Extron electronic GSS 100 User Manual 3
GSS 100 • Setup Guide
RS-232FunctionPin
1
2
3
4
5
6 - 9
—
Tx
Rx
—
Gnd
—
Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
The Extron GSS 100 is a portable graphic still store with 16 MB of memory that can hold up to
6 XGA (1024 x 768) bitmap images (BMP) or 32 or more XGA JPEG images.
The GSS outputs stored images in an RGB video format. The GSS provides a pass-through RGB
video input, in addition to the stored images, and allows you to switch the output between the
RGB pass-through input and one of the stored images.
Connections
a AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord
into this connector to connect the GSS to a 100 VAC to
240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.
b RGB Pass-thru connectors — Connect a high resolution
video input or computer input to these female, BNC
100-240V .3A MAX
50/60 Hz
R
R
2
RGB PASS-THRU
G
G
OUTPUT
B
H/HV
LAN
B
H/HVVV
RESET
connectors.
c Output connectors — Connect an RGB video display or
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3 6
other device to these female BNC connectors.
NOTE: The still image output format (RGBHV or RGBS) must be configured using the front panel controls or a Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™) command. The output format applies only to the output of still images stored in the GSS; the
RGB Pass-through video is output exactly as it is input.
d LAN port — Connect the GSS to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN, via this RJ-45 connector. You can use the HTML pages embedded in
the GSS to upload still images from the PC to the GSS and to control the GSS. You can also use a PC to control the GSS with SIS
commands. The default address is 192.168.254.254.
e RS-232 port — Connect a computer or control system to this 9-pin D connector to allow remote
control using the SIS commands.
f Reset button — See the GSS 100 User Guide for greater detail.
RS-232
Controls and Indicators
a Image button — Press this button to activate the
menu on the LCD display (c) that allows you to select
between the RGB pass-through input and one of the
stored images.
b Take button — Press this button to activate either the
RGB pass-through input or one of the stored images.
c LCD display — 8-column by 2-line screen
d Menu button — Press the Menu button to enter and move through the main menu system in the GSS.
e Next button — Press the Next button to step through the submenus in the GSS menu system.
f Adjust/Select knob — Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to change a setting when it is used in conjunction with the Image and Take
buttons or the Menu and Next buttons.
IMAGE
TAKE
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MENU
NEXT
GSS 100
ADJUST/
SELECT
GSS 100 • Setup Guide
Operation
Graphic File Considerations
z The only valid file formats for stored images are *.bmp and *.jpg.
z Valid file names are up to 240 alphanumeric characters with no spaces.
z Progressive *.jpg images are not supported.
z Bitmap (*.bmp) images must be formatted as 24-bit RGB.
z The GSS 100 does not scale images. An 800 x 600 BMP file does not fill a 1024 x 768 output. Thus, images should be mastered at
the output resolution of the GSS.
z 1080i and 1080p files need to be mastered at a resolution of 1440 x 1080 instead of 1920 x 1080.
Conguring the Output
1. On the front panel, with the LCD displaying the default display cycle, press the
Menu button twice to display the Output Configuration menu.
2. Press the Next button to display the Resolution submenu.
3. Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to select the output resolution of the stored images.
4. Press the Next button to display the Sync submenu.
5. Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to select between RGBHV and RGBS.
6. Press the Next button to select the Polarity submenu.
7. Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to select among the sync polarities.
8. Press the Next button to select the RGB Delay submenu.
9. Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to set how long the GSS mutes the RGB output
before displaying the RGB pass-through input.
Uploading (Adding) an Image
1. Connect the GSS to a PC or to a network and open the embedded web
pages. See the GSS 100 User Guide for more detail.
2. Click the Images tab to access the Image Settings page.
3. Click the Add button. The Add Image field appears.
Default
Cycle
Menu x2
Switch
Effect
Output
Config
1
Next
1024 x
768 @60
2
Resolution
640 x 480
through 1080p
H Pol V
Neg Neg
Sync polarity
• H-/V- • H+/V-
• H-/V+ • H+/V+
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Next
3 5
8
Next
Sync
RGBHV
Output sync format
• RGBHV • RGBS
RGB Dly
0.0 Sec
RGB Delay
0.0 to 5.0 seconds in
0.1 second increments
Next
10 sec.
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4. Click the Browse button. The Choose File window appears.
5. Browse through your system and select the desired image file.
6. Click the Open button. The complete file location and name appear in
the Add Image field.
7. Click the Upload Image button. After several seconds, a thumbnail of the uploaded image appears in the Image Index portion
of the page and the image is available for display.
NOTE: Do NOT navigate away from the page until the thumbnail appears.
Selecting an Image to Display
1. On the front panel, press the Image button.
2. Rotate the Adjust/Select knob to select either PassThru or one of the previously loaded
images by file name.
3. Press the Take button. The LCD shows Loading Image and then returns to the default
display cycle once the image is loaded.
TIP: As an alternative, you can select an image using the embedded web pages of
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the GSS 100. On the Images tab, click a thumbnail and click the Take button.
IMAGE
ADJUST/
SELECT
Select
PassThru
or
Select
Filename
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TAKE
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Image
Default
Cycle
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