Extron Electronics MPS 601 User Manual

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MPS 601

Media Presentation Switcher

User Guide

HDMI Switchers

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility,

accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Guide” on the Extron website.

Trademarks

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

The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks

(SM)

, and trademarks

(TM)

are the property of

RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

Registered Trademarks

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTPSystems

Registered Service Mark

AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™

(®)

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION:

ATTENTION: Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

Risk of minor personal injury.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1

About this User Guide ........................................ 1

About the MPS601 ............................................ 1

Features ............................................................. 2

Installation ............................................................. 4

Mounting the Switcher ........................................ 4

Connections ....................................................... 4

Power and Input ............................................. 5

Output ............................................................ 6

Control Devices .............................................. 6

Contact Closure and Tally Output Application

Diagrams ........................................................... 7

Lockit Lacing Brackets ....................................... 9

Cabling the MPS601 Switcher ......................... 10

Operation ............................................................. 11

Front Panel Features ......................................... 11

HDCP ............................................................... 12

Audio Features ................................................. 12

Mode 1 (Default) ........................................... 12

Mode 2 ......................................................... 13

Mode 3 ......................................................... 13

Autodetect for Audio ..................................... 14

Auto-input Switching ........................................ 14

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) .............. 14

Reset Mode ...................................................... 14

EDID Minder ..................................................... 15

Automatic Mode ........................................... 15

User assigned EDID Mode ........................... 16

Conﬁguration Software ..................................... 28

Installing the Software ....................................... 28

Starting the Software ........................................ 29

Connect to Online Device ............................. 29

Using the Software ........................................... 30

Connections Menu ....................................... 30

Tools Menu ................................................... 31

Navigating the PCS Application ........................ 32

AV Controls Panel ......................................... 33

Conﬁguration Pages ......................................... 33

Input/Output Configuration ........................... 34

EDID Minder Page ........................................ 35

Image Settings Page..................................... 37

Audio Config Page ........................................ 38

Device Settings Page .................................... 39

Hardware Pages ............................................... 40

Unit Information Page ................................... 40

Device Name Page ....................................... 40

Executive Mode Page ................................... 41

Reset Device Page ....................................... 42

Reference Information ..................................... 43

Mounting Options ............................................. 43

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ....................... 43

RackMounting ............................................. 44

Table or WallMounting .................................. 44

Through-deskMounting ............................... 45

DataViewer ....................................................... 46

Updating Firmware ........................................... 47

Download the latest firmware file:.................. 47

To access the firmware loader: ..................... 47

Remote Communication and Control .......... 18

Connection Options .......................................... 18

Remote Control Port (RS-232) ...................... 18

Front Panel Configuration Port ...................... 19

Host-to-MPS Communications ......................... 21

MPS Switcher-initiated Messages ................. 21

MPS Switcher Error Responses .................... 21

Verbose Mode .............................................. 21

Command and Response Tables ...................... 22

Using the Command and Response Table .... 22

vMPS601 Switcher • Contents

MPS601 Switcher • Contents vi

Introduction

This section describes this guide and features of the MPS601, including:

• About this User Guide

• About the MPS601

• Features

About this User Guide

This guide contains information to install, configure, and operate the Extron MPS601 Media Presentation Switcher.

In this guide, the MPS601can be referred to as “MPS”, “MPS601” or “switcher.”

About the MPS601

The Extron MPS 601 is a compact six input, one output media presentation switcher for digital and analog sources. It offers four, HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs and two RGB video inputs with analog stereo audio. RGB video and analog audio are digitized and switched through the HDMI output. The MPS 601 features two Extron-exclusive technologies: EDID Minder, which maintains continuous EDID communication between connected devices and Key Minder, which continuously authenticates and maintains HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching. The MPS 601 is ideal for applications that require routing digital and analog sources to a single display.

MPS601 • Introduction 1

Laptop with

Touchpanel

HDMI Output

HDMI

Laptop with VGA Output

Audio

RGBHV

PC with VGA Output

MPS 601

POWER

12V

0.5A MAX

Laptop with HDMI Output

HDMI

Flat Panel Display with Speakers

Extron MPS 601

Media Presentation Switcher

RGBHV

HDMI

INPUTS

HDMI

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Blu-ray Player

Features

RGBHV

RS-232

Audio

Laptop with HDMI Output

POWER

LAN

12V 500mA

STANDBY/ON

PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

HDMI

MAX

Extron IPL 250

IP Link Control Processor

COM1

COM 2 IR

RTS CTS

Tx Rx

INPUT

COM 3 IR

1234

Tx Rx

SGSG

RELAY 1

RELAY 3

Ethernet

Extron TLP 710TV

7" Tabletop TouchLink

Extron

Ethernet

TCP/IP

Network

Figure 1. MPS601 Application Diagram

• Presentation System Integration — Integrates HDMI, RGB, and audio sources into

presentation systems.

• Inputs — Includes four female HDMI type-A and two female 15-pin HD connectors for

video; two female 3.5 mm TRS connectors for analog audio.

• Output — Includes one female HDMI type-A connector.

• Four HDMI inputs and two RGB inputs — Provides switching between HDMI and

analog video sources.

• Digitizes analog video and audio signals — Provides a single video format and

cable connection to the display.

• HDMI audio embedding — Embeds analog input audio signals onto the HDMI output

signal.

MPS601 • Introduction 2

• EDID Minder — Automatically manages EDID communication between connected

devices ensuring that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.

• Key Minder — Continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching.

• Support for computer-video to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p60 Hz and 2K.

• Supported HDMI specification features — Include data rates up to 6.75 Gbps,

Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats.

• HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators — Front panel LED

indicators provide real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.

• Automatic color bit depth management — Automatically adjusts color bit depth of

the currently selected HDMI input signal based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between HDMI source and display.

• HDMI to DVI interface format correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source

signals for output to a connected DVI display.

• Automatic input cable equalization to 50 feet (15 meters) at 1080p 60Hz with

8-bit color when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long cables, low quality cables, or source devices with poor HDMI signal output.

• Control for video and audio muting — Mutes video and audio signals by external

contact closure or RS-232 control.

• Audio input assignment — Provides integration flexibiity. In normal operation, the

analog audio inputs follow the corresponding RGB input. Alternately, they can be assigned to follow preset groups of RGB and digital inputs. Grouped inputs can share a common analog audio input. The HDMI output can be set to pass incoming digital audio, embed the analog audio, or to automatically embed the analog audio when no digital audio is detected.

• Power on the HDMI output — Provides +5 VDC, 200 mA.

• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure

environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the switcher from the front panel controller.

• Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS)— Conveniently configure multiple

products using a single software application.

• Multiple control options — Includes front panel, RS-232, contact closure, and auto-

input switching.

• Auto-input switching — Switches to the highest- or lowest-numbered input

(selectable) with an active video signal.

• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control

and configuration via the Extron Windows®-based control program or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the Simple Instruction Set (SIS) protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow quick and easy programming.

• Contact closure remote control with tally output — Allows remote selection of

an input channel. +5 VDC is provided to light an LED to indicate the currently selected input.

• Rack-mountable, 1U, half rack width metal enclosure.

• LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets.

• External universal power supply Energy-efficient — Provides worldwide

compatibility, low power consumption, and reduced operating costs.

MPS601 • Introduction 3

Installation

This section describes the installation and the operation of the MPS601, including:

• Mounting the Switcher

• Connections

• Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams

• Lockit Lacing Brackets

• Cabling the MPS601 Switcher

Mounting the Switcher

The MPS601 is housed in a 1U, full rack widthrack- or desk-mountable metal enclosure. The switchercan also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall.

See Mounting Options on page43 for additionalmounting details.

Connections

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MPS 601

POWER

12V

0.5 A MAX

RGBHV

INPUTS

HDMI

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Figure 2. MPS601 Rear Panel

Power and Input Connections Output Connection Control Device Connections

DC power connector.

Two configurable analog 15-pin

HD (VGA) connectors. Two female 3.5 mm TRS

connectors (lettered A and B on

the rear panel) corresponding to the two RGBHV video inputs.

Four female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant

audio and video input (numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the

One female HDMI connector.

Contact In/Tally Out — Six

3.5mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors for automatic input switching and tally indication using Extron Show Me cables.

+V Port — 3-pole 3.5mm captive

screw connector for +V output.

RS-232 — 3-pole, 3.5mm captive

screw connector.

rear panel).

MPS601 • Installation 4

Power and Input

)

AC power — Connect to standard AC power: 100 to 240 VAC, at 50 or 60 Hz.

DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector

3/16" (5 mm) Max.

Ground +12 VDC

External

Power Suppl

AC Power Cord

Figure 3. Power Supply Wiring

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power supply provided by or speciﬁed by Extron. Use of an unauthorized

power supply voids all regulatory compliance certiﬁcation and may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par Extron. L’utilisation

d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi que le produit ﬁnal.

• Unless otherwise stated, the AC/DC adapters are not suitable for use in air handling

spaces or in wall cavities. The power supply is to be located within the same vicinity as the Extron AV processing equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2, secured to the equipment rack within the dedicated closet, podium, or desk.

• Sauf mention contraire, les adaptateurs AC/DC ne sont pas appropriés pour une utilisation

dans les espaces d’aération ou dans les cavités murales. La source d’alimentation doit être située à proximité de l’équipement de traitement audiovisuel dans un endroit ordinaire, avec un degré2 de pollution, ﬁxé à un équipement de rack à l’intérieur d’un placard, d’une estrade, ou d’un bureau.

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently ﬁxed to building structure or similar structure.

• Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique au National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, article725, et au Canadian Electrical Code, partie1, section16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas être ﬁxée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire.

(12 VDC, 1 A

RGBHV video inputs — Two female 15-pin HD connectors for VGA input (numbered 1

and 2 on the rear panel). The connectors accept analog VGA signals.

NOTE: The MPS601 digitizes the RGBHV input signal. It does not scale or convert

video to a different resolution. The output signal resolution is the same as the input resolution.

Analog audio inputs — Two female 3.5 mm TRS connectors. By default, input A is

associated with RGBHV video input 1, and input B is associated with RGBHV video input 2. The analog input signal is digitized and embedded onto the HDMI output.

For additional audio input switching modes see Audio Features on page12.

MPS601 • Installation 5

HDMI video inputs — Four female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant audio and

Output

HDMI video output — Connect an HDMI display device for output from the selected

Control Devices

Contact In and Tally Out — Six 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive scrw connectors for

video input (numbered 3 through 6 on the rear panel). Connect to any HDMI source device using standard HDMI cables.

input.

automatic input switching and tally indication using Extron Show Me cables.

When a connected contact is grounded, the corresponding input is selected. At the same time, the tally output closes causing the Show Me LED on the connected cable to light (see Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams on page7).

NOTE: For Show Me cables, the ground pin connection is optional.

The six contacts are mutually exclusive so that only one input is selected at at time.

TC G

Do not tin the wires!

Contact (NO)

Ground (G)

Tally (NO)

Figure 4. Contact In and Tally Out Connector Wiring

NOTE: Do not tin the leads. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connector and

could be pulled out.

+V Port — 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The three pins constantly output

+5 VDC, 200mA total (shared between pins) to provide power for external tally LEDs.

NOTE: Do not connect “Show Me” cables to the +V power connections.

Do not tin the wires!

+V +V +V

Figure 5. +V Connector Wiring

MPS601 • Installation 6

RS-232 remote — 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector for a host computer

RxTx G

or a controller using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) or Windows-based control software commands.

An IP Link driver allows Extron IPL and MediaLink devices to control the MPS601 from the RS-232 remote connector.

RS-232 Device

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground (G)

Bidirectional

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Ground (G)

Figure 6. RS-232 Connector Wiring

USB configuration port (front panel) — (see Front Panel Features on page11)

Female USB mini-B jack used for configuration of the switcher and firmware upgrades (see Updating Firmware on page47).

Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams

The following diagrams show examples of various connections using the contact enclosure and tally output feature of the MPS601.

MPS 601

POWER

12V

RGBHV

-- A MAX

INPUTS

HDMI

MPS 601

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

HDMI

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

HDMI Video and Embedded Audio

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Contact Closure and Tally

VGA/HDMI “Show Me” Cables

Display

Figure 7. Contact Closure Application Diagram with Show Me Cables

MPS601 • Installation 7

1324

Display

Cable Cubby 800

Tally

Contact Closure

1 2 G 3 4 G

+ G

PWR

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Contact Closure

MPS 601

POWER 12V

-- A MAX

INPUTS

345

RGBHV

HDMI

CCR 4BLB

Power Supply 12V 1A

Laptop 1

Laptop 2

STANDBY/ON

Blu-ray Player

STANDBY/ON

Blu-ray Player

PQLSHDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

Tally

Video 1

Audio A

Video 2

Audio B

Audio Video

Display

Figure 8. Contact Closure Application Diagram with CCR 4BLB

HDMI

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

MPS 601

HDMI Video and Embedded Audio

REMOTE

RS-232

TxRx G

CCR 306

MPS 601

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

Video

RGBHV

Audio

INPUTS

Video Audio

HDMI

Video Audio

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

HDMI

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

HDMI Video and Embedded Audio

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Figure 9. Contact Closure Application Diagram with CCR 306

MPS601 • Installation 8

Normally

LED (+)

Open (NO)

LED (-)

Two Contact Closure Switch AAP

NOTE: Determine and select the appropriate

current-limiting resistor, if needed. Many button switches have the resistor built in.

Lockit Lacing Brackets

Solder Cups

MPS 601

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

RGBHV

Common Ground (C)

Normally Closed (NC)

INPUTS

OUTPUT

HDMI

Resistor (R)

GCT TCG T 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

MPS 601

Figure 10. Contact Closure Application Diagram with Individual Switch

The included Lockit lacing brackets secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors as shown. The configuration of the HDMI connectors on the MPS601 rear panel require using a top mount (HDMI output) and a stacked side mount (HDMI inputs 3 and 4 or inputs5and6) installation to secure the four inputs and single output.

1. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the rear panel enough to allow the

LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it.

NOTE: Do not remove the screw.

2. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then

tighten the screw to secure the bracket.

3. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection

4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and LockIt lacing

bracket. Hold the connector securely against the lacing bracket and tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length.

Figure 11. Lockit Lacing Bracket Installation

A single LockIt bracket can be used to secure two HDMI connectors in a stacked configuration as shown below.

HDMI

Top

Side Stacked

Figure 12. Lockit Lacing Bracket Examples

MPS601 • Installation 9

Cabling the MPS601 Switcher

The switcher can be connected to asmany as six input devices (RGBHV and HDMI). It can output to one HDMI device or display. Follow the steps below and the installation example (see figure 1 onpage 2).

1. Turn off power to the switcher and all devices that will be connected to it.

2. Mount the switcher (see Mounting Options on page43).

3. Attach up to two analog RGBHV, and four HDMI (or DVI-D with appropriate adapters)

sources (see Connections on page4).

4. Connect the HDMI output to a compatible display device (see Connections on

page4).

5. For analog audio input, connect audio sources to the corresponding audio inputs of the

RGBHV video inputs (see Connections on page4).

6. Connect a control PC or controller to the switcher using: a. The rear panel RS-232 port and a 3-pole captive screw connector (see Remote

Control Port (RS-232) on page18).

b. The front panel USB configuration port (see Front Panel Configuration Port on

page19).

7. Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the rear AC connector

of the switcher.

MPS601 • Installation 10

Operation

This section discusses how to configure and operate the MPS601. Topics that are covered include:

• Front Panel Features

• HDCP

• Audio Features

• Auto-input Switching

• Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

• Reset Mode

• EDID Minder

Front Panel Features

AABBC

INPUTS

AUTO

SWITCH

CONFIG

1 2 3 4 5 6

SIGNAL

HDCP

DEEF

INPUTS

12 3 456

MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER

OUTPUT

MPS 601

Figure 13. MPS601 Front Panel

Auto Switch LED — This LED lights when auto-input switching is active.

Config connector — One female USB mini B port connects a host computer for

configuring the switcher and upgrading firmware.

Input switching buttons — Six buttons with associated green LEDs. Press an input

button to switch an input to the HDMI output. Only one of the six inputs can be selected at a time.

Input signal LEDs — Six green LEDs:

• The LEDs for RGB inputs 1 and 2 light when horizontal sync is detected on the

input.

• The LEDs for HDMI inputs 3 to 6 light when TMDS clock activity is detected on the

input.

NOTE: If a connected HDMI source is HDCP encrypted, the HDMI signal LED

does not light until HDCP is authenticated. If HDCP authorization is disabled, the switcher does not display content with HDCP encryption.

Output signal LED — This LED lights when the HDMI output is connected to a display

or sink device.

HDCP input signal LEDs (inputs 4 to 6 only) — These LEDs light when the

connected source device is HDCP encrypted.

HDCP output LED — This LED lights when the currently selected input source requires

HDCP and the connected output device (sink) is authenticated.

MPS601 • Operation 11

HDCP

Audio Features

Mode 1 (Default)

The HDMI group is HDCP compliant. When EDID Minder is enabled (default), HDCP is not supported if adapters are used to provide DVI inputs.

HDCP communication occurs between the selected input source and the output device directly (pass-though).

There are three audio modes to customize switching the digital and analog audio inputs to the output. They are selectable using SIS commands (see Audio input mode on page24) or the PCS configuation software (see Audio Config Page on page38). The modes are:

When each RGBHV input has an associated audio input, the associated audio input follows the selected input.

• Audio input A follows input 1 (yellow box in figure 14, below).

Input 1 selected: RGBHV 1 video and audio input A switch to the HDMI output.

• Audio input B follows input 2 (green box in figure 14, below).

Input 2 selected: RGBHV 2 video and audio input B switch to the HDMI output.

• Inputs 3 through 6 selected: the associated embedded audio switches to the output.

PC with VGA Output

Blu-ray Player

STANDBY/ON

Laptop with HDMI Output

HDMI

Laptop with VGA Output

Audio

RGBHV

MPS 601

POWER

12V

0.5A MAX

RGBHV

Audio

PQLS HDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

RGBHV

HDMI

Laptop with HDMI Output

HDMI

INPUTS

HDMI

Laptop with HDMI Output

HDMI

Flat Panel Display with Speakers

Extron MPS 601

Media Presentation Switcher

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Figure 14. Audio Mode 1 Switching (Default)

MPS601 • Operation 12

Audio Input A Group

1 35

INPUTS

345

SMPS

HDMI

CGC

GTC

MAX

CGC

GTC

HDMI

MPS 601

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

2 46

Audio follows Input 1 or 2

INPUTS

NPUT

DMI

HDMI

DMI

HDMI

OUTPUT

UTPU

HDMI

Mode 2

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

NTACT IN / TALLY OU

246

TTCG TCG

Analog audio input A is grouped with RGBHV inputs 1 and 2.

• Input 1 selected: RGBHV 1 video and audio input A

REMOTE

RS-23

RS-232

Tx Rx G

switch to the HDMI output.

• Input 2 selected: RGBHV 2 video and audio input A

switch to the HDMI output.

• Audio input B is disabled.

• Inputs 3 through 6 selected: the selected HDMI video

and embedded audio switch to the HDMI output.

Input A Following 1

MPS 60

MPS 601

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

- A

HDMI HDMI HDMI

456

MPS 601

Audio

VGA

Audio Input A Group Audio follows Input 1, 3, 5

135

INPUTS

246

Audio Input B Group Audio follows Input 2, 4, 6

HDMI HDMI HDMI

3 46

MPS 601

Cable Cubby 600

Audio

VGA

Cable Cubby 800

DMI

HDMI

VGA

HDMI

DMI

HDMI

Mode 3

OUTPUT

UTPU

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG 135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

NTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

TTCG TCG

Cable Cubby 600

VGA

Audio

NOTE: Audio input A and audio input B are

analog inputs normally associated with PCs and laptops that output analog video (VGA). Some laptops with digital video output do not include audio on the digital output and require analog audio connections instead.

An HDMI/DVI source requires analog audio.

• Audio input A is grouped with inputs 1, 3, 5.

Input 1 selected: RGBHV 1 video and audio input A

REMOTE

RS-23

RS-232

Tx Rx G

switch to the output.

• When input 3 or input 5 is selected, the selected

HDMI video signal switches to the output. If embedded digital audio is present on the selected HDMI input, it switches to the output. If digital audio is not present, analog audio input A switches to the output. Priority selection is embedded digital audio (see Autodetect for Audio on page14).

• Audio input B is grouped with inputs 2, 4, 6.

Input 2 selected: RGBHV 2 video and audio input B switch to the output.

• When input 4 or input 6 is selected, the selected

HDMI video signal switches to the HDMI output. If embedded digital audio is present on the selected HDMI input, it switches to the output. If digital audio is not present, analog audio input B switches to the output. Priority selection is embedded digital audio (see Autodetect for Audio on page14).

MPS601 • Operation 13

Autodetect for Audio

Autodetect for audio is enabled when audio mode 3 is active. Audio InfoFrame data embedded in the digital signal is sampled to determine if audio is present on the selected HDMI stream.

• If audio is present on the incoming stream, it is selected for output.

• If audio is not present on the incoming HDMI stream, audio input A is substituted when

video input 3 or video input 5 is selected, or audio input B is substituted when video input4 or video input 6 is selected is selected (see Mode 3 on page13).

Auto-input Switching

Using software control, the switcher can be configured to automatically switch to the highest or lowest input number with active video (see Input auto switching on page24 for SIS control and Audio Config Page on page38 for PCS operation). If the selected input does not have active video, the input is switched according to the selection:

• Priority to the highest active input number — Automatically switches to the

highest numbered input with active video.

• Priority to the lowest active input number — Automatically switches to the

lowest numbered input with active video.

NOTE: When auto-input switching is enabled and if video is absent from all inputs,

input 1 is selected.

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

Executive mode provides security from an accidental or unauthorized front panel button press by locking out the input switching buttons.

The RS-232 and USB ports are always accessible regardless of the executive mode state.

To enable executive mode:

• Press and hold input 1 and input 2 for 3 seconds to toggle executive mode on or off.

• All front panel LEDs flash twice to indicate that executive mode is enabled or disabled.

While executive mode is enabled, all front panel LEDs flash twice when any button is pressed.

Reset Mode

To reset the switcher to default settings from the front panel:

• Pull the power connector to remove power from the switcher.

• Press and hold Input 1 on the front panel while connecting power.

• Continue to hold Input 1 until the power up sequence is complete.

MPS601 • Operation 14

EDID Minder

Automatic Mode

The HDMI and RGBHV input groups feature EDID Minder, ensuring that each input source reads the EDID of the output display even when the input is not selected. The result is the video source powers up properly and reliably outputs content when selected.

Depending on the EDID mode selected, the EDID of the connected display is stored in slot65 (see User assigned EDID Mode on page16). The user can select an EDID file from the internal list or read the display EDID and store it one of four user slots. Whether stored automatically or manually, the EDID file is written to internal memory for each input.

If an output display has never been connected, a default EDID file is placed on the RGB and HDMI inputs according to the following table:

Input Group Default EDID

RGBHV 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz

HDMI 1080p @ 60 Hz,

2-Ch PCM audio

When a display is connected to the output, the EDID of the display is read and replaces the default EDID on each input. The EDID remains even if the display is removed. If a different display is connected or a user assigned EDID is selected, the previous EDID is overwritten.

MPS601 • Operation 15

User assigned EDID Mode

Using SIS commands, an EDID file can be selected from a table of 64 EDID files. Four additional EDID file locations are reserved for user-loaded EDID files. Once a user assigned EDID is selected, it is stored at that input and EDID polling ceases for a connected display. The following table lists the native resolution of each factory EDID file.

EDID

1 800 x 600 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

2 1024 x 768 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

3 1280 x 720 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

4 1280 x 768 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

5 1280 x 800 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

6 1280 x 1024 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

7 1360 x 768 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

8 1366 x 768 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

9 1400 x 1050 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

10 1440 x 900 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

11 1600 x 900 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

12 1600 x 1200 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

13 1680 x 1050 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

14 1920 x 1080 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

15 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

16 2048 x 1080 60 Hz PC VGA N/A

17 800 x 600 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

18 1024 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

19 1280 x 720 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

20 1280 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

21 1280 x 800 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

22 1280 x 1024 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

23 1360 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

24 1366 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

25 1400 x 1050 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

26 1440 x 900 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

27 1600 x 900 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

28 1600 x 1200 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

29 1680 x 1050 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

30 1920 x 1080 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

31 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

32 2048 x 1080 60 Hz PC DVI N/A

Native

Resolution

Refresh Rate Type

Video

Format

Audio

MPS601 • Operation 16

EDID

Native

Resolution

Refresh Rate Type

Video

Format

Audio

33 800 x 600 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

34 1024 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

35 1280 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

36 1280 x 800 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

37 1280 x 1024 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

38 1360 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

39 1366 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

40 1400 x 1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

41 1440 x 900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

42 1600 x 900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

43 1600 x 1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

44 1680 x 1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

45 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

46 2048 x 1080 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch

47 480p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

48 576p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

49 720p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

50 720p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

51 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

52 1080i 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

53 1080p 50/25 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

54 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

55 1080p 60/24 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

56 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch

57 720p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

58 720p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

59 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

60 1080i 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

61 1080p 50/25 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

62 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

63 1080p 60/24 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

64 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch

65 Output (autodetect)

66 User loaded slot 1

67 User loaded slot 2

68 User loaded slot 3

69 User loaded slot 4

NOTES:

• The inputs are loaded with a default EDID. VGA inputs 1 and 2 have EDID 14 and

digital inputs 3 to 6 have EDID 56.

• 2-Ch supports: 2-Ch LPCM audio

• Multi-Ch supports: 2-Ch LPCM, 8-Ch LPCM, all Dolby Digital formats and all DTS

formats

MPS601 • Operation 17

Remote

Communication and Control

This section discusses SIS programming and control of the MPS601 including:

• Connection Options

• Host-to-MPS Communications

• Command and Response Tables

Connection Options

The MPS601 can be remotely connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 port or the front panel USB Config port.

The switcher can be set up and controlled using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands. SIS commandsare executed using the Extron DataViewer program, found at

www.extron.com.

Remote Control Port (RS-232)

The RS-232 port connector (see figure 2, H on page 4) connects to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize switcher responses.

The RS-232 connector on the PC is a 9-pin D female with the following pin designations:

Pin RS-232 Function Description

1 - No connection

2 Tx Transmit data

3 Rx Receive data

4 - No connection

5 Gnd Signal ground

6,7 - No connection

8,9 - No connection

The protocol for the serial port is: 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control. Commands and responses for programming the MPS601 from a host system connected to the RS -232 or USB port are listed later in this chapter.

Female Male

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control 18

Front Panel Configuration Port

The USB mini B port is located on the front panel (see figure 15, below). It is used to connect to a host computer for configuration using SIScommands with DataViewer or for updating firmware with the Firmware Loader utility. Both are available at www.extron.com. It may be necessary to install the USB driver to the connected computer.

To connect the MPS601 to a host computer:

NOTE: If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, prior

to connecting the MPS601 Config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate the USB driver. The simplest way to do this is to install either DataViewer (see DataViewer on page46) or the Firmware Loader utility (see Updating

Firmware on page47).

1. After the USB driver is loaded, connect a USB A to mini B cable between the Config

port on the MPS601 front panel and a USB port of the PC.

Mini Type B

USB

USB Cable

Type A

USB

USB Ports

Computer

AUTO

SWITCH

MPS 601 Front Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

CONFIG

INPUTS

SIGNAL

HDCP

INPUTS

12 3 456

MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER

OUTPUT

MPS 601

Figure 15. Connecting a PC to the MPS601 Front Panel USB Port

2. If this is the first time an Extron product is connected to the PC, the Found New

Hardware Wizard dialog opens. The first screen offers to connect to Windows Update to search for the appropriate driver. This is not necessary if the USB driver is already on your PC (see the Note above).

Found New Hardware Wizard

Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site [with your permission].

Read our privacy policy

Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

Yes, this time only

Yes, now and every time I connect a device

No, not this time

2222

Click Next to continue

333

Next > Cancel

Figure 16. Found New Hardware Wizard

Select No, not this time if the driver is already on the PC (see the Note above).

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

3. Click Next.

The following dialog opens:

Found New Hardware Wizard

Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

This Wizard helps you install software for:

Extron USB Device

If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk, insert it now.

What do you want the wizard to do?

Install the software automatically [Recommended]

Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]

Click Next to continue

Next > Cancel

Figure 17. Install the Software Automatically

4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended).

NOTE: You do not need to insert an installation disc.

5. Click Next.

The PC locates the driver and installs it.

NOTE: The wizard opens only on the first occasion you connect the MPS601 to

a USB port. The wizard reopens only if you connect the MPS601 to a different USB port or if you connect a different piece of equipment, requiring a different driver, to the same USB port.

6. When the Completed dialog opens, click Finish to close the wizard.

7. Configure the MPS601 as required.

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Host-to-MPS Communications

The MPS switcher accepts Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands through the RS-232 or USB configuration port. SIS commands consist of one ormore characters per command field. They do not require special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one ormore characters.

MPS Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event occurs, such as a front panel operation, the MPS switcher responds by sending amessage to the host. The MPS601-initiatedmessages are listed below (underlined).

Boot-upmessages

The copyrightmessage is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number.

Status changemessages

The switcher-initiated status changemessages are a result of front panel operations (actual or software-simulated). The status changemessages are the same as switcher responses to certain commands. See the last column of the command and response tables on the following pages.

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MPS Switcher Error Responses

When the MPS switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it

returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 ] — Invalid input channel number (too large)

E06 ] — Invalid switch command (due to auto-input switch enabled)

E10 ] — Invalid command E13 ] — Invalid parameter (out of range) E14 ] — not valid for this configuration E17 ] — Invalid command for signal type E22 ] — busy

Verbose Mode

Telnet connections to the switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other Telnet sockets or a serial port. For a Telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the Telnet session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3 (see Verbose mode on page27).

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Command and Response Tables

Using the Command and Response Table

The command and response table is shown on the following pages. Lower case characters are acceptable in the command field only where indicated. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command and response fields. Symbol definitions and an ASCII-to-hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table are shown below. Command and response examples are shown throughout the command and response table.

Symbol definitions

]

} or

•

W or

= Native resolution and refresh rate from EDID.

X1)

X1$

X1%

X1^

X1&

CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A).

Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D).

Space character in command or response (all other spaces shown are for clarity).

Escape key (hex 1B)

Inputs 0 through 6 for single input addressing (0 =de-select)

Status

0 = off (disable), (default) 1 = on (enable)

Video output color bit depth

0=Auto (based on EDID), (default) 1=force 8-bit

Signal Status

0=no signal 1=signal present.

HDCP authorized status

0=block/disable HDCP encryption. 1=Allow/Enable HDCP encryption (default).

EDID slot number from lookup table (see User assigned EDID Mode on page16):

1-64 = factory EDIDs, 65 = Output (autodetect), 66-69 = user loaded EDID slots.

Firmware version, Example: 1.00

Firmware and build version, Example: 1.00.0001

Executive mode

0=unlocked/disabled (default) 1=locked/enabled

Audio mode

1 = Audio input A follows input 1. Audio input B follows input 2 (default). 2 = Audio input A follows inputs 1 and 2. Audio input B is disabled. 3 = Audio input A is grouped to inputs 1, 3, 5. Audio input B is grouped to inputs 2, 4, 6.

Auto-input switching mode

0 = disabled, manual switching (default). 1 = on/enabled, priority to the highest active input. 2 = on/enabled, priority to the lowest active input.

AV mute mode

0=normal operation (no mute, default). 1=Enable AV mute by contact input.

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

X1*

X1(

X3)

X3!

X3@

X3#

X3$

X3%

Mute LED mode

0 = Always on (default). 1 = Off, when muted. 2 = Blink, when muted.

Name is a text string of up to 24 alpha-numeric characters and a minus sign or hyphen

(-). No blank or space characters are permitted. No distinction between upper and lower case. The ﬁrst letter must be a letter, and the last character must not be a minus sign or hyphen. Default: MPS-601.

Pixel phase

0 to 63 (default=32)

Total Pixels

+255 of the default value depending on input rate.

Horizontal start

0 to 255 (default=128)

Vertical start

0 to 255 (default=128)

HDCP status

0=not connected 1=HDCP encrypted 2=not HDCP encrypted

Verbose mode

0=clear/none 1=verbose mode (default) 2=tagged response for queries 2=verbose mode and tagged response for queries

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Command and response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Input selection

Select input

View current input

View all inputs and output status

AV Mute (from contact and tally pins)

Conﬁgure AV mute

View AV mute

NOTE: 0*1 and 0*2 are invalid combinations (E13 response)

EX1&*X1*

Video mute

Video unmute

View video mute status

Audio mute

Audio unmute

View audio mute status

Audio input mode

Set input audio mode

View input audio mode

Input auto switching

Disable input auto switch

Priority to highest active input

Priority to lowest active input

View input auto switch setting

EX1%

Response

(switcher to host)

X!•

All] Select input X! audio and video.

X! ]

} X%•X%•X%•X%•X%•X%*X%]

0LS

}

MUTM

} X1&*X1* ]

MUTM

Mutm

Vmt1

Vmt0

X1&*X1* ]

]

X#]

]

Amt1

]

Amt0

X#]

}

AMOD

} X1%]

AMOD

}

0AUSW

}

1AUSW

}

2AUSW

} X1^ ]

AUSW

AmodI

Ausw0

Ausw1

Ausw2

X1%]

]

Description

View active input X!.

Each X% variable represents one video input from 1 to 6 plus the output 0=no signal 1=signal present

Mute HDMI embedded audio

Manual input switching (default)

NOTES: X! = Inputs 0 through 6 for single input addressing (0 =de-select)

X# = Status 0= off/disabled, 1= on/enabled X$ = Video output color bit depth 0=Auto (based on EDID) 1=force 8-bit X% = Signal status 0= no signal, 1= signal present

X1&

= AV mute mode 0=normal operation (no mute, default) 1=Enable video and audio mute, 1=Enable video mute

X1*

= Mute LED mode 0 = Always on (default) 1 = Off, when muted 2 = Blink, when muted

X1%

= Audio mode 1= Audio input A follows input 1. Audio input B follows input 2 (default). 2= Audio input A follows input 1 or input 2. Audio input B is disabled. 3= Audio input A is grouped to inputs 1, 3, 5. Audio input B is grouped to inputs 2, 4, 6.

X1^

= Autoswitch mode 0=Disabled (default) 1=Enabled, highest active input has priority 2=Enabled, lowest active input has priority

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Video output

Set video color bit depth

View color bit depth

EVX$

VBITD

}

BITD

} X$]

BitdV

X$]

Picture Adjustments (RGB Inputs only)

NOTE: The speciﬁc input must be selected on the front panel in order to make picture adjustments.

Description

Set pixel phase

Increment pixel phase value

Decrement pixel phase value

View pixel phase value

Set total pixels value

Increment total pixels value

Decrement total pixels value

View total pixels value

Set horizontal start value

Increment horizontal start value

Decrement horizontal start value

View horizontal start value

Set vertical start value

Increment vertical start value

Decrement vertical start value

View vertical start value

EX!*X3)

EX!

+PHAS

EX!

-PHAS

EX!

PHAS

EX!*X3!

EX!

+TPIX

EX!

-TPIX

EX!

TPIX

EX!*X3@

EX!

+HSRT

EX!

-HSRT

EX!

HSRT

EX!*X3#

EX!

+VSRT

EX!

-VSRT

EX!

VSRT

}

PHAS

}

Phas

} X3)]

}

TPIX

}

Tpix

} X3!]

}

HSRT

}

Hsrt

} X3@]

}

VSRT

}

Vsrt

} X3#]

X!*X3)]

X!*X3!]

X!*X3@]

X!*X3#]

Set input X! to pixel phase

Increment pixel phase of input X!.

Decrement pixel phase of input X!.

View pixel phase

Set total pixels

Increment the total pixels input X! by one pixel.

Decrement the total pixels input X! by one pixel.

View total pixels

Set the horizontal start value input X!.

Increment the horizontal start value

X3@

for input X! by one pixel.

Decrement the horizontal start value

X3@

for input X! by one pixel.

View the horizontal start value input X!.

Set the vertical start value input X!.

Increment the vertical start value for input X! by one line.

Decrement the vertical start value

X3#

for input X! by one pixel.

View the vertical start value input X!.

X3)

X3!

X3)

of input X!.

X3!

for input X!.

X3@

X3#

for

X3@

for

X3#

NOTES: X! = Input number 1 or 2 for single input addressing

X3)

= Pixel phase 0 to 63 (default=32).

X3!

= Total pixels +255 of default value depending on input rate.

X3@

= Horizontal start 0 to 255 (default=128).

X3#

= Vertical start 0 to 255 (default=128).

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

HDCP Management

Set HDCP authorization per input

Set HDCP authorization for all inputs

View HDCP authorization for all inputs

View input HDCP status

View output HDCP status

View HDCP status for all inputs

E X!*X^HDCP

E X^HDCP

EHDCP

O HDCP

I HDCP

}

HDCP

}

Front panel security lockout (executivemode)

Lock front panel access

Unlock front panel access

View Lock Status

System reset (to factory defaults)

Reset switcher to factory defaults

ZXXX

}

Naming commands

Set the unit name

Return the unit name to default

View unit name

E X1(

}

• CN

} X1( ]

Response

(switcher to host)

HdcpE X!*

HdcpE

X^•X^•X^•X^]

X3$ ]

X^] X!

X^]

X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$]

]

Exe 1

]

Exe 0

X1$ ]

]

Zpx

X1( ]

Ipn •

Ipn•MPS-601

]

Description

= HDMI inputs 3-6 only

= 0=blocked

1=enabled/on (default)

See Notes below.

Inputs 3 through 6 in order.

Locks front panel.

Unlocks all front panel controls.

Lock status:

0=unlocked 1=locked

Resets the system to the factory defaults.

NOTES: X! = Input number 3 to 6 for HDMI input addressing, 0=deselected.

X^ = HDCP authorized status 0= Block, 1=Allow (default).

X1$

= Executive mode status 0=unlocked/disabled (default)

1=locked/enabled

X1(

= Device Name Default: MPS-601. Name is a text string of up to 24 alpha-numeric characters and a minus sign or hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted. No distinction between upper and lower case. The ﬁrst letter must be a letter, and the last character must not be a minus sign or hyphen.

X3$

= HDCP status 0=not connected. 1=HDCP encrypted. 2=not HDCP encrypted.

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Information request

General information

Response

(switcher to host)

•

Vid

Aud

•

Ausw

Description

X1^

•

X#•

Vmt

Amt

X#]

Query model name

Query part number

Query ﬁrmware version

Query ﬁrmware version with build

Verbose mode

Set verbose mode

View verbose mode

EDID Minder

Assign EDID to speciﬁc input

View EDID assignment

Save display EDID to user location

View/Read EDID of input in hex format

View EDID native resolution

Q/q

E X3%

}

} X3% ]

X!*X&

EDID

}

Video input (1-6), Audio input (1-6), Autoswitch status status X#, Audio mute status X#.

MPS•601

60-1337-01

x.xx

x.xx.xxxx

Vrb

EdidA

]

X3% ]

X!*X& ]

]

Displays ﬁrmware version number to the second decimal.

Displays ﬁrmware version and build number to the fourth decimal.

X& ] X&

EdidS

X2)]

X* ]

X&]

Read HEX data (as text) from currently selected EDID.

Read native resolution and refresh rate from currently selected EDID. Example: 1080p@60.00Hz

= 1 to 64

= 1 to 69

= 66 to 69

X1^

, Video mute

NOTES: X! = Video Input 1 to 6 for single input addressing.

X# = Mute status 0= off/disabled, 1=on/enabled. X& = EDID memory slot number From lookup table (see User assigned EDID Mode on page16): 1-64 = factory EDIDs, 65 = Output (autodetect), 66-69 = user loaded EDID slots. Default: Video inputs 1 and 2=14 Video inputs 3 to 6=56. X* = Native resolution and refresh rate from EDID

X1^

= Auto-input switching mode 0= Disabled, manual switching (default) 1=on/enabled, priority to highest active input 2=on/enabled, priority to lowest active input.

X2)

= EDID hex value EDID raw hex value: 128 or 256 Byte (text form).

X3%

= Verbose mode 0= clear/none 1=verbose mode (default) 2=tagged response for queries 3=verbose mode and tagged response for queries.

MPS601 • Remote Communication and Control

Configuration Software

The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) provides a graphical user interface that includes the same functions as those on the front panel and provides an additional way to configure the MPS601 using a USB or RS-232 connection.

This section describes the software installation and operation. Topics include:

• Installing the Software

• Starting the Software

• Using the Software

• Navigating the PCS Application

• Configuration Pages

• Hardware Pages

The control software (available on the Extron website) is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Installing the Software







Figure 18. PCS Download from the Extron Website

1. On the Extron website, select the Download tab.

2. From the left sidebar, click the PCS link.

3. Click Download Now.

4. Submit required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved.

5. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen. By default, the installation creates a directory in

the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 28

Starting the Software

Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The software window opens with the Connect to Online Device tab open.

NOTE: The Start New Device File, which starts the PCS program in emulate mode,

is not functional for the MPS601. Always use the Connect to Online Device tab to connect.

Figure 19. Device Selection Window

Connect to Online Device

The Connect to the Online Device tab connects the software to a specified device.

1. Click the Connect to Online Device tab.

2. From the Select Connection Option: panel, select one of the following to choose the

connection option:

• RS232 — Select the RS-232 radio button if the device is connected to the host

device through an RS-232 connection. Configure the port using the drop-down lists (see Remote Control Port (RS-232)

on page18).

NOTE: The default settings are shown.

• USB — Select the USB radio button if the device is connected to the host device

with the front panel mini-USB connection. Select the desired device from the list of connected devices (see Front Panel Configuration Port on page19).

NOTE: Although the Ethernet option is listed, the MPS601 does not have an

Ethernet port to support connection.

3. Click Connect. The configuration page opens (see Using the Software on page30)

and the device is ready for configuration.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 29

Using the Software

The main PCS window opens on the Configuration page and the Input/Output Config panel selected. Under the device tab, PCS has two drop-down menus on the toolbar:

Connections and Tools (see figure 21).

Figure 20. New Device Page

Connections Menu

The Connections menu contains options for connecting, disconnecting, and exiting the program. In the toolbar, click Connections below the device tab.

Figure 21. Connections Menu (MPS601)

Connect

If the connection to the MPS601 has not been made, use the following to connect. The Connect indicator is grayed when the MPS601 is connected.

NOTE: If a device is already connected, the Connect

option is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out.

1. From the toolbar, select Connections>Connect. The

Connect to Device dialog opens (shown at right).

2. Select the connection method from the options (see

Connect to Online Device on page29).

3. Click Connect in the bottom right corner to connect to

the device.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 30

Tools Menu

Disconnect

This option disconnects the PCS program from the device.

From the Connections menu, click Disconnect. The MPS601 is disconnected but the PCS program remains open.

NOTE: If a device is already disconnected, the Disconnect option is disabled until the

device is connected.

Exit

This option disconnects the MPS601 (if connected) and closes the application.

From the toolbar select Connections > Exit. The application closes.

The Tools menu contains the update firmware option. To access this menu from the toolbar, click Tools.

Figure 22. Tools Menu

Update Firmware

This option uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device.

NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Download

the latest firmware file: on page47).

1. From the toolbar, select Tools > Update Firmware. The initial Update Firmware dialog

box opens asking permission to disconnect from the device.

Figure 23. Update Firmware Dialog Box

2. Click Continue to disconnect from the device and continue the firmware update. The

Update Firmware browser opens.

Figure 24. Update Firmware Browser

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 31

3. Click Browse (see figure 24 on the previous page).

4. Navigate to the desired firmware file and select the device-specific firmware file. Valid

firmware files have an .eff or .esf file extension.

5. Click Open. This returns you to the Update Firmware dialog box.

6. In the Update Firmware dialog box, click Update. A progress bar shows the progress of

the firmware upload to the device.

Navigating the PCS Application

The configuration software opens to two main tabs: Configuration and Hardware.

Figure 25. Product Configuration Software - Main Screen

Click a tab to change the global navigation bar with icons that open various pages for configuration settings and information (see figures 26 and 27 below for available pages on the configuration and the hardware tabs).

Figure 26. Configuration Global Navigation Bar

Figure 27. Hardware Global Navigation Bar

Each page is divided into the AV Controls panel (which is always present), and a panel with details of the selected configuration page.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 32

AV Controls Panel

The AV Controls panel (see figure 25, on left) selects between the connected input sources and also can mute output audio, video, or both. The appropriate mute button turns red to indicate a muted source (audio is muted in figure 28). Click a red mute button to unmute the source. The button returns to gray.

Figure 28. AV Controls Panel Mute Buttons

NOTE: The AV controls panel can be hidden or revealed on any page by clicking on the

arrow button at the top right of the panel.

Configuration Pages

The Configuration tab global navigation bar has the following pages:

• Input/Output Configuration – Provides an overview of the current inputs and output

configuration (see Input/Output Configuration on page34).

• EDID Minder – Provides a list of EDIDs and their current assignments and allows

changing them (see EDID Minder Page on page35).

• Image Settings – RGBHV inputs only, provides configuration for the analog inputs to

optimize them for scaling (see Image Settings Page on page37).

• Audio Config – Select the mode of operation for the audio inputs (see Audio Config

Page on page38).

• Device Settings – Selects the priority of auto input switching and sets the tally out LED

indicator (see Device Settings Page on page39).

In addition the AV Controls panel is always present.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 33

Input/Output Configuration

Input Configuration panel

The Input/Output Configuration panel shows the current status of all inputs and the output. In the AV Controls panel click an input to select it for configuration.

NOTE: The signal indicator in the AV controls panel lights green when a signal is present

on the corresponding input or orange when there is no signal present.

• Input – This number corresponds to the input number on the rear panel.

• Signal Type – Indicates the source signal type.

• RGBHV – The input is an analog signal.

• Digital Video – The input is an HDMI or DVI signal.

• HDCP Status – This column indicates the HDCP signal status for the digital inputs (3-6)

only.

• HDCP Authorized (inputs 3 to 6 only) – Select the HDCP Authorized check box

to have the input report as an HDCP authorized device. If the box is not checked the source is blocked from encrypting its output. This may result in content not passed to the output.

NOTE: This option is not available for analog inputs 1 and 2.

This feature influences the ability of a digital input to report as an HDCP authorized sink to a source. Some sources encrypt their output even if the source material does not require HDCP encryption, preventing content from being displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. If that happens, the display mutes the video output to black or displays a warning message.

Output Configuration panel

The Output Configuration panel shows the current status of the output and allows color bit depth adjustment.

• Output – The number is always 1.

• Signal Presence – Indicates an active signal on the output. Corresponds to the front

panel output LED (see Front Panel Features on page11).

• HDCP Status – Indicates the HDCP authorization of the output. Corresponds to the

front panel HDCP LED (see Front Panel Features on page11).

• Color Bit Depth – Allows manual adjustment of the color bit depth:

• Auto – The output color depth is based on the selected output format.

• Force 8-bit – Forces the output color depth to 8-bit.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 34

EDID Minder Page

EDID Minder manages the EDID information between the switcher and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page.

Figure 29. EDID Minder Page

The EDID Minder page is divided into five panels:

• Filter – Select from the drop-down lists in each category to limit the EDIDs shown in the

three EDID screens.

• Favorites – Drag and drop frequently used EDIDs from the Available EDID panel below.

• Connected Outputs – Displays the EDID of the currently connected output.

• Available EDID – Displays the current list of EDID files available for assignment.

• Inputs – Use this panel to assign an EDID or change a current EDID assignment.

Inputs

The EDID properties currently assigned to each of the six inputs are displayed in the table of inputs on the right side of the EDID Minder page. The audio input format listed in an EDID (unless a custom EDID is used) is determined by the audio input format selected on the audio configuration page (see Audio Config Page on page38).

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 35

Available EDID panel

EDID can be stored or imported as custom EDID files. Up to four custom EDID files can be stored in the switcher. Audio settings from custom EDID files take priority over current settings on the input.

Audio Format Audio from EDID

None No audio

Analog No audio

LPCM-2Ch 2-channel audio

Multi-Ch Multi-channel audio

LPCM-2Ch Auto 2-channel audio

Multi-Ch Auto Multi-channel audio

NOTE: If an analog custom EDID file is assigned to a digital input or a digital custom

EDID file assigned to an analog input, the display may not appear correctly.

Filtering Available EDID

Use the Filter panel to limit the number of available EDID displayed in the Favorites, Connected Outputs, and Available EDID panels.

Select a filter from any or all of the available filters.

• From the Resolution drop-down menu, select a specific resolution (default: Any).

• From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu, select a specific refresh rate (default: Any).

• From the Video Format drop-down menu, select HDMI, DVI, VGA, or Any.

• From the Audio Format drop-down list, select multi-Ch, LPCM-2Ch, None, or Any.

Click Clear to set all filters back to Any.

Assigning EDID

To assign EDID to selected inputs:

1. From the Inputs panel (table of inputs) on the right, select the check box (or multiple

check boxes) for the desired inputs.

2. From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDID panel on the left, select the

desired EDID. The selection highlights.

3. From the Inputs panel, click Assign to place the EDID on the selected input or inputs.

To assign an EDID to all inputs:

1. From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDID panel on the left, select an

EDID.

2. From the Inputs panel on the right, click Assign to All.

NOTE: Checked or unchecked inputs are ignored and the EDID is assigned to all

inputs.

To match the selected inputs to the current output resolution:

Matching the output resolution is the default value for all inputs.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 36

Adding EDID to the EDID Library

1. Click Add EDID to Library. The Browse Add EDID to Library dialog box opens.

2. Navigate to the desired EDID file location and select it.

NOTE: Valid EDID files have a .bin file extension.

3. Click Open. The EDID is added to the Available EDID list.

Image Settings Page

From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings for the two analog inputs (inputs 1 and 2) are adjusted. Click the Image Settings icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Image Settings page.

Figure 30. Image Settings Page

Signal Sampling

To optimize signal sampling settings, select the analog input. Enter a value within the Min and Max values displayed to the right of each adjustable setting or click the Up or Down arrows.

NOTE: An asterisk beside a chosen value for a signal sampling setting indicates it is the

default value for the applied video signal.

Horizontal Start – Defines the number of pixels from the start of the horizontal line where active video begins.

Vertical Start – Defines the number of lines from the start of the vertical line where active video begins.

Total Pixels – The total number of pixels in a horizontal line, including blanking on both sides of the active video area (active video, horizontal sync width, back porch, and front porch). The default value is determined by the source input. Values are adjusted from the default value by ±255.

Pixel Phase – The timing of digital sampling by the scaler. Sampling at the optimum pixel phase results in a bright, stable output and maximizes the contrast between pixels. A good image for phase adjustment has adjacent black and white pixels.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 37

Audio Config Page

The MPS601 audio inputs have three modes that switch the active digital and analog audio inputs to the output.

Figure 31. Audio Configuration

Audio Configuration

Mode 1 (default) – The associated audio input follows the selected input.

• Audio input A follows input 1.

When input 1 is selected, RGBHV 1 video and audio input A are routed to the HDMI output.

• Audio input B follows input 2.

When input 2 is selected, RGBHV 2 video and audio input B are routed to the HDMI output.

• When inputs 3, 4, 5, or 6 are selected, the embedded audio of the selected input is

routed to the HDMI output.

Mode 2 – Audio input A is grouped with the analog inputs.

• When input 1 or input 2 is selected, video from the selected input and audio from

audioinputA is routed to the HDMI output.

• Audio input B is disabled.

• When inputs 3, 4, 5, or 6 are selected, the selected HDMI video and embedded audio is

routed to the HDMI output.

Mode 3 – Audio input A is grouped with inputs 1, 3, and 5. Audio input B is grouped with inputs 2, 4, and 6.

• When input 1 is selected, the selected video and audio input A are routed to the output.

• When input 2 is selected, the selected video and audio input B are routed to the output.

• When input 3 or input 5 is selected, the selected HDMI video signal is routed to the

output. If embedded digital audio is present on the HDMI input, it is routed to the output. If no digital audio is present, audio input A is routed to the output.

• When input 4 or input 6 is selected, the selected HDMI video signal is routed to the

HDMI output. If embedded digital audio is present on the selected HDMI input, it is routed to the output. If no digital audio is present, audio input B is routed to the output.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 38

Device Settings Page

The Device Settings page allows configuration of the input auto-switching and the tally out LED indication. Click the Device Settings button on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page.

Figure 32. Device Settings Page

Auto Switch panel

In the absense of active video on the selected input, input auto-switch mode automatically switches inputs based on detected input signals.

1. Select the Enable Auto Switch check box to enable auto-input switch mode.

2. Click the radio button of the desired switch mode from the following:

• Priority to the highest active input number — Automatically switches the

input to the highest numbered input with active video.

• Priority to the lowest active input number — Automatically switches the

input to the lowest numbered input with active video.

Visual Indication of Mute Status panel

When an input uses the Extron “Show Me” cable or uses other Contact In / Tally Out connections, the tally indicator can be configured to show the current state of the input.

To configure the indicator select.

• Disabled — AV mute is disabled. The selection button provides input switching

only with the LED visual indicator always solid. Subsequent selection button presses are ignored.

• LED Off When Muted — When selected, a subsequent selection button press

button enables AV mute and shuts off the LED visual indicator. Another button press disables AV mute and restores the LED to solid.

• LED Blinks When Muted — When selected, a subsequent selection button press

button enables AV mute and blinks the LED visual indicator. Another button press disables AV mute and restores the LED to solid.

• LED Stays On When Muted — When selected, a subsequent selection button press

enables AV mute and the LED visual indicator remains lit solid. Another button press disables AV mute.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 39

Hardware Pages

Unit Information Page

The Hardware pages contain unit information and options for device information, device naming, executive mode, and reset mode. Click the Hardware tab to open these pages.

Figure 33. Hardware Global Navigation Bar

This page gives a non-configurable view of information about the connected device. Click

Unit Information to open the page.

The following information displays:

• Part number – The Extron part number of the connected MPS601.

• Model name – The model name of the connected MPS601.

• Model description – The model description of the connected MPS601.

• Firmware version – The current firmware version of the connected MPS601.

Figure 34. Unit Information Panel

Device Name Page

This page allows users to assign or change the name of the connected device. Click the

Device Name icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page.

Figure 35. Device Name Page

To assign or change the device name:

1. Enter a name for the device in the name field. The name can be up to 63 alphanumeric

characters in length with no spaces between characters. If an invalid name is entered, a red symbol appears to the right of the name field.

2. Click Apply to change the name or click Cancel to keep the previous name.

To reset the name to the factory default:

Click Reset to Default.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 40

Executive Mode Page

The Executive Mode page contains options for enabling or disabling the front panel lockout mode. When enabled, executive mode provides security from an accidental or unauthorized front panel button press by locking out the input switching buttons. Click the

ExecutiveMode icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page.

Figure 36. Executive/Power Mode Page

Executive mode

Front panel lockout (executive) mode locks the front panel functions of the switcher to avoid accidental button selection.

1. Select one of the following radio buttons to set the Executive mode (see Front Panel

Lockout (Executive Mode) on page14).

• Unlock the Front Panel (default) – all front panel buttons are available.

• Lock Front Panel (complete lockout) – no front panel buttons are available.

2. Click Apply to make the selected mode active.

NOTES:

• The RS-232 and USB ports are always accessible regardless of the

executive mode state.

• All front panel LEDs ﬂash twice to indicate that executive mode is enabled

or to indicate it is disabled.

• While executive mode is enabled all front panel LEDs ﬂash twice when any

front panel button is pressed.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 41

Reset Device Page

This page allows the user to reset the device. Click Reset Device on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page.

Figure 37. Reset Device Page

There is one reset option:

Reset Device — Resets all settings on the device to factory defaults. To reset the device:

1. Click Reset. The Reset Device dialog opens.

2. Click Reset to continue or Cancel to abort the reset.

3. When the reset is complete, a confirmation dialog opens.

4. Close the dialog box.

MPS601 • Software Configuration and Control 42

Reference Information

This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MPS601. Topics that are covered, include:

• Mounting Options

• DataViewer

• Updating Firmware

Mounting Options

The MPS601 is housed in 1U tall, half rack width, six inches deep metal enclosure, rack- or desk-mountable. The switcher can be mounted through-desk or rackmounted with optional rack mount brackets. The switcherscan also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall, using an optional under-deskmounting kit (see www.extron.com).

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the MPS601 in a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If 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 device 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).

MPS601 • Reference Information 43

RackMounting

#10-32 Scre w/ Nylon Captiv Cap

Figure 38. Mounting the Switcher

Washer

Table or WallMounting

The table or wallmounting brackets extend approximately 1/4 inch (6.4mm) above the top surface of the switcher enclosure allowing for an air space between the enclosure and the surface. Table or wallmount the switcher as follows:

1. Attach the table or wallmounting brackets to the switcher with the eight #8machine

screws (figure 38.

2. Hold the switcher with the attatched brackets against the underside of the table or other

furniture, or against the wall. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on themounting surface.

3. Drill 3/32 inch (2mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4 inch (6.4mm) deep in themounting

surface at themarked screw locations.

4. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into themounting

surface until just less than 1/4 inch of the screw’s head protrudes.

5. Align themounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the switcher against

the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

6. Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure the

switcher in place.

MPS601 • Reference Information 44

Through-deskMounting

Mount the switcher through a desk or podium as follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the switcher

with themachine screws provided.

2. Cut the proper sized hole in themounting

surface.

3. Hold the switcher with the attached brackets

against the underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on themounting surface.

4. Drill 3/32 inch (2mm) diameter pilot holes,

1/4inch (6.4mm) deep in themounting surface at themarked screw locations.

5. Insert four #8 wood screws through the

bracket and into the four pilot holes. Tighten all four screws to secure the switcher in place.

MPS601 • Reference Information 45

DataViewer

DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML format.

DataViewer is available on the included DVD or at www.extron.com. Download the installation file and load the program on the PC connected to the MPS601.

Starting the DataViewer program

1. To run the DataViewer Control Program, click

the desktop icon.

2. The Communications Setup dialog box opens. a. Select the RS-232 tab (shown with the

correct protocol settings at right) if using the rear panel RS-232 port, or

b. Select the USB tab if using the front panel

config port.

3. Select the startup options: a. For RS-232, configure the protocol settings,

then click OK to always use this port and settings when starting the DataViewer program.

b. For USB, choose Extron USB Device from

the drop-down list. To automatically connect to the MPS601, select Auto-connect on startup .

4. Click OK to start using the program.

You are now ready to configure DataViewer or begin entering commands.

Use the DataViewer help file formore information on the program.

Extron USB Device

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Updating Firmware

The MPS601 firmware can be updated using the PCS firmware update option (see Update

Firmware on page31) or using the Extron Firmware Loader program. To update the

firmware using either method, the latest firmware must first be obtained from the website.

Download the latest firmware file:

1. Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com. From the Product page, locate and

2. On the MPS601 product page, click the Downloads tab and locate themost recent

To access the firmware loader:

select the MPS601 (in the left column select Switchers > Media Presentation

Switchers > MPS 601).

firmware file, release notes, and firmware update instructions. Save these files on your computer hard drive, noting the file path of the folder where the files have been saved.

1. From the Windows startmenu, select

All Programs > Extron > Firmware Loader > Firmware Loader .

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2. The Add Device dialog box opens. Select the

MPS601 device name from the drop-down list.

3. Select USB from the drop-down list as the

connectionmethod.

4. Select the Extron USB device from available devices.

Browse

CancelAddAdd Next

5. Click Connect.

Themain screen opens.

6. From the toolbar, select File > Open.

7. Locate the previously downloaded firmware file and click once to select it.

8. Click Begin on themain screen. The total progress bar tracks the loading progress.

9. When the Transfer Complete!message appears, the upload is finished. Select

File > Exit to exit the program.

The firmware upload is complete.

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Extron Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.

Europe and Africa:

Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

China:

Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China

Asia:

Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg. Singapore 368363

Middle East:

Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Singapore

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modiﬁcations were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron.

NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return

Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.

USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Europe: 31.33.453.4040 Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or ﬁtness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron Headquarters

+1.800.633.9876 (Inside USA/Canada Only)

Extron USA - West Extron USA - East +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.850.1000 +1.714.491.1517 FAX +1.919.850.1001 FAX

Extron Europe

+800.3987.6673 (Inside Europe Only)

+31.33.453.4040 +31.33.453.4050 FAX

Extron Asia

+65.6383.4400 +65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

+81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX

Extron Middle East

+971.4.299.1800 +971.4.299.1880 FAX

Extron Korea

+82.2.3444.1571 +82.2.3444.1575 FAX

Extron India

1800.3070.3777 (Inside India Only)

+91.80.3055.3777 +91.80.3055.3737 FAX

Extron Electronics MPS 601 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Instructions

Introduction

About this User Guide

Features

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Connections

Power and Input

Output

Control Devices

Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams

Lockit Lacing Brackets

Operation

Front Panel Features

HDCP

Audio Features

Mode 1 (Default)

Mode 2

Mode 3

Autodetect for Audio

Auto-input Switching

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

Reset Mode

EDID Minder

Automatic Mode

User assigned EDID Mode

Connection Options

Remote Control Port (RS-232)

Front Panel Configuration Port

Host-to-MPS Communications

MPS Switcher-initiated Messages

MPS Switcher Error Responses

Verbose Mode

Command and Response Tables

Using the Command and Response Table

Configuration Software

Installing the Software

Starting the Software

Connect to Online Device

Using the Software

Connections Menu

Tools Menu

Navigating the PCS Application

AV Controls Panel

Configuration Pages

Input/Output Configuration

EDID Minder Page

Image Settings Page

Audio Config Page

Device Settings Page

Hardware Pages

Unit Information Page

Device Name Page

Executive Mode Page

Reset Device Page

Reference Information

Mounting Options

UL Rack Mounting Guidelines

DataViewer

Updating Firmware

Download the latest firmware file:

To access the firmware loader:

Extron Warranty