Extron Electronics MGP 462D User Manual

MGP 462

MGP 462D

Multi-Graphic Processor

68-840-01 Rev. C

08 06

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

Quick Start — MGP 462

Installation

Step 1

Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the
MGP 462, or mount the unit using the supplied
rack mounting brackets.

Rack-mount

Bracket

/Y
G
ID
V

/
R

-Y
R

1

I
N

/Y
G
ID

V 0.3A

P

V

2

100-240

U

/
R

-Y

T

R

S

50/60 Hz

Rack mounting the MGP 462

Step 2

Turn off power to the input and output devices,
and remove the power cords from them.

Step 3

Attach the input devices to the MGP 462. The
inputs can accept the following signal types:

Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4 — RGB, component video,
S-video, or composite video

Inputs 3 and 4 — Component video, S-video, or
composite video

Input 5 — S-video or composite video
Input 6 — S-video (4-pin mini DIN connector),

composite video (VID BNC connector), or SDI
(MGP 462D model only)

RGBHV

Video

R/R-Y

RGBS or
RGBcvS

Video

R/R-Y

RGsB or

Component

Video

R/R-Y

S-Video

R/R-Y

Composite

Video

R/R-Y

Input connectors

G/Y

VID

G/Y

VID

G/Y

VID

G/Y
VID

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

B/C

B-Y

B/C
B-Y

B/C
B-Y

B/C
B-Y

5 6
V

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H
V
H

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ID
V

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R

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B

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R

V

/
H
V
H

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B

-Y
B

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

Step 4

Attach an output device to the
RGBHV/YUV BNC connectors
(shown below) and/or to the
15-pin HD output connector
(shown at right).

RGBHV RGBS

R

/R-YG/Y

RS-232/422

RESET

LAN

/
B

Y

-Y
B

/
G

RGB/R-Y, B-Y,

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R

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R

S

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V

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B

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R
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HVS

R

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HVS

B

/B-Y

B

/B-Y

RGsB HDTV Component Video

BNC output connectors

RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

R

G

/R-Y

HVS

R

/R-Y

HVS

B

/Y

/B-Y

G

B

/Y

/B-Y

Step 5

Plug the MGP 462, input devices, and output
devices into a grounded AC source, and power
on the input and output devices.

TCP/IP

Network

B/

-Y

B-Y

B
,

-Y

/R

/

B

G

G
R

Y

R/
R-Y

O

SDI5

U

V S

T

VID

P
U

6

VID

T

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S

V

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H/

B-Y

HV

B/C

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B-Y

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G/Y

V

VID

R/

H/

R-Y

HV

3

V

B/C
B-Y

H/

G/Y

HV

VID

4

B/C

R/

B-Y

R-Y

G/Y

V

VID

R/

H/

R-Y

HV

1

B/C

I

B-Y

N

G/Y

P

VID

2

100-240V 0.3A

U

R/

T

R-Y

Extron
MGP 462

Multi-Graphic Processor

V

50/60 Hz

S

Extron
RGB 109xi

Interface

Video Camera

V

Laptop

PC

MGP 462 connection diagram

V

Step 6

Use the LCD menu screens and Adjust knobs to
configure the MGP 462 and adjust the picture

V

controls (see the following section, Configuring
and Adjusting the MGP 462). See chapter 2 for

installation instructions, chapter 3 for front panel

V

operation information, chapter 4 for control via
the RS-232/422 interface, and chapter 5 for
Ethernet control.

Control
System

2

2
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2

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R

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Plasma

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CODEC

DVD

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Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

Getting Started

After you have installed and
connected the MGP 462, follow
these steps to configure and
adjust it to get it ready for use.

Configuring the MGP 462

Step 1

Use the Input Configuration menu to configure
each of the six inputs.

Step 2

Use the Output Configuration menu to configure
the output signal type and the output rate for the
desired resolution.

Step 3

From the Advanced Configuration menu, Test
Pattern submenu, select the Alternating Pixels
(Alt. Pixels) test pattern. Adjust your display’s
total pixel and phase settings for maximum
picture quality.

Power

on

MGP 462 V2.01

Extron

2 sec.

Multi-Graphic

Processor

MENU

Auto

Image

MENU

Input

Configuration

MENU

Output

Configuration

MENU

Window

Configuration

MENU

2 sec.

20 sec.

20 sec.

20 sec.

20 sec.

Default

Cycle

Step 4

From the Advanced Configuration menu, change
the test pattern to Crop, and adjust your
display’s positioning until all four sides of the
crop pattern are visible.

Adjusting the picture
controls

Step 5

Use the Window Configuration menu to select a
window border color for each window. This will
aid in window sizing and positioning.

Step 6

Select input 1 for both windows.

Step 7

Adjust windows 1 and 2 to full screen:
a. Press the Window 1 or the Window 2

button to select the window to adjust.

b. Press the Window/Image Position button

once, and turn the Adjust knobs until both
the H and V values = 0000.

Window Text

MENU

Configuration

MENU

Background

Capture

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

Exit Menu

Press Next

NEXT

20 sec.

20 sec.

20 sec.

60 sec.

Main Menu flow

c. Press the Window/Image Size button

once, and turn the Adjust knobs to the
right until they stop. The window size

setting displays the same resolution as the
output.

d. Repeat steps a through c for the

remaining window.

With both windows at full screen size,
you must mute window 2 in order to set

window 1, and vice versa.

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Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

Step 8

For each input, size and position the image
within both window 1 and window 2.

a. Press one of the six input buttons in the

top row (for window 1) or the bottom row
(for window 2).

b. Press the window button that corresponds

with the input button that you pressed
(e.g., if you pressed the top input 3 button
in step 1, press the Window 1 button).

c. Press the Window/Image Size or the

Window/Image Position button twice.
The LCD window displays the number of
the input whose image you are sizing or
positioning.

d. Rotate the Adjust knobs until the H and V

values represent the image dimensions or
position coordinates you want for the
selected input.

e. Repeat steps c and d as needed to refine

the size and position adjustments for the
selected input.

f. Repeat steps a through e for the same

input in the other window.

g. Repeat steps a through f for each

remaining input.

Step 10

When finished adjusting the desired picture
controls, save your configuration as a window
preset:

a. Press the Preset Recall/Save button

and hold it for at least 2 seconds.

b. Use either Adjust knob to select the preset

number to which you want to save this
configuration.

c. Press the Enter button.

Step 11

You can now size and position windows for each
of your applications and save each one to any
one of the remaining 24 window preset locations
for easy recall of window settings.

You can also save presets using the MGP 462 Web
pages (see chapter 5) or the MGP 462 Windows
based configuration software (see Windows
Configuration Software in chapter 4 for instructions
on accessing the software and its online Help).

®

-based

®

-

Auto Image

Auto Image provides a quick way to size an
input to fit the current window size. To auto-size
an image, follow these steps:

a. Press the numbered button for the input

that you want to auto-size.

b. Press the Menu button once to select the

Auto Image menu.

c. Press the Next button to display the Auto

Image selection screen in the LCD window.

d. Turn either Adjust knob to select

window 1 or 2.

e. Press the Next button again to implement

your selection.

Step 9

Use the Input Configuration menu to make any
desired advanced adjustments, including
Horizontal and Vertical Start, Pixel Phase, Total
Pixel, Active Pixel, and Active Lines. See
chapter 3, Operation, for information on these
adjustments.

QS-3MGP 462 • Quick Start

Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

Quick Start — MGP 462, cont’d

MGP 462 • Quick StartQS-4

Table of Contents

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

About This Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2

About the MGP 462/462D................................................................................................ 1-2

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Application Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1-3

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

Mounting the MGP 462 .................................................................................................... 2-2

Tabletop use ....................................................................................................................... 2-2

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

Connecting the MGP 462................................................................................................. 2-3

Installing or Replacing Button Labels ...................................................................... 2-3

Cabling ..................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Input connectors ................................................................................................................ 2-5

LAN connector ................................................................................................................... 2-5

Configuring the LAN port .......................................................................................... 2-6

Reset button and LED ........................................................................................................ 2-6

Remote control connector ................................................................................................ 2-7

Output connectors ............................................................................................................. 2-7

Power connector ................................................................................................................ 2-7

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

Front Panel Features ......................................................................................................... 3-2

Power-up and Default Cycle .......................................................................................... 3-3

Input Selection ..................................................................................................................... 3-3

Window Selection Buttons ............................................................................................ 3-4

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments ............................................................... 3-4

Menu system overview ...................................................................................................... 3-4

Using the menus ................................................................................................................ 3-4

Auto Image menu .............................................................................................................. 3-6

Input Configuration menu ................................................................................................ 3-6

Input configuration submenu adjustments ............................................................... 3-8

Output Configuration menu .............................................................................................3-9

Resolution and Refresh Rate submenu .................................................................... 3-10

Output Type submenu .............................................................................................. 3-11

Sync Polarity submenu ..............................................................................................3-11

Window Configuration menu .........................................................................................3-11

Window Priority submenu ........................................................................................ 3-11

Window 1 Border and Window 2 Border submenus .............................................. 3-12

Window Effect submenu .......................................................................................... 3-12

Available effects .................................................................................................. 3-12

Effect Duration submenu ......................................................................................... 3-13

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Window Text Configuration menu ................................................................................. 3-14

Window Text Position submenu............................................................................... 3-14

Window Text Size submenu ..................................................................................... 3-14

Windows 1 and 2 Text Color submenus ...................................................................3-14

Windows 1 and 2 Text Background submenus ........................................................ 3-15

Windows 1 and 2 Text Border submenus ................................................................ 3-15

Windows 1 and 2 Text Label screens ........................................................................ 3-15

Background Capture menu ............................................................................................. 3-16

Memory space for background files ........................................................................ 3-16

Saving a background to memory ............................................................................. 3-16

Recalling a background from memory .................................................................... 3-17

Advanced Configuration menu....................................................................................... 3-17

Background Color submenu .....................................................................................3-18

Blue Mode submenu .................................................................................................3-18

Test Pattern submenu ............................................................................................... 3-18

Serial Port Mode submenu ....................................................................................... 3-19

Internal Temperature screen .................................................................................... 3-19

Factory Default submenu ......................................................................................... 3-19

Picture Controls ................................................................................................................. 3-19

Adjusting the picture controls ........................................................................................ 3-20

Memory Presets ................................................................................................................. 3-21

Window presets ............................................................................................................... 3-21

Saving a window preset ........................................................................................... 3-21

Recalling a window preset ....................................................................................... 3-22

Default presets .......................................................................................................... 3-23

Input presets .................................................................................................................... 3-23

Additional Functions....................................................................................................... 3-24

Freeze mode ..................................................................................................................... 3-24

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) ..............................................................3-24

Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................ 3-24

Chapter 4 • Software Configuration and Control ................................................ 4-1

Setting Up RS-232 / RS-422 Communication .......................................................... 4-2

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) Commands .................................................. 4-2

Host-to-MGP communications .......................................................................................... 4-2

MGP-initiated messages .................................................................................................... 4-2

Error responses ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Error response references ...........................................................................................4-3

Telnet and Web communications...................................................................................... 4-3

Symbol definitions ............................................................................................................. 4-5

Command/response table for SIS commands ................................................................... 4-8

Command/response table for IP control port commands .............................................. 4-18

Using the Windows®-based Control Software.................................................... 4-31

Installing the software .................................................................................................... 4-31

Starting the control program .......................................................................................... 4-33

Using the Button Label Generator ...........................................................................4-34

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Chapter 5 • Ethernet Configuration and Control ................................................. 5-1

Accessing the Web pages................................................................................................ 5-2

Viewing System Status .................................................................................................... 5-3

Using the Configuration Pages .................................................................................... 5-4

System Settings screen ....................................................................................................... 5-4

IP Settings fields .......................................................................................................... 5-4

Unit Name field ..................................................................................................... 5-4

DHCP radio buttons ............................................................................................... 5-4

IP Address field ...................................................................................................... 5-5

Gateway IP Address field ...................................................................................... 5-5

Subnet Mask field .................................................................................................. 5-5

MAC Address field ................................................................................................. 5-5

Setting the date and time .......................................................................................... 5-5

Scaler Settings screen ........................................................................................................ 5-6

Input configuration .................................................................................................... 5-7

Naming inputs ....................................................................................................... 5-7

Selecting the video signal type ............................................................................. 5-7

Output configuration ................................................................................................. 5-7

Window configuration ............................................................................................... 5-7

Parameters with separate menus for Window 1 and Window 2 ........................ 5-8

Advanced configuration .............................................................................................5-8

Background capture ................................................................................................... 5-8

Passwords screen ................................................................................................................ 5-9

Assigning a password ................................................................................................. 5-9

Clearing a password .................................................................................................... 5-9

Email Alerts screen ........................................................................................................... 5-10

Setting up SMTP authorization ................................................................................ 5-11

Firmware Upgrade screen ............................................................................................... 5-11

Determining the current firmware version ............................................................. 5-11

Downloading the firmware ...................................................................................... 5-12

Updating the firmware on the MGP 462 .................................................................5-12

Using the File Management Page ............................................................................. 5-14

Uploading files ................................................................................................................. 5-14

Adding a directory ........................................................................................................... 5-14

Other file management activities ................................................................................... 5-15

Using the Control Pages ................................................................................................ 5-15

User Control screen .......................................................................................................... 5-15

Select Window .......................................................................................................... 5-15

Input Selection .......................................................................................................... 5-15

Window Mute ........................................................................................................... 5-16

Executive Mode ......................................................................................................... 5-16

Freeze ........................................................................................................................ 5-16

Film Mode .................................................................................................................. 5-16

Picture Controls – Window ....................................................................................... 5-16

Picture Controls – Image ........................................................................................... 5-17

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Window Presets screen ....................................................................................................5-18

Naming a window preset ......................................................................................... 5-19

Saving (creating) a window preset .......................................................................... 5-19

Recalling a window preset ....................................................................................... 5-19

Input Presets screen ......................................................................................................... 5-19

Saving (creating) an input preset ............................................................................. 5-20

Recalling an input preset .......................................................................................... 5-20

Chapter 6 • Special Application........................................................................................ 6-1

Connecting the MGP 462 to a Matrix Switcher ................................................... 6-2

Setting up the MGP to work with the switcher ............................................................... 6-3

Synchronizing the MGP 462 to the matrix switcher ........................................................ 6-4

Additional setup procedures if using a third party control system

without the MGP Sync tool ............................................................................................... 6-5

Appendix A • Specifications and Part Numbers ................................................... A-1

Specifications....................................................................................................................... A-2

Included Parts ...................................................................................................................... A-4

Accessories ............................................................................................................................ A-4

Appendix B • Installing the SDI Card ............................................................................B-1

Installing a Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card..................................................... B-2

Appendix C • Firmware Update Guide......................................................................... C-1

Determining the Firmware Version...........................................................................C-2

Using the LCD display at power-on .................................................................................. C-2

Using a Web browser......................................................................................................... C-2

Using the Windows-based control software ....................................................................C-3

Downloading the Firmware ..........................................................................................C-4

Updating the Firmware.................................................................................................... C-4

Updating using the Web pages ........................................................................................ C-5

Updating using the Windows-based control software .................................................... C-6

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

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MGP 462 Multi-Graphic Processor

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About This Manual

About the MGP 462/462D

Features

Application Diagram

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About This Manual

This manual discusses how to install, operate, and configure the Extron MGP 462
multi-graphic processor.

Throughout this manual, the terms “MGP,” “multi-graphic processor,” and
“processor” are used interchangeably to refer to the same product.

About the MGP 462/462D

The MGP 462 is a six-input, one-output RGB and video processor that can display
two video sources on a single screen in picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture
format. It provides switching among inputs, picture controls, and presets.

The MGP accepts RGB video, component video, S-video, and composite video
inputs. The MGP 462D is an MGP 462 with an SDI board installed so that input 6
can also accept SDI signals. (See appendix B, Installing the SDI Card, for information
on installing this board.)

Both versions can be controlled remotely via the RS-232/RS-422 interface using
Special Instruction Set (SIS
MGP 462’s embedded Web pages. The MGP 462 Windows
program can also be used to control the MGP via either the RS-232/422 or the
Ethernet connection.

™

) commands or via an Ethernet LAN using the

®

-based control software

Features

Inputs — The MGP 462 has six video inputs: fully configurable inputs 1 through 4

accept RGB, component, S-video, and composite video signals; input 5
accepts component video, S-video, and composite video; and input 6 accepts
S-video and composite video. The MGP 462D model also accepts SDI signals
on input 6.

Output — The MGP 462 has one scaled RGB or HD YUV output, available on both

a 15-pin HD connector and a set of five BNC connectors. This enables two
output devices to be connected to the MGP at the same time (both displaying
the same image).

Picture controls — Picture controls allow you to adjust size, position, brightness,

contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom for each window.

Window and input presets — Window presets save sizing, positioning, and

priority information. Input presets save input signal type information and
picture control settings.

Window transition effects — Six types of window transition effects (22 different

effects altogether) seamlessly mute and unmute (close and open) the two
windows.

Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) a window to the current image.
3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC video and 2:2 film detection for PAL video —

These advanced 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 MGP 462’s advanced film mode processing
recognizes signals that originated from film. The MGP 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.

MGP 462 • Introduction1-2

A similar process, 2:2 film detection, is used for PAL film-source video.

Background image capture, save, and recall — Background Capture enables you to

capture and save the image currently on the output screen. You can then
recall the captured image and display it as a background later.

™

Auto Image

— Auto Image automatically sizes, centers, and optimizes the image

to the scaled output rate, filling the window.

Remote control — The MGP 462 can be operated remotely via the RS-232/422

interface using the Windows-based control software or SIS commands, or via
the Ethernet interface using the embedded Web pages.

Rack mounting — The 1U high and full rack wide metal enclosure can be rack

mounted using the included rack mounting brackets (part #70-077-03).

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — Locks the front panel controls to

prevent accidental changes to the unit’s settings.

RGB and video scaling — All sources are scaled to a single output rate.

Application Diagram

The application diagram below gives an example of how devices may be connected
to the MGP 462.

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50/60 Hz

MGP 462

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Laptop

Connection diagram

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R-Y

3

V

H/
HV

4

B/C

R/

B-Y

R-Y

G/Y

V

VID

R/

H/

R-Y

HV

B/C
B-Y

G/Y
VID

R/
R-Y

Extron
RGB 109xi

Interface

B/C
B-Y

G/Y
VID

B/C
B-Y

G/Y
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SDI5

VID

6
VID
/Y

V

H/

B-Y

HV

R-Y
/C

V

H/
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PC

TCP/IP

Network

RS-232/422

RESET

LAN

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B-Y

B-Y,

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Video Camera

Control
System

Plasma

Projector

Broadcast VTR

CODEC

DVD

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MGP 462 Multi-Graphic Processor

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Mounting the MGP 462

Connecting the MGP 462

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

Cabling

Installation, cont’d

Rack-mount

Bracket

50/60 Hz

100-240

V 0.3A

RGB/R-Y,

B-Y,

Y

LAN

RESET RS-232/422

2

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R

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V

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Installation

Mounting the MGP 462

Tabletop use

Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the MGP 462. For tabletop use,
attach one foot to each corner of the bottom side of the unit and place the MGP in
the desired location.

Rack mounting

The MGP can optionally be mounted in a rack with the supplied MBD 149 rack
mounting kit (part #70-077-03). Follow these steps:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the unit using eight of the machine screws

supplied with the mounting kit.

Attaching the mounting brackets

2. Insert the unit into the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with

the holes in the rack. Use four of the supplied machine screws to attach the
brackets to the rack.

Rack Mount
Bracket

Rack mounting the MGP 462

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Connecting the MGP 462

The MGP 462 processor can be connected to as many as six input devices
simultaneously, and two output devices (displaying the same image). Follow the
steps below to set up the MGP 462 hardware.

Disconnect power to the MGP, and turn off all other devices that will be

1

connected.

If the MGP 462 is to be mounted, see Mounting the MGP 462, earlier in this

2

chapter, for the mounting procedure.

Using the BNC input connectors, attach up to six video input devices to the

3

MGP rear panel.

S-video and composite video inputs cannot both be connected to input 6 at the
same time.

Connect one or two output devices to the RGBHV/YUV BNC output

4

connectors and/or to the 15-pin HD connector.

If the MGP 462 will be connected to a computer or to a host controller for

5

remote control, connect the host’s RS-232 cable to the processor’s 9-pin
RS-232/422 D-sub connector.

Connect an active LAN Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the rear panel to

6

establish a link to the network.

Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the processor.

7

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

You may wish to customize your MGP’s buttons. The button caps are pre-labeled
for your convenience, but you can replace any of these labels with one of the
included button labels. You can also create custom labels using the Button-Label
Generator software (see Using the Button Label Generator in chapter 4, Software
Configuration and Control), or device such as the Brother P-Touch label maker. Cut
the labels so that they are square and ½ inch on each edge.

The button assembly consists of a clear lens cap, the button label, and a white
diffuser. (See the illustration on the next page.)

Follow these steps to replace button labels on your MGP:

1. Cut out the desired button label from the provided sheet, or make new labels

using the Button-Label Generator or other software and cut them out.

2. Remove the button assembly by inserting a small, flat-bladed screwdriver,

such as an Extron Tweeker, between the button’s base and the diffuser to
gently pry the button assembly off the button plunger.

3. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver

between the lens cap and the diffuser. (See
page.)

4. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver, carefully pry the two pieces apart.

(See

in the illustration on the next page.)

b

in the illustration on the next

a

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Plunger

TEXT

Base

Diffuser

Button Label

Clear Lens

Separate the two­piece button at
the corner.

2

Notch

Pry the two
pieces apart.

1

Replacing a button label

5. Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace. You may need

to use the small screwdriver to gently pry the label out.

Do not pry off the translucent diffuser that is behind the label.

6. Insert one of the new label you created in step 1 into the clear button cap,

align the white backing plate with the cap, and firmly snap it into place.

7. Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place on the MGP front

panel.

8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons.

Cabling

100-240V 0.3A

50/60 Hz

9

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1

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RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y

8

5

6

LAN

RESET RS-232/422

6

7

MGP 462D rear panel (The MGP 462 is identical except that there is no SDI
connector [

d

].)

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Input connectors

Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 — Plug RGB, component video, S-video, or composite

1

video sources into these BNC connectors as shown in the diagram below.

RGBHV

Video

RGBS or

RGBcvS

Video

RGsB or

Component

Video

S-Video

Composite

Video

Connector signal types for inputs 1 through 4

Input 5 — Plug a component video, S-video, or composite

2

video source into these BNC connectors.

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

R/R-Y

G/Y

VID

G/Y

VID

G/Y

VID

G/Y
VID

G/Y

VID

B/C

B-Y

B/C

B-Y

B/C
B-Y

B/C
B-Y

B/C
B-Y

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

H/HV

V

V

V

V

V

6

5

VID

VID

/Y

R-Y

B-Y

/C

Input 6 — Plug an S-video source into the 4-pin mini DIN

3

connector (in bottom row) or a composite video source into
the VID BNC connector (in top row).

SDI input — (MGP 462D only) Plug an SDI device into this

4

SDI BNC connector, as an alternative to input 6.

LAN connector

LAN connector — Plug an RJ-45 network cable into this connector to connect

5

the unit to a network (via a switch, hub, or router) or to a single computer.
Use a straight-through cable to connect to a network, or a crossover cable to
connect directly to a computer.

• For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a Cat 3 or better cable.

• For 100 Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a

See the illustration on the next page for information on
wiring the connector for these two types of cables..

Activity LED — This yellow LED blinks to indicate

Link LED — This green LED lights to indicate a good

Connecting S-video and composite video devices to input 6
simultaneously causes degraded output display quality.

Cat 5 cable.

network activity.

network connection.

LAN

Activity
LED

6

6

VID

B-Y

VID

SDI

YC

SDI

YC

B-Y

RJ-45
Por t

Link
LED

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1

23 45678

RJ-45
Connector

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

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

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 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

1&2

3&6

4&5

Twi sted
Pairs

7&8

Pin assignments for LAN connector and cables

Configuring the LAN port

You also need to configure the LAN port before using it. This is done with SIS
commands. See Command/Response table for IP control port commands in chapter 4 for
information on these commands.

The LAN port defaults are:

Processor IP address: 192.168.254.254
Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
DHCP: off

Reset button and LED

Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button causes certain IP

6

functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults.
The green LED above the button blinks a varying number of times to indicate
which reset mode has been entered. See Resetting the unit in chapter 3,
Operations, for information on reset modes.

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Remote control connector

RS-232/422 connector — Plug a computer or other

7

RS-232 or RS-422 host device into this female D-sub
connector. Wire the connector as shown in the tables
below. For more information on controlling the
MGP 462 remotely, see chapter 4, Software Configuration
and Control.

51

96

Pin RS-232 function Description

1 – No connection

2 Tx Transmit data
3 Rx Receive data
4 – No connection
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 – No connection

7 – No connection

8 – No connection
9 – No connection

Pin assignments for the RS-232/422 connector

Output connectors

Output connectors — Plug one or two output devices into the 5-BNC and/or

8

the 15-pin HD connector. (When two output devices are attached, they both
display the same picture.)

RGBHV RGBS

R

/R-Y

HVS

G

/Y

B

/B-Y

Pin RS-422 function Description

1 – No connection

2 Tx- Transmit ground
3 Rx- Receive ground
4 – No connection
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 – No connection

7 Rx+ Receive data

8 Tx+ Transmit data
9 – No connection

R

/R-Y

HVS

G

/Y

B

/B-Y

R

/R-Y

HVS

BNC output connectors

Power connector

AC power connector — Plug the power cord provided with the MGP 462 into

9

this connector to connect the MGP 462 to a 100–250 VAC, 50/60 Hz power
source.

G

/Y

RGsB HDTV Component Video

B

/B-Y

R

/R-Y

HVS

G

/Y

B

/B-Y

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MGP 462 Multi-Graphic Processor

Chapter Three

3

Operation

Front Panel Features

Power-up and Default Cycle

Input Selection

Window Selection Buttons

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

Picture Controls

Memory Presets

Additional Functions

Operation, cont’d

Operation

The MGP 462 can be set up and operated by using:

• The front panel controls

• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and
receive serial communications through the RS-232/422 port. Settings can be
adjusted through the host computer using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set
(SIS

• A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol
(Telnet or a Web browser).

For details on setup and control via RS-232/422, see chapter 4; for Ethernet, see
chapter 5.

Front Panel Features

™

) or the Windows-based configuration software.

PRESET

WINDOW/

BRIGHT/

FREEZE

FREEZE

WINDOW

RECALL/

1

5

4

3

2

1

1

WINDOW

6

2

6

5

4

3

2

SAVE

ENTER

IMAGE

SIZE

WINDOW/

IMAGE

POSITION

CONT

COLOR/

TINT

DETAIL

WINDOW/

IMAGE
ZOOM

MENU

NEXT

1

2

3 4 6

5

7 8

ADJUST

MGP 462

MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR

MGP 462 front panel

Freeze buttons — Press these buttons to freeze window 1 (top button) or

1

window 2 (bottom button) to the current image. The Freeze buttons light
orange.

Input selection buttons — Press these buttons to select inputs for window 1

2

(top row) and window 2 (bottom row). Six pairs of buttons are provided.

When an input is selected, pressing the button again mutes the input. The
input’s signal turns off and the window closes. The Window Configuration
menu lets you select a window transition effect (e.g., dissolve, curtain, or
square wipe) with which the window will open or close (the default effect is
cut). See Window Configuration menu, later in this chapter, for more
information. The button flashes while the input remains muted. To unmute
the input, press its input button again.

Window selection buttons — Press these buttons to select a window to

3

adjust. (You do not need to press these buttons when freezing the windows
or selecting inputs.) While a window is selected, all picture controls are
associated with it.

Preset buttons — Press the Preset Recall/Save and Enter buttons to save or

4

recall window presets. See Window Presets, later in this chapter, for more
information.

Picture control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust image size, position,

5

brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom. See Picture Controls, later in
this chapter, for further information.

LCD screen — This screen displays messages, menu information, and your

6

selections. See Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments, later in this chapter, for
more information.

Menu navigation buttons — Press Menu to access the MGP 462 menu system

7

and step through the menus. From each menu, press Next to step through its
submenus. See Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments, later in this chapter, for
more information.

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Adjust knobs — Turn these knobs to adjust picture controls and to scroll

8

through preset memory slots and submenu options. See Menus, Configuration,
and Adjustments, later in this chapter, for more information.

Power-up and Default Cycle

When you first plug the MGP 462 into a power source, the LCD screen displays a
series of initial messages, followed by the default cycle of screens. These screens
continue to display when the menu system is not in use. The following flow
diagram shows the order in which these screens appear.

Extron

Power

on

MGP 462D V2.01

MGP 462 V2.01

Extron

Default cycle

Multi-Graphic

Processor

2 sec.

From any menu or submenu, after 20 seconds of inactivity, the MGP 462
saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default screens.

2 sec.

Window 1

15.7 kHz 59.9 Hz

Default Cycle

2 sec.

Window 2

Freeze Enabled

2 sec.

Output Rate

1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz

2 sec.

Input Selection

The MGP 462 front panel contains two sets of six input buttons, which enable you
to select inputs for windows 1 and 2.

• To select an input, press the button containing the number of the input you
want to enable.

o To select the input for window 1, press an input button in the top row.

o To select the input for window 2, press an input button in the bottom

• To mute a selected input (turn off its signal and close the window), press its
button again. The button blinks continuously, indicating that the input is
muted.

When a window is muted or unmuted (opened or closed), the currently
selected transition effect (cut, wipe, or dissolve) is used to open or close the
window on the screen. See Window effects submenu in the Window
Configuration menu section, later in this chapter, for information on transition
effects.

To unmute the input, press its button again. The button’s backlight stops
flashing and returns to a steady light.

The button you pressed lights green.

row. The button you pressed lights red.

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Operation, cont’d

Window Selection Buttons

The MGP 462 front panel contains two Window buttons, located to the right of the
two input 6 buttons. Use these buttons with the picture control buttons to select
the window to be adjusted. When you select a picture control, it affects the selected
window. (Refer to Picture Controls, later in this chapter, for information on the
available controls.)

Select window 1 by pressing the top window button, which lights green. To select
window 2, press the window button on the bottom, which lights red.

To deselect a window, either press its button again, or press the other window
button.

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

The MGP 462’s menus enable you to configure the processor. The menu navigation
buttons, Menu and Next, are located immediately to the right of the LCD screen.
Press these buttons to cycle through the available menu and submenu options.

Menu system overview

The MGP 462’s menu system consists of a main menu of eight options (menus).
Each of these menus has a set of submenus, which enable you to make desired
adjustments. (See the diagram on the next page.)

Using the menus

To use the menus to configure the system, follow these steps.

If you do not press a button or turn a knob for 20 seconds, the MGP 462 saves
any settings you have made, and the LCD screen reverts to the default cycle.

1. Main menu — To access the Main menu, press the Menu (top) button, located

to the right of the LCD screen. The first Main menu option (Auto Image) is
displayed on the screen.

2. Main menu options — By repeatedly pressing the Menu button, you display

additional menus. Press the Menu button repeatedly until the desired menu
is displayed.

3. Submenu options — When the Main menu item that you want to configure is

displayed on the LCD screen, press the Next button (below the Menu button)
to cycle through the displayed item’s submenu options.

4. Adjustments — The third level of menu selections consists of sub-options

that are selected by turning the horizontal (
When you have displayed the submenu option that you want to configure,
turn the knobs clockwise or counterclockwise to display each available
parameter for the selected option.

5. Implementation — To save and implement the adjustments you have

selected, do one of the following:

• Press Next to display another submenu option to adjust.

• Press Menu to return to the Main menu.

• Do nothing, and wait until the LCD screen returns to the default cycle.
Your adjustments remain in effect until you change them.

) and vertical ( ) Adjust knobs.

MGP 462 • Operation3-4

Power

on

Extron

MGP 462 V2.01

2 sec.

Multi-Graphic

Processor

2 sec.

Default

Cycle

MENU

Auto

Image

20 sec.

MENU

Input

Configuration

20 sec.

MENU

Output

Configuration

20 sec.

MENU

Window

Configuration

20 sec.

Main menu flow

MENU

MENU

Window Text

Configuration

MENU

Background

Capture

MENU

Advanced

Configuration

MENU

Exit Menu

Press Next

NEXT

20 sec.

20 sec.

20 sec.

60 sec.

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Operation, cont’d

Auto Image menu

The Auto Image menu causes the MGP 462 to perform an automatic image
adjustment to the selected window. Auto Image measures where the active area
starts and stops, and adjusts input sampling accordingly.

When Auto Image is performed, the processor measures the sync frequencies of
the incoming video source and sets the active image area, total image area, and
sampling frequency according to a table stored on the MGP. If an unknown input
is connected to the MGP, the processor measures and estimates the resolution of
the incoming video. If the estimate proves not to be accurate, the Auto Image
function makes measurements to more accurately set up the input sampling.

Use either Adjust knob
to adjust the submenu.

Auto Image menu flow

Default

Cycle

MENU

Auto

Image

NEXT

Auto Image

<NA> Win1 Win2

NEXT

Auto Image adjustment

Select the window on which
to perform an Auto Image adjustment.
Select NA to perform no adjustment.

To perform an Auto Image adjustment, do the following:

1. Press the Menu button once to display the Auto Image menu.

2. Press the Next button once to display the available option.

3. Rotate the horizontal ([) or vertical ({) Adjust knob to select the window for

which you want to perform Auto Image.

4. Press Next again to initiate the Auto Image adjustment.

5. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4 to perform Auto Image in the other window.

6. When finished with Auto Image, do one of the following:

• Select NA and press Next.
Press the Menu button.

•

• Do nothing and wait for the menu to time out and return to the default
cycle.

Input Configuration menu

The Input Configuration menu allows you to select the type of video signal that
each of the six inputs will pass. You can also select the horizontal and vertical start
positions, pixel sampling phase for windows 1 and 2 (except for YUVi, S-video, and
composite video), total pixels, active pixels, and active lines for each input. Rotate
the horizontal Adjust ( ) knob to cycle through the six inputs, and the vertical
Adjust knob (

) to select settings.

MGP 462 • Operation3-6

Auto

Image

MENU

The following diagram shows the submenus of the Input Configuration menu and
the adjustments that can be made from them.

NEXT

Input

Configuration

Input #1

Active Lns 1024

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

Active Lines

Specify the height
in lines of the
active image area
to be sampled.

NEXT

NEXT

Input #1

RGB

Input

Input video type*

Select a signal format:

• Input #1

• Input #2

• RGB

• YUVp

• Input #3

• RGBcvS

• Input #4

• YUVi

• Input #5

• S-video

• Input #6

• Composite

Input #1

Active Pxl 1280

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

• SDI (MGP 462D only)

* Video types available and default
settings vary with the input selected.

Active Pixels

Specify the width
in pixels of the
active image area
to be sampled.

NEXT

NEXT

Input #1

Film Mode ON

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

Input #1

Total Pxl 1688

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

NEXT

Film Mode

Turn Film Mode on
or off (for low­resolution devices).

NEXT

Total Pixels

Specify the width in
pixels of the total
image area to be
sampled.

Input #1

Vert Start 0128

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

Input #1

Pxl Phase#2 16

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

Vertical Start

Select a vertical
start line position

for the top edge of
the active video.

Pixel Phase 2

Adjust the pixel
sampling point for

window 2 for each
input.

Input Configuration menu flow

The following table lists the signal types available for each input.

NEXT

NEXT

Input #1

Horz Start 0128

Input

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #6

Input #1

Pxl Phase#1 16

Input

Input

• Input #1

• Input #1

• Input #2

• Input #2

• Input #3

• Input #3

• Input #4

• Input #4

• Input #5

• Input #5

• Input #6

• Input #6

NEXT

Horizontal Start

Select a horizontal
start pixel position

for the left edge of
the active video.

Pixel Phase 1

Adjust the pixel
sampling point for

window 1 for each
input.

Input video signal types

Signal Type Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6

RGB*** X* X* X* X*
YUVp XXXX
RGBcvS_ XXXX
YUVi XXXX X
S-video XXXX XX
Composite XXXX X*X*
SDI X**

* Default
** MGP 462D only
*** RGBHV, RGBS, and RGsB are accepted with this input setting.

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Operation, cont’d

Input configuration submenu adjustments

The table below shows which Adjust knob to use to make the selections and
adjustments that are accessed through the Input Configuration submenus.

Input Configuration submenu Horizontal knob adjustment Vertical knob adjustment

Video type

The following video signal types are

accepted:
RGB S-video
YUVp Composite video
YUVi SDI (MGP 462D only)
RGBcvS

Film mode

For low resolution inputs. The video
signal type for the input you are
configuring must be set to YUVi,
composite video, or S-video in order
to place the input in Film mode.

Vertical start position

Distance in lines from the top edge
of the input's total video display area
to the top edge of its active area

Horizontal start position

Distance in pixels from the left edge
of the input's total video display area
to the left edge of its active area

Pixel phase 1

The point at which pixels are
sampled for window 1. (The values
cannot be changed when the input is
YUVi, S-video, or composite video.)

Pixel phase 2

The point at which pixels are
sampled for window 2. (The values
cannot be changed when the input is
YUVi, S-video, or composite video.)

Select input #1-6. Select the desired video format for the

Select input #1-6.
Shows current Film mode status

for the displayed input:
ON, OFF, or na (not applicable).

Select input #1-6.
Shows the current vertical start

point for the displayed input.

Select input #1-6.
Shows the current horizontal

start point for the displayed
input.

Select input #1-6 for window 1. Increase or decrease the displayed value to

Select input #1-6 for window 2. Increase or decrease the displayed value to

displayed input.

Defaults:

Inputs 1-4 − RGB
Inputs 5 and 6 − Composite

Select ON or OFF to turn 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown

(Film mode) on and off for the selected input.

Increase or decrease the value indicating the
distance in lines from the top edge of the video
display's total area to the top edge of its active
area. The default is 128.

Increase or decrease the value indicating the
distance in pixels from the left edge of the
video display's total area to the left edge of its
active area. The default is 128.

move the pixel sampling point for window 1
in to an optimal sampling point that ensures
output clarity. The range of settings is 0-31;
the default is 16.

move the pixel sampling point for window 2
to an optimal sampling point that will ensure
output clarity. The range of settings is 0-31;
the default is 16.

Total pixels

Width in pixels of the total video
display area. (The values cannot be
changed when the input is YUVi,
S-video, or composite video.)

Active pixels

Width in pixels of the active video
area

A

ctive lines

Height in lines of the active video
area

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Select input #1-64. Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the

Select input #1-6. Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the

Select input #1-6. Increase or decrease the height in lines of the

total video display area of the selected input.
The default is marked with an asterisk (*).

active video area of the selected input. The
default is marked with an asterisk (*).

active video area of the selected input. The
default is marked with an asterisk (*).