Extron Electronics MPS 601 User Manual

User Guide

HDMI Switchers

MPS 601

Media Presentation Switcher

68-2454-01 Rev. A

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Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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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.

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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(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions

Trademarks (™)

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

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.

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]R000400300004000080000600[02]35[17][03]

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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.

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
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

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

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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		Laptop with
HDMI Output		HDMI Output			Flat Panel Display with Speakers
HDMI
Laptop with VGA Output					Extron
Audio			HDMI	HDMI
					MPS 601
RGBHV					Media Presentation
					Switcher
MPS 601	1		INPUTS	OUTPUT
	A	3	5	HDMI	C G T	C G T C	G T	+V
POWER
					1	3	5
12V	RGBHV				CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT			REMOTE
0.5A MAX
	2	4 HDMI	6 HDMI
					2	4	6	RS-232
	B				C G T C G T C G T Tx Rx G

PC with VGA Output

HDMI

RGBHV				Extron
			RS-232	IPL 250
Audio				IP Link Control
	Laptop with			Processor
	HDMI Output			Tx Rx RTS CTS Tx Rx	1 2	1 2
				COM1 COM 2	IR	RELAY

Blu-ray Player		POWER	LAN			S	G	S	G
		12V
		500mA		INPUT	COM 3		IR		RELAY
	HDMI	MAX	1	2 3 4	Tx Rx	3		4	3	4
						S	G	S	G

Extron

TLP 710TV

7" Tabletop

TouchLink

Touchpanel

Ethernet

Ethernet TCP/IP

Network

Extron

Figure 1. MPS 601 Application Diagram

Features

•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.

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•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 autoinput switching.

•Auto-input switching — Switches to the highestor 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.

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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 rackor 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

A B C D E F G

MPS 601

POWER

12V

0.5 A MAX

Figure 2. MPS 601 Rear Panel

Power and Input Connections	Output Connection
A DC power connector.	E One female HDMI connector.

BTwo configurable analog 15-pin HD (VGA) connectors.

CTwo female 3.5 mm TRS connectors (lettered A and B on the rear panel) corresponding to the two RGBHV video inputs.

DFour female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant audio and video input (numbered 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the rear panel).

H

Control Device Connections

FContact In/Tally Out — Six 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors for automatic input

switching and tally indication using Extron Show Me cables.

G+V Port — 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector for +V output.

HRS-232 — 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.

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Power and Input

A 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

nal Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

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.

BRGBHV 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.

CAnalog 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.

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DHDMI video inputs — Four female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant audio and video input (numbered 3 through 6 on the rear panel). Connect to any HDMI source device using standard HDMI cables.

Output

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

Control Devices

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

C G T

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.

G+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

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

Tx Rx G

	RS-232
	Device			Bidirectional
	Transmit (Tx)			Transmit (Tx)
	Receive (Rx)			Receive (Rx)
	Ground (G)			Ground (G)

Figure 6. RS-232 Connector Wiring

cUSB 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	1	INPUTS		OUTPUT
	A	3	5	HDMI	C G T	C G T	C G T	+V
POWER					1	3	5
12V	RGBHV				CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT			REMOTE
-- A MAX
	2	4 HDMI	6 HDMI					RS-232
					2	4	6
	B				C G T C G T C G T Tx Rx G

MPS 601

Contact

Closure

and Tally

HDMI Video and

Embedded Audio

VGA/HDMI “Show Me” Cables

Display

Figure 7. Contact Closure Application Diagram with Show Me Cables

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Tally

1 2 3 4

Contact Closure

		MPS 601	1	INPUTS		OUTPUT
			A	3	5	HDMI	C G T	C G T	C G T	+V
		POWER
PWR+ G 1 2 INPUTSG 3 4 G 1 2 OUTPUTSG 3 4 G	Contact Closure			4 HDMI	6 HDMI		1	3	5	RS-232
		12V	RGBHV				2	4	6
		-- A MAX					CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT			REMOTE
			2

B	C G T C G T C G T Tx Rx G

MPS 601

CCR 4BLB

Power Supply	Tally
12V 1A		HDMI Video and
	Video 1	Embedded Audio
Laptop 1	Audio A	Display
Laptop 2	Video 2
	Audio B
		Audio
Blu-ray Player		Video
		Audio
Blu-ray Player		Video

Figure 8. Contact Closure Application Diagram with CCR 4BLB

CCR 306

MPS 601	1	INPUTS		OUTPUT
	A	3	5	HDMI	C G T	C G T	C G T	+V
POWER
					1	3	5
12V	RGBHV				CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT			REMOTE
-- A MAX	2	4 HDMI	6 HDMI					RS-232
					2	4	6

B	C G T C G T C G T Tx Rx G

Video Audio

	Video
Video	Audio	HDMI Video and
Audio		Embedded Audio

Cable Cubby 800

Display

Figure 9. Contact Closure Application Diagram with CCR 306

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Normally
Open (NO)	LED (-)

PC				NOTE: Determine and select the appropriate
				current-limiting resistor, if needed.

LED (+)	Two Contact Closure Switch AAP				Many button switches have the resistor built in.
Solder Cups					Resistor (R)
Common	Normally
Ground (C)	Closed (NC)

MPS 601

POWER

12V -- A MAX

MPS 601

Figure 10. Contact Closure Application Diagram with Individual Switch

Lockit Lacing Brackets

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

1

3

2

4

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.

I HDM

3

Top

Side

Stacked

Figure 12. Lockit Lacing Bracket Examples

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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.

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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

A B

C

D

EF G

INPUTS

OUTPUT

SIGNAL

AUTO

1

2

3

4

5

6

SWITCH CONFIG

HDCP

MPS 601

MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER

Figure 13. MPS 601 Front Panel

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

BConfig connector — One female USB mini B port connects a host computer for configuring the switcher and upgrading firmware.

CInput 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.

DInput 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.

EOutput signal LED — This LED lights when the HDMI output is connected to a display or sink device.

FHDCP input signal LEDs (inputs 4 to 6 only) — These LEDs light when the connected source device is HDCP encrypted.

GHDCP output LED — This LED lights when the currently selected input source requires HDCP and the connected output device (sink) is authenticated.

MPS 601 • Operation

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