for the input. The following characters may be used: Symbols: / : – _ + “ ” Numerals: 0 through 9 Letters: Lowercase a through z, uppercase A through Z Spaces also can be used.
Test pattern — You can select one of the test patterns shown below to adjust the display for color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio. MGP 464 Test Patterns N The MGP 464 has all of the test patterns shown below. The MGP 462xi has all those patterns except 4x4 Quad Split, 4x3 PIP Images, and 16x9 PIP Images. Colorbars (8) X-Hatch (16x12) 4x4 X-Hatch Grey Scale Ramp Alt.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Window Settings page PRELIMINARY The Window Settings page, shown below, enables you to specify various parameters for windows 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the MGP 464 or 1 and 2 on the MGP 462xi. Window Settings page — MGP 464 Window settings controls — MGP 462xi The following fields are provided: Window Selection — Select one of the window radio buttons in this section to specify the window for which you are changing parameters.
Window Effect/Duration — From the Window Effect pull-down menu in this section, select a transition effect to be used when windows are muted (closed) or unmuted (opened). See “Available effects,” in the “Window Configuration menu” section of chapter 3, “Operation,” for a description of the available transition effects.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Passwords page The Passwords page lets you assign an administrator and/or user password to control access to the MGP Web pages. N An administrator password must be in place before a user password can be assigned. PRELIMINARY N Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive. Passwords page Assigning a password To assign passwords, 1.
Email Alerts page The Email Alerts page enables you to set up the MGP to automatically send e-mail alert messages when any of its settings are changed. You can enter up to 64 e-mail addresses to alert recipients that an event has occurred. PRELIMINARY You can also specify that SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) authorization is needed for the MGP to accept incoming e-mail. This prevents spam from taking up space in the MGP’s e-mail system.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Setting up SMTP authorization To set the MGP to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail, 1. To enable the SMTP authorization fields, click the Edit button at the right of the Mail IP Address field. The Edit button changes to Save. 2. Select the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field. This enables the User Name and Password fields below the check box. 3.
Determining the current firmware version There are two methods you can use to find out what firmware version is currently installed on your MGP: • Using the LCD screen: Watch the LCD window as you connect the MGP to a power source. The first piece of information displayed on the screen is the firmware version (along with the product name). • Using the System Status Web page: Select the Status tab on the MGP Web page to display the System Status page.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Updating the firmware on the MGP PRELIMINARY After you have installed the new firmware on your computer, you must upload it to the MGP. Follow these steps to update the firmware using the Web pages. 1. On the MGP’s Configuration tab, select Firmware Upgrade from the sidebar menu to display the Firmware Upgrade page. 2. Click Browse to open the Choose file window, and locate the firmware file on your computer or server. The file extension must be .S19.
Using the File Management Page PRELIMINARY The File Management page lets you upload files to the MGP from your computer or network, and to delete files from the unit. You can also upload personalized Web pages via this page. To access the File Management page, select the File Management tab on the MGP Web page. You can use this function to load background images from your computer or the internet to display on the output screen. All background image files must be 24-bit bitmaps.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Adding a directory To add a directory or folder to the MGP’s file system, 1. Enter the directory name in the Dir: field, following the slash (/). 2. Click the Add Dir button. 3. With the directory name displayed, perform the Uploading files procedure described in the previous section to add a file to the directory. The directory name appears at the top of the Files column, preceded by a slash.
Using the Control Pages The pages that you access by clicking the Control tab enable you to configure the windows and images, select inputs, and manage window and input presets. Picture Controls page PRELIMINARY The Picture Controls page allows you to configure and control the MGP windows and the images within them. You can also select the input for each window.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Auto — Click this button to perform an automatic image adjustment to the selected window. The MGP measures where the active area starts and stops, and adjusts input sampling accordingly, so that the image fills the window. When you click Auto, the processor measures the sync frequencies of the incoming video source and sets the active image area and sampling frequency.
Window Controls The Window Controls section contains five sets of controls that enable you to make some adjustments to the selected window on the display. In the Horizontal and Vertical Center and Size fields, you can make adjustments by entering a number in the text box or by clicking the arrow buttons. The Zoom control can be adjusted only by arrow buttons. N While adjusting the window controls, watch the image on your display screen to observe the effects of your adjustments.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Horizontal Start Location — Specify the distance in pixels from the left edge of the selected input’s total video display area to the left edge of its active area. The default is 128. Vertical Start Location — Specify the distance in lines from the top edge of the selected input’s total video display area to the top edge of its active area. The default is 128. Color — Adjust the intensity of the colors in the selected window.
Presets page PRELIMINARY On the Presets page, you can name, save and recall window presets; and save and recall input presets. Presets page Window Presets A window preset is a file containing all the settings that have been specified for the windows. The MGP has 128 preset memory locations, in which it can store up to 128 window presets. Presets save information for all four windows.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Default presets The MGP 464 is delivered with 30 different default window presets, and the MGP 462xi has 10. These presets are stored in the MGP’s 128 preset memory locations. (Because there are more memory locations than presets, each default preset is stored in at least two locations.) The following figures show the factory default preset window configurations. These presets can be used for any output rate.
Preset #1 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #5 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Preset #9 Window 1 Window 1 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #8 Preset #7 Preset #6 Window 1 Preset #4 Preset #3 Preset #2 Window 2 Window 2 Window 1 Preset #10 Background Area Window 1 Window 2 Window 1 Window 2 Factory default presets — MGP 462xi models In the Window Presets section, you can do the following: Naming a window preset To change the name of a preset, 1.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Selecting a window preset transition effect In the Window Preset Effect section, you can select either a cut or a slide transition effect with which windows will be resized and/or repositioned when a new preset is selected. • Cut effect — The window immediately moves to the location specified for it in the new preset, and is instantly resized.
Using the Background Page PRELIMINARY The Image Settings screen on the Background page lets you select a background for the output display. You can choose a background color, or you can upload bitmap images to the MGP, and select one as the display background. You can also specify the image from a DVI input to display live as the background on the screen.
HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using a bitmap image The Image Settings screen lets you upload bitmap images, including those saved via background capture, from your computer to the MGP; and to select an uploaded image as the background for the output screen. N The MGP supports only 24-bit bitmap files as backgrounds. The background file names must have a .bmp extension. The MGP has 16 MB of memory to store captured or loaded images.
6 Chapter Six Special Applications Application 1: Connecting the MGP to a Matrix Switcher Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining) PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
Special Applications This chapter describes some special types of applications that represent unique conditions. For the MGP to operate properly in these situations, it is important that it be configured correctly. On the following pages, two application examples are described, along with their requirements for the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi.
In this type of configuration, the following occurs: • On the MGP, window 1 displays input 1, window 2 displays input 2, and so forth. • Input switches are made at the matrix switcher instead of at the MGP. • Input presets are recalled on the MGP to correctly set up the input coming from the switcher. This setup can include the video signal type; picture controls; advanced input configuration functions such as setting the active lines/pixels, total lines/pixels, and pixel phase; and the input name.
Special Applications, cont’d 5. Repeat step 4 for every input on the matrix switcher that will be displayed on the output screen via the MGP, saving the settings for each input as Input Preset 2, 3, etc. N Each input preset must be saved with the same number as the input on the matrix switcher. PRELIMINARY 6. Synchronize the MGP to the matrix switcher as follows: a. Open the Windows-based control software. b. From the Tools menu, select Sync MGP Device to Matrix Switcher... .
Using the MGP and the matrix switcher after the MGP is synchronized to the matrix switcher After you have performed step 6 on the previous page, be sure to do the following when using the MGP with the switcher: • Set up the inputs so that MGP window 1 always displays input 1, window 2 displays input 2, window 3 displays input 3, and window 4 displays input 4. • Perform all input switching using the matrix switcher.
Special Applications, cont’d Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining) By connecting multiple MGPs together in succession (“daisy-chaining”) via the DVI Output and DVI Background connectors, you can display up to 12 windows on the output screen. You can connect up to three MGPs in this way. (See the diagrams on the next page.
1. 8 Window Configuration MGP 464 Unit B Output rate = any factory rate 1B 3B MGP 464 Unit A DVI out To display Output rate = DVI background rate DVI BKG in DVI output from first MGP output to DVI background input 2B 4B 4 video windows on output display 1A 2A 3A 4A 1B 2B 3B 4B Output display with the 4 windows from unit B, and the 4 windows from unit A laid on top 2.
Special Applications, cont’d 3. Configure the output as follows: a. Set the output resolution/refresh rate of the first MGP (the unit farthest from the display) to your output display’s native rate. N Do not set this unit to the DVI background rate. b. Set the output rates of the second and, if appropriate, the third MGP to “DVI Background Rate.
A Appendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories PRELIMINARY MGP Series Mult-Graphic Processor
Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications PRELIMINARY Video input Number/signal type ��������������������� 4 VGA-WUXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, RGBcvS, component video (interlaced or progressive), S-video, composite video 4 to 15 (configurable) component video (interlaced), S-video, or composite video 4 single link DVI digital video (MGP 464/462xi DI only) 2 HD-SDI digital video, 2 single link DVI digital video (MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI only) Connectors Inputs 1-4 ������������������������
Sync Input type ��������������������������������������� RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, RGBcvS, YUV (tri-level or bi-level on Y channel) Output type ������������������������������������ RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV (tri-level or bi-level on Y channel) Input standards ����������������������������� NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, SMTPE 292M Input level �������������������������������������� 2.75 V to 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS 0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync 0.
Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for an MGP Series processor: Included parts Replacement part number MGP 464 60-771-01 MGP 464 DI 60-771-02 MGP 464 HD-SDI 60-771-03 MGP 462xi 60-1023-01 MGP 462xi DI 60-1023-02 MGP 462xi HD-SDI 60-1023-03 Rack mounting brackets kit 70-155-01 IEC power cord PRELIMINARY Rubber feet, self-adhesive MGP Series User’s Manual Windows-based control software on DV
B Appendix B Firmware Update Guide Determining the Firmware Version Downloading the Firmware Updating the Firmware PRELIMINARY MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor
Firmware Update Guide Updates to the Extron MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor firmware are made available periodically via the Extron Web site. If the need arises, you can replace the MGP’s main firmware via an IP connection without opening the unit. Determining the Firmware Version There are three ways to check which version of firmware the MGP is using: view the front panel LCD window during power-on, view the System Status page of the MGP’s embedded Web pages, or select About MGP...
Example of an Enter Network Password dialog box a. Enter the appropriate administrator password in the Password field. 5. b. If desired, select the check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter your MGP’s IP address. c. Click OK. The System Status page or your custom start page opens. Access the System Status page if it is not already displayed. The firmware version is listed in the System Description area, on the third line, to the right of the part number.
Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Using the Windows-based configuration software PRELIMINARY A third way to find out the firmware version is to access the MGP Series Windowsbased configuration software. 1. Open the configuration software. (See “Windows®-based Control Software,” in chapter 4, for the procedure.) 2. From the Help menu, select About... . The following screen appears, providing information about the current MGP version. About... screen 3.
Updating the Firmware After you have installed the new firmware on your computer, you must upload it to the MGP. Firmware uploads can be performed via a Web browser, the MGP’s internal Web pages, or the Firmware Loader software. The computer and the MGP must both be connected to an Ethernet network in order to update the main firmware.
Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Firmware Upgrade screen 4. Click Browse to open the Choose file window, and locate the firmware file on your computer or server. The file extension must be .S19. PRELIMINARY C Uploading a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop functioning. Choose file window with firmware file selected 5. Open the firmware file. Its name appears in the field below the Current Firmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade screen. 6.
When the update is complete, the new firmware version number is displayed in the Current Firmware Version field. The LCD screen on the unit displays the first screen that appears on power-up, containing the new firmware version number. 7. If you want to further verify that the new version has been loaded, click the Status tab and view the current firmware version on the System Status screen. Updating using the Windows-based control software 1.
Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Updating using the Firmware Loader An alternative way to update the MGP’s firmware is to download and run the Firmware Loader software. 1. Download the Firmware Loader installer executable file to your computer. a. On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab. b. On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu. c. Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the far right. d.
TCP/IP tab — Enter your MGP’s IP address (obtained from your system administrator), Telnet port (the default is 23), and, if required, password. • RS-232 tab — From the drop-down menus, select the appropriate port configuration parameters (obtained from your system administrator). The defaults are shown in the illustration above (9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and one Stop bit). If you want to upload the firmware to additional device(s), a. Click Add Next.
PRELIMINARY Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Choose file window with firmware file selected. 10. On the Firmware Loader window, click Begin to start the firmware uploading process. While the firmware is being updated, a progress bar shows the status of the upload, while the Transfer Time field displays the time elapsed and the time remaining in the process. Firmware upload in progress 11. B-10 When the firmware update is finished, “Completed” appears above the progress bar in the Total Progress field.
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