Extron Electronics System 5 IP User Manual

System 5 IP Series

System Switchers with Integrated A/V Switching, Audio Amplification,

and Projector Control

68-611-01 Rev. D

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel
contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil
de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dies es Symbol soll dem Benut zer in der im Liefer umfang ent haltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The
third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall
plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To

prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième
contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les cordons

d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou
encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne ne

risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un technicien

qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger
d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher

les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des
objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les
batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen)
Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese
sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel

aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der
Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks
versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr
eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von
anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte

Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller
empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes
de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和 使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全 说明书以备将来使用。
遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追 加设备，以避免危险。

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución
general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica

al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el
módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde

no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente
la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a
voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros
objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las
baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线

（地线）是安全 设施，不能 不用或跳过 。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或 桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市

电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被 踩踏，或重物 挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出

现触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子 维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东

西挡住通风 孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的 相同或相近型号的电池。

按照生产厂的建议处 理废弃电池。

Table of Contents

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

About the System 5 IP Series Switchers .............................................................. 1-2

Video and audio features ................................................................................................ 1-2

Video ....................................................................................................................................1-2

Audio.................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Control features ................................................................................................................ 1-2

Controlling the switcher...................................................................................................... 1-2

Controlling other devices .................................................................................................... 1-3

How the System 5 IP Works: System 5 IP Components

and Interactions ................................................................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2 • Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling................................... 2-1

UL/Safety Requirements................................................................................................. 2-2

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

Mounting the System 5 IP ............................................................................................ 2-3

Rack mounting .................................................................................................................. 2-3

Rear Panels and Cabling ................................................................................................ 2-4

Power, A/V input, and video output connections ........................................................ 2-4

Audio output connections and reset switch.................................................................. 2-5

Resetting the unit ............................................................................................................... 2-8

Control connections ......................................................................................................... 2-9

Front Panel Cabling ........................................................................................................ 2-14

Chapter 3 • Front Panel Features and Basic Operation .................................. 3-1

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

Buttons............................................................................................................................... 3-3

Adjustment features and input 5 .................................................................................... 3-4

Optimizing the Audio ..................................................................................................... 3-5

Configuring the Preamp output level ............................................................................ 3-6

Adjusting audio input levels ........................................................................................... 3-6

Making adjustments .........................................................................................................3-6

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)............................................ 3-7

LCD Menus and Basic Switcher Setup ................................................................... 3-8

Chapter 4 • Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control ............. 4-1

PRELIMINARY

Configuring the Hardware ........................................................................................... 4-2

Setting up the PC for IP communication ....................................................................... 4-3

Setting up the System 5 IP switcher (at initial startup) for IP communication ......... 4-5

Configuring the switcher using the ARP command ........................................................... 4-5

Configuring the switcher via a Web browser ....................................................................

Configuring the switcher via the Global Configurator software......................................

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PRELIMINARY

Global Configurator Software for Windows

®

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

IR Learner™ Software for Creating Customized IR Driver Files............... 4-7

Embedded Web Pages ..................................................................................................... 4-8

Status.................................................................................................................................. 4-9

System Status ...................................................................................................................... 4-9

Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 4-9

Configuration.................................................................................................................. 4-10

File Management ............................................................................................................4-13

File types: a key to file names .......................................................................................... 4-13

Files that can be stored on the switcher and on the PC .................................................. 4-13

Files stored on the PC only and used to generate files for the switcher........................ 4-14

File Management buttons and when to use them ..........................................................4-14

Control .............................................................................................................................4-15

Controlling the System 5 IP via GlobalViewer™ Web Pages .................... 4-18

Control .............................................................................................................................4-18

Monitor ............................................................................................................................ 4-19

Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 4-19

Info ................................................................................................................................... 4-20

Chapter 5 • SIS™ Programming and Control........................................................... 5-1

Host-to-switcher communications ............................................................................... 5-2

Switcher-initiated messages ............................................................................................ 5-2

Password information ...................................................................................................... 5-3

Error responses .................................................................................................................. 5-3

Error response references ................................................................................................. 5-3

Commands and Reponses................................................................................................... 5-4

Using the command/response tables .............................................................................. 5-4

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

Command/response table for SIS commands..................................................................... 5-8

Command/response table for special function SIS commands ........................................5-32

Button/switch memory block numbering ...................................................................5-36

Chapter 6 • Special Applications..................................................................................... 6-1

Working With Combination Source Devices ...................................................... 6-2

Alternative connections from a DVD-VCR player to the switcher .............................. 6-2

Using separate source output ports................................................................................... 6-2

Using a distribution amplifier ............................................................................................. 6-2

Using IRCM control modules for DVD-VCR control ...................................................... 6-3

Using an IRCM-DV+ control module for DVD-VCR control.......................................... 6-3

Adding User-Defined RS-232 Commands.............................................................. 6-9

Routing Audio to an External Amplifier and a Volume Controller .... 6-10

Slaving an MPS 112 Switcher to a System 5 IP ............................................... 6-11

Connecting the System 5 IP and MPS 112.................................................................... 6-11

Configuring the System 5 for switcher slaving ........................................................... 6-12

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Appendix A • Reference Material.................................................................................. A-1

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

Part Numbers and Accessories ................................................................................. A-6

Included parts .................................................................................................................. A-6

Accessories ........................................................................................................................ A-6

Cables ................................................................................................................................ A-7

Audio Block Diagram...................................................................................................... A-8

Glossary ................................................................................................................................. A-9

Appendix B • Firmware Updates..................................................................................... B-1

Determining the Firmware Version ........................................................................B-2

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

Using the Global Configurator software........................................................................ B-2

Using a Web browser .......................................................................................................B-2

Updating the Main Firmware...................................................................................... B-4

Updating firmware via the System 5 IP’s embedded Web page .................................B-4

Updating FPGA Firmware ..............................................................................................B-5

Determining the FPGA version ........................................................................................B-5

Replacing the FPGA chip.................................................................................................. B-5

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System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About the System 5 IP Series Switchers

How the System 5 IP Works: System 5 IP Components and Interactions

Introduction

About the System 5 IP Series Switchers

The Extron System 5 IP switchers are five input, one output, active, audio/video
(A/V) switchers capable of controlling a projector and various other items such as
lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. Throughout this manual they are referred
to as the System 5 IP, the switcher, or System 5.

Four models are available:

• the FPC models, which include front panel controls for projector power,
selectable functions/room control, input selection, volume adjustment, and
simple configuration

N with an audio amplifier (amplifier model)
N without an audio amplifier (nonamplifier model)

• the non-FPC models, which have no front panel controls except an input 5
selection button

N with an audio amplifier (amplifier model)
N without an audio amplifier (nonamplifier model)

Video and audio features

Video

The System 5 IP accepts a variety of video formats (RGB, S-video, or composite
video); inputs one and two are configurable. Video output can be RGB, S-video, or
composite video.

PRELIMINARY

Audio

Audio input can be balanced or unbalanced. The System 5 IP provides fixed
(Lineout) and variable (Preamp) line level audio outputs for use with an external
amplifier, self-powered speakers, or assistive listening devices. The fixed (Lineout)
audio output provides an audio signal that is unchanged by the switcher’s volume
control, which is useful when the switcher is connected to mixing or recording
equipment. The variable (Preamp) audio output enables audio levels to be adjusted
by the switcher’s volume control. In addition, the amplifier model switchers
include an integrated 40-watt (rms) (20 watts per channel into a 4 or 8 ohm load)
audio amplifier for connection to non-powered speakers.

Control features

Controlling the switcher

All models of the System 5 IP can can be controlled via a control system or host
computer using RS-232 communication and/or via IP Link™ Ethernet control. The
FPC model also offers front panel controls. The optional IR 402 remote control and
optional SCP hard-wired control pads can be used with any model, and they mimic
the switcher’s front panel controls for regular user mode functions (for control
rather than setup).

RS-232 and IP control

Input switching and control of the System 5 IP can be accomplished by simple
ASCII commands (Simple Instruction Set, SIS
Configurator software, which offers more setup options than SIS programming
does.

™

) or via the Extron Global

Additional control features available via IP only

The switchers include embedded Web pages (accessible via Ethernet/IP), which
include online diagnostics and monitoring of the basic switcher control features.

System 5 IP Switchers • Introduction1-2

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As an integrated part of the System 5 IP switchers, IP Link provides these
advantages:

Global compatibility — The switcher uses standard Ethernet communication

protocols, including ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, and
SMTP.

Embedded Web page serving — IP Link

™

products such as the System 5 IP offer

7.25 MB of flash memory for storing Web pages, configuration settings, and
device drivers. Data in flash memory is served at a transfer rate of 6 Mbits
per second.

Multi-user support — Two hundred (200) simultaneous connections enable each

IP Link device to support many concurrent users and improve system
throughput by sending information in parallel.

™

Management ability via Global Configurator and GlobalViewer

— The free
management software allows you to control, monitor, and schedule various
functions of products connected to IP Link products such as the System 5 IP.

E-mail notification — The System 5 IP can be set up to send an e-mail when the

projector has been disconnected or the projector’s lamp has been used for a
designated number of hours.

Controlling other devices

The System 5 IP offers two methods of projector and source device control: RS-232
or infrared (IR). The switcher can learn IR signals from remote controls to
communicate with sources such as VCRs and DVD players. Users can create their
own device drivers (IR or RS-232) or go to the Extron Web site to obtain device
drivers.

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PRELIMINARY

Document
Camera

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MONITOR OUT

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PC

Projector

A typical application for a System 5 IP switcher with integrated audio
amplifier

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Introduction, cont’d

How the System 5 IP Works: System 5 IP Components and Interactions

Unlike previous models of Extron system switchers or the Extron MediaLink
Controller (MLC 206), the System 5 IP requires and uses event files to perform all
functions except basic input switching and volume control. The event files define,
monitor, and govern how the System 5 IP works. Below is an example of how the
System 5 IP interacts with its accessories, event scripts, drivers, ports, and input
and output devices.

System 5 IP

PRELIMINARY

PC

with
Global
Config.

or

Web

Browser

SCP

SCP’s

Lights

CMs

IR 402

LAN

Por t

Host

Por t

FPC

FPC’s
Lights

Memory

Syst. 5 IP
Firmware

MAIN EVENT

(0.evt)

Proj. Driver

(5.evt)

DVD

Driver

(1.evt)

VCR Driver

(7.eir)

Serial
Driver

Serial
Driver

IR

Driver

RS-232

Proj Port

IR/Serial

Por t A

IR/Serial

Por t B

2-way

RS-232

1-way

RS-232

IR

Out

Proj.

DVD

VCR

The System 5 can be configured completely via the Windows-based Global
Configurator software. Once you have set up how you want the switcher to work
(set up audio, assigned drivers to ports, configured buttons and relays, and set up
IP addresses and functions), that information is saved to a configuration file which
is uploaded into the switcher.

The configuration information is used to create the “main event” (0.evt) script file
that defines the switcher’s operation. The main event file also controls and
monitors ports, optional SCP control panels, and changes made at the switcher’s
front panel.

Each button on the switcher and on any connected SCPs, control modules (IRCMs,
ACMs, RCMs), or the IR 402 remote control has two switch numbers assigned to it:
one for the button press, one for release. Scripts are compiled to generate the main
event file to monitor any button press or release and to generate the actions (issuing
commands, triggering relays, switching inputs) associated with the buttons.

System 5 IP Switchers • Introduction1-4

System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Two

2

Installation: Labeling, Mounting,

Cabling

UL/Safety Requirements

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

Mounting the System 5 IP

Rear Panels and Cabling

Front Panel Cabling

Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling

UL/Safety Requirements

The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements listed below pertain to the safe
installation and operation of a System 5 IP Switcher.

1. Do not use the switcher near water or expose it to liquids.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.

2. Clean the switcher only with a dry cloth.

3. Do not install the switcher near any heat source, such as a radiator, heat

register, stove, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces
heat.

4. Unplug the switcher during lightning and thunder storms or when it will
be unused for long periods.

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

For the System 5 IP with front panel buttons or an optional SCP control panel,
you may wish to customize the button labels. The labels can
be changed at any time, but it is more convenient to change
them before you rack mount the switcher. Follow these steps
to change the translucent button labels:

1. Remove the button assembly from the switcher.
The button assembly consistes of a clear lens
cap, the label, and a white diffuser. See the
exploded view diagram below.

Insert a small, flat bladed screwdriver, such as
an Extron Tweeker, to gently pry a button
assembly off from button plunger, as shown at
right.

Pry the button
from the base.

PRELIMINARY

2. Locate the small, corner notch on the lens cap and slide the screwdriver
between the lens cap and the diffuser. See A in the picture below.

3. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver
(see

at right), carefully pry the two

B

Plunger

pieces apart.

4. Select a button label from the
printed label sheets
included with the

TEXT

switcher. Remove
the label from its
backing, if
applicable, and
insert the button
label into the
button cap.

5. Press the lens cap
and diffuser back

Clear Lens

Separating the two­piece button here at
the corner.

B

Pry the two

A

pieces apart.

Notch

Diffuser

Button Label

together, and reverse steps
2 and 1 to reinstall the button
in the switcher’s front panel.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 as needed to relabel other buttons.

Base

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Mounting the System 5 IP

Rack mount the switcher, if desired, using the included rack mounting kit
(part #70-077-03), which is factory installed. Otherwise, affix the four rubber feet
(included) to the corners of the bottom of the switcher for use on a tabletop.

Rack mounting

For rack mounting, do not install the rubber feet. The rack mounting brackets are
attached to the switcher at the factory. Fasten the switcher to the rack using the
supplied machine screws.

CAUTION

The System 5 IP switchers do not contain cooling fans. Make sure there
will be adequate air circulation around the unit once it is installed. To
provide adequate air circulation and prevent overheating, Extron
recommends allowing one rack unit of space (1.75"/4.5 cm) above and
below the switcher.

SYSTEM 5 IP

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

AUDIO

IP
L
C

L
A

M

VOLUME

R
O
N

L
A

N
IG
S

ADJUST

SWSTEM
SWITCHER

NEXT

MENU

LAPTOP

5/ RGB

INPUT SELECTION

DVD

VCR

3 4

DESKTOP

2

PC 1

1

ROOM

ROOM CONTROL

RELAY

3
ROOM
RELAY

2

ROOM

DISPLAY

RELAY

1

DISPLAY

MUTE
DISPLAY
POWER

CONFIG

IR

PRELIMINARY

Rack mounting the System 5 IP switcher

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Rear Panels and Cabling

Power, A/V input, and video output connections

100-240V 1.3A

50-60Hz

R/VID G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

R/VID

G/Y B/C

Power connector — After you have completed the audio/video and control

1

connections, connect a standard IEC power cord from the AC power supply
to this connector.

Inputs 1 and 2: RGBHV/S-video/composite video inputs — Connect cables

2

from an RGBHV, S-video (Y/C), or composite video source to each of these

R/VID

R/VID

Inputs 3 and 4: S-video/composite video inputs — Connect the cable from

3

either an S-video (Y/C) source (using the 4-pin mini DIN connector) or a
composite video (Vid) source (using the BNC connector) to each of these
inputs. Inputs 3 and 4 are not configurable.

CY

2 3 5 41

G/Y B/C

G/Y B/C

VH

VH

RGBHV

S-video

VID

INPUT 3

Y/C

CY

VID

INPUT 4

Y/C

GSG

L 3 R

CM/IR/SCP

D

C

E

C

B

D

A

S

G

CM

+V

SCP

G

IR

L 4 R

R

OUTPUT

H

RS-232

IR/SERIAL OUT

B

A

Ps

G

S

+V

G

S

L 2 R

AUDIO

PROJ CONT

TxRxG

L 1 R

G

B

Y

V

C

VID

inputs. See the diagrams below.

VH

Inputs must be configured for either
video or RGB. See chapters three,
four, and five for details.

VH

R/VID

Composite Video

G/Y B/C

VH

PRELIMINARY

Audio inputs — These inputs correspond to the like-numbered video

4

inputs. For each input, connect the cable from a balanced or unbalanced
stereo or mono audio input source. See the wiring diagrams below.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Mono Input

(high impedance)

LR

LR

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Mono Input

(high impedance)

The length of exposed wires is critical.

LR

The ideal length is 0.2" (5 mm).

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

• If the stripped section of wire is
shorter than 0.2", wires can be

LR

easily pulled out even if tightly
fastened by the captive screws.

Do not tin the wires!

After the audio inputs and outputs are connected, see pages 3-5 through 3-7,
and pages 3-9, 4-11, and 5-9 for instructions on how to adjust the per-input
audio levels.

Display outputs — Cable these output BNC connectors to an RGBHV,

5

R

OUTPUT

H

G

B

Y

Y = luma

C = chroma

V

VID

C

S-video (Y/C), or composite video
port on the projector or display. See
the diagram at left.

0.2” (5 mm) max.

RGBHV Composite

S-video

Video

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Audio output connections and reset switch

_

_

L

3

LAN

OUT

4/8 ohm

AMPLIFIED

CONFIG/RS-232

+

RIGHT

R

+

LEFT

A

C

21

LINEOUT R

RELAYS

C

B

43

L PREAMP R

C

5

6

C

1 2

Lineout and Preamp audio outputs — Connect an audio output device to

1

(Amplifier
Models Only)

either connector for line level audio outputs. The Lineout and Preamp audio
outputs are simultaneously active. Therefore, two devices can be connected at
the same time (one to each output).

• The Lineout connector outputs a

fixed level audio signal that is not
affected by the audio adjustments listed in the table below. A tape
recorder or assistive listening device would typically be connected here.

• The Preamp connector outputs a

variable, line level audio signal for use
with a powered amplifier. The volume can be controlled (attenuated)
via the front panel knob, RS-232, or Ethernet/IP communication. The
volume range is 0 (mute) through 40 steps (0% through 100% of the
maximum volume).

Setting/Adjustment Lineout* Preamp Amplifier

Bass/Treble —
Volume —
Mono/Stereo —
Balance —

-10 dBV

/

+4 dBu —

Gain/Attenuation —

(per-input)

*

Lineout is not affected by any of the adjustments listed above.

After the audio inputs and outputs are connected, see chapter four for
instructions on how to adjust the per-input and preamp audio levels.

PRELIMINARY

Lineout and Preamp outputs can both be wired as unbalanced or balanced
(see diagram). Only the Preamp output has the -10 dBV/+4 dBu options.

• Unbalanced, -10 dBV (-8 dBu, 320 mVrms) — the default, for consumer
level devices such as VCRs, DVD players, and stereo receivers

• Balanced, +4 dBu (+6 dBV, 1.23 Vrms) — for professional devices such as
mixers, signal processors, and power amps

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Unbalanced Stereo Output

LR

Left

Right

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Stereo Output

LR

Left

Right

CAUTION

For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeve(s)
to the center contact ground. DO NOT connect
the sleeve(s) to the negative (-) contacts.

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve

Unbalanced Mono Output Balanced Mono Output

LR

Left

Right

Ring

Sleeve

Tip

LR

Left

Right

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+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

Mono or

Stereo –

Mono or

Stereo +

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

4 Ohm Load

or

8 Ohm Load

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

4 Ohm Load

or

8 Ohm Load

4 Ohm Total Load

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

4 Ohm Total Load

8 Ohm Total Load

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

8 Ohm Total Load

8

ohms

8

ohms

8

ohms

8

ohms

4

ohms

4

ohms

4

ohms

4

ohms

CAUTION

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

Mono output is selected via RS-232 or the front panel. If mono output is
selected, a mono audio signal is output on both channels (left and right).

If an output connector is wired for balanced output, the level will be 6 dB
higher than if the connector is wired for unbalanced output.

Amplified output (for models with an integrated audio amplifier only) —

2

The switcher’s internal, 40-watt (20 watts per channel into a 4 or 8 ohm
load) audio amplifier outputs stereo (default) or dual mono signals on a
four-position screw terminal connected to nonpowered speakers. Cable
speakers to this screw terminal for a 20 watts (rms) per channel amplified
audio output.

1. Use the appropriate wiring for the load as shown in the following
illustrations.

PRELIMINARY

mono or stereo audio output. That setting affects the amplified output
and the Preamp output.

Do not short the terminals to ground or the amplifier will be damaged.
Do not bridge the outputs. Bridging could damage the amplifier.

2. Using the front panel, RS-232, or IP control, set the switcher for either

CAUTION
CAUTION

System 5 IP Switchers • Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling2-6

This connector outputs either stereo (left and right) or dual mono channels.

R

Reset
Button
(Recessed)

Reset

LED

The two mono output audio channels are identical.
If you intend to connect just one speaker, you should set the amplifier to

output a mono signal.
The amplifier’s power supply is separate from the switcher’s main power

supply. If the amplifier shuts off (if the volume gain is set too high, for
example), connected SCPs and control modules will also shut off, but the rest
of the switcher will continue to function normally, allowing you to lower the
gain or volume so the amplifier’s power will be restored.

If only one speaker will be used, connect it to one of the output channels
and configure the output for mono.

Power amp limits (for models with an integrated amplifier)
Via SIS commands or the switcher’s embedded Web pages, the power amp
sensitivity can be adjusted to limit how much actual power is delivered to
the speakers. This feature is useful in environments such as classrooms
where you want to control how loud the room’s audio gets in order to avoid
disturbing adjacent rooms.

When the power amp output is configured for

• no limit (SIS command 0*56#), output is about 20 watts

• -10 dB attenuation (10*56#), output is about 2 watts
Normally two 4 or 8 ohm speakers should be connected to the switcher, and

the switcher should be set for stereo output in order to get 20 watts out per
channel. If you wire either the left or right side (not both) and set the
switcher for stereo output, the result is more than 20 watts output because
the connected channel will draw power from the other channel. This might
damage the speaker, and the signal will be distorted before maximum
volume is reached. For mono output the power amplifier is capable of
reaching 40 watts. If you intend to connect just one speaker, you should set
the amplifier to output mono audio.

If input gain or volume is too high, the amplifier’s power limiting circuit
will limit the power so that the amplifier does not output more than
20 watts. Continuing to increase the gain or volume will eventually cause
the amplifier’s power supply to shut off, which will also cause the SCP and
control modules to power off because they receive their power from the
amp’s power supply. If you lower the volume and input gain, the switcher
will resume functioning.

To reinitialize the switcher, perform an audio or system reset after setting the
power amplifier limit. The switcher must experience a volume change for
the amplifier’s power limit to be functional.

PRELIMINARY

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

3

functions and Ethernet connection settings to
be reset to the factory defaults. See “Resetting
the unit” for details.

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Resetting the unit

There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison
with an Extron IPL product) that are available by pressing the Reset button on
the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint
pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the
modes.

PRELIMINARY

CAUTION

Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may
result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port
reassignment, or switcher reboot.

The reset modes listed below close all open IP and Telnet connections and
close all sockets. Also, the following modes are separate functions, not a
continuation from mode 1 to mode 5.

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

Mode

Activation Result Purpose/Notes

1 Hold down the

recessed Reset button
while applying power
to the switcher.

3 Hold down the Reset

button for about 3 sec.
until the Reset LED
blinks once, then press
Reset momentarily (<1
sec.) within 1 second.

4 Hold down the Reset

button for about 6 sec.
until the Reset LED has
blinked twice (once at
3 sec., once at 6 sec.).
Then pr

ess Reset
momentarily (for
<1 sec.) within 1
second.

5 Hold down the Reset

button for about 9 sec.
until the Reset LED has
blinked three times
(once at 3 sec., once at
6 sec., once at 9 sec.).
Then press Reset
momentarily (for
<1 sec.) within 1
second.

System 5 IP reverts to the factory default
firmware. Event scripting will not start if

the switcher is power
All user files and settings (drivers, audio
adjustments, IP settings, etc.) are
maintained.

Mode 3 turns events on or off. During
resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if
events are starting, 3 times if events are
stopping.

Mode 4

• Enables

• Sets the IP address back to factory default.

• Sets the subnet back to factory default.

• Sets the default gateway address back to

• Sets port mapping back to factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turns events of
Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick
succession during reset.

Mode 5 performs a complete reset to
factory defaults (except the firmware).

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Resets all real time adjustments: all

• Clears driver-port associations and port

• Removes

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes scheduling settings.

• Removes/clears all files from switcher.
The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick
succession during the reset.

ARP capability.

the factory default.

audio/video settings, limit initial power
up volume, power up/down delay, auto
power down, and misc. options.

configurations (IR/RS-232).

button configurations.

ed on in this mode.

f.

Use mode 1 to
remove a version of
firmware if

incompatibility
issues arise.

Events must be
turned on if you

want to change IP
settings or
scheduling.

Mode 4 enables you

to set IP address
information using

ARP and the MAC
address.

Mode 5 is useful if
you want to start
over with
configuration and

uploading, and also
to replace events.

System 5 IP Switchers • Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling2-8

Tx Rx G GPs +V

RS-232

PROJ CONT

System 5 IP

Rear Panel

Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)

Ground ( )

To a
projector
or display

+12VDC
Ground ( )
Power
sense

Sleeve ( )

Ring

(signal)

Tip (+12V)

3.5 mm Stereo Plug

To an Extron
Power Sensor
(60-271-01)

Control connections

_

_

_

_

PROJ CONT

TxRxG

L 1 R

1

IR/SERIAL OUT

D

C

B

A

RS-232

Ps

G

S

G

+V

S

L 2 R

GSG

L 3 R

A

S

G

+V

L 4 R

Projector control (Proj Cont) RS-232 port (-5 VDC to +5 VDC) — Connect a
cable between the projector/display and the
captive screw connector for RS-232 one- or two-way control. Commands
from a downloaded projector/display driver or user-defined command
strings entered via the configuration program can be sent to the display
device from this port.

CM/IR/SCP

C

B

CM

G

2

D

IR

E

SCP

A

C

21

L LINEOUT R

4 5 61 2 3

RELAYS

C

B

43

L PREAMP R

LAN

OUT

4/8 ohm

AMPLIFIED

CONFIG/RS-232

+

RIGHT

R

+

LEFT

C

5

6

C

left three poles of this 3.5 mm

Connect a cable between the

right three poles of the Proj Cont port and
accessories such as an Extron Power Sensor. The Power Sensor can be used
to let the switcher know when the projector is on or off. If these pins are not
connected to a Power Sensor, the SNS and ground pins can be used for digital
input as can pin 1 and ground of the 9-pin D RS-232 Host Control port.

Digital input: the power sense pin and the ground pin together act as a
digital input port (depending on configuration). This allows for an
additional way to trigger events or functions (such as triggering relays,
issuing commands, or sending an e-mail).

When configured as a digital input, this port will be in one of two states:
1 (on, high) or 2 (off, low). A closed circuit = a logic 1, an open circuit = a
logic 0. Threshold voltages are <0.6 VDC = low, >0.70 VDC = high.

Use the following illustrations as a wiring guide. Wiring varies depending
on the projector or display model. In most cases only the transmit (Tx) and

System 5 IP

Rear Panel

PROJ CONT

RS-232

Tx Rx G GPs +V

ground connections will be needed for projector control.
For bidirectional RS-232 communication, the transmit,
ground, and receive pins must be wired at both the
switcher and the projector/display.

Each projector or display may require different

wiring. For details, refer to the manual
that came with the projector/display.

Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Projector

Panel

Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

PRELIMINARY

Maximum distances from the System 5 IP to the device being controlled may
vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environ­ment, and output levels (from the switcher and the device being controlled)

all affect transmission distance. Distances of about
50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some
cases the System 5 IP may be capable of transmit­ting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up
to 250 feet (76 m) away, but the RS-232 response
levels of that device may be too low for the

System 5 IP to
detect.

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IR/Serial Output ports — Depending on how the switcher is configured via

2

the configuration software, these ports output either infrared signals or
unidirectional RS-232 signals for controlling various devices such as VCRs
and DVD players. Before it can be used for controlling a device, each port
must be set up via the configuration software for either IR or RS-232
communication and associated with a device driver.

For RS-232 output (-5 VDC to +5 VDC), use the illustration below as a
wiring guide, then plug a serial cable into this captive screw connector.

RS-232 default protocol:

• RS-232

• 9600 baud

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• pacing = 0 ms

PRELIMINARY

SGSG S GSG

2-pole Captive Screw
Connectors

IR/SERIAL OUT

A

D

C

B

50'

(15.2 m)

(See note.)

G = Ground

S = Signal (Tx)

To a
Controllable
Device

Maximum distances from the System 5 IP to the device being controlled may
vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates,
environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the device being
controlled) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m)
are typically not a problem. In some cases the System 5 IP may be capable of
transmitting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m)
away.

For infrared (IR) output (0 to +5 VDC), wire an IR Emitter (2 emitters,
maximum, per port) as shown in the following picture for a modulated or

demodulated signal and ground. For specific information about wiring
more than one IR Emitter per port, refer to the Extron IR Emitter Installation
Guide, part #68-808-01. Alternatively, an Extron IR Broadcaster can be
connected here if you need to send out IR signals to a wider area than is
possible for an IR Emitter. The IR Broadcaster requires a +12 VDC power
connection. The +V and ground pins of the Projector Control port can be
used to provide this power.

IR/SERIAL OUT

A

SGSG SGSG

D

C

B

100'

(30.5 m)

G = Ground

S = Signal (IR)

White Striped Wire

IR Emitter 1

See chapter four for details on how to set up these ports for IR or RS-232
control.

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CM/IR/SCP port — You can connect up to four Extron control modules

3

(IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs), one Extron IR Link infrared signal repeater, and/or
up to two Extron SCP control pads to this port to allow remote control of the
System 5 IP switcher or other items. A maximum of seven devices can be
connected to this port. Use the following diagram as a wiring guide.

The SCP replicates most of the switcher’s front panel controls. The
SCP and the IR Link can receive IR signals from an optional IR 402 remote
control and send them to the switcher. Control modules can be used (once
the switcher is set up) to control VCRs, DVD players, tape decks, a projector
lift, or screen control. Refer to the appropriate device’s user’s manual.

The control modules, IR Link, and SCPs can be daisy chained, as shown in
the following diagram. Extron CTL (Comm-Link) cable is recommended for
these connections.

System 5 IP

Rear Panel

CM/IR/SCP

ECBDA

G+V

CM IR

SCP

SCP 150

200' (61 m) max.

DISPLAY

DISPLAYONDISPLAY

PIC

IR

MUTE

DOC

VCR DVD

CAM

Maximum =
4 Control Modules
(4 Module Addresses)

Control modules
include IRCM, ACM,
RCM, and CM models.

FUNCTION

OFF

BUTTON

AUTO
IMAGE

LAPTOP

SCP 150

C

IRCM/ACM/RCM

B

Ground ( )

A

+12 VDC

Maximum =
2 SCPs
Per System

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

ENTER

PREV/REW

IRCM-DV+

TV/VCR

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

E

SCP communication

C

IRCM, ACM, RCM

B

Ground ( )

A

+12 VDC

CTL or CTLP Cable Color Code:

E

SCP communication

D

Modulated IR (for IR Link)

C

Control Module communication

B

Ground ( ) & drain wire

A

+12 VDC

VOLUME

PC

= White

= Violet
= Black and Drain
= Red

The maximum total distance between the System 5 IP and a connected device
is 200' (61 m).

Extron recommends that you connect the cable’s drain wire to the ground
pin at both ends. This reduces EMI interference.

This port provides up to 12 VDC for powering the SCP control pads or
other devices. The automatic current protection circuit for this port limits
the draw to 0.5 amperes.

Devices other than the optional accessories mentioned above can be powered
from this port as long as the maximum current rating (0.5 amperes) is not
exceeded.

If the audio amplifier’s power supply shuts off, the power to this port is also
shut down.

Tx

TUNER

PRELIMINARY

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21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

B

A

Common

Relay 1
Relay 2

Normally

Open (1)

Common

Normally

Open (2)

Common

All relays

are

normally

open.

Relay ports (24 V, 1 A) — These six relays allow control of items such as

4

room lighting, window coverings, and display screens. These contacts may
be used to control any equipment as long as the contact specifications of a
total of 24 volts at 1 ampere are not exceeded for each port. The pin
assignments are shown in the picture below.

Group B Group CGroup A

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RELAYS

B

A

C

Common Relay 2

Relay 1

43

C

21

RELAYS

B

43

Relay 3

C

5

6

C

C

5

6

C

A

C

C

21

Common Relay 4

RELAYS

B

A

C

C

21

Common Relay 6

C

5

43

C

Relay 5

6

These relays are normally open by default. They can be configured via SIS
commands or the configuration software to operate as follows:

• on—relay closes and stays closed until otherwise instructed

• off—relay opens and stays open until otherwise instructed

• toggle—relay changes from open to closed or from closed to open until
otherwise instructed

• pulse—momentary (timed) (press to turn on, timeout to turn off)

Toggle off

Common

Relay On

Common

On (Closed)

Off (Open)

Common

Common

Turn

on

Off (Open)

or

On (Closed)

Toggle on

Relay Toggle

Common

On (Closed)

Common

Turn off after

a set period

Off (Open)

Common

Off (Open)

Relay Off

Relay Pulse

You can also use SIS commands or the configuration
software to specify pulse duration.

Via the Global Configurator software, each relay can
be associated with a front panel button (projector
on/off buttons, function buttons, or input selection
buttons) or can be operated independently.

LAN connector and LEDs — An Ethernet connection can be used on an

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ongoing basis to connect and to control the System 5 IP (and the devices
connected to it) in an Ethernet network.

Plug a cable into this RJ-45 socket, and connect the other end of the cable to
a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to an Ethernet LAN or the
Internet.

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

• For 100 Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a Cat 5 cable.

You will also need to configure this port before using it.
Activity LED — This yellow LED blinks to indicate

network activity.

Link LED — This green LED lights to indicate a good

network connection.

LAN

Activity LED

RJ-45
Por t

Link
LED

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• Use a straight-

through cable

for connection

Clip Down

12345678

RJ-45
connector

to a switch,
hub, or router.

• Use a

crossover
cable for

connection

1

23 45678

directly to a
PC. Wire the
connector as
shown in the

Twisted
Pairs

tables.

Configure the

1&2

3&6

4&5

7&8

settings for this
port via either SIS
commands or the Global
Configurator program. See chapters
four and five for details.

LAN port defaults:

• switcher’s IP address: 192.168.254.254

• gateway’s IP address: 0.0.0.0

• subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

• DHCP: off

Straight-through Cable

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

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange
2 orange 2 orange
3 white-green 3 white-green
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 green
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green
2 orange 2 green
3 white-green 3 white-orange
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 orange
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown

Configuration/RS-232 port — For switcher configuration and control,

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connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to the
System 5 IP via this female, 9-pin HD connector.

RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• no flow control
The pin assignments of this

connector are as follows:

51

96

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

Pin RS-232 function Description

1 – No connection

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

6 – No connection
7 – No connection

8 – No connection

9 – No connection

The front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo connector Config port serves the same
function as this rear panel port but is independent from it.

Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a
higher speed than many other Extron products use. The System 5 IP
configuration software automatically sets the connection for the appropriate
speed. If using HyperTerminal or a similar application, make sure the PC or
control system connected to these ports is set for 38400 baud.

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Installation: Labeling, Mounting, Cabling, cont’d

Front Panel Cabling

SYSTEM 5 IP

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

CONFIG

IR

1 2

Config port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same function as the

1

rear panel Configuration/RS-232 port, but it is easier to access than the rear
port after the switcher has been installed in a rack and cabled. The optional
9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01, shown
below) can be used for this connection. This port has the same protocol as
the rear panel port.

RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• 8 data bits

• no flow control

AUDIO

PRELIMINARY

6 feet

(1.8 m)

1

5

6

9

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip
Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring
Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Part #70-335-01

Sleeve (Gnd)

Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a
higher speed than many other Extron products use. The configuration
software (Global Configurator version 2.0 or higher) automatically sets the
connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a similar
application, make sure the PC or control system connected to these ports is
set for 38400 baud.

Maximum distances from the System 5 IP to the device being controlled may
vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates,
environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the device being
controlled) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet
(15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the System 5 IP may be
capable of transmitting and controlling a given device via RS-232 up to
250 feet (76 m) away, but the RS-232 response levels of that device may be
too low for the System 5 IP to be able to detect.

Tip

Ring

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Input 5 — This input allows convenient

Sleeve ( )

Ring (R)

Tip (L)

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector
(unbalanced)

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access for a laptop computer. The
15-pin HD connector accepts RGB
computer video, and the 3.5 mm mini
stereo jack accepts unbalanced stereo
audio input. The audio plug can be wired
as shown at right.

Non-FPC model only:

Press the button to the left of these connectors (shown on page 2-14) to
select input 5 as the active input. Pressing the button again deselects
input 5, and the previously selected input becomes active.

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System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Three

3

Front Panel Features and

Basic Operation

Front Panel Features

Optimizing the Audio

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

LCD Menus and Basic Switcher Setup

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

CONFIG

IR

CONFIG

IR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

System
5 IP

40 40

30 feet
max.

IR 402

15 15

IR LearningSwitcher Control

2"–12"
(4–30 cm)

A System 5 IP can be set up and operated by using:

• The front panel controls.

• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive
the serial communications through the RS-232 port.

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

• An Extron SCP control pad.

• The Extron IR 402 remote control or another device that can send IR signals.

Most settings can be adjusted only through a host computer using Extron’s Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) (a set of simple keystroke commands) or the Extron Global
Configurator configuration software for Windows. For details on setup and control
via RS-232 or Ethernet, see chapters four and five.

Front Panel Features

System 5 IP with FPC

DISPLAY

ON OFF

CONFIG

IR

PIC

MUTE

AUTO

IMAGE

INPUT SELECTION

DOC

PC

CAM

2 3 4

1

VCR

DVD

LAPTOP

5/ PC

PRELIMINARY

2

4 5 61 3

System 5 IP without FPC

CONFIG

IR

1 3

2

Power LED — When this LED is lit, the switcher is receiving power.

1

Early models of these switchers may not have this LED.

IR receivers — The larger infrared receiver (on the left) accepts IR signals

2

from the Extron IR 402 infrared
remote control for controlling the
switcher.

Use the smaller receiver (on the
right) for receiving and “learning”
codes from other devices’ remote
controls. The System 5 IP uses
learned IR signals to control devices
such as VCRs or DVD players. See
chapter four and the Extron
IR Learner

™

software for details.
This receiver accepts infrared signals
of from 30 kHz to 62 kHz.

System 5IP Switchers • Front Panel Features and Basic Operation3-2

Buttons

Config port — This port is a front panel version of the rear panel

3

Configuration/RS-232 port, and it is independent of the rear panel port. This
port makes it possible to upload and configure device drivers and also to
initiate IR learning via a front panel connection after the switcher has been
installed.

Connect a Windows-based PC or an RS-232 control system to this 2.5 mm
mini stereo-style (tip-ring-sleeve) connector. You can use the Extron 9-pin D
to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01) or make your own
cable. See page 2-15 for a wiring diagram and port protocol.

This port requires 38400 baud communication, a higher speed than many other
Extron products use. The System 5 IP configuration software automatically
sets the connection for the appropriate speed. If using HyperTerminal or a
similar application, make sure the PC connected to these ports is set for 38400
baud.

Input 5 — These connectors (shown on the next page) accept computer-video

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and stereo audio input signals. See chapter two for wiring instructions.

The System 5 IP with FPC (front panel control) has backlit buttons, and the non­FPC model has an unlit input 5 selection button only. The functions, events, and
scripts associated with these buttons are available in both models, and they
function the same way. Pressing the corresponding button on the Extron IR 402
remote control or an Extron SCP keypad will cause that button’s functions to be
executed exactly as if you had pressed a front panel button.

Each Projector On/Off, Function/Room, and Input button can be set up to perform
up to six functions, which can be combinations of the following options:

• a driver operation—execute an RS-232 or IR control command that is part of a
device driver (for a projector, VCR, DVD, audio source, etc.)

• a relay operation—turn relays on or off, or toggle or pulse a relay

• an internal operation—change a front panel button’s brightness or color or
execute an SIS command for the switcher

•a user-defined RS-232 operation—issue a non-driver-associated RS-232
command (one that you programmed separately) via a specific port (IR/Serial
Out A, B, C, D; or the projector control port) or an internal command for the
System 5 IP itself.

The Menu and Next buttons are reserved for switcher control and menu functions
only; they are not configurable/programmable.

By default all buttons illuminate brightly when selected (active), and light dimly
when deselected. The button caps are removable so the button labels can be
changed.

Projector On/Off buttons — After they have been configured, press the On

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button to turn the projector or display device on, and press the Off button to
power it off. Only one of these two buttons can be selected (active) at once.
Via the configuration software, other functions and relays can be associated
with each of these buttons.

If the Projector On or Projector Off button is selected (clicked on) via the
switcher’s default Web page or via the Global Configurator software or the
GlobalViewer Web pages, the buttons on the switcher and/or optional SCP
control pads will not blink and the projector will not turn on/off unless these
buttons have been configured with driver command or function. See chapter
four for information on the configuration software and internal Web pages.

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Front Panel Features and Basic Operation, cont’d

Function/room control buttons — These buttons can be set up to control the

5

switcher’s relays, and they can also be set up to execute IR or RS-232
commands of your choice. The relays can be used to control items in the
room such as a projector lift, screen motor, or lighting. For details on how the
relays operate and can be configured, see the installation instructions in
chapter two and the configuration software information in chapter four.
Three function buttons are available on the System 5 IP FPC model, but both
models have a virtual fourth function button that can be accessed via
software, an optional SCP, or the embedded Web page.

Input selection buttons — Press one of these buttons to select the desired

6

audio and video input. The button lights brighter and remains lit while an
audio-video input is selected. During audio breakaway (selectable only with
SIS commands via RS-232 or Ethernet control), audio is switched separately
from video; the selected video input’s button lights steadily, and the audio
input’s button blinks. (See page 5-8 under “Input selection” for how to select

4

A/V breakaway.) As with
associated with each of these buttons via the Global Configurator software.

Menu and Next buttons — See the description and illustration below.

7

Input 5 selection button (non-FPC model only) — Press this button to switch

10

to input 5. Press this button again to deselect input 5 and return to the
previously selected input.

and 5, other functions and relays can be

PRELIMINARY

Adjustment features and input 5

System 5 IP with FPC

VOLUME

MENU NEXT

ADJUST

System 5 IP without FPC

If you adjust volume, gain, bass, or treble, it takes 1 minute 40 seconds
(100 seconds) for data in the switcher’s RAM to be saved to flash memory.

Menu and Next buttons — Press these buttons to access and navigate

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through the switcher’s LCD menus and options. For details, see “LCD Menus
and Basic Switcher Setup” on page 3-8. These two buttons light only when
they have been pressed, during switcher setup. They are not user­programmable/configurable. To disable any of the front panel security
lockout modes (executive modes), press the front panel Menu and Next
buttons simultaneously for about three seconds.

Video output may turn off briefly (for the duration of the RGB delay setting)
while you set the video configuration for inputs 1 and 2 or when you press the
Menu and Next buttons and enter the Video Config menu.

SYSTEM 5 IP

AUDIO

AUDIO

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

11

SYSTEM 5 IP

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

11

MAX

MID

MIN

97 8

10

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