Extron electronic ISS 408 User Manual

ISS 408

Integration Seamless Switcher

68-575-01 Rev. G

02 08

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 afi n 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation 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 qualifi ed 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 fi l 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

qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, 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 qualifi ziertem 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 empfi ndlichen 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 especifi camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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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 califi cado. 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 orifi cios 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
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FCC Class B Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

Quick Start — ISS 408

V

R

R

V

Y

1

8

1

2

N

Integration Seamless Switcher

Installation

Step 1

Turn off power to the 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.

ADJUST

ISS 408

INTEGRATION SEAMLESS SWITCHER

NEXT

SIZE CENTER FILTER

MENU
BRT/
CONT

COLOR/
TINT

CUT

VIDEO

DISSOLVE

8

OUTPUTS

6 7

AUDIO

5

8

4

7

3

6

2

5

1

4

BLACK

3

2

1

MUTE

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.

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

H/HV

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

H/HV

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C
B-Y

H/HV

R/R-Y

G/Y
VID

B/C
B-Y

H/HV

R/R-

H/H

G/Y

VID

B/C
B-Y

Step 5

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.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Step 6

Connect RGB video displays to
the Preview output and
Program output female BNC

R

and 15-pin HD connectors.
Connect the various video
formats to the BNC connectors

G

as shown.

Both output connector

B

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

Step 7

GBHV

Video

H/HV

V

RGBS

Video

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

display to the Program output DVI
connector.

9

7

Step 8

Cable the switcher for stereo audio
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.

NO GROUND

NO GROUND.

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

AUDIO AUDIO

CAUTIO

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

4

R

G

B

H/H

V

V

GBHV

Video

RGBS or
RGBcvS

Video

V

V

RGsB or

Component

Video

V

V

S-Video Composite

Video

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Quick Start — ISS 408

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Integration Seamless Switcher, cont’d

Step 9

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

RS-232 FunctionPin

1

—
TX

RX

—

Gnd

—
—
—
—

Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

51

9

6

Female

1

5

6

9

Male

Step 10

If desired, connect a network WAN or LAN hub, a
control system, or a 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

12345678

1

2345678

3&6

&2

4&5

RJ-45
connector

Twisted
Pairs

7&8

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, and
switch it to program output

Select video and/or audio to switch by pressing the
Video/Audio button 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 associated
input LEDs (green [for video] and/or red [for
audio]) flash to indicate that the input is selected
for the preview output.

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 associated input
LEDs (green [for video] and/or red [for audio]) liht
steadily to indicate that the input is selected for the
program output.

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. Release, press, and release
the input button again.

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ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Quick StartQS-2

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

UL requirements ........................................................................................................... 2-2

Mounting instructions

Cabling and Rear Panel Views...................................................................................... 2-4

Input connections .............................................................................................................. 2-4

Standard output connections ........................................................................................... 2-6

Optional output connection ............................................................................................. 2-7

Ethernet connection .......................................................................................................... 2-7

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring ............................................................................. 2-8

Choosing a network cable
Wiring the network cable

RS-232 connection ............................................................................................................. 2-9

.................................................................................................. 2-3

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

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

Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 2-9

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

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

Sync Type and Polarity submenu

Advanced Configuration menu .................................................................................. 3-12

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

Test Pattern submenu
Blue Only Mode and Edge Smoothing submenu
Preview and Program Blanking submenus

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

Auto Imaging and Auto Memories submenu

...................................................................................... 3-10

....................................................................... 3-11

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

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

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

.................................................... 3-14

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Table of Contents, cont’d

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

Pixel Phase submenu

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

PAL File Mode submenu
Reset submenu

User Presets menu

Save Preview Preset submenu ........................................................................... 3-16

Erase Preview Preset submenu

Exit menu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

......................................................................................... 3-14

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

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

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

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 .................................................................................................... 4-7

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

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

Software Operation via Ethernet...................................................................................... 5-3

Ethernet protocol settings ............................................................................................ 5-3

Using the control program ................................................................................................ 5-4

Using the help program .................................................................................................... 5-6

Button-Label Generator................................................................................................... 5-6

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

Using the software ............................................................................................................5-7

®

.................................................................................. 5-2

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

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

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

Selecting and switching an input ..................................................................................... 6-4

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

Blacking out the screen and muting the audio ............................................................... 6-5

Freezing the output ........................................................................................................... 6-5

Outputing a test pattern ................................................................................................... 6-5

Previewing the scan rate ................................................................................................... 6-5

Using Blue-Only mode .......................................................................................................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

Installing a Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................... 7-4

Installing a DVI Output Card ......................................................................................... 7-5

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

Cabling .................................................................................................................................... A-2

Determining Default Addresses ................................................................................. A-3

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

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

Connecting as a Telnet Client ...................................................................................... A-4

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

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

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

Local echo .................................................................................................................... A-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cables and connectors ...................................................................................................... B-4

Bulk cable .....................................................................................................................B-4

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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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 408 Integration Seamless Switcher.

In this manual, the terms “switcher” and “ISS” are used interchangeably to refer to
the ISS 408.

• Chapter 1, “Introduction”, identifies the switcher’s features.

• Chapter 2, “Installation”, details how to install the switcher.

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

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

• Chapter 5, “Switcher Software”, details the Extron control software for
Windows
PC in a graphical environment.

• Chapter 6, “Ethernet Operation”, details configuration and operation of the
switcher using an Ethernet browser.

• Chapter 7, “Maintenance and Modifications”, provides procedures for
maintaining and modifying the switcher.

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

• Appendix B, “Reference Information”, lists the switcher’s specifications and
pertinent part numbers.

®

, which allows you to configure and operate the switcher from a

About the Switcher

The ISS 408 is an eight-input, scaling, video and stereoor mono audio seamless
switcher. Figure 1-1 shows a typical ISS 408 application. The switcher accepts 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 a 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 a wide variety of output
resolutions and rates. The 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. These
connectors share identical outputs.

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Several of the output resolutions and rates include Extron’s Accu-RATE Frame

m

™

(AFL™), a proprietary technology that locks the output frame rate to the

Lock
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.

Preview
Monitor

Program

Monitor

Projector

AM

Extron

ISS 408

DVD Player

8

7

R

6

R

5

R

INPUTS

G

4

R

G

3

R

G

B

2

R

G

B

1

R

G

B

H/HV

R

G

B

H/HV

G

B

H/HV

G

B

H/HV

B

H/HV

B

H/HV

7 8

6

H/HV

5

50/60 Hz

H/HV

240

­0

1.2A MAX.

4

10

1 23

PROGR

OUT

DVI

PREVIEW

OUTPUTS

R

PROGRAM

PREVIEW

R

G

RS-232

G

B

B

H/HV

ETHERNET

LINK
ACT

H/HV

V

V

Control Syste

(RS-232)

LAN/WAN

Network/

Internet

Codec

Extron

VCR

Laptop

RGB 109xi

Podium PC

Figure 1-1 — Typical ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher application

The ISS receives and outputs audio on 5-pole captive screw connectors. The audio
can be switched with cross fading; the previous audio channel fading out and the
new audio channel fading 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 setup 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 power supply that
provides worldwide power compatibility.

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Features

Inputs —

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

component video, component video, S-video, and composite video inputs on
five BNC connectors per input.

Audio inputs — The ISS switches among eight balanced or unbalanced stereo or

mono audio inputs on 5-pole captive screw connectors.

Outputs —

Standard video outputs — The ISS outputs individually scaled video signals as

RGBHV or RGBS. 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 DVI video output — If you install the optional DVI output card, a

single buffered DVI-D signal can be output as an additional program output
image.

For output resolutions with less than 1024 pixels horizontally, the optional
DVI program output’s true horizontal resolution is limited to 1024 pixels. For
the 1365 x 1024, 1080p, and 1080i output resolutions, the optional DVI
program output’s true horizontal resolution is limited to 1280 pixels. The DVI
card outputs all other selected resolutions normally. See the table on page 3-11.

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) — This patented technology exclusive to Extron

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, 2:2 film detection, 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.

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

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

Audio cross-fading — This transition technique is applied during switching to

lower the audio level of the switched out source while simultaneously raising
the audio level of the activated source.

Ethernet port — Supports connection to an Ethernet LAN so that the switcher can

be accessed and operated from anywhere in the world with a computer
using a standard Internet browser.

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

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

Transitions — Controls 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 setup and evaluation.

Blue mode — The switcher can be set to output the blue video signal and sync

signal(s) 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, Simple
Instruction Set (SIS

™

), and Windows program control.

Auto memories — The 8 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 it can be 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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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

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the
installation of the switcher into a rack (figure 2-1).

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a

closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Therefore, install the switcher in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air

flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous

condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and

consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-

mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).

ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Installation2-2

Mounting instructions

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

ADJUST

ISS 408

INTEGRATION SEAMLESS SWITCHER

NEXT

SIZE CENTER FILTER

MENU

BRT/
CONT

COLOR/

TINT

CUT

VIDEO

DISSOLVE

8

INPUTS

6 7

AUDIO

5

8

4

7

6

2 3

5

1

4

BLACK

3

2

1

MUTE

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the switcher

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R

V

Y

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

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

12

R/R-Y

G/Y
VID

B/C

100-240

B-Y

50/60 Hz

1.2A MAX.

H/HV

V

1

1 6 7 9

Figure 2-2 — ISS 408 rear panel connectors

Input connections

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

1

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

2

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

2

INPUTS

3

4

5

6

7

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

G/Y

G/Y

G/Y

G/Y

G/Y

G/Y

VID

VID

VID

B/C

B/C

B/C

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

V

V

V

234 5678

V

VID

VID

VID

B/C

B/C

B/C

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

H/HV

H/HV

V

V

3

4 5

8

R/R-Y

G/Y
VID

B/C
B-Y

H/HV

V

PROGRAM

OUTPUTS

R

G

B

H/HV

V

PREVIEW

PROGRAM

R

PREVIEW

RS-232

ETHERNET

DVI OUT

8

LINK

ACT

G

B

H/HV

V

10

GBHV

Video

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

H/HV

V

RGBS or
RGBcvS

Video

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

H/HV

V

R/R-Y

H/HV

V

RGsB or

Component

Video

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

B/C
B-Y

G/Y
VID

B/C
B-Y

H/HV

V

S-Video Composite

Video

R/R-

H/H

V

G/Y

VID

B/C
B-Y

Figure 2-3 — Connections for various input video formats

ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher • Installation2-4

Input audio connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono

3

audio sources 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.
High impedance is generally over 800 ohms.

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Ring

Tip

Tip

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

LR

Figure 2-4 — Captive screw connector wiring for inputs

CAUTION

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 0.2" (5 mm).

• If the stripped section of wire is longer than 0.2", the exposed wires
may touch, causing a short circuit between them.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 0.2", wires can be easily
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

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 tip, ring, and sleeve
wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagram, figure 2-4.

Tip (+)

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

RCA Connector

Ring (-)

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

Sleeve ( )

(balanced)

Balanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

LR

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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V

R

Standard output connections

The Program connectors (4) output the video image for the program monitor or
projector. The Preview connectors (
monitor.

Preview and Program video output BNC connectors — Connect RGB video

4

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

5

the various video formats.

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.

5

) output the video image for the local

R

G

B

H/HV

V

GBHV

Video

R

G

B

H/H

V

RGBS
Video

Figure 2-6 — BNC output connections for RGBHV and RGBS video

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,

6

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

7

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

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Stereo Output

Balanced

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Unbalanced

Stereo Output

LR

LR

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.

CAUTION

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 0.2" (5 mm).

• If the stripped section of wire is longer than 0.2", the exposed wires
may touch, causing a short circuit between them.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 0.2", wires can be easily
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

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K

By default, the audio output follows the video switch. Audio breakaway,

1

8

1

2

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.

Optional output connection

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

8

card is installed, connect a DVI/DFP-compatible video display to
this DVI connector. This connector outputs the program image
only.

For output resolutions with less than 1024 pixels horizontally, the
optional DVI program output’s true horizontal resolution is
limited to 1024 pixels. For the 1365 x 1024, 1080p, and 1080i
output resolutions, the optional DVI program output’s true
horizontal resolution is limited to 1280 pixels. The DVI
card outputs all other selected resolutions normally. See the table on page 3-1 1.

Ethernet connection

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

9

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.

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

9

7

4

The Link LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an Ethernet

LAN. This LED should light steadily.

LIN
ACT

The Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector.

This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

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Patch (straight) cable

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).

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.

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:

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

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

• Patch (straight through) cable — Connection of the ISS to an Ethernet hub,

router, or switcher that also hosts a controlling computer

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

computer

Side 1 Side 2

Pin Wire color Pin Wire color

1 White-orange 1 White-orange

Side

Pins:

12345678

Insert

twisted

pair wires.

RJ-45
Connector

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

Figure 2-8 — RJ-45 connector pinout table

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RS-232 connection

0

Male

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

1

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”.

RS-232 FunctionPin

1

—

2

TX

3

RX

4

—

5

Gnd

6

—

7

—

8

—

9

—

Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

51

9

6

Female

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1

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Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Optimizing the Video

Optimizing the Audio

Troubleshooting

Operation, cont’d

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.

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INPUTS

BLACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDEO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUDIO

MUTE

2

CUT

DISSOLVE

COLOR/

BRT/

SIZE CENTER FILTER

TINT

CONT

MENU NEXT

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4

8 9

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.

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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 when you
press the the Input buttons and be indicated by the Input LEDs (

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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

AUDIO

Default

(Video &

Audio)

Press

button

VIDEO

AUDIO

None

Press
button

VIDEO

AUDIO

Video

only

Press

button

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio

only

Press
button

VIDEO

LED key:

= on, = off

AUDIO

Video &

Audio

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

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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 is shipped with every Extron ISS, or with any Brother
P-Touch™ 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. See “Picture adjustments” later in this chapter.

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

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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.

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” later 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” later in this chapter.

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Center control button — The Center button selects the display centering
adjustment. The adjustment range depends on the output resolution selected.

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.

• 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.

Status display — The 20-column by 4-line LCD displays configuration menus

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and status information. See “Front Panel Operations”, later 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”, later in this chapter, for
details.

Next button — The Next button steps through the submenus in the ISS menu
system. See “Front Panel Operations”, later 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 off,
with the exception of the selected input’s LED, and the LCD cycling through the
default displays.

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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60-423-01

Version

ISS 408

x.xx

2
sec.

Program #1 RGB

0.00 kHz 0.00Hz

Preview #3 S-Video

0.00 kHz 0.00Hz

2
sec.

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.

345678 VIDEO

345678 AUDI O

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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