Extron electronic ISS 408 User Manual 2

ISS 408 & ISS 108

Integration Seamless Switchers

68-575-01 Rev. C

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol 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.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the

equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel
contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de
tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

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.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from

the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power
source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to

prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by
other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur

l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de
terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité :
n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous

les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il
est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que

personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des
objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin
d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces
opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions
et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à

empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le
constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben

werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem
geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt
eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich
ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und

niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden
können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt

werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen
der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese

zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen
niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch
vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den
Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de
operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación

eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un
sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es
una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de

alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero
del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el
cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en

lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el

interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no
intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las
tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir
con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar

esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante.
Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Quick Start — Integration Seamless Switcher

Unbalanced Input

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(high impedance)

(high impedance)

(600 ohms)

600 ohms

600 ohms

Installation

Step 1

Turn off power to the ISS 108 or ISS 408 and the
input and output devices, and remove the power
cords from them.

Step 2

If desired, install an optional DVI output card into
the switcher. See chapter 7, Maintenance and
Modifications.

Step 3

Install four rubber feet on the bottom of the ISS or
mount the ISS in a rack.

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Cable the switcher for
stereo audio input. Each
input has a 3.5 mm, 5-pole
captive screw connector for
balanced or unbalanced
stereo or mono audio
input. Connectors are
included with each
switcher, but you must
supply the audio cable.
High impedance is
generally over 800 ohms.

Step 6

Connect RGB video displays to
the Preview output and
Program output female BNC
and 15-pin HD connectors.
Connect the various video
formats to the BNC connedtors
as shown.

Both output connector

types output the same
video signal and the
same sync format.

RGBHV

Step 7

If the optional DVI output card is
installed, connect a DVI video display

to the Program output DVI connector.

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Step 4

Connect up to eight computer/RGB video,
component video, S-video, or composite video
sources to the female BNC input connectors. The
figure below shows how to connect the various
video formats.

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Cable the switcher for stereo audio

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output. Each output has a 3.5 mm,
5-pole captive screw connector that
outputs the selected unamplified, line
level audio. Connect an audio device,
such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers.

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CAUTION

Connect the
sleeve to ground.
Connecting the
sleeve to a
negative (-)
terminal will
damage the audio
output circuits.

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Quick Start — Integration Seamless Switcher, cont’d

Step 9

If desired, connect a control system or computer to
the Remote RS-232 port.

RS-232 FunctionPin

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Step 10

If desired, connect a network WAN or LAN hub, a
control system, or computer to the Ethernet RJ-45
port.

• For connection to a network, wire the
interface cable as a straight-through cable.

• For connection to a computer or control
system, wire the interface cable as a crossover
cable.

Straight-through cable

Side 1 Side 2

Pin Wire color Pin Wire color

Clip Down

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1&2

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RJ-45
connector

Twisted
Pairs

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1 White-orange 1 White-orange
2 Orange 2 Orange
3 White-green 3 White-green
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Green
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown

Crossover cable

Side 1 Side 2

Pin Wire color Pin Wire color

1 White-orange 1 White-green
2 Orange 2 Green
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown

Step 11

Plug the Integration Seamless Switcher and input
and output devices into a grounded AC source, and
turn on the input and output devices.

Setup and Operation

Configure the inputs

1. Press Menu > Next.

2. Press an input button (to select the input to

configure).

3. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the input

video type.

4. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the input

audio gain or attenuation level.

5. Select other inputs to configure as necessary
by pressing the appropriate input button.

6. Press Menu > Menu > Menu > Menu > Next
to return the default display cycle.

Configure the output

1. Press Menu > Menu > Next.

2. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the output

rate.

3. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the output

frequency.

4. Press Next.

5. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the output

video sync format (RGBHV or RGBS).

6. Rotate the Adjust

knob to select the sync

polarity.

7. Press Menu > Menu > Menu > Next to
return the default display cycle.

Select a preview output,

switch it to program output

Select video and/or audio to switch by pressing the
Video/Audio button as necessary to light the green
Video LED and/or the red Audio LED as desired.

Press an input button to select a video and/or
audio input for the preview output. The preview
output’s input selection is indicated by the flashing
green (for video) and/or red (for audio) Input LED(s).

Press either the Cut or Dissolve button to switch
the preview output to the program output. Cut
makes an immediate seamless switch. Dissolve
masks the seamless switch with a dissolve effect of
a user-assignable duration. The program output’s
input selection is indicated by the solid green (for
video) and/or red (for audio) Input LED(s).

Auto image

Initiate the auto imaging function for a specific
input by pressing and holding the appropriate
input button until the LCD displays the message
Auto Image Input #n, releasing the input button,
and then pressing and releasing the input button
again.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................................................................1-1

About this Manual .............................................................................................................1-2

About the Switcher............................................................................................................ 1-2

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 • Installation.......................................................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Switcher.................................................................................................... 2-2

Tabletop placement ........................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting ................................................................................................................... 2-2

Cabling and Rear Panel Views...................................................................................... 2-3

Input connections .............................................................................................................. 2-3

Standard output connections ........................................................................................... 2-5

Optional output connection ............................................................................................. 2-6

Ethernet connection .......................................................................................................... 2-6

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring ............................................................................. 2-6

Choosing a network cable .................................................................................. 2-6

Wiring the network cable

RS-232 connection ............................................................................................................. 2-8

................................................................................... 2-7

Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 2-8

Chapter 3 • Operation ............................................................................................................. 3-1

Front Panel Controls and Indicators ......................................................................... 3-2

Black/Mute, input selection, and Cut/Dissolve controls ...................................................3-2

Picture adjustment and menu system controls ................................................................ 3-3

Front Panel Operations .................................................................................................... 3-4

Power-on indications ......................................................................................................... 3-4

Selecting an input and switching it to the program output ...........................................3-5

Recalling a user preset ....................................................................................................... 3-7

Auto imaging an input ......................................................................................................3-7

Menu system overview ...................................................................................................... 3-8

Video & Audio Configuration menu............................................................................. 3-9

Input Configuration submenu ............................................................................ 3-9

Output Configuration menu ...................................................................................... 3-10

Output Resolution submenu ............................................................................. 3-10

Sync Type and Polarity submenu ....................................................................... 3-11

Advanced Configuration menu

Dissolve Speed submenu ................................................................................... 3-13

Test Pattern submenu

Blue Only Mode and Edge Smoothing submenu .............................................. 3-13

Preview and Program Blanking submenus

RGB Delay submenu .......................................................................................... 3-13

Auto Imaging and Auto Memories submenu

Enhanced Mode submenu ................................................................................ 3-14

Pixel Phase submenu ......................................................................................... 3-14

.................................................................................. 3-12

....................................................................................... 3-13

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Preview Switch Mode submenu ........................................................................ 3-14

PAL Fil Mode submenu

Reset submenu .................................................................................................. 3-15

User Presets menu

Save Preview Presets submenu .......................................................................... 3-16

Erase Preview Presets submenu

Exit menu ................................................................................................................... 3-17

Picture adjustments ......................................................................................................... 3-18

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) .............................................................. 3-19

IP information ..................................................................................................................3-20

...................................................................................................... 3-16

Optimizing the Video...................................................................................................... 3-20

Setting up a DVD source ................................................................................................. 3-21

Optimizing the Audio ..................................................................................................... 3-22

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 3-22

General checks ................................................................................................................. 3-22

Specific problems .............................................................................................................3-23

Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide ..................................................................................... 4-1

...................................................................................... 3-15

......................................................................... 3-17

RS-232 Link ............................................................................................................................. 4-2

Ethernet Link......................................................................................................................... 4-2

Ethernet connection .......................................................................................................... 4-3

Default address .................................................................................................................. 4-3

Symbols ................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Switcher-Initiated Messages ......................................................................................... 4-4

Power-up ............................................................................................................................ 4-4

Input selection ................................................................................................................... 4-4

Busy (cut and dissolve) ....................................................................................................... 4-4

Cutting or dissolving in stay mode .................................................................................... 4-4

Cutting or dissolving in swap mode .................................................................................. 4-5

Input and output video type ............................................................................................. 4-5

Picture adjustments ........................................................................................................... 4-5

RGB delay and dissolve speed ........................................................................................... 4-6

Test pattern ........................................................................................................................ 4-7

Audio gain and attenuation ............................................................................................. 4-7

Output video and audio mute .......................................................................................... 4-7

Preview switch mode ......................................................................................................... 4-7

PAL film mode.................................................................................................................... 4-7

Automated adjustments .................................................................................................... 4-8

Host-to-Switcher Instructions....................................................................................... 4-8

Switcher Error Responses ............................................................................................... 4-8

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Using the Command/Response Table ........................................................................4-8

Command/response table for SIS commands .................................................................. 4-9

Command/response table for IP SIS commands ............................................................ 4-15

Command/response table for special function SIS commands ..................................... 4-16

Command/response table for advanced instruction Set commands ............................ 4-18

Chapter 5 • Switcher Software .........................................................................................5-1

Control Software for Windows.................................................................................... 5-2

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Software Operation via Ethernet......................................................................................5-2

Ethernet protocol settings ............................................................................................ 5-2

Using the control program ................................................................................................ 5-3

Using the help program .................................................................................................... 5-5

Button-Label Generator................................................................................................... 5-5

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-6

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-6

Chapter 6 • Ethernet Operation ....................................................................................... 6-1

Load the Startup (Control) Page ................................................................................. 6-2

Control Page .......................................................................................................................... 6-3

Select and switch an input ................................................................................................ 6-4

Change the RGB delay or dissolve speed.......................................................................... 6-4

Blackout the screen and mute the audio ......................................................................... 6-5

Freeze the output ..............................................................................................................6-5

Output a test pattern ........................................................................................................ 6-5

Preview the scan rate ........................................................................................................ 6-5

Blue screen ......................................................................................................................... 6-5

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) ................................................................6-6

System Configuration Page........................................................................................... 6-6

Administration fields ......................................................................................................... 6-6

ISS IP settings field .............................................................................................................6-7

ISS IP address field ........................................................................................................ 6-7

ISS name field ...............................................................................................................6-7

Hardware address field................................................................................................. 6-7

File Management Page .................................................................................................... 6-8

I/O Configuration Page..................................................................................................... 6-9

Input configuration ........................................................................................................... 6-9

Output resolution, rate, sync format, and polarity ....................................................... 6-10

Output resolution....................................................................................................... 6-11

Output rate ................................................................................................................ 6-11

Output format ............................................................................................................ 6-12

Output polarity .......................................................................................................... 6-12

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Chapter 7 • Maintenance and Modifications .......................................................... 7-1

Opening and Closing the Switcher ............................................................................ 7-2

Firmware Upgrade Installation.................................................................................... 7-3

DVI Output Card Installation ........................................................................................7-4

Appendix A • Ethernet Connection .............................................................................. A-1

Ethernet Link........................................................................................................................ A-2

Ethernet connection ......................................................................................................... A-2

Default address ................................................................................................................. A-3

Ping to determine the switcher’s IP address ................................................................ A-3

Ping to determine Web IP address............................................................................... A-3

Connect as a Telnet client................................................................................................. A-4

Telnet tips .................................................................................................................... A-4

Open .................................................................................................................. A-4

Escape character and Esc key ............................................................................. A-5

Local echo

Set carriage return-line feed .............................................................................. A-5

Close

Help ................................................................................................................... A-5

Quit .................................................................................................................... A-5

.......................................................................................................... A-5

.................................................................................................................. A-5

Appendix B • Reference Information ...........................................................................B-1

Specifications........................................................................................................................B-2

Part Numbers ........................................................................................................................ B-4

Included parts ....................................................................................................................B-4

Optional accessories ..........................................................................................................B-4

Cables ................................................................................................................................. B-4

Bulk cable .....................................................................................................................B-5

Assorted connectors ..................................................................................................... B-5

Pre-cut cables ...............................................................................................................B-5

Button Labels ........................................................................................................................B-5

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

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Integration Seamless Switcher

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the Switcher

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the
Extron ISS 108 and ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switchers.

The ISS 108 and ISS 408 are similar in function and operation; the differences exist
in scaling capabilities. In this manual, the terms “switcher” and “ISS” are used
interchangeably to refer to either model, except where differences exist, in which
case the specific model is noted.

• Chapter 1 identifies the switcher’s features.

• Chapter 2 details how to install the switcher.

• Chapter 3 describes how to operate the switcher and use all of its features.

• Chapter 4 provides information about programming and operating the
switcher under RS-232 control, such as from a PC or host controller.

• Chapter 5 details the Extron control software for Windows, which allows you
to operate the switcher from a PC in a graphical environment.

• Chapter 6 details operation of the switcher using an Ethernet browser.

• Chapter 7 provides procedures for maintaining and modifying the switcher.

• Appendix A is a high-level Internet protocol (IP) primer (Ethernet and
Telnet).

• Appendix B lists the switcher’s specifications and pertinent part numbers.

About the Switcher

The Extron ISS 108 and ISS 408 are eight-input, scaling, video and stereo audio
seamless switchers. Figure 1-1 shows a typical ISS 408 application. The switchers
accept high resolution RGB video, YUV (component) video, S-video (Y/C), and
composite video inputs; scale the inputs; and output RGBHV or RGBS video and
stereo audio. The ISS seamlessly switches among the input sources without a loss
of sync. The ISS can also mask the switch between sources with a dissolve effect
for a professional look.

Each video input is individually configurable to allow for different video formats.
The ISS allows analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, and RGBcvS video, component video,
S-video, and composite video signals to be displayed on a device with a fixed
resolution and aspect ratio, such as an liquid crystal display (LCD) projector, digital
light processor (DLP) projector, plasma display, or digital visual interface (DVI)
device.

The ISS provides two separate outputs: the program output and the preview output.
The program output is the picture the audience sees. The preview output allows
the switcher operator to view the image before it is sent to the program output.
With an optional DVI output card, the ISS converts the scaled image to DVI as an
additional program output.

The switcher inputs all valid video signal formats on eight sets of five BNC
connectors. The ISS 408 scales the input up or down to any of 40 output
resolutions and rates. The ISS 108 scales the inputs to any of 20 resolutions and
rates. Either switcher outputs the scaled video, as RGBHV or RGBS, on two sets
(program and preview) of connectors. The program and preview outputs each
consist of five BNC connectors and a 15-pin HD connector. The BNC connectors
and 15-pin HD connector share identical outputs. Several of the output resolutions
and rates include Extron’s Accu-RATE Frame Lock™ (AFL™), a proprietary
technology that locks the output frame rate to the input rate, solving the image
tearing problem that can result from different input and output rates. The ISS 408
features HDTV 576p, 720p, 1080p, and 1080i outputs.

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The ISS receives and outputs the stereo audio on 5-pole captive screw connectors.
The audio can be switched with cross fading (that is, the previous audio channel
fades out and then the new audio channel fades in).

For upscaling, the ISS 408 converts the horizontal and vertical sync timing and the
number of lines of the lower-resolution video input to match the native resolution
of the display. This produces an undistorted, brighter picture than an unscaled
input would.

For downscaling, the ISS 408 accepts any computer resolution, up to 1600 x 1200,
with horizontal scan rates up to 100 kHz and vertical scan rates up to 120 Hz, and
converts the input to match the native resolution of the display.

The switcher is ideal for displaying images on projectors with limited display
resolutions, such as LCD projectors, DLP projectors, plasma projectors, and (with
an optional DVI card) a DVI display or projector.

The switcher features built-in test patterns to aid in monitor or projector set-up and
evaluation.

The switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 3U high, 17.5" wide, metal enclosure.
The ISS has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts autoswitchable
power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

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Introduction, cont’d

Features

Inputs —

Video inputs — The ISS switches among eight fully-configurable RGB, HDTV

component video (ISS 408), 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. Two sets of BNC connectors and two 15-pin HD
connectors are provided. One set of BNC connectors and one 15-pin HD
connector display the program image, and the other set of BNC connectors
and 15-pin HD connector display the preview image.

Optional video output — If you install an optional DVI output card, a single

loop of DVI-D can be output on a DVI connector as an additional program
output image. The DVI output’s horizontal resolution is limited to either
1024 or 1280 pixels. The vertical resolution is the selected vertical resolution.

Audio outputs — The ISS outputs the selected unamplified, line level, balanced

or unbalanced stereo or mono audio on 5-pole captive screw connectors.

Accu-RATE Frame Lock (AFL) — A patented technology exclusive to Extron that

solves frame rate conversion issues experienced by video scalers. When
video input and output refresh rates differ, occasionally the two rates cross
over each other. The result is a glitch or image freeze on the display. AFL
solves this problem by locking the output frame rate to the input frame rate.

Dynamic Motion Interpolation™ (DMI™) — This video processing technique is

an advanced motion prediction and compensation method that treats motion
content and still content with different algorithms to yield high fidelity images.

3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC and 2:2 film detection for PAL video sources —

These advanced, patent pending, film mode processing features help
maximize image detail and sharpness for video sources that originated from
film. When film is converted to NTSC video, the film frame rate has to be
matched to the video frame rate in a process called 3:2 pulldown. Jaggies and
other image artifacts can result if conventional deinterlacing techniques are
used on film-source video. The ISS’s advanced film mode processing
recognizes signals that originated from film. The ISS then applies video
processing algorithms that optimize the conversion of video that was made
with the 3:2 pulldown process. This results in richly detailed images with
sharply defined lines.

A similar process is used for PAL film-source video.

Audio follow and breakaway — Audio switching can follow its corresponding

video input signal or it can be broken away from the video input. Audio
breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under RS-232 or
Ethernet remote control.

Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or

attenuation (-24 dB to +9 dB) via the RS-232 or Ethernet link or from the front
panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no
noticeable volume differences between sources.

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Audio cross-fading — A transition technique that is applied during the switches

that lowers 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 a computer running a standard Internet
browser anywhere in the world.

Quad-standard video decoder — The switcher uses a digital, four-line adaptive

comb filter that can decode NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM.

Transitions — Control the type of switch that will occur between the preview and

program outputs. The Cut button creates an instant switch between the
preview and program outputs. The Dissolve button switches with a dissolve
effect.

Test patterns — The switcher features built-in test patterns to aid in monitor or

projector set-up and evaluation.

Blue mode — The switcher can be set to output the blue video signal only, to help

installers calibrate the monitor or projector.

Triple-Action Switching

™

(RGB delay) (preview output) — RGB delay mutes the
R, G, and B video planes to blank the preview screen while the scaler locks to
the new sync, so that a noise-filled scramble is not shown on the preview
monitor during the transition. The time delay between the RGB and sync
signals is user adjustable up to five seconds under front panel, SIS, and
program control.

Auto memories — The eight inputs support 16 auto-recall memories each, based on

the incoming frequency. Information on sizing, centering, detail, contrast,
and brightness is saved.

Auto Image

™

— The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the
selected input to fill the screen. Auto imaging can be selected for individual
inputs as desired or set to automatically size and center each new input
selection.

Memory presets — The ISS 408 has memory for up to 128 presets that allow the

user to use RS-232 commands to save and recall color, tint, contrast,
brightness, centering, sizing, and filtering information.

Aspect ratio memories — Three memories for each input save different settings for

color, tint, contrast, brightness, detail, size, and centering.

Freeze mode (under SIS and Windows program control only) — Locks the output

display to the selected image. Once frozen, an input can be removed without
losing the output image. This feature lets the ISS function as a still store.

Rack mountable — The 3U high switcher can be mounted in any conventional 19"

wide rack.

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Introduction, cont’d

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Integration Seamless Switcher

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

Configuration

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Four uninstalled rubber feet are included with the switcher. If you are going to
rack mount the switcher, mount it before you cable it (see Rack mounting, below),
and do not install the rubber feet. If you are not rack mounting the switcher, see
Tabletop placement below.

Tabletop placement

For tabletop placement, install the self-adhesive rubber feet/pads (provided) onto
the four corners of the bottom of the switcher.

Rack mounting

To rack mount the switcher, use two screws on each end of the switcher to attach
the switcher to the rack (see figure 2-1).

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Cabling and Rear Panel Views

All connectors are on the rear panel (figure 2-2).

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Input connections

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector

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to connect the switcher to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.
Input video connectors — Connect computer or RGB video, component

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video, S-video, or composite video to these female BNC connectors.
Figure 2-3 shows how to connect the various video formats.

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Installation, cont’d

Input audio connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono

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Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Figure 2-4 — Captive screw connector wiring for inputs

audio to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors.
Connectors are included with the seamless switcher, but
you must supply the audio cable. Figure 2-4 shows how to
wire a connector for the appropriate input type and
impedance level. High impedance is generally over
800 ohms.

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(high impedance) (600 ohms)

When making connections for the seamless switcher from existing audio cables,
see figure 2-5. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo
audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve
wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagram, figure 2-4.

Tip (+)

Tip (+)

Ring (-)

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RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

Sleeve ( )

(balanced)

Figure 2-5 — Typical audio connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set, via the front panel, the
Ethernet link, or the RS-232 link, to ensure that the level on the output does
not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, Operation, chapter 4, Programmer’s
Guide, chapter 5, Switcher Software, and chapter 6, Ethernet Operation for
details.

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Standard output connections

The two Program Video outputs, consisting of five BNC connectors and a
15-pin HD connector, output the identical video signal and the same sync
format. The two Preview Video outputs are also identical to each other.

The Program connectors (
projector. The Preview connectors (
monitor.

Preview and Program video output BNC connectors — Connect RGB video

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displays to these female BNC connectors. Figure 2-6 shows how to connect

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the various video formats.

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Program and Preview video output 15-pin HD connectors —
Connect RGB video displays to these two female 15-pin HD
connectors.

Preview and Program audio output connectors — Connect audio devices,

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such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole

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captive screw connectors. The connectors output the selected unamplified,
line level audio. See figure 2-7 to properly wire an output connector.

See caution

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Balanced Output

Figure 2-7 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output

CAUTION

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a
negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

By default, the audio output follows the video switch. Audio breakaway,
commanded via the front panel, the Ethernet link, or the RS-232 link, allows
you to select from any one of the audio input sources. See chapter 3,
Operation, chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, chapter 5, Switcher Software, and
chapter 6, Ethernet Operation for details.

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DVI output connector (optional) — If the optional DVI output

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card is installed, connect a DVI/DFP-compatible video display to
this DVI connector. This connector outputs the program image
only. For a DFP-compatible display, connect the display through a
DVI-to-DFP adapter, part #26-497-01 (DVI [male] to DFP [female]
adapter) or 26-498-01 (DVI [female] to DFP [male] adapter).

Ethernet connection

Ethernet port — If desired connect the switcher to an Ethernet LAN or WAN

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via this RJ-45 connector. Ethernet control allows the operator to control the
switcher from a remote location. When connected to an Ethernet LAN or
WAN, the switcher can be accessed and operated from a computer running a
standard Internet browser.

The DVI output’s horizontal resolution is limited to either 1024 or
1280 pixels. The vertical resolution is the selected vertical
resolution.

For output rates with horizontal resolutions of 1024 or below, the
ISS DVI output is 1024 x {selected vertical rate}. For example, if the output
resolution is set to 640 x 480, then the DVI output resolution is 1024 × 480.

For output rates with horizontal resolutions of 1280 or above, the ISS DVI
output is 1280 x {selected vertical rate}.

Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the status
of the Ethernet connection.

The Link LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an
Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.

LINK
ACT

The Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45
connector. This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cables, and properly terminated
with the correct pinout.

Choosing a network cable

Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 4, 5, 5e, or 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or
shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet
cables are limited to 328’ (100 m).

Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables will not support
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

The cable used depends on your network speed. The ISS supports both 10 Mbps
(10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and
full-duplex, Ethernet connections.

• 10Base-T Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 3 UTP or STP cable.

• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 5 UTP or STP cable.

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Wiring the network cable

The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable (figure 2-8)
and must be properly terminated for your application:

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the ISS to an Ethernet hub, router, or
switcher that also hosts a controlling computer.

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the ISS and a controlling
computer.

Patch (straight) cable

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Crossover cable

Side 1 Side 2

Pin Wire color Pin Wire color

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2 Orange 2 Green
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown

Figure 2-8 — RJ-45 connector pinout table

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Installation, cont’d

RS-232 connection

Remote port — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel

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control, to the Integration Seamless Switcher via this 9-pin D connector for
serial RS-232 control (figure 2-9).

Figure 2-9 — Remote port pin assignments

See chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, for definitions of the SIS commands and
chapter 5, Switcher Software to install and use the control software.

Configuration

The ISS can be configured using either the front panel controls, the SIS, or the
Windows Control program. See chapter 3, Operation, chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide,
and chapter 5, Switcher Software.

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Integration Seamless Switcher

Chapter Three

3

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Optimizing the Video

Optimizing the Audio

Troubleshooting

Operation, cont’d

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Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

All of the switcher’s controls and indicators are on the front panel (figure 3-1). A
label window above the input buttons can be labeled with text and/or graphics.
The 20 x 4 LCD display indicates the switcher status, menu selections, the data rate,
and the status of additional system features.

Figure 3-1 — Integration Seamless Switcher front panel

Black/Mute, input selection, and Cut/Dissolve controls

Black/Mute button and LEDs — The Black/Mute button switches the

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program output to a black screen and/or muted audio. The black screen
and/or mute audio is deselected when a cut or dissolve is selected to switch
the preview output to the program output.

Input selection buttons — The Input 1 through 8 buttons select the associated

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input to scale and display on the preview monitor.
Input selection LEDs — The green Input 1 through 8 LEDs above the input

buttons indicate the video selection. The red Input 1 through 8 LEDs below
the input buttons indicate the audio selection.

Flashing LED(s) (green for video and red for audio) indicate the input selected
for the preview output. Solid LED(s) indicate the input selected for the
program output. If there are no flashing LEDs, the same input is selected for
the preview and program outputs.

Video/Audio button — The Video/Audio button selects video, audio, video

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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 using the
Input buttons and indicated by the Input LEDs (

).

Figure 3-2 shows the sequence displayed by the LEDs when you cycle
through video and/or audio selection by pressing the Video/Audio button.

VIDEO

Press

button

VIDEO

AUDIO

None

AUDIO

Default

(Video &

Audio)

Figure 3-2 — Video and/or audio selection cycle

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AUDIO

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AUDIO

Audio

only

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VIDEO

LED key:

= on, = off

AUDIO

Video &

Audio

Cut button — Pressing the Cut button causes the ISS to immediately switch

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the input selected as the preview output to the program output, with no
switching effects added. If black screen and/or mute audio is selected for the
program output, it is deselected when a cut is selected.

Dissolve button — Pressing the Dissolve button causes the ISS to switch the
input selected as the preview output to the program output using the dissolve
effect. If black screen and/or mute audio is selected for the program output,
it is deselected when a dissolve is selected.

Input label panel — This translucent panel can be removed and replaced to

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insert a label behind the panel. To remove the panel, insert the Philips-head
end of an Extron Tweeker or small Philips-head screwdriver into the hole in
one end of the panel, and gently slide the tab on the edge of the panel out of
the recess in the switcher housing.

Input labels can be created easily with Extron’s button label generator
software, which ships with every Extron ISS, or with any Brother
labeler. Each input can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or
even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection
(figure 3-3). See chapter 5, Switcher Software, for details on using the label
software.

INPUTS

Rack DVD
(DVS 100)

12345678

12345678

Figure 3-3 — Sample label

Picture adjustment and menu system controls

Picture Adjustment buttons and LEDs — The picture adjustment buttons

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select individual image adjustments that are adjusted using the Adjust
Adjust
pressed.

knobs (9). The LEDs above these buttons light when the button is

®

P-Touch™

and

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. See Picture adjustments in this chapter.

The Color/Tint control affects only composite video and S-video inputs.

Brightness/Contrast control button — The Brightness/Contrast button
selects the display brightness and contrast adjustments. The adjustment
range for both brightness and contrast is from 0 to 63. See Picture adjustments
in this chapter.

Size control button — The Size button selects the display size adjustment.
The adjustment range depends on the output resolution selected. See Picture
adjustments in this chapter.

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Operation, cont’d

Center control button — The Center button selects the display centering
adjustment. The adjustment range depends on the output resolution selected.
See Picture adjustments in this chapter.

Filter control (Detail) button — The Detail button selects the display image
detail (sharpness) adjustment. There are separate horizontal and vertical
filters for RGB and component video. There is a single filter for S-video and
composite video. The sharpness adjustment compensates for long cable runs.
See Picture adjustments in this chapter.

• For RGB and component video, the Adjust
horizontal filter and the Adjust
adjustment range for the horizontal filter is from 0 to 3. The adjustment
range for the vertical filter is from 0 to 7.

• For S-video and composite video, either Adjust knob controls the filter
setting. The range of the adjustment is from 0 to 7.

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and status information. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.
Menu button — The Menu button enters and moves through the main menu

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system in the ISS. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.
Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the ISS menu

system. See Front Panel Operations in this chapter for details.
Adjust (horizontal) and Adjust (vertical) knobs — The Adjust and

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Adjust
adjustment buttons or the menu system. Rotate these knobs to change picture
settings when one of the picture adjustment buttons is selected. In the menu
system, rotate these knobs to scroll through the selection options and make
adjustments.

knobs change settings when used in conjunction with the picture

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.

knob controls the

knob controls the vertical filter. The

Power-on indications

Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source.
When AC power is applied, the switcher performs a self-test that blinks all of the
front panel LEDs and then lights only the LEDs for the inputs previously selected
for the preview output (blinking LED[s]) and program output (solid LED[s]). The
self-test also displays the model name, part number, and the firmware version in
the LCD display. After approximately 2 seconds, the LCD reverts to its default
display cycle, alternating between two displays; one showing the selected program
and preview inputs and their rates, and the other showing the selected output rate
(figure 3-4). An error-free power up self-test sequence leaves all of the LEDs, with
the exception of the selected input’s LED, off and the LCD displaying the default
display cycle.

The selected preview and program inputs, the picture adjustments, and other
current settings are saved in nonvolatile memory. When power is applied, the
latest configuration is retrieved.

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Power

on

On figure 3-4 and all other flowcharts in this chapter, solid lines indicate
screen changes initiated by the operator. Dashed lines indicate screen changes
that are the result of a timeout function.

Default Display Cycle

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Program #1 RGB

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Preview #3 S-Video

0.00 kHz 0.00Hz

2
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Output Rate

1280 x 1024 @ 60

2
sec.

Figure 3-4 — LCD power up and default display cycle

Selecting an input and switching it to the program output

1. Press and release the Video/Audio button as necessary to select either video
and audio, video only, or audio only (figure 3-5).

VIDEO

The video LED lights green
when video is selected.

Press the button to cycle

through the selections.

The audio LED lights red
when audio is selected.

AUDIO

Figure 3-5 — Selecting video and audio

2. Press and release an input button (figure 3-6).

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.

3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDEO

3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO

The Input 6 video (upper) LED and Input 6 audio (lower) LED
remain lit steadily to indicate that the video and audio inputs
are selected, the video is scaled, and output as the program
output.

Figure 3-6 — Selecting an input

CUT

DISSOLVE

LED key:

= on, = blinking, = off

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3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDEO

CUT

3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO

LED key:

= on, = off

Press and release the Cut button.
The Input 3 video (upper) LED and Input 3 audio (lower) LED

immediately light steadily to indicate that the video and audio
inputs are selected, the video is scaled, and output as the
program output.

The Input 6 video (upper) LED and Input 6 audio (lower) LED go
out to indicate that the video and audio inputs are deselected.

3. Press and release either the Cut or Dissolve button.
Cut button — The ISS immediately switches the input selected as the preview

output to the program output, with no switching effects added (figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7 — Cutting to the selected input

Dissolve button — The ISS switches the input selected as the preview output
to the program output using the dissolve effect (figure 3-8).

DISSOLVE

Press and release the Dissolve button.
After a user-defined interval, the Input 3 video (upper) LED

and Input 3 audio (lower) LED light steadily to indicate that
the video and audio inputs are selected, the video is scaled,
and output as the program output.

The Input 6 video (upper) LED and Input 6 audio (lower) LED go
out to indicate that the video and audio inputs are deselected.

Figure 3-8 — Dissolving to the selected input

3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDEO

3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO

LED key:

= on, = off

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Recalling a user preset

There are three user presets per input. The presets save color, tint, contrast,
brightness, detail, sizing, and centering settings. See User Presets menu later in this
chapter to save and erase presets. Cycle through and recall these memories by
repeatedly pressing the appropriate input button. The LCD panel identifies the
recalled preset (figure 3-9).

3

Press Button

3

User Preset #2

Recalled

Figure 3-9 — Recalling user presets

Auto imaging an input

The auto imaging feature automatically sizes and centers the selected input to fill
the screen. Command the auto imaging feature for a specific input by pressing and

holding the appropriate input button until the LCD displays the message
Auto Image Input #n, releasing the input button, and then pressing and releasing
the input button again. The LCD displays AutoSizing and Centering Please
Wait... until the operation is complete. Alternatively, using the menu system, this

feature can be set to apply the Auto Image adjustments to every input as it is
selected (see Auto Imaging and Auto Memories submenu later in this chapter).

3

3

User Preset #3

Recalled

Press Button

3

3

User Preset #1

Recalled

3

Press Button

3

User Preset #2

Recalled

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Menu system overview

Figure 3-10 shows a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system.

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10 sec.

Video & Audio

Configuration

Menu

Menu

10 sec.

Output

Configuration

User Presets

Menu

Menu

Press Next to Exit

10 sec.

Advanced

Configuration

Exit Menu

Menu

10 sec.10 sec.

Next

Figure 3-10 — Menu system flowchart

Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate the menu system and to scroll

through the five main menus.

Next button — Press the Next button to move between the submenus of a selected

main menu, to activate one for viewing or configuration, and to save a
selection. Pressing the Next button during input configuration causes the
current input’s number and format type to be displayed on the LCD.

Adjust

and Adjust knobs — When in a submenu, rotate the Adjust knob

and Adjust

knob to scroll through the submenu options and select a setting.
Refer to the flowcharts in this chapter and to specific sections for explanations
on knob adjustments.

If you press the Menu button while a main menu or a submenu is active, the
next main menu becomes active. For example, the display changes from the
Video & Audio Configuration main menu or the Input Configuration
submenu to the Output Configuration main menu.

To return to the default screens, let the switcher remain idle for 10 seconds
until the selected screen times out, or press the Menu button until the Exit
Menu appears, then press the Next button.

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