Extron Electronics MPS 601 User Manual

MPS 601

Media Presentation Switcher

User Guide

HDMI Switchers

68-2454-01 Rev. A

05 14

Safety Instructions

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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.

Copyright

© 2014 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

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

HDMI

Flat Panel Display with Speakers

Extron
MPS 601

Media Presentation
Switcher

1

RGBHV

2

A

3

HDMI

4

B

INPUTS

5

HDMI

6

HDMI

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG
135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

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

Tx Rx

INPUT

COM 3 IR

1234

Tx Rx

1

SGSG

3

SGSG

RELAY
1

2

2

RELAY
3

4

4

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

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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

1

RGBHV

2

INPUTS

A

3

HDMI

4

B

5

HDMI

6

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG
135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

TTCG TCG

G

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx G

Figure 2. MPS601 Rear Panel

Power and Input Connections Output Connection Control Device Connections

DC power connector.

A

Two configurable analog 15-pin

B

HD (VGA) connectors.
Two female 3.5 mm TRS

C

connectors (lettered A and B on

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

Four female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant

D

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

One female HDMI connector.

E

Contact In/Tally Out — Six

F

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

G

screw connector for +V output.

RS-232 — 3-pole, 3.5mm captive

H

screw connector.

rear panel).

MPS601 • Installation 4

Power and Input

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

Output

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

E

Control Devices

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

F

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

G

+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

H

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)

c

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

1

POWER

12V

RGBHV

-- A MAX

2

INPUTS

A

3

4

B

5

HDMI

6

MPS 601

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG
135

HDMI

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

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

1 2 G 3 4 G

+ G

PWR

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Contact Closure

MPS 601

POWER
12V

-- A MAX

INPUTS

1

A

345

RGBHV

2

HDMI

B

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

PQLSHDMI OPEN/CLOSE FL OFF

USB

USB

Tally

Video 1

Audio A

Video 2

Audio B

Audio
Video

Audio
Video

Display

Figure 8. Contact Closure Application Diagram with CCR 4BLB

HDMI

6

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG
135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

TTCG TCG

MPS 601

HDMI Video and
Embedded Audio

REMOTE

RS-232

TxRx G

CCR 306

MPS 601

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

Video

2

1

RGBHV

Audio

INPUTS

A

3

4

B

Video
Audio

5

HDMI

6

Video
Audio

OUTPUT

HDMI

GCT TCG T+VCG
135

HDMI

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

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 (+)

2

4

3

3

3

11

2

2

3

3

4

4

Open (NO)

LED (-)

PC

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

1

POWER

12V

-- A MAX

RGBHV

2

Common
Ground (C)

Normally
Closed (NC)

INPUTS

A

B

OUTPUT

3

HDMI

4

5

HDMI

6

HDMI

Resistor (R)

CG

GCT TCG T
135

CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT

246

GC

TTCG TCG

+V

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.

3

4

11

3

2

3

4

4

3

3

2

2

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

3

3

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

CD

FG

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.

A

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

B

configuring the switcher and upgrading firmware.

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

C

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:

D

• 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.

G

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

E

or sink device.

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

F

connected source device is HDCP encrypted.

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

G

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

MPS601 • Operation 11