Extron Electronics System 5 IP User Manual

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System 5 IP Series

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

and Projector Control

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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。

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

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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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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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iv System 5 IP Switchers • Table of Contents

System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter One

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.

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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.

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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.

O R T

O C R

C V

& D V

DVD

TUNER

ENU

STOP

ENTER

PAU

FUNCTION

TITLE

BUTTON

NEXT/FW

PROJECT

PLAY

OFF

PROJECTOR

PREV/REW

VOLUME PROJECT

SCP 150 AAP

T H IG L

Extron

F O

U P IN 5

T U P IN 4

IRCM-DV+

RS-232 Control

LEFT

4 ohm Speakers or 8 ohm Speakers

TCP/IP

Network

Extron IR 402

Remote Control

Extron System 5 IP

System Switcher

Laptop

B/C

/Y G

R/VID

100-240V 1.3A

INPUT 1

/Y B/C G

INPUT 2

/VID R

50-60H

Extron SCP 150 AAP

Control Pad

VID

OUTPUT

VID

INPUT 4

INPUT 3

Y/C

S T H IG

N O

T U P

3 T U

P IN

U P IN 1

/RS-232

NFIG

ETHERNET

RIG

ELAYS

OUT

AMPLIFIED

/IR/SCP

4/9

LINEO

3/8

IR/SERIAL O

2/7

IN 4 PREAM

1/6

AUD

PROJ CO

IO IN 3

-2 S R

AUD

IN 2

AUD

IN 1

AUDIO

NAL

SIG

IR LINK

Extron IR Link

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Document Camera

DVD

INPUT

BUFFERED LOCAL MONITOR OUT

PUT

4 11

H. SHIFT

ID PIN ID PIN

VGA

INTERFA

RGB 109 xi CE

W /ADSP

VCR

Screen Control

Extron RGB 109xi

Interface

Projector

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

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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

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with Global Config.

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

Driver

RS-232

Proj Port

IR/Serial

Por t A

IR/Serial

Por t B

2-way

RS-232

1-way

RS-232

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.

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System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Two

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

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.

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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

Plunger

pieces apart.

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

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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.

Pry the two

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

VOLUME

R O N

L A

N IG S

ADJUST

SWSTEM SWITCHER

LAPTOP

5/ RGB

INPUT SELECTION

DVD

VCR

3 4

DESKTOP

PC 1

ROOM

ROOM CONTROL

RELAY

3 ROOM RELAY

ROOM

DISPLAY

RELAY

DISPLAY

MUTE DISPLAY POWER

CONFIG

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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

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

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

R/VID

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

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.

2 3 5 41

G/Y B/C

RGBHV

S-video

VID

INPUT 3

Y/C

VID

INPUT 4

Y/C

GSG

L 3 R

CM/IR/SCP

SCP

L 4 R

OUTPUT

RS-232

IR/SERIAL OUT

L 2 R

AUDIO

PROJ CONT

TxRxG

L 1 R

VID

inputs. See the diagrams below.

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

R/VID

Composite Video

G/Y B/C

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

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)

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.

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

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,

OUTPUT

Y = luma

C = chroma

VID

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

LAN

OUT

4/8 ohm

AMPLIFIED

CONFIG/RS-232

RIGHT

LEFT

LINEOUT R

RELAYS

L PREAMP R

1 2

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

(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.

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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

Left

Right

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Stereo Output

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

Left

Right

Ring

Sleeve

Tip

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

8 Ohm Load

Mono or Stereo –

Mono or Stereo +

4 Ohm Load

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

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) —

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.

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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

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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

IR/SERIAL OUT

RS-232

L 2 R

GSG

L 3 R

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

SCP

L LINEOUT R

4 5 61 2 3

RELAYS

L PREAMP R

LAN

OUT

4/8 ohm

AMPLIFIED

CONFIG/RS-232

RIGHT

LEFT

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)

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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

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

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SGSG S GSG

2-pole Captive Screw Connectors

IR/SERIAL OUT

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

SGSG SGSG

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

(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

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

IRCM/ACM/RCM

Ground ( )

+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

SCP communication

IRCM, ACM, RCM

Ground ( )

+12 VDC

CTL or CTLP Cable Color Code:

SCP communication

Modulated IR (for IR Link)

Control Module communication

Ground ( ) & drain wire

+12 VDC

VOLUME

= 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.

TUNER

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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

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

Common Relay 2

Relay 1

RELAYS

Relay 3

Common Relay 4

RELAYS

Common Relay 6

Relay 5

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

Turn

Off (Open)

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

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

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,

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:

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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Front Panel Cabling

SYSTEM 5 IP

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

CONFIG

1 2

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

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

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6 feet

(1.8 m)

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.

Tip

Ring

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Input 5 — This input allows convenient

Sleeve ( )

Ring (R)

Tip (L)

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector (unbalanced)

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

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

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

PIC

MUTE

AUTO

IMAGE

INPUT SELECTION

DOC

CAM

2 3 4

VCR

DVD

LAPTOP

5/ PC

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4 5 61 3

System 5 IP without FPC

CONFIG

1 3

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

Early models of these switchers may not have this LED.

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

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.

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Buttons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

SYSTEM 5 IP

INPUT 5

PC VIDEO

MAX

MID

MIN

97 8

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LCD screen — This screen displays basic system status, menu, and

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configuration information. You will use it primarily during switcher configuration. During regular operation, the LCD displays the volume level.

Volume/Adjust knob and Min/Mid/Max LEDs — Rotate this knob to adjust

the volume when the switcher is in regular user mode, and use it to select options from menus in switcher setup mode. The LEDs indicate different things depending on the mode (user or setup) the switcher is in. See appendix A for an audio block diagram.

• In the user (regular) mode the LEDs function as volume level indicators. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the output level of the Preamp and Amplified outputs. The volume range is 0 to 40 steps, which is displayed as 0% to 100% in the configuration software.

User (regular) mode

VOLUME

ADJUST

MAX MID MIN

Maximum volume limit (100%) (settings 36–40)

50% of the maximum volume (settings 16–35)

Minimum threshold (at least 10%) (volume settings 1–15)

The volume of the Lineout output is not affected by this volume adjustment.

• In setup mode these LEDs function as input level indicators. Rotate the Volume knob and observe the LEDs to set up the proper audio input levels.

MAX MID MIN

Normal:

Signal

NOTE If the Max/Clip LED lights, the audio may be clipped.

a blinking LED indicates that the level is

set properly for maximum power output.

: when lit this LED indicates that a signal of

at least -22 dBV (-20 dBu) is detected at the input.

During setup audio/video breakaway is disabled. Per-input audio level settings can be adjusted via this front panel knob or via

RS-232/Telnet/Web browser control. There is an input gain adjustment tolerance of ±2 dB.

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Optimizing the Audio

Input and output audio levels may need to be adjusted depending on the variation of output levels from different source devices. The Preamp default output level is set for the consumer product level of -10 dBV. The level of the Lineout output cannot be adjusted: input level = output level.

Bass and treble should be adjusted once the input and output levels have been adjusted. By default, bass and treble have been set to 0.

Input levels can be adjusted via the front panel (for the FPC model) or the free Global Configurator software. Other adjustments must be performed via the software (available at www.extron.com) through one of the switcher’s Configuration/RS-232 ports or the Ethernet (LAN) port.

CAUTION

Do not connect speakers to the switcher’s amplifier output until setup has been completed and volume has been set to the minimum level.

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Configuring the Preamp output level

Prior to adjusting any input levels, an output level must be selected from the following options. You will not need to change the output level if the Preamp output will not be used.

• -10 dBV, unbalanced (consumer) (default): typically used when the switcher’s output is connected to the unbalanced input of a consumer product such as a VCR, stereo receiver-amplifier, or self-powered speakers.

• +4 dBu, balanced (professional): typically used when the switcher’s output is connected to the balanced input of a professional product such as a mixer, power amplifier, or some assistive listening devices.

Check manufacturers’ specifications for details on input/output devices that you will connect to the Preamp output.

Adjusting audio input levels

Adjusting the input level for each input via the front panel or the supplied configuration software ensures that the switcher can deliver maximum power out of the amplifier, output the proper signal on the Preamp output, and prevent noticeable jumps in audio levels during input switching.

The input level can be adjusted (-40 dB to +30 dB) for all of the inputs. The default level is 0 dB.

Common output levels for audio source devices range from -20 dBV, unbalanced to +4 dBu, balanced. If the input level settings are not closely matched to the source devices’ levels, the signal may be overdriven and distorted.

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• Consumer portable devices such as personal CD players and laptops typically have fixed and/or variable unbalanced outputs. If connecting a variable level output to the switcher, you must make adjustments with the source’s volume set to maximum.

• Consumer nonportable devices such as VCRs, DVD players, and computer sound cards typically output an unbalanced -10 dBV signal.

• Professional products such as preamps, mixers, and signal processors typically output a balanced +4 dBu signal.

There can be large variations in sources’ output levels. Check manufacturers’ specifications for details on devices connected to the switcher’s inputs.

Input level adjustments can be made in 1 dB increments/decrements via the front panel (FPC model only) or the configuration software. See the wiring diagrams in chapter two. Read pages 3-5 through 3-7, and pages 3-9, 4-11, and 5-9 in this manual for details on adjusting per-input audio levels.

Because there are many different output levels for source devices, Extron recommends that you adjust the input level for each input. When making these adjustments, use source material with a wide dynamic range. The material should have loud passages representative of what will be used in the system.

Making adjustments

Leave the bass and treble set to 0 prior to adjusting the input level. Audio input levels must be adjusted with an active audio signal.

1. Connect an active audio source to an input on the switcher.

2. Select the System 5 IP’s input with the active input signal.

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3. Adjust the switcher’s input level via the front panel (FPC model only) or the

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embedded factory default Web pages (either model) until the desired output level is reached and/or the Mid/normal LED turns on.

Increasing the audio level beyond the point at which the Mid/normal LED flashes may result in a distorted output signal.

Front panel setup: press the Menu button twice to enter the Audio Adjust

submenu. Press the Next button, then rotate the Volume knob to adjust the input level.

In setup mode a blinking or lit Mid/normal LED indicates that the power amplifier is capable of delivering maximum power output.

MAX MID MIN

NOTE If the Max/Clip LED lights, the audio may be clipped.

Software setup: open the switcher’s embedded factory default Web page (see

chapter four), click on the Configuration tab, select AV Adjustments from the menu on the left side of the screen, then adjust the per-input level. See page 4-11.

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each input.

5. Fine tune settings including bass, treble, and balance once all output devices

(speaker, amp, etcetera) have been connected.

Normal:

Signal

a blinking LED indicates that the level is

set properly for maximum power output.

: when lit this LED indicates that a signal of

at least -22 dBV (-20 dBu) is detected at the input.

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

To prevent accidental changes to settings, the System 5 IP with FPC features three types of front panel security lockout (executive) modes for limiting users’ access to front panel controls. When a front panel lockout mode is active, functions and adjustments can still be made through Ethernet or RS-232 control or via an SCP or hardwired IR control. For details, see chapters four and five.

Modes 2 and 3 can be enabled only via the software or SIS commands via RS-232, Telnet, or Web browser control. They cannot be enabled via the front panel. All three modes can be disabled by pressing the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously for about three seconds.

Disable Menus (executive mode 1) prevents front panel menu access and configuration via the front panel. The other buttons (Projector, Function/Room, Input) and volume adjustments are not affected by this setting. This is equivalent to the 1X SIS command (see page 5-12). This mode can also be enabled or disabled by pressing the front panel Menu and Next buttons simultaneously for about three seconds.

Disable all keys (executive mode 2) disables all the front panel buttons and front panel menu access, but volume can still be adjusted. It is equivalent to the 2X SIS command.

Disable volume (executive mode 3) disables the buttons and the volume knob and also prevents front panel menu access. The 3X command corresponds to this mode.

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LCD Menus and Basic Switcher Setup

You can configure some basic settings (video type, RGB delay, audio input gain, bass and treble levels, audio balance, mode, and output level settings) and control the output volume by using the LCD, the Menu and Next buttons, and the Volume/Adjust knob. The rest of the configuration must be performed using the Windows-based configuration software via RS-232 or Ethernet control, or via the switcher’s embedded Web pages.

The Menu button ( menus: Video Config, Audio Adjust, Audio Settings, and Exit Menu.

Use the Next button (

) provides access to and lets you move between the main

) to select and move between submenus.

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The Volume knob (

) has two functions: to allow you to change the output volume (as shown below) in regular user mode (when menus aren’t active), and to let you change settings when a submenu is active.

Volume

VOLUME

ADJUST

VOLUME

ADJUST

Volume Volume Volume

VOLUME

ADJUST

VOLUME

ADJUST

Volume Volume Volume

VOLUME

ADJUST

VOLUME

ADJUST

Volume

Adjusting the volume (note the volume indicator bar)

The following illustration is an example of what you see on the LCD during the switcher power-on sequence and as you move from main menu to main menu.

Power

Firmware

Ver2.00

Extron

System 5

12 sec. 5 sec.

Video 1 Audio 3

Vol um e

VIDEO

CONFIG

AUDI O

ADJUST

AUDI O

SETTINGS

Timeout (12 sec.)

EXIT

System 5 IP main menu overview

The illustration on the next page shows the main menus, submenus, and adjustment options.

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Volume

VIDEO

CONFIG

Input

1 or 2

Select the video type.

Input 1 and input 2 only:

RGB or video (composite

or S-video).

Selecting inputs 3, 4, or 5

displays the video type.

Video 2 <RGB>Vid

VOLUME

Set the switching delay

period for RGB signals.

0 seconds to 5 seconds

in 0.5 second increments

RGBDelay

1.0

VOLUME

AUDIO

ADJUST

Select a different input to check or change the video type.

Set an input's

audio gain.

-40 dB to +30 dB in 1 dB steps

Audio 2 +09dB

VOLUME

ADJUST

Audio 2 +12dB

ADJUST

Video 2 RGB<Vid>

Input 4

Video 4 Vid Only

Input 5

Video 5 RGB Only

If desired, select

a different

input, set

the gain for it.

Input 3

Audio 3 +04dB

Audio 3

-02dB

ADJUST

RGBDelay

3.5

Set the overall bass

output gain/attenuation.

-10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps

Bass

+10dB

VOLUME

ADJUST

Bass +02dB

Set overall treble out-

put gain/attenuation.

-10 dB to +10 dB

in 2 dB steps

Treble

-10dB

VOLUME

ADJUST

Bass +02dB

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AUDIO

SETTINGS

EXIT

Set overall left-

right balance.

Balance L––––––R

VOLUME

ADJUST

Balance L––––––R

Select mono or

stereo for Preamp

and amplifier output.

AudioOut M<Stero>

VOLUME

ADJUST

AudioOut <Mono>St

Set the Preamp

+4 dBu or -10 dBV

System 5 IP menus, submenus, and adjustment options

output level.

PreAmp +4dBu

VOLUME

ADJUST

PreAmp –10dBV

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System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Four

Software- and Web Page-based

Setup and Control

Configuring the Hardware

Global Configurator Software for Windows

IR Learner™ Software for Creating Customized IR Driver Files

Embedded Web Pages

Controlling the System 5 IP via GlobalViewer

™

Web Pages

Software- and Web Page-based Setup and Control

A System 5 IP switcher must be configured before use. The System 5 IP can operate as a stand-alone audio/video switcher without being configured, but without configuration the switcher will not be able to control other devices. The System 5 IP switcher can be configured and controlled via a host computer attached to the rear panel Config/RS-232 port or LAN port, or the front panel Config port. See pages 2-13 to 2-14 for pin assignments and other details on the configuration and control ports.

• The primary means for configuring the switcher is by using the Global Configurator software, which can also be used to control the switcher. This method requires a properly configured PC with Windows Windows XP, or a higher version of Windows installed. Global Configurator generates GlobalViewer™ Web pages that are uploaded to the switcher and can be used to control the switcher and make adjustments to its settings. Microsoft Internet Explorer is currently the only Web browser that supports GlobalViewer pages.

• Alternatively, the default Web pages embedded within the switcher provide a means to perform some setup, adjustment, and control via a Web browser (Netscape Navigator version 6.0+, Internet Explorer version 5.5+, or Mozilla Firefox version 1.0+) from any type of network-enabled computer.

• The third way to control and configure the switcher is by using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via Telnet, a Web browser, or RS-232. SIS commands are discussed in detail in chapter five.

NT, Windows 2000,

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Configuring the Hardware

To function together, both the PC and the System 5 IP switcher must be configured correctly. Unless you use an RS-232 connection for all setup and communication with the switcher, the PC must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the System 5 IP must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN (local area network). Please note that some settings can be configured only via IP.

The first time you connect a PC to the switcher via IP, you must temporarily configure the PC to communicate with the switcher. Then you must change the switcher’s default settings (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name and password) in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the Internet (WAN). After you have set up the System 5 IP for network communication, you can reset the PC to its original network configuration.

System 5 IP’s RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• No flow control

Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a higher speed than many other Extron products use. The Global Configurator program 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.

System 5 IP’s 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

• Link speed and duplex level: autodetected

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Setting up the PC for IP communication

You need a Windows-based (Windows NT, 2000, XP, or higher) PC equipped with an operating network adapter. To allow your PC to work with Extron’s Ethernetcontrolled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

If you use an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you with a unique IP address for the switcher or confirm whether you need to set up the System 5 IP for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have an address assigned automatically when you sign on.

1. Open the Network Connections page as follows:

• Locate and right-click on My Network

Places on the Windows (2000, XP, or higher) desktop, then click on Properties.

• Click on the Start menu, click on Settings (if needed), click on Control Panel, then double-click on Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Right-click on Local Area Connection, then select Properties.

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and

click on the Properties button. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must be added (installed). Refer to the Windows user’s manual or the Windows online help system for information on how to install the TCP/IP protocol.

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4. Write down the PC’s current IP address and subnet mask below. If your PC is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically,” make a note of that, instead. You will need to restore these settings to the PC later.

IP address:

. . . .

Subnet mask:

. . . .

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5. Change the PC’s IP change the switcher’s IP settings.

a. Select the “Use the following IP address:” radio button. b. Enter the following values, as shown below:

IP address: 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: blank or 0.0.0.0

address so it can communicate with the System 5 IP and

c. Click on the OK button to save the changes and exit the network setup.

Reboot the PC, if required, for the changes to become effective.

6. Plug one end of a Category 5 network/Ethernet crossover cable into the rear panel Ethernet (LAN) connector on the switcher. Refer to chapter two for RJ-45 LAN connector wiring. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the PC.

If a network hub or switch is used between the PC and the System 5 IP, use a straight-through Category 5 cable instead of a crossover cable.

7. Set up the switcher’s IP address. See “Setting up the System 5 IP switcher (at initial start-up) for IP communication” on the next page.

8. Restore the PC’s previous IP configuration by following steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 but using the PC’s original IP address settings you wrote down in step 4.

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Setting up the System 5 IP switcher (at initial start-up) for IP communication

When you power on the System 5 IP for the first time, there are three ways to set up the switcher’s IP address:

• Use the ARP command.

• Use a Web browser.

• Use the supplied configuration software. Once the switcher has been reconfigured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet)

connection can subsequently be used to contact, configure, or control it.

Both your computer and the switcher must be connected to the same LAN. Alternatively, you can use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the switcher directly to your computer’s Ethernet card.

The following instructions assume that you have already configured the Windows-based PC, connected it to the System 5 IP’s LAN port, and powered on the switcher.

Configuring the switcher using the ARP command

You can use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command to set up an IP address for the switcher. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the switcher’s MAC address with the assigned IP address. You must then use the ping utility to access the switcher, at which point the switcher’s IP address is reconfigured.

Use ARP to configure the System 5 IP’s IP address as follows:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the switcher from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the switcher’s MAC address (UID #) from the label on its rear or bot-

tom panel. The MAC address should have this format: 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.

3. If the switcher has never been configured and is still set for factory defaults, go to step 4. If not, perform a Mode 4 system reset. For detailed information on reset modes, see “Resetting the unit” in chapter two.

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4. At the PC, access the MS-DOS command prompt, then enter the arp –s command. Enter the desired new IP address for the switcher and the switcher’s MAC address. For example:

arp –s 10.13.170.15 00-05-A6-00-0A-90

After the arp -s command is issued, the switcher changes to the new address and starts responding to the ping requests, as described in the next step.

The System 5 IP must be configured with the factory default IP address (192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described below.

The MAC address is listed on the switcher’s rear or bottom panel.

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5. Execute a ping command by entering “ping” followed by a space and the new IP address at the command prompt. For example:

ping 10.13.170.15

The response should show the switcher’s new IP address, as shown below.

You can reconnect using either Telnet or a Web browser to verify that the update was successful.

6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the DOS prompt. For example:

arp –d 10.13.170.15 removes 10.13.170.15 from the ARP table

arp –d* removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table.

7. After configuring the switcher, remember to change your PC’s TCP/IP

settings back to their original configuration.

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Configuring the switcher via a Web browser

The default Web pages that are preloaded on the System 5 IP are compatible with popular Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator (version 6.0 or higher), Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher), or Mozilla Firefox (version 1.0 or higher).

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the switcher from your network administrator.

2. Launch Internet Explorer on the connected PC (for which you set up the

network configuration earlier), and enter “http://192.168.254.254/” in the address box. The System 5 IP’s default Web page is displayed.

4. Select the Configuration tab, then select System Settings from the list/menu on the left of the screen. A Web page appears. The top half of a typical screen is shown below.

5. Enter the new IP address for the switcher, the corresponding subnet mask, and gateway address, then click on the Submit button. IP addresses, subnet mask, and e-mail addresses follow standard naming and numbering

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conventions/protocol. The IP network administrator should provide the IP addresses and subnet mask to be used with this switcher.

It takes a minute or so for the switcher to store the new settings. (See the configuration section of “Embedded Web Pages” in this chapter and also the Global Configurator Help file for details about settings.) Once the switcher’s IP address is changed, you lose communication with the switcher.

6. Close the browser.

7. After changing the switcher’s IP settings, change your PC’s TCP/IP settings

back to their original configuration.

Configuring the switcher via the Global Configurator software

You can configure the switcher via an RS-232 connection or an IP/Ethernet connection using the Extron Global Configurator (GC) Windows-based software.

Most features, particularly driver installation and switcher and button configuration, are available only via this program.

Read the Global Configurator Help file for basic information on using Global Configurator software and setting up a project.

Read the System 5 IP Setup Guide, included with the switcher, for step-by-step instructions of how to set up a System 5 IP switcher for basic operation.

Global Configurator Software for Windows

Extron’s Global Configurator (GC) is a Windows-based program used for configuring and customizing the Web browser-based GlobalViewer™ (GV) application for each IP Link interface, System 5 IP, MLC 226 IP, MLC 104 IP, or other IP Link-based device on a network. Once a System 5 IP switcher is configured, its GlobalViewer Web pages allow the user to manage, monitor, and control the switcher and the devices connected to it.

Global Configurator software and a large variety of device drivers can be downloaded at no charge from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com). Global Configurator offers the best and easiest way to configure the switcher. Other setup options include using Simple Instruction Set (SIS switcher’s factory embedded Web pages, but many setup features are available only via Global Configurator. GC includes some functions found on the switcher’s front panel and many additional features that are available only through the software.

Device drivers (for controlling projectors, VCRs, DVD players, etc.) can be used by other Extron IP Link™ products, so they may be listed on the Extron Web site as an IP Link driver file package.

Refer to the Global Configurator Help file and the System 5 IP Setup Guide for specific information on system requirements and on how to use the software and how to perform basic setup tasks for a System 5 IP.

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) commands and the

IR Learner™ Software for Creating Customized IR Driver Files

If you do not find a driver on the Extron Web site for the specific device you plan to use, you can create your own IR driver file. Extron IR Learner software lets you create a driver file of IR commands that can be used with the Global Configurator software for port setup and button configuration. Visit http://www.extron.com to download IR Learner software and install it on your PC. Additional information on how to use the software is available in the IR Learner help file.

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Embedded Web Pages

The System 5 IP switcher features an embedded Web server, which includes factory set Web pages. These pages can be replaced with user-designed files, but the default Web pages provide many basic features for monitoring, configuring, and controlling the switcher via a Web browser. These Web pages are based on and provide some of the features of the configuration program. This section provides an overview of the embedded Web pages.

To access the embedded Web pages,

1. Launch a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox) on the connected PC, and enter the switcher’s IP address in the address field.

2. In the Enter Network Password dialog box, shown at right, enter the switcher’s IP address or text of your choice in the User Name field, type in the administrator password in the Password field, and click OK. The System 5 IP’s default Web page appears.

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Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

Administrators have access to all of the Web pages and are able to make changes to settings. Users can access the System Status and Control: User Mode pages only.

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Status

System Status

This Web page provides information on settings. Changes must be made via the Configuration Web page or via the configuration software or SIS programming. Personnel who have user access can view this page but do not have access to configuration pages.

A typical System Status Web page

The power amp voltage is shown only for System 5 IP models with an integrated power amplifier.

Statistics

The Statistics page displays information on the model of display device that is part of the system, on how many hours the system has been used, on how many total hours the projector lamp or display has been turned on, and on how many times each button on the switcher’s front panel has been pressed. This page does not appear before the switcher has been configured. Once you create a configuration using Global Configurator software and upload the configuration to the System 5 IP, this Statistics page becomes accessible.

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A typical Statistics Web page

Configuration

There are five Configuration Web pages, which only administrators can access:

• System Settings for IP, date/time, and executive mode setting changes

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• Audio and Video Adjustments, which corresponds to the configuration program’s Audio/Video Configuration tab

• Passwords

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 front panel Menu and Next buttons and enter the Video Config menu, whether or not you make any changes to the configuration.

The power amp limit settings are shown only for models with an integrated power amplifier.

For details on adjusting per-input audio levels, read pages 3-5 through 3-7 and pages 3-9, and 5-9.

Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

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• Email Alerts provides a way to add e-mail addresses of people or departments to be notified of various events, and this page also provides a way to associate an existing e-mail file with each e-mail address.

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The e-mail files have to be created separately, though. You can create customized e-mail messages by using SIS programming or via the Email Manager feature within the Global Configurator software. Use Global Configurator to associate each e-mail message (file) with an appropriate event (an unexpected projector disconnection, surpassing lamp hour limits, and the like).

• Firmware Upgrade allows you to upload a new version of the unit’s firmware.

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File Management

This Web page displays a list of files stored on the System 5 IP. It also allows those with administrator access to load additional files into the switcher or delete files. The File Management page allows you to sort by file type (see the Filter by File Extension or Select drop-down menu). Personnel with administrator access can view these pages and make changes. Those with user-level privileges are not able to see this page.

CAUTION

Event files should NOT be deleted. They are necessary for the switcher’s operation. Never delete the main event file (0.evt).

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File types: a key to file names

You must have a basic understanding of the types of files used by this switcher in order to decide what (if anything) to do with them.

Files that can be stored on the switcher and on the PC

___.cdc — The ___.cdc file is generated by Global Configurator software. It is a

compressed file that holds the GC configuration and is loaded onto each System 5 IP. If you do not have the configuration of a specific switcher saved to the PC, you can download or import this file from the switcher. This file type and the ability to import it are supported with GC version 2.1 and higher.

___.eir — These are driver files containing infrared commands. There is a separate

___.eir file for each device the switcher controls via infrared communication. This is the type of file created during IR learning. Via the configuration software, these files can be imported and associated with one of the switcher’s IR/Serial ports.

___.eml — E-mail template files have the .eml extension. These files are used to

generate e-mail messages such as those regarding projector disconnection and excessive projector lamp hours. The first line of the file is the subject. The rest

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of the file contains the body of the e-mail. For the System 5 IP, these files are numerically named (1 through 64). For example, 1.eml, 2.eml, 3.eml,... 64.eml.

___.evt — These are event files, the most important files for the functioning of the

switcher. Everything the System 5 IP does is coordinated by the scripts in the main event file, 0.evt, which directs all the actions and responses of the switcher. The other event files perform device driver functions. When the Windows-based configuration program creates event files, it names (numbers) the files according to port associations. For example, the main event file, 0.evt, contains instructions for the switcher’s internal operations, while 5.evt and

8.evt are related to IR/Serial output ports A and D, respectively.

CAUTION

Files stored on the PC only and used to generate files for the switcher

________.pke and ________.pkg — These are packages of Extron-created device

drivers from which event files are derived. These package files are not stored in the System 5 IP, so you do not see them in the file manager page. However, they are needed by the PC during setup.

________.s19 — This is an Extron-supplied firmware update file. When the

firmware is replaced, the switcher is also automatically reset to factory default settings. This file is not displayed on the file manager page. See appendix B for details on firmware updates.

Event files should NOT be deleted. They are necessary for the switcher’s operation. Never delete the main event file (0.evt).

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File Management buttons and when to use them

Delete — Clicking one of these buttons causes the file listed next to it to be

removed from the switcher. This function should be used only for deleting extra IR driver files (___.eir) for devices that have been removed from the system or placed in the switcher as duplicates.

CAUTION

Delete All — Click this button only if you want to completely erase the switcher’s

configuration including all settings, driver functions, non-embedded Web pages, and any other files stored on the System 5.

Upload — Select this option only if a new file must be stored in the switcher and it

cannot be added/uploaded via Global Configurator. This option is mainly for uploading user-designed Web pages into the System 5. Click the Browse button to locate and select the file before clicking Upload.

Event files should NOT be deleted. They are necessary for the switcher’s operation. Never delete the main event file (0.evt).

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Control

• User Mode — The first of the Control Web pages is User Mode, which is a representation of the switcher’s front panel buttons, volume control, and also of any optional control modules (IRCMs, RCMs, ACMs) that are part of the system. Clicking on a button on screen emulates a button press on the corresponding device. This page is accessible to both administrators and users.

A User Mode page for an unconfigured switcher with factory default graphics

A User Mode default Web page for a System 5 IP (see the note below) that has been configured using Global Configurator

Global Configurator uploads the enhanced (realistic, photo-like) Web pages if the System 5 IP switcher contains the IP Link controller with 8 MB of flash memory. System 5 IP units made on or after January 5, 2006 offer the 8 MB flash memory. GC does not upload enhanced Web pages to older switchers that have 2 MB of flash memory available.

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A User Mode Web page for a System 5 IP with an MPS 112 switcher slaved to it

• IR Drivers — This Web page lists IR driver files only and allows you to select a file to see and execute the commands stored in them. The System 5 IP must be configured via the configuration software before any driver information appears here. This page is available only to someone who is logged in with administrator level access.

To see a list of the commands available in a specific IR driver, click on that file name (4.eir, for example).

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An example for a specific IR driver is shown in the following screen picture.

• Serial Devices — To see a page of simulated buttons you can click to control each RS-232-configured device, click on the name of the desired port (Display Port, Port A, Port B, Port C, or Port D). If the port is not configured or it is configured for IR communication, no page appears when you click on the port’s name.

The example shown below shows available commands for the configured display device. The commands came from the driver file that was uploaded for this specific display panel.

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Controlling the System 5 IP via GlobalViewer™ Web Pages

The System 5 IP switcher can be used as part of a network of devices based on Extron IP Link™ technology, such as IP Link interfaces. Global Configurator (GC) is a Windows-based program used for configuring and customizing the Web browserbased GlobalViewer™ (GV) application for each IP Link interface, System 5 IP, MLC 226 IP, MLC 104 IP, or other IP Link-based device on a network. Once a System 5 IP switcher is configured, its GlobalViewer Web pages allow the user to manage, monitor, and control the switcher and the devices connected to it.

Refer to the Global Configurator Help file and the System 5 IP Setup Guide for specific information on how to use the software and how to perform basic setup tasks for a System 5 IP.

If the switcher has been configured with passwords, the GlobalViewer Web pages are password protected. Although default embedded Web pages are accessible via the GlobalViewer Web pages, nonadministrators (people with user access) are able to access the Control and Status pages only.

Four screens for the switcher are available via Global Viewer: Control, Monitor, Schedule, and Info (

Control

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A typical GlobalViewer Control page

• The IPLink GlobalViewer window at the left of the screen displays a list of other IP Link-based devices in the same network that have GlobalViewer Web pages installed.

• The larger Control window on the right side of the screen functions just like the Control embedded Web page. It provides buttons that correspond to those on the switcher’s front panel, volume control, and additional buttons that let you execute any command uploaded for each connected and configured device (the projector/display and input devices).

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Monitor

A typical GlobalViewer Monitor page

• The Monitor window on the right side of the screen displays information on

Schedule

what things (projector disconnection, lamp hours, and the like) are being monitored, under what conditions, and whom will receive an e-mail notification about each condition. This information appears only if the System 5 IP has been configured to monitor such conditions.

A typical GlobalViewer Schedule page

• The Schedule window on the right side of the screen displays and allows you to change (if logged in as an administrator) the times the projector or panel display is automatically powered down each day, and also the times when the switcher’s front panel controls are locked and unlocked.

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Info

A GlobalViewer Info page showing a disconnected projector

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A GlobalViewer Info page showing a connected projector

• The IP Link Global Viewer window at the left of the screen shows a list of IP Link-based devices within the network that have Global Viewer Web pages installed.

• The larger Info window on the right side of the screen displays basic information about the switcher, its IP settings, firmware version, display/projector connection status, display power status, and elapsed projector lamp hours.

• Projector or display power connection status is indicated by one of two icons:

connected ( the System 5 IP obtains by power polling the display.

• The projector Power Status column indicates whether the projector is on, off,

warming up, cooling down, or unavailable (either because the projector is disconnected or because it does not support power polling).

) or disconnected ( ). This status reflects information

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System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Five

SIS™ Programming and Control

Host-to-switcher Communications

Commands and Reponses

SIS™ Programming and Control

The System 5 IP switcher can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel Config/RS-232 port or LAN port, or the front panel Config port.

The System 5 IP must be configured before use. As shipped the switcher works as a stand-alone A/V switcher but cannot control any other devices before being configured.

The switcher can be set up and controlled by using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or the Extron Global Configurator software (version 2.1 or higher) for Windows, and both of those methods can be accessed via RS-232 or Ethernet LAN connection. See chapter 2 for pin assignments and other details on the configuration and control ports. For information on Global Configurator and the switcher’s embedded Web pages, see chapter four.

Switcher’s RS-232 protocol:

• 38400 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• no parity

• no flow control

Both configuration ports require 38400 baud communication. This is a higher speed than many other Extron products use. The Global Configurator 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.

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

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Host-to-switcher Communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. When the switcher determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated messages

If you communicate with the System 5 IP via RS-232 or via a verbose Telnet connection, when a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the System 5 IP responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed here (underlined).

Vx.xx is the firmware version number. The System 5 IP sends the boot and copyright messages under the following circumstances:

• If the System 5 IP is off and an RS-232 connection is already set up (the PC is cabled to the System 5 IP and a serial communication program such as HyperTerminal is open), the connected unit sends these messages via RS-232 when it is first powered on.

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• If the System 5 IP is on, it sends the boot and copyright messages when you first open a Telnet connection to the System 5 IP. You can see the day of the week, date, and time if the System 5 IP is connected via Telnet, but not via RS-232. If you are using a Telnet connection, the copyright message, date, and time are followed by a password prompt. If you are using a Telnet connection, the copyright message, date, and time are followed by a password prompt.

Chn

(where X1 is the input number)

The switcher sends this response when an input is switched.

Password information

The “ Password:” prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered.

If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with “ Administrator ” or “ Login User ”, depending on password entered. If passwords are the same for both administrator and user, the unit will default to administrator privileges.

Error responses

When the System 5 IP receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the System 5 IP is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.

The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: E01 – Invalid input channel number (the number is too large)

E12 – Invalid port number E13 – Invalid value (the number is out of range/too large) E14 – Not valid for this configuration E17 – System timed out E22 – Busy E23 – Checksum error (for file uploads) E24 – Privilege violation E25 – Device is not present E26 – Maximum number of connections has been exceeded E27 – Invalid event number E28 – Bad filename or file not found

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Error response references

The following superscripted numbers are used within the command descriptions on the following pages to identify commands that may respond as shown:

= Commands that give an E14 (not valid for this configuration) response if the

unit’s current configuration doesn’t support that command

= Commands that yield an E22 (busy) response.

= Commands that give an E24 (privilege violation) response if you are not logged

in at the administrator level.

= Commands that may yield an E27 (invalid event number) response.

= Commands that may give an E28 (file not found) response.

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Commands and Reponses

Using the command/response tables

The System 5 IP can be controlled via either a Telnet (port 23) connection or a Web browser (port 80) connection. The ASCII and URL commands listed in the tables starting on page 5-8 perform the same functions, but they are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser).

The ASCII to hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table below is for use with the command/response tables.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

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ASCII to Hex conversion table

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The command/response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet or RS-232) command codes, the corresponding URL (universal resource locator) encoded (for Web browsers) command codes, the switcher’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’s function or the results of executing the command.

• Upper and lower case characters may be used interchangeably in the command field unless otherwise specified (setting gain/attenuation, for example).

• Commands may be sent back-to-back without spaces (for example, 2!65V1Z).

• Numbers can be entered as 1, 2, or 3 digits, e.g., 8V = 08V = 008V.

• There are a few differences in how to enter the commands depending on whether you are using Telnet or a Web browser.

• When using these commands through a Web browser, the URL reference is

used to shorten the examples. “URL” refers to the full URL of the control interface and Web page reference including all path information (e.g., http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm).

• To send any of the commands using a Web browser you must prefix them with

the full URL followed by ?cmd=.

• For control via a Web browser, all non-alphanumeric characters must be

represented as the hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the twocharacter hex byte. For example, a comma (,) would be represented as %2C. Characters such as %, +, and the space character ( ) must be encoded as hex bytes, or they will be misinterpreted by the switcher.

• Some characters differ depending on the method you use to send the

commands:

Telnet Web browser

Escape (hex 1B) W [must not be hex encoded] Carriage return (hex 0D) Pipe character ( | ) [must not be hex encoded]

With Telnet you can use either an “Escape” command or a “W” command, and the carriage return or the pipe character. With the Web browser, you are required to use a “W” command and the pipe character.

If you make adjustments (changes to volume, gain, bass, treble, etc., via the front panel or via RS-232 or IP communication, it will take 1 minute 40 seconds (100 seconds) for the data in the switcher’s RAM to be saved to flash memory.

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Symbol definitions

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D)

(use the pipe character, | , instead for Web browser commands)

• = Space character

= Pipe (vertical bar) character = Escape key (hex 1B)

Esc

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(use W instead of Esc for Web browsers)

= Specific port number or relay number (01 – 99

maximum) represented as two ASCII characters (two bytes) 00 = reserved (all ports)

Relays:

01 = relay 1, 02 = relay 2, 03 = relay 3, 04 = relay 4, 05 = relay 5, 06 = relay 6

Other ports:

01 = rear host (Config/RS-232 port) 03 = slaved switcher 04 = front panel 05 = projector port (Proj Cont) 06 = IR/Serial port A 07 = IR/Serial port B 08 = IR/Serial port C 09 = IR/Serial port D

= Command data section.

For Web encoding only: data will be directed to the specified port and must be encoded (URL encoding) if it is non-alphanumeric. Change any non- alphanumeric character (%, +, |, , etc.) within the data section into the corresponding hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the twocharacter hex byte. For example, a space (hex: 20) would be encoded as %20 (hex: 25 32 30) and a plus sign (hex: 2B) would be encoded as hex 25 2B.

= Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value

(-12.00 to +14.00) represents the time difference in hours and minutes (+/-hh:mm) relative to Greenwich, England. The plus sign and leading zero are optional. For example, 5:30 = +05:30.

= On/off status

0 = off/disable 1 = on/enable

= Dirty memory status

1 = RAM needs to be saved to flash memory 0 = RAM has been saved to flash (OK to power off/reset)

= Bass and treble adjustment range (0 - 10)

(-10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps) 0 = -10 dB 1 = -8 dB 2 = -6 dB … 5 = 0 dB (default) … 10 = +10 dB

= Volume adjustment range (0 – 40 steps)

= Version (typically listed to two decimal places,

e.g., x.xx)

= Switcher’s name. The name is a text string of up

X12

to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet (AZ), digits (0-9), and minus sign/hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be a letter. The last character must not be a minus sign/hyphen.

= Local date and time format

X13

Set format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS).

Example: 11/18/03-10:54:00.

Read format (day of week, date month year

HH:MM:SS). Example: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:19:33.

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in

X14

each of four fields are optional in setting values, and they are suppressed in returned values.

= E-mail domain name, e.g., extron.com

X15

= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait until the first

X17

response character is received via a serial port before terminating the current command or operation (Default = 10 = 100 ms, max. = 32767.)

= Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

X18

= Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are

X19

optional in setting values in each of four fields, and they are suppressed in returned values.

= Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between

X20

characters being received via a serial port before terminating the current command or receive operation (Default = 2 = 20 ms, max. = 32767)

= Parameter (#L or #D) to set either the Length of

X21

message to receive or the Delimiter value. # = byte count (for L) or a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D). The parameter is case sensitive; you must use capital D or capital L. Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767, default = 0. The ASCII decimal # can be from 0 to 00255, default = the byte count.

Examples:

A 3-byte length = 3L. A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D. The response from the switcher will include leading zeros.

= Verbose response mode

X22

0 = clear/none (default for Telnet connections) 1 = verbose mode (the default for RS-232 host control) 2 = tagged responses for queries 3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries

If you enable tagged responses, all read commands return the constant string + data. This is much like what happens when you issue a set command (for example, command: response: IPN •

= Priority status for receiving timeouts:

X23

X12

Esc

CN ,

0 = use send data string command parameters (0 = default) 1 = use configure receive timeout command parameters

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= Baud rate: 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800,

X25

7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, or 115200

= Parity (only the first letter is needed):

X26

Odd Even None Mark Space

= Data bits: 7, 8

X27

= Stop bits: 1, 2

X28

= Password (minimum length = 4 characters,

X33

maximum length = 12 characters, no special characters are allowed)

A user password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists; the E14 error code will be returned. If the administrator password is cleared, then the user password is also removed.

= Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific

X34

1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in fall. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

0 = off/ignore 1 = USA on – starts on the first Sunday of April

at 2 am and ends at 2 am on the last Sunday of October. For example, time in California is GMT -8:00 from April to October and GMT -7:00 from November to March. 2 = Europe on – begins on the last Sunday in March, ends on the last Sunday in October. 3 = Brazil on – beginning and ending dates vary from year to year (October through March or September through February). DST is not used in equatorial areas.

= Event number, range = 0 - 99

X35

X40

= I/O mode

0 = input 8 = power sensor (triggers when the input pulse starts/stops) This is for the power sensor digital input only, on the right 3 pins of the projector control port.

= Reading password, a string of 4-12 characters

X41

If the switcher is connected via RS-232, the response is a password. If the switcher is connected via IP, it responds with 4 asterisks (****) if a password exists or with nothing (empty/blank) if no password has been set.

= I/O state

X43

0 = off 1 = on

= E-mail event number (1 - 64). If used as a response,

X45

this number is represented by 2 digits with leading zeros.

= E-mail recipient’s address (e.g., JDoe@extron.com)

X46

for the person to whom messages will be sent.

= For the CR command,

X47

= filename of the

X47

e-mail file to be sent, e.g. 1.eml, 2.eml, ... 64.eml The filename must be x.eml where x is a number

from 1-999. The first line of the e-mail file = the subject. The rest = the body of the e-mail.

For the SM command,

= number (numeral) of

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the e-mail file. The SM command overrides the e-mail file set by the CR command. If = 0 or is missing (the number is not specified or the file is not available), the file designated (set) in the CR command is sent instead.

= Default name: a combination of the modelname

X49

and the last 3 pairs of the switcher’s MAC address (e.g., SYSTEM5IP-00-02-3D)

= Extended security (password) levels (1-10). If

X51

used as a response, with a leading zero.

is returned as 2 digits

X51

1-10 = extended security levels 1 through 10

= Connection’s security level. If used as a response,

X52

this is returned as 2 digits with a leading zero. 0 = anonymous 1-10 = extended security levels 1 through 10 11 = user 12 = administrator

= ASCII digit(s) representing the numeric value of

X54

the data element read from the event buffer (Leading zeros are suppressed.)

= IR playback file number (0 to 99) (no extension)

X57

= IR playback function number (1 to 127)

X58

= IR playback mode

X59

0 = play once 1 = play continuously (send IR command again with mode = 0 to stop mode 1 playback)

= Pulse time in 20 ms per count. If this parameter is

X63

missing or = 0, then pulse length = default (25 = 500 ms). 65535 ms = max. pulse time.

= Time steps (1-65000) before the IP connection will

X69

time out. Each step (1, 2, 3, ...) equals 10 seconds. Default = 30 = 300 seconds If no data is received during the timeout period, the Ethernet connection wil be closed. In a response this variable is returned with leading zeros.

This variable applies only when the unit is connected via Ethernet. When the unit is connected via RS-232, only the global timeout commands apply.

= A number that is an optional parameter to insert

into the e-mail if the email file contains an embedded server-side include, “”, which is the

Esc

CR command without any parameters. Use 0 as a placeholder if the optional used but

X70

isn’t needed.

X47

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-6

= Specific input number (0 - 5)

X200

0 = 0 input (no connection) 1 = input 1 2 = input 2 3 = input 3 4 = input 4 5 = input 5

= Video type

X201

1 = RGB (any sync format) (default) 2 = Video (composite video or S-video)

= Audio gain (0 to 30; 0 dB through +30 dB in 1 dB

X202

steps): 0 = 0 dB (default) 1 = 1 dB 2 = 2 dB ... 30 = 30 dB

= Audio attenuation (1 to 40; -1 dB through -40 dB in

X203

1 dB steps): 1 = -1 dB 2 = -2 dB 3 = -3 dB ... 40 = -40 dB

= Audio gain and attenuation value

X204

(-40 to +30 in 1 dB steps)

= Lamp hours elapsed (as a five-digit number, max. =

X205

65535 hours) (the response includes leading zeros)

= Voltage

X206

= Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

X207

= Display (projector on/off) status as tracked by the

X208

display driver software 0 = display power is off 1 = display power is on 2 = display is powering down/off (cooling down) 3 = display is powering up/on (warming up) 4 = disconnected (the display is not responding)

= Front panel lockout (executive mode ) status

X209

0 = off/unlocked (default) 1 = on, disable/lock menu 2 = on, disable/lock menu and buttons 3 = on, disable/lock entire front panel (menu, buttons, volume control)

= IR/serial port

X210

0 = IR ports (1-4, 0 V-5 V) 1 = RS-232 ports (6-9, ±5 V)

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of script/

X211

firmware control of button enabling. This variable is 000000## where # represents a hexadecimal character calculated from a binary bit map. See page 5-28 for details.

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of control of

X212

lamp enabling (control of button lights). This variable is 00000### where # represents a hexadecimal character calculated from a binary bit map. See page 5-29 for details.

= Power sensor status:

X213

00 = power sensor is connected and is not sensing projector power (detector voltage is low, signal pin voltage is high) 01 = power sensor is connected and is sensing projector power (detector voltage is high) 02 = power sensor is disconnected or sensor is connected but the sensitivity is set too high (voltage is low at both the detector and signal pin)

= Power sensor signal pin status

X214

00 = voltage is low (threshold 01 = voltage is high (threshold 0.7 V) Leading zeros will be used in responses to commands that use this variable.

= IR/Serial Output port number

X215

1 = port A 2 = port B 3 = port C 4 = port D

X216

= Display mute or connection status

0 = off/disconnected 1 = on/connected 2 = unknown/unavailable

0.6 V)

PRELIMINARY

5-7System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

X200

= 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)

X200

(

X200

audio only.

video only.

PRELIMINARY

Example: select input 4.

(audio and video).

Select input

X200

%21 Chn

X200

Select input

X200

%24 Aud

%26 Vid

X200

= display power status

X208

0 = off

1 = on

2 = powering off/down

3 = powering on/up

On (discrete).

Off (discrete).

X208

Show the display power status.

X208

= 0 (off/disconnected), 1 (on/

X216

The display is powering off.

provides a way to set the power status to

match the actual state of the projector.

Unmute.

This command is used only by scripts. It

X208

%2A0P Pwr

X208

connected), or 2 (unknown/unavailable).

This command is used only by scripts. It

Show display mute status:

X216

%2A0M Mut

X216

provides a way to set the status to match the

actual state of the projector or display.

X200

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

X200

The switcher responds with an E22 (busy) error if these commands are sent during I/O switching lockout (command 54#) or during power on/off switching lockout (53#).

Switching audio separately from video or video separately from audio is often called “audio breakaway”. For the System 5 IP, SIS commands offer the only means for breakaway.

Example: 4! 4%21 Chn04

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Select an input (audio and video)

Input selection

Select an audio input

View the current video channel & %26

Select a video input

View the current audio channel $ %24

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-8

Turn display power on 1P 1P Pwr

Turn display power off 0P 0P Pwr

Display (projector) power

View display power status P P

*0P

X208

Example:PP 2

Set power status

Turn display mute on 1M 1M Mut1 Mute.

Turn display mute off 0M 0M Mut0

Display mute

*0M

X216

View display mute status M M

Set mute status

where

X200

= 1 (RGB) or 2 (Vid).

X201

Example: set input 2 to S-video or composite

video.

Example: show input 2’s video type.

= -1 dB to

X203

’s gain in decibels

= audio gain or attenuation

X200

X204

= between 0 dB and 30 dB in 1 dB

X202

(

steps).

Example: set input 5’s gain to +9 dB.

(-40 dB to +30 dB in 1 dB steps). This

command is case-sensitive.

Example: set input 4’s attenuation to -12 dB.

-40 dB in 1 dB steps). Case-sensitive.

command is case-sensitive

case-sensitive.

Example: set volume to 27.

Increase audio output.

Show the output volume.

Set input signal type for input

X201

•Typ =

X200

%5C Inp

X201

%2A

X200

X201

X200

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

dB Set input

X204

• Aud=

Show the video signal type.

X201

X200

G Inp

X202

%5C

X200

%2A

X200

X202

X200

dB Set an input’s attenuation (

X204

•Aud=

X200

dB Increase an input’s gain by 1 dB.

dB Decrease an input’s gain by 1 dB.

dB Set the current input’s gain (in dB). This

X204

•Aud=

Show an input’s audio level.

X200

X204

g Inp

X203

%2A

X200

%2A%2BG Inp

X200

%2A%2DG Inp

X200

%2AG

G Inp

X200

X202

X203

X200

*+G

X200

*-G

X200

X202

dB Set attenuation (in dB). This command is

dB Increase the gain by 1 dB.

dB Decrease the gain by 1 dB.

X204

•Aud=

X200

g Inp

X203

•Aud= Show the audio level.

X200

X204

+G %2BG Inp

-G %2DG Inp

Specify the volume (0-40) for audio output.

Decrease audio output.

V Vol

PRELIMINARY

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, whether or not you make any changes to the configuration.

Example: 2*2\ 2%2A2%5C Inp02•Typ=2

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Select the video input signal type

Video configuration

Example:2\2%5C1

View the video signal type

Set a specific input’s audio gain

Audio gain/attenuation (per input)

Example: 5*9G 5%2A9G Inp05•Aud=+09dB

Set a specific input’s attenuation

Example: 4*12g 4%2A12g Inp04•Aud=-12dB

Increment a specific input’s level

Decrement a specific input’s level

View a specific input’s audio level

Set current input’s audio gain

Set current input’s audio attenuation

Increment current input’s gain

Decrement current input’s gain

View current input’s audio gain G G

Set the overall output volume

Example: 27V 27V Vol027

Volume adjustment (overall: amp and preamp outputs)

Increment the volume +V %2BV Vol

Decrement the volume -V %2DV Vol

View the volume level V V

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

= 0 to 10,

Example: set treble to -6 dB.

-10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps (0 = -10 dB,

1 = -8 dB, 2 = -6 dB,... 10 = +10 dB).

Set the global treble level.

Increase the treble by 2 dB.

Decrease the treble by 2 dB.

Show the current treble level.

= 0 to 10, -10 dB

to +10 dB in 2 dB steps (0 = -10 dB,

1 = -8 dB, 2 = -6 dB,... 10 = +10 dB).

Set the global bass level.

& amplified) audio outputs. This is not the

Increase the bass by 2 dB.

Decrease the bass by 2 dB.

Show the current bass level.

= 0 (off/disable) or 1 (on/enable).

same as selecting input 0.

Unmute all audio outputs.

Show the status of audio mute.

= 0 (off) or 1 (on).

0 = off (Signal level is too low to detect.)

1 = on (A signal of at least -20 dBV

[-18 dBu] is present.)

0 = off (Input level is too low.)

1 = on (Input is in the right range.)

•Clp

•Norm Signal detection threshold:

Normal range:

PRELIMINARY

%3E Trb

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

%3C Bas

Example: 2> 2%3E Trb02

Set the treble level

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Audio treble adjustment (global: applies to all inputs)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Increment an input’s treble level + > %2B%3E Trb

Decrement an input’s treble level – > %2D%3E Trb

View the treble level > %3E

Set the bass level

Audio bass adjustment (global: applies to all inputs)

Increment the bass level + < %2B%3C Bas

Decrement the bass level – < %2D%3C Bas

View the bass level < %3C

Audio mute (overall: amp and preamp)

Mute on 1Z 1Z Amt1 Mute all (Lineout/fixed, Preamp/variable,

Mute off 0Z 0Z Amt0

View the audio mute status Z Z

The 1Z mute command is not the same as selecting input 0.

These commands allow you to view (or program a control system to monitor) the on/off status of the Signal, Normal, and Clip indicators (the equivalent of viewing the front

panel Min, Mid, Max Volume LEDs) between adjustments to the audio input levels. For details on making these adjustments via the front panel controls, see chapter three.

View Signal, Normal, & Clip status S or 0S S or 0S Sig

Audio status for the active input

View Signal (Min) status 1S 1S

View Normal (Mid) status 2S 2S

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-10

X205

X216

) used by scripts.

X216

represents the number of elapsed hours

X205

0 = off (Audio input is set up properly.)

1 = on. (The level or gain is too high, audio

clips/distorts. Output equipment could be

damaged. Adjust the switcher’s input level

so only the Mid/Normal LED is blinking.

The Max/Clip LED should not turn on.)

of projector lamp use.

X205

Clipping level:

X205

represents the five-digit numeric value

X205

for elapsed lamp use hours, and it is used by

script as a starting point to determine the

number sent in response to the “view lamp

X205

represents the maximum number of

X205

hours” command (6S, above).

hours of projector lamp use to allow before

changing the lamp. The switcher can be

configured to send an email alert when the

lamp has been used for this number of hours.

Set maximum allowed projector lamp hours.

X205

This command lets you know whether or

X216

not the switcher’s scripts have determined

%2A 6S Lhr *

X205

%2A 6S Lhr *

X205

%2A

X205

%2A 10S LhrMax*

X205

(based on power polling) if the display is

still connected to the switcher.

0 = projector not connected.

1 = projector is connected.

connection status flag (

2 = undetermined status.

This command is used to reset the projector

X216

%2A 7S Pcs

X216

PRELIMINARY

*6S

X205

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

*6S

X205

The switcher responds with one number unless it has been set up to monitor and report two sets of lamp hours.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

View Clip (Max) status 3S 3S

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

View lamp hours status 6S 6S

Additional status commands

Set lamp hours status for 1 lamp

View max. lamp hour status 10S 10S

Set lamp hours status for 2 lamps

*10S

X205

Set maximum lamp hours

View connection status 7S 7S

*7S

X216

Set connection status

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

is as follows:

X213

Power Sensor that monitors the projector/

display, this tells you whether the display is

still powered on.

00 = power sensor is connected and is not

sensing projector power (detector voltage is

low, signal pin voltage is high).

01 = power sensor is connected and sensing

projector power (detector voltage is high).

02 = sensor is disconnected or sensor is

connected but sensitivity is too high (voltage

00 = voltage is low.

01 = voltage is high.

View all voltages (from main and amplifier

power supplies) and the switcher’s internal

is low at both the detector and signal pin).

temperature at once.

switcher’s + main power supply.

switcher’s - main power supply.

amplifier’s power supply.

in degrees Fahrenheit.

PRELIMINARY

If the switcher is connected to an Extron

X213

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Power sensor signal pin status:

X214

Display the operating voltage of the

X206

Display the operating voltage of the

X206

Display the internal operating temperature

X207

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

View power sensor status 8S 8S

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

View power sensor signal pin status 9S 9S

View all voltage & temp. status 11S 11S responses from commands 12S•13S•14S•15S

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-12

Example: 11S 11S +11.2•-11.3•+20.0•104

View + main power supply voltage 12S 12S +

View - main power supply voltage 13S 13S –

View power amp supply voltage 14S 14S +

View internal temperature status 15S 15S

on.

) in

X63

off.

) relay’s pulse time (

on/off.

= 1 (on) or 0 (off).

Toggle relay

* 1 Turn relay number

* 0 Turn relay number

%2A1O Rly

%2A0O Rly

%2A2O Rly

65535 ms (maximum).

Default pulse length = 500 ms.

Set a specific (

20 ms increments from 20 ms (minimum) to

Rly

O Rly

X63

%2A3%2A

can be made from the front panel in addition

to via RS-232, Telnet, or Web browser.

front panel buttons. Buttons and Volume

knob are unaffected.

of System 5 IP. The Volume knob is

= the lockout mode (0 through 3, as

X209

unaffected. Only volume adjustment is

available via the front panel. For switchers

without an FPC, the input LED flashes if

you press the input 5 button while this

mode is enabled.

and menu access. Make selections, changes,

and configure features via RS-232 or Ethernet

only. The whole front panel is locked.

explained above).

Show lockout (executive mode) status.

X209

Executive mode is off.

PRELIMINARY

X63

*1O

*0O

*2O

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

*3*

0X 0X Exe 0 Default setting. Adjustments & selections

1X 1X Exe 1 Lock menu access on a System 5 IP that has

There will be two responses from the unit because the relay is pulsed. The configuration software will force the relay to turn off before pulsing.

Force relay on

Force relay off

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Relay functions

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Toggle relay

Pulse relay

View the relay state

Disable lockout modes

Front panel security lockout modes (executive modes)

Enable lockout mode 1

2X 2X Exe 2 Lock menu access and buttons on all models

Enable lockout mode 2

3X 3X Exe 3 Lock all front panel selections, adjustments,

Example:X 0

Enable lockout mode 3

View the lockout mode status X X

5-13System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

X25

X28

response from command

X21

response from command

{data}

), data bits

X26

) for port

X28

), parity (

X25

), and stop bits (

X27

(

Set baud rate (

X28

X27

X26

•Ccp

X28

Cpn

%2C

X27

no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

X27

X26

X25

Cpn5•Ccp9600,N,8,1 Set the projector control port for 9600 baud,

PRELIMINARY

%2A

X20

%2A

X17

•

%2A

W05%2A4%2A7%2A3L RS

X21

X20

X17

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Esc

Delimiter value.

= time in tens of ms to wait until receipt of the first response character before terminating the command (default = 10 = 100 ms, max. = 32767).

= time in tens of ms to wait between characters being received via a serial port before terminating the current command or receive operation

= port number (01 = rear host port, 03 = slave switcher port, 04 = front panel host port, 05 = projector control port, 06 = IR/Serial port A,... 09 = port D).

X17

X20

Length of the message to be received.

= #L or #D. The letter parameter is case sensitive (requires capital D or capital L).

X21

(default = 2 = 20 ms, max. = 32767).

L =

# = byte count (for L) or a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D).

Byte count # can be from 0 to 32767, default = 0. The ASCII decimal # can be from 0 to 00255, default = the byte count. A 3-byte length = 3L. A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D.

D =

The response includes leading zeros

05*4*7*3L RS {data}•

Esc

to hex numbers. Data must be hex encoded if non-alphanumeric.

= command data section = {data} = data that will be directed to a specified port. When using either Telnet or a Web browser, be sure to convert nonalphanumeric characters

Examples:

These commands apply to any port that uses RS-232 communication: both 1-way (output) and bidirectional RS-232 communication.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Send data string

Serial data port configuration and use

%2C

X26

%2C

X25

%2A

X28

X27

are not specified, the default values are used.

X26

X20

X25

and

X17

Esc

5*9600,N,8,1CP W5%2A9600%2CN%2C8%2C1CP

Esc

is optional. If

X21

X20

X17

Example:

Configure serial port parameters

CP W

Esc

View serial port parameters

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-14

X17

= waiting time in

X17

: 0 = default, use send data string

X23

= waiting time in tens of ms between

X20

tens of ms until receipt of the first response

character before terminating the command,

characters before terminating) and priority

status (

command parameters; 1 = use configure

= #L or #D (see previous page).

X21

receive timeout command parameters) for

port

The response includes leading zeros.

= IR

X58

= IR playback

X59

(1 = port A, 2 = port B,

X215

= the IR file number (0-99),

X57

port number

3 = port C, 4 = port D).

mode (0 = play once, 1 = play continuously).

function number (1-127),

= the IR file number (0-99), as in files

description (e.g., Power On, Power Off,

X57

Enter, Play, Stop, RGB, Menu) of the specific

command you ask about.

1.eir, 2.eir, 3.eir, etc. stored in the switcher.

= IR function number (1-127), which

X58

Each ___.eir file contains commands for a

specific device.

corresponds to a specific function/

command set contained within the file.

Power command.

defined or does not exist, so the switcher

returns E13, the invalid value error number.

Set the time to wait (

X21

X23

X20

•Cce

X21

Cpn

%2A

X23

%2A

X20

%2A

X17

%2A

X21

X23

X20

X17

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

X21

X23

X20

X17

CE W

Esc

) = 0. Also, the response includes leading zeros.

X59

Send an IR command via IR/Serial Output

X59

X58

X57

X215

X59

Irs

{descriptive text} The response to this command is the name/

%2C

X58

X57

Esc

X58

%2C

X57

X59

X58

X57

X215

Esc

%2C

X57

%2C

X215

POWER Command/function 1 in file 3.eir is the

E13 Command/function 2 in file 3.eir is not

3,1IR W3%2C1IR

3,2IR W3%2C2IR

Esc

PRELIMINARY

To stop mode 1 IR command playback (continuous playback), send the IR command again but with playback mode (

Example:

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Configure receive timeout

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

View receive timeout

Send an IR command

IR/serial data port (unidirectional)

Get IR command info

5-15System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

X210

= 1) output.

X210

(1 = port A, 2 = port B,

X215

= 0) or RS-232 (

X210

number

3 = port C, 4 = port D) for either

IR (

configuration, which is RS-232 (01) in this

example.

This command sets IR/Serial Output port

X215

Irc

X210

01 View IR/Serial Output port C’s

= waiting time in

X69

= 1-65000 steps at 10 seconds per step,

X69

tens of ms) to receive the next character

before terminating the Ethernet connection.

default = 30 = 300 seconds.

The response includes leading zeros.

Set the time to wait (

X69

Pti 0*

X69

= waiting time in

X69

Set the time to wait (

X69

Pti 1*

= I/O mode

X40

0 = input

tens of ms) to receive the next character

before terminating the Ethernet connection.

8 = power sensor (triggers when the input

= I/O state

X43

pulse starts/stops).

X40

X43

X69

0 = off

1 = on

PRELIMINARY

X210

%2A

X215

X69

IC W

X210

X215

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

IC W

X215

Esc

3 IC W3 IC

Esc

TC W0%2A

X69

Esc

This timeout period applies only when the switcher is connected to a PC via Ethernet. When it is connected to a PC via RS-232, only the global timeout commands apply.

Example:

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Configure an IR/Serial Out port

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

View an IR/Serial port’s config.

Set the timeout period for the LAN (Ethernet) port’s current connection

Ethernet data port configuration and use

View the current connection timeout period

X69

%5B Iom 1*

X40

TC W1%2A

X69

0TC W 0TC

Esc

Set the LAN port’s global timeout period

1TC W 1TC

Esc

View the LAN port’s global timeout period

[ 1 %2A

X40

Set I/O mode

Digital input data port (power sense port, right 3 pins of the projector/display control port)

View I/O mode 1[ 1 %5B

View I/O state 1] 1 %5D

An input voltage of less than 0.6 VDC is considered as logic low, and an input voltage of greater than 0.7 VDC is considered to be logic high. These thresholds are not

adjustable.

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-16

)

X11

Show the bootstrap, factory-installed, and

updated firmware versions. See 2Q, 3Q, and

4Q below.

IP -Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:22:43 GMT)

to two decimal places. This query yields the

number of the currently running version of

the user-updatable firmware.

replaceable, but you may need this

information during troubleshooting.

Factory-installed firmware is not user-

replaceable. This firmware was installed at

the factory; it is the version to which the

switcher reverts after a mode 1 reset (see

ch. 2).

In this example the factory firmware version

is 1.00, a.k.a. kernel version 0.31, for the

System 5 IP, dated 16 January 2003.

Use this command to find out which version

of the firmware, if any was uploaded into

the switcher after it left the factory.

In this example the current firmware version

is 1.01, a.k.a. kernel version 0.32, for the

System 5 IP, dated 15 December, 2003.

Show the switcher’s firmware version (

X11

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

{response from 2Q}–{response from 3Q}–{response from 4Q}

The bootstrap firmware is not user-

X11

(kernel version–model description–date time of upload)

X11

(kernel version–model description–date time)

X11

PRELIMINARY

Example: 1Q 1Q 1.01

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Query firmware version number Q or 1Q Q or 1Q

Firmware version, part number & information requests

Query verbose version information 0Q 0Q

Example: 0Q 0Q 0.04-1.00(0.32-System5IP -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 01:54:56 GMT)-1.01*(0.32-System5

Query bootstrap firmware version 2Q 2Q

Example: 2Q 2Q 0.04

Query factory firmware version 3Q 3Q

Example: 4Q 4Q 1.01*(0.32-System5IP -Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:22:43 GMT)

Example: 3Q 3Q 1.00(0.31-System5IP -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 01:54:56 GMT)

Query updated firmware version 4Q 4Q

In a query response, an asterisk (*) after the version number indicates the version that is currently used.

A question mark (? or ?.??) indicates that the factory default firmware is the only firmware loaded in the switcher.

A carat (^) indicates the version of firmware that should be running, but, since a mode 1 reset was performed, the factory default firmware version is loaded and running instead.

An exclamation point (!) indicates that the firmware is corrupted.

5-17System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

is the input number.

X200

(FPGA) firmware version to two decimal

places.

version to two decimal places.

Show the System 5 IP’s part #.

Models made before January 5, 2006:

Sys. 5 with both FPC and amp: 60-397-01.

Sys. 5 with FPC, without amp: 60-397-02.

Sys. 5 without FPC, with amp: 60-397-10.

Sys. 5 without FPC or amp: 60-397-12.

Models made on or after January 5, 2006:

Sys. 5 with both FPC and amp: 60-397-81.

Sys. 5 with FPC, without amp: 60-397-83.

Sys. 5 without FPC, with amp: 60-397-82.

Sys. 5 without FPC or amp: 60-397-84.

Show which video and audio input(s) is

(are) active.

X200

and amplifier.

System 5 IP with FPC, but without amplifier.

System 5 IP without FPC but with amplifier.

System 5 IP without FPC or amplifier.

Show amount of memory used and total

available memory for system operations.

Show amount of user memory used and

total available user memory.

PRELIMINARY

Show the field-programmable gate array

X11

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

X11

•Aud

Show the main board (I/O) firmware

X200

SYSTEM 5IP w/FPC NO AMP

SYSTEM 5IP w/o FPC

SYSTEM 5IP w/o FPC NO AMP

Query FPGA version 32Q 32Q

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Firmware version, part number & information requests

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Query I/O processor version 33Q 33Q

Request the switcher’s part number N N 60-397-XX

Request A/V input numbers I I Vid

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-18

Request the model name 1I 1I SYSTEM 5IP

Request the model description 2I 2I SYSTEM 5IP w/FPC System 5 IP with front panel control (FPC)

Request system memory usage 3I 3I # bytes or kbytes used out of # of kbytes

Request user memory usage 4I 4I # bytes or kbytes used out of # of kbytes

), such as

X12

Show the presence/absence and type of

connected devices.

unrecognized.

08 = IRCM-Tape

09 = CM-5BB

10 = CM-20BB

11 = IRCM-DV+

12 = CM-9BLB

13 = CM-3BLB

99 = a device is present, but

This example includes one SCP 150 (P101),

an IRCM-DVD (K102), an IRCM-VCR

(K201), an IRCM-Tape (K308), and an

RCM-SCLT (K407). There is no slaved

switcher.

choosing (

“LectureHallSwitcher” or “boardroomA-

Syst5IP”. The name consists of up to 24

alphanumeric characters (and the minus

Change the switcher’s name to one of your

X12

Ipn•

X12

= the name the switcher was shipped

X49

with: SYSTEM5IP-##-##-##, a combination

of the model name and the last 3 pairs of

sign). The first character must be a letter,

the last character cannot be a minus sign

(hyphen). Case does not matter.

hex numbers in the switcher’s MAC address

is the switcher’s factory default name.

is the switcher’s current unit name.

= Local date and time format.

X49

X12

(e.g., SYSTEM5IP-00-02-3D)

X13

The set format is MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS.

X49

Ipn•

X12

X13

Ipt•

X13

Example: 11/18/03-10:54:00.

PRELIMINARY

For ##:

00 = not present

01 = present or IRCM-VCR or SCP 150 or MPS 112

02 = IRCM-DVD or SCP 226 or MPS 112 CS

03 = IRCM DVD+ or SCP 104

04 = ACM-Level

05 = ACM-Tone

06 = RCM-SC

07 = RCM-SCLT

CN W

X12

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

P1 = SCP 150 #1, address 0

P2 = SCP 150 #2, address 1

K1 = control module #1, address 0

K2 = control module #2, address 1

K3 = control module #3, address 2

K4 = control module #4, address 3

switcher.

S = MPS 112/MPS 112CS slave

Esc

Example: 32I 32I P101 P200 K102 K201 K308 K407 S00

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Request status of attached hardware 32I 32I P1##•P2##•K1##•K2##•K3##•K4##•S##

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Set the unit name

IP setup commands

CT W

•CN W%20CN

Esc

Set unit name to factory default

X13

CN WCN

Esc

Read the unit name

Set time/date

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

) for the switcher’s location. GMT

= Local date and time format.

X13

The Read format is day of week, DD month

year HH:MM:SS.

value (

Example: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:19:33.

offset (-12.00 to +14.00) represents the time

difference in hours and minutes (+/-hh:mm)

relative to Greenwich, England. The plus

sign and leading zero are optional. For

= Daylight saving time (DST):

X34

0 = off/ignore

1 = USA on

2 = Europe on

example, 5:30 = +05:30.

3 = Brazil on.

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

= 0 (off) or 1 (on).

X14

zeros in each of the four fields are optional

in setting values.

= hardware (MAC) address

= subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx).

X18

suppressed in returned values.

X19

(xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx).

Syntax is the same as for IP addresses.

Leading zeros are optional in setting values.

PRELIMINARY

Set the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset

X13

Ipz

CZ W

CT WCT

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Esc

X34

Ipx

X34

CX W

X34

CZ WCZ

Esc

X34

CX WCX

Esc

Idh 1

Idh 0

1 DH W1DH

0 DH W0DH

DH WDH

Esc

X14

Ipi•

Leading zeros in each of the four fields are

X14

CI W

X14

Esc

CI WCI

Esc

X19

X18

Ips•

X19

CS W

X19

CH WCH

Esc

Leading zeros are suppressed.

X19

CS WCS

Esc

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Read time/date

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Set GMT offset

Set daylight saving time

Read GMT offset

Daylight saving time (DST) is a region-specific 1-hour offset that begins in spring and ends in fall. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico,

the Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of the state of Indiana, and the state of Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).

1 = USA on – starts on the first Sunday of April at 2 am and ends at 2 am on the last Sunday of October. For example, time in California is GMT -8:00 from April to October

and GMT -7:00 from November to March.

2 = Europe on – begins on the last Sunday in March, ends on the last Sunday in October.

3 = Brazil on – beginning and ending dates vary from year to year (October through March or September through February). DST is not used in equatorial areas.

Read daylight saving time

Set DHCP on

Set DHCP off

View DHCP mode

Set IP address

Read IP address

Read hardware address (MAC)

Set subnet mask

Read subnet mask

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-20

(verbose response

X22

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

X14

Enable or disable the verbose mode via this

zeros are optional.

command. For

mode):

0 = clear/none/off/disabled (default for

Telnet connections)

1 = verbose mode on/enabled (the default

for RS-232 host control)

X14

X22

X14

Ipg•

Vr b

2 = tagged responses for queries

3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for

queries

: connection’s security level. If used

X52

connections.

For

as a response, this is returned as 2 digits

with a leading zero.

0 = anonymous

1-10 = extended security levels 1 through 10

11 = user

12 = administrator

X22

[total number of client connections]

X52

002 Example: This example shows two client

X12

CN , response: IPN •

Esc

If you enable tagged responses, all read commands return the constant string + data. This is much like what happens when you issue a set command

The switcher can send out unsolicited information (such as notice of a volume or input change or a change in some other setting). That is called a verbose (wordy) relationship

between the switcher and a connected device. For a direct RS-232 connection, the switcher is set for verbose mode by default. When connected via Ethernet, verbose mode is

disabled (by default) in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network. If you want to use the verbose mode with a switcher connected via Ethernet, this

(for example, command:

mode must be set to “on” each time you reconnect to the switcher.

CG WCG

Esc

Read gateway IP address

X22

CV W

X22

Esc

Set verbose mode on/off

X14

CG W

X14

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Set gateway IP address

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

CV WCV

CC WCC

Esc

Get a connection listing

Read verbose mode status

CC WCC

CK WCK

Esc

Example:

Read connection’s security level

PRELIMINARY

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X33

is 4 to 12

X33

PRELIMINARY

= reading password. If the switcher is

= password (4-12 characters,

X33

X41

connected via RS-232, the response is a

The password is case sensitive. Special

characters (spaces, symbols) are not

no special characters are allowed)

allowed.

Set the administrator access password (

X41

Ipa•

X33

and user).

password. If the switcher is connected via

IP, it responds with 4 asterisks (****) if a

password exists or with nothing (empty/

blank) if no password has been set.

Set the user password (

alphanumeric characters). The password is

Ipa• Clear/remove all passwords (administrator

X41

Ipu•

X33

: connection’s security level. If used

X52

For

as a response, this is returned as 2 digits

with a leading zero.

0 = anonymous

1-10 = extended security levels 1 through 10

11 = user

case sensitive. Special characters (spaces,

symbols) are not allowed.

X52

X41

Ipu• This clears the user password only.

12 = administrator

CA W

X33

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

•CA W%20CA

Esc

A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Entering a password when the System 5 IP has not been configured for one will yield an E14

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Set administrator password

Passwords and security settings

Clear administrator password

CA WCA

Esc

response from the switcher. If the administrator password is cleared (removed), the user password is automatically removed.

Read administrator password

CU W

X33

Esc

Set user password

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-22

•CU W%20CU

CU WCU

CK WCK

Esc

A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist.

Read connection’s security level

Clear user password

Read/view user password

Telnet text response:

[filename 1]• [day, date time] GMT • [file size 1]

[filename 2]• [day, date time] GMT • [file size 2]

[filename 3]• [day, date time] GMT • [file size 3]

…

[filename n]• [day, date time] GMT • [file size n]

[space remaining (to 7-digits)] • Bytes Left

Web/HTML response:

var file - new Array ();

Retrieve a list of files stored in the

System 5 IP switcher. Each line of the

file [1] = ‘filename1, date1, filesize1’;

file [2] = ‘filename2, date2, filesize2’;

file [3] = ‘filename3, date3, filesize3’;

...

file [n] = ‘filename n, date n, filesize n’;

file [n+1] = ‘space remaining, Bytes Left’

response lists a different filename and its

corresponding file size. The last line of the

response indicates how much available file

space there is.

1.eml Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:06 GMT 206

2.eml Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:08 GMT 317

99.eml Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:11 GMT 171

1.eir Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:13 GMT 2761

2.eir Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:17 GMT 2609

3.eir Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:20 GMT 865

4.eir Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:22 GMT 1941

Sys5main.sc Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:25 GMT 9150

0.evt Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:26:33 GMT 36929

Sys5.cfg Fri, 08 Jan 2004 02:27:02 GMT 6556

1016576 Bytes Left

PRELIMINARY

DF WDF

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Esc

Get a file listing from the current directory

File listing and streaming commands

DF WDF

Esc

File streaming commands should be used by advanced programmers only.

Example:

5-23System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

PRELIMINARY

The response is the same as for the DF command (above), except path/directory

precedes filenames for files from subdirectories of the current directory.

LF WLF

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Esc

24, 28

+ UF filesize, filename {raw, unprocessed data in a file of up to filesize}

Esc

Upl

filename SF {4 bytes of filesize, and then raw data from the file}

Esc

{The response is raw data from the file.}

Send a Post command on port 80 followed by the delimited data to be written to the file in flash memory.

Send a Page Get command on port 80 followed by WSF

path/directory/ CJ

Esc

Dir•path/directory/

Dir•/

Wpath%2F directory/ CJ

/ CJ W%2F CJ

Esc

Dir•path/directory/

path/directory/

..CJ W%2E %2E CJ

CJ W CJ

Esc

A directory is a text string drawn from the alphabet (a to z), digits (0 through 9), and the minus sign or hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted as part of a

directory name. No distinction is made between upper and lower case. The first character must be a letter.

• A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into that path.

• Unlike PC operating systems, the switcher permits a file and directory stored on the switcher to have the same names.

{response from command}

UB WUB

Esc

• The current directory is based on a per-connection setting. It begins at the root for each new IP session.

Example: http://192.168.254.254/mypage.html?cmd=WSFC {data from the file mypage.html.}

Get a file listing from the current directory and its subdirectories

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

File listing and streaming commands, continued

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Load a file to user flash memory via Telnet or RS-232

Retrieve a file from user flash memory via Telnet or RS-232

Load a file to user flash memory via port 80 (HTTP, Web browser)

Retrieve a file from user flash memory via port 80 (HTTP, Web browser)

Change or create a directory

Directory commands

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-24

Return to the root directory

Go up one directory level

View (list) current directory

Read response from last URL command

Web browser-specific commands

X47

= number

Esc

X15

X47

= 0 or is

X47

” -->”,

isn’t

X70

= filename of the e-mail

X47

= e-mail event number (1 - 64). The

= e-mail recipient’s address (e.g.,

= name of e-mail file to be sent

X46

X45

response is 2 digits with leading zeros.

X47

JDoe@extron.com) for the person to whom

messages will be sent.

(first line of the file = the subject,

the rest = the body of the e-mail). For the

CR command,

file to be sent, e.g. 1.eml, 2.eml, ... 64.eml

X46

X45

Ipr

X47

%2C

X46

%2C

X45

jdoe@extron.com.

(numeral) of the e-mail file. The SM

command overrides the e-mail file set by the

CR command (above). If

missing (the number is not specified or the

For the SM commands,

X45

X47

X46

Ipr 5, jdoe@extron.com, 7.eml For e-mail event 5, send file 7.eml to

X45

Eml

X45

W 5%2Cjdoe%40extron%2Ecom%2C 7%2Eeml CR

CR command without

is used but

X47

= a number that is an optional

X70

parameter to insert into the e-mail if the

email file contains an embedded server-side

include, “<!--#echo var = WCR

any parameters. Use 0 as a placeholder if

file is not available), the file designated (set)

in the CR command is sent instead.

the optional

which is the

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

X14

needed.

zeros are optional in setting values.

X45

Eml

X14

Ipm•

X47

%2C

X70

%2C

X45

X15

%2C

X14

= E-mail domain name, e.g., extron.com

X15

PRELIMINARY

X47

X46

X45

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

5, jdoe@extron.com, 7.eml CR

Esc

CR W

X45

Esc

X45

Esc

The filename must be x.eml where x is a number from 1-999. The first line of the e-mail file = the subject. The rest = the body of the e-mail.

Example:

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Configure e-mail events

E-mail

Read e-mail events

SM W

Send e-mail (event)

Send e-mail (event) using a different file

SM W

X47

X70

X45

Esc

CM W

X15

X14

Esc

Set e-mail server IP address and user domain name

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading

= E-mail domain name, e.g., extron.com

X14

X15

zeros are suppressed in returned values.

conflict with any other ports.

port.

port 2001.

PRELIMINARY

X15

X14

CM W CM

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Esc

Pmt {port#} Select a number for the port that will not

Pmt 00023 This resets the Telnet port to port 23.

Pmt 00000 Setting the port number to 0 disables the

{port#}

Pmh {port#}

Pmh 00080 This resets the Web port to port 80.

{port#}MT W{port#}MT

Esc

Setting two ports to the same number could cause networking conflicts. Duplicate port number assignments are not permitted: you cannot set set two or more ports to the

same port number. If you try to set two ports to the same number, it causes an E13 (invalid parameter) error.

23MT W23MT

0MT W0MT

Esc

MT WMT

{port#}MH W{port#}MH

Esc

80MH W80MH

Esc

Pmh 00000

{port#}

0MH W0MH

MH WMH

Esc

00000

Pmd {port#}

Pmd 02001 This resets the direct access port to

Pmd

{port#}MD W{port#}MD

2001MD W2001MD

0MD W0MD

Esc

{port#}

MD WMD

Esc

CAUTION

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Read e-mail server IP address and user domain name

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

For security reasons the network administrator may wish to assign new/different port numbers to the switcher’s Telnet, Web browser, and direct access ports or to disable

one or more ports. Typically Telnet uses port 23, Web access is via port 80 (HTTP), and direct access is via port 2001.

Remapping port designations

Set the Telnet port map

Reset the Telnet port map

Disable the Telnet port

Set the Web port map

Read the Telnet port map

Reset the Web port map

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-26

Read the Web port map

Disable the Web port map

Set the Direct Access port map

Reset the Direct Access port map

Read the Direct Access port map

Disable the Direct Access port

= number of bytes to read

X44

= event buffer offset (range = 0 to MaxBufferSize);

X37

= event data to write;

X39

Ego

Est

.evt) that will be

X35

If desired, use this command to designate/

select an event script (

used to track and react to System 5 IP

hardware occurrences/happenings and with

presses of FPC/IRCM/SCP buttons.

X35

####

Ehk

X35

Read the event number/event script (

The valid range is 0 to 99, but the default

event value after a reset is 255.

X35

EN W

AE WAE

Esc

X35

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

1AE W1AE

0AE W0AE

Esc

(designate an event script for hardware-script interactions)

= event buffer [0 = receive, 1 = user (absolute), 2 = user (relative), 3 = NVRAM];

X36

= event number (0 - 99);

= event data size (case sensitive) [b = bit, B = byte (8 bits), S = short (16 bits), L = long (32 bits)];

= ASCII digit(s) representing the numeric value of the data read from the event buffer (with leading zeros suppressed)

X54

X35

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

X38

Event control

Stop events

Start events

X35

This command is optional. You do not have to use this command to set up the switcher. By default during configuration, the Global Configurator program associates the main

event script file (0.evt) with hardware events and button presses. Once that event file has been compiled, it is capable of receiving information from the switcher’s register that

tracks hardware actions and button presses. In response to a detected button press or other hardware happening, the event script can then tell the switcher to change relays, issue

commands, or make some other change. You would use this command only to associate a different event script file with tracking and responding to hardware/button actions.

Read (query) number of events running

Set FPC hook to event number

PRELIMINARY

EN WEN

Esc

Read FCP hook to event number

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of

X211

This command determines whether the

firmware or a script (software-generated

instructions) controls the functions and

script control of button enabling.

lighting of a given button.

PRELIMINARY

X211

Bse

X211

LZ W

X211

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Function/Room 3

Function/Room 4

into

Insert

number

command.

hexa-

decimal.

Convert

binary to

Power On

Power Off

Function/Room 1

Function/Room 2

000000## LZ

Esc

Add six

leading zeros

000000##

to the hex characters.

Control bits (X)

0 = firmware control

1 = script control

XXXXXX00

Hex Nibble Hex Nibble

Insert

Power Off

Function/Room 1

Function/Room 2

Function/Room 3

Function/Room 4

into

number

Convert

to hexa-

Power On

00000003 LZ

Esc

command.

Six

00000003

decimal.

1 10

000

into

Insert

number

command.

Zeros

Leading

Convert

to hexa-

decimal.

Power On

Power Off

Function/Room 1

Function/Room 2

Function/Room 3

Function/Room 4

0000001C LZ

X211

Esc

Six

Zeros

0000001C

001

Leading

LZ WLZ

Esc

110

Binary bit map for

script control of

button enabling

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Select firmware or script control of buttons

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Example:

Change the Power On

and Power Off

buttons' functions

from firmware control

to script control.

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-28

Example:

Change Function

buttons 1, 2, and 3's

functions from

firmware to script

control.

Read firmware/script button control status

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of

X212

This command specifies which buttons

(among Power On, Power Off, and

Function/Room buttons) light and in what

colors. You can use this to change the

lighting on a single button or on all of the

control of lamp enabling

changeable buttons at once.

X212

Lse

X212

LC W

X212

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Function/Room 3

into

Insert

number

command.

hexa-

decimal.

Convert

binary to

Power On

Power Off

Function/Room 1

Function/Room 2

00000###

Esc

00000###

X XX X X X X X X X X X

STOP

SCREEN

DOWN

SCREEN

00000C93

Esc

command.

Zeros

X212

PRELIMINARY

LC W LC

Esc

DISPLAY

ON OFF

CONFIG

Add five

leading zeros

to the hex characters.

Hex Nibble Hex NibbleHex Nibble

Function/Room 3

Amber Off Green Red Off

Power On

Power Off

Function/Room 1

Function/Room 2

00000C93

1 11 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

Insert

Five

Convert

into

number

Leading

to hex.

93C

Function/Room 4

Control bit pairs (XX) per button

00 = no light (lamps off)

01 = green light

10 = red light

11 = amber light

Binary bit map

for control of

button lights

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Button lamp/light control

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Function/Room 4

Example

Light buttons:

• Power On = amber

• Function 1 = green

• Function 2 = red

• Function 4 = amber

Read script button lamp cntrl status

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

= Status (in hexadecimal characters) of

X212

control of lamp enabling (control of button

lights). This variable is 00000### where #

represents a hexadecimal character

calculated from a binary bit map. See page

X212

5-29 for details.

X212

Ddl

command resets everything (all settings,

adjustments, the IP address, and subnet

mask, PINs) to the factory default values,

and it erases flash memory.The IP address is

reset to 192.168.254.254, the subnet mask is

reset to 255.255.0.0. This command is

identical to reset mode 5, discussed in

“Resetting the unit” in chapter two.

PRELIMINARY

Lbk*1*

X212

LX W1%2A

X212

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

X212

Lbk*2*

X212

LX W2%2A

X212

1 LX W1LX

Esc

X212

2 LX W2LX

Esc

The command to set a button to blink quickly takes precedence over the command to make it blink slowly. If a button lamp is set to blink both quickly and slowly, the button

Del • filename

Zpf

Zpx

Zpy

Zpq Reset all settings/memories. The ZQQQ

/EF W%2F EF

//EF W%2F%2F EF

Esc

24, 28

filename EF Wfilename EF

Esc

24, 28

ZFFF WZFFF

Esc

ZXXX WZXXX

Esc

blinks quickly.

ZY WZY

Esc

and delete files

The ZXXX command does not reset any IP-related settings or user-defined flash memory contents.

ZQQQ WZQQQ

Esc

In order to preserve communication with the device, the ZY command does not reset any IP-related settings , the unit name, DHCP settings, or port mapping settings.

Extron recommends performing a ZY reset after you upgrade the firmware.

Set button lamps to blink slowly

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Event control

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Set button lamps to blink quickly

View which button lamps are set to blink slowly

View which button lamps are set to blink quickly

Erase user-supplied Web page & files

Erase current directory and its files

Reset (zap) commands and erase commands

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-30

Erase current directory & its subdirectories

Erase the flash memory

Reset all device settings to factory default

Reset all device settings

Absolute system reset

bass settings to 0, use this command.

audio settings are restored to the factory

defaults. Video and IP settings are not

changed. This command sets per-input gain

to 0; treble and bass to 0; balance to center;

audio output to stereo, -10 dBV; and volume

to 25% (V = 10).

Zpa To reset per-input gain and global treble and

Zaa All gain, attenuation, volume, and other

PRELIMINARY

ZA W ZA

ZAAA W ZAAA

Esc

(host to switcher) (host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Additional description

Esc

Reset some audio settings

Reset all audio settings

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SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

The syntax for setting a special function for a System 5 IP switcher is X? * __ # where X? is the value and __ is the function number. To view a function’s setting, use __#, where __ is the function number. In the following table the values of the X? variable are different for each command/function. These values are given in the rightmost column. Special function commands are accessible only through RS-232.

Command/response table for special function SIS commands

PRELIMINARY

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to System 5) (System 5 IP to host) and additional descriptions

values

Delay times

Most projectors require a certain amount of time during warm-up and cool-down during which they do not accept commands. You can specify the amount of time for the System 5 IP to wait between sending the projector a power-on or power-off command and when the next action can occur or the next command can be issued.

Power on delay

Example: 8*1# WarmUp*008 Example: set a 16 second power

Example: 1# WarmUp*023 Example: view the power on delay

Power off delay

Example: 23*2# CoolDown*023 Example: set a 46 second power off

Set the RGB delay (Triple-Action Switching)

Example: 7*3# RGBDly*07 Example: 3.5 second RGB delay.

Set the Power Off button delay

*1 # WarmUp* X? 0 = 0 seconds,

*2 # CoolDown* X? 0 = 0 seconds,

*3 # RGBDly* X? 0 = 0.0 seconds (default), 1 = 0.5

This command applies to RGB inputs only.

*48# PwrOffDly*X? 0 = the Power Off button

1 = 2 seconds, 2 = 4 seconds, ... in 2 second steps up to 150 = 300 seconds (5 minutes).

on delay.

setting.

1 = 2 seconds, 2 = 4 seconds,... in 2 second steps up to 150 = 300 seconds.

delay.

seconds, 2 = 1.0 seconds, ... in ½ second steps up to 10 = 5.0 seconds.

requires no hold delay to issue power-down commands. 1 = the Power Off button requires a 2 second hold delay before the power-down sequence starts.

Audio settings

Limit audio level on display power-on

*11 # VolLimit* X? If this feature is enabled, the

maximum initial power-up volume level will not exceed the level specified by this command. 0 = audio off, ..., 20 = default value (50% of max. level), ..., 40 = no limit on audio level.

Example: 28*11# VolLimit*028 Example: limit power-up volume

to 70% of maximum volume.

Set the audio output mode

*18 # AudioMode* X? Set the Preamp and amplified

outputs to be either mono or stereo signals. 1 = mono 2 = stereo (default).

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-32

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to System 5) (System 5 IP to host) and additional descriptions

Power amp limit

Set the left-right audio balance

Set the Preamp audio output’s levelX? *40 # LineOut*X? 1 = -10 dBV (-8 dBu, 0.32 Vrms),

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

*56 # AmpLimit* X? Limit amplifier output when

*22 # Balance* X? Set the attenuation applied to

values

volume is at maximum level. For X?, 0 = 0 dB attenuation (default), 1 = 1 dB attenuation, 2 = 2 dB attenuation, …, 20 = 20 dB attenuation.

the left and right audio channels. X? can be step 0 to step 30: 0 = attenuate the left audio channel 100% (mute the left) … 15 = 0 dB attenuation for both channels (default) … 30 = attenuate the right channel 100% (mute the right).

unbalanced output (default) 2 = +4 dBu (+6 dBV, 1.23 Vrms), balanced output

PRELIMINARY

5-33System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

Button to

associate the

VCR half (even

address) with

Button to

associate the

DVD half (odd address) with

(A x 16) + (B) =

X? will be a decimal

number from 000 to 237.

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

PRELIMINARY

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to MLC) (MLC to host) and additional descriptions

values

Button associations (virtual mapping) for an IRCM-DV+

By design an IRCM-DV+ can be assigned paired module addresses (by DIP switch) of either 1&2 or 3&4 only. It cannot be assigned to addresses 2&3 or 1&4. The odd-numbered module address (1 or 3) is reserved for DVD control, the evennumbered module address (2 or 4) is for VCR control. The address DIP switches must be set in order for the System 5 IP to recognize and reserve memory space for the module. Refer to the Control Modules User’s Manual.

To use an optional IRCM-DV+ with a System 5 IP, you’ll need to associate the DVD portion of this module with a

System 5 IP input selection button, and also associate the VCR portion with a different System 5 IP input selection button. The associated button must be selected (pressed) in order to activate and use the VCR portion or the DVD

portion of the module. You cannot activate both parts (VCR and DVD) at the same time. If you do not associate (map) the IRCM-DV+’s addresses (1&2 or 3&4) with System 5 IP buttons, you cannot activate and use either the DVD or the VCR part of the IRCM-DV+.

You cannot assign both the DVD and VCR portions to the same System 5 IP input selection button. If two IRCM-DV+ modules are connected to the switcher, each module addresses (1, 2, 3, 4) should be assigned to a different button on the switcher. However, the DVD and VCR parts of the IRCM-DV+ can be assigned to the same input.

Here’s how to determine the value of X? for the following commands:

IRCM-DV+ address 2, address 1 button association

Associate switcher inputs/buttons w/IRCM-DV+

*25 # DVA_VMap*X? Associate specific System 5 IP/

Example: 52*25# DVA_VMap*052 Associate the switcher’s input 4

IRCM-DV+ address 4, address 3 association

Associate System 5 IP inputs/buttons w/IRCM-DV+

*26# DVB_VMap*X? Associate System 5 IP buttons

= (3 x 16) + (4) = 52

Button to

associate the

VCR half

(even address,

2 or 4) with

Button to

associate the

DVD half

(odd address,

1 or 3) with

SCP 150 input selection buttons with the VCR and DVD halves of the IRCM-DV+ which has DIP switch-based addresses of 1 and 2. X? can be from 0 to 237.

button with IRCM-DV+ address 1 (DVD functions) and System 5 IP input 3 button with

IRCM-DV+ address 2 (VCR functions). See the illustration at left.

with the VCR & DVD parts of an IRCM-DV+ which has DIP switch-set addresses of 3 and 4.

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-34

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to Syst. 5IP) (switcher to host) and additional descriptions

Miscellaneous settings

Enable switcher slaving

Set FPC lamp control

View/query button lamp control

All video out (blue screen defeat)

This command yeilds a response of 0 if a button lighting combination other than the ones listed for X? above is set by using the LX commands (shown on page 5-30). For example, the switcher responds with a status of 0 if the input 1 button is set to blink green slowly and red quickly at the same time.

*41 # Slave*X? For X?, 0 = disable (default),

* Y? *51 # Lmp X? *

*51 #

*52 # AllVidOut*X? This command disables/enables

Y? X?

values

1 = enable slave control of an Extron MPS 112CS switcher.

is the LED state: 0 = all LEDs are off 1 = green LED is on 2 = red LED is on 3 = green & red LEDs are on (button glows amber). 4 = green LED blinks slowly 5 = red LED blinks slowly 6 = green & red LEDs blink amber slowly 7 = green LED blinks quickly 8 = red LED blinks quickly 9 = green & red LEDs blink amber quickly

is which projector power or room/function button to control: 1 = power on button 2 = power off button 3 = room/function button 1 4 = room/function button 2 5 = room/function button 3 6 = room/function button 4.

sending video signals out two of the switcher’s output ports (composite video and RGB or S-video and RGB) at all times. Enable this feature for projector models that must receive an active signal at each of their inputs in order to work properly. For X?, 0 = off/disable (default) 1 = on/enable.

PRELIMINARY

5-35System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

X200

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

PRELIMINARY

Command ASCII Command Response

values

(host to MLC) (MLC to host) and additional descriptions

Button press/release emulation

Emulating a button press or release causes the commands and actions that are associated with the button via the main event script to be executed. Button emulation triggers only what has been set up via the Button Config. part of the Windows-based configuration program. Emulation does not trigger the built-in SIS input switching commands ( or the projector power on/off commands (1P or 0P).

See the diagrams below and on the next page to determine the number of the memory block associated with each button.

Emulate a button/switch press

*42 # SwPrs*X?

= the number of the memory block for the button/switch for which you want to emulate a press (1 - 127). See diagrams.

Emulate a button/switch release

*43 # SwRls*X?

= the button’s/switch’s memory block number.

Emulate a button press-and-releaseX? *44 # SwCmd*X?

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○

= the button’s/switch’s memory block number.

Button/Switch Memory Block Numbering for the

System 5 IP Switcher, SCP 150, and IR 402

System 5 IP with FPC

25 241 2

Clockwise

(up)

VOLUME

ADJUST

Clockwise

MAX

MID

MIN

Counter-

(down)

DISPLAY

ON OFF

Clock-

wise

PIC

MUTE

F 1

5 6

Counterclockwise

AUTO IMAGE

F 2

INPUT SELECTION

DOC

CAM

23 4

VCR

7 9 10 11 12 13

MENU NEXT

LAPTOP

DVD

5/ PC

25 24

VOLUME

INPUT1INPUT2INPUT3INPUT4INPUT

SCP 150

9 10 11 12 13

108

See System 5 IP

9-22

front panel.

109

1 2 8

DISPLAY

PROJECTORONPROJECTOR

OFF

PIC

MUTE

FUNCTION

BUTTON 4

AUTO

IMAGE

SCP 150

111

125

110

116

118

121

123

120

122

124

IR 402

The input button register numbering shown above is for a stand-alone System 5 IP switcher. For a System 5 IP with a slaved MPS 112 switcher, the input button register assignments differ.

113

112

114

115

117

119

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-36

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

Command ASCII Command Response

values

(host to Syst. 5IP) (switcher to host) and additional descriptions

Each control module (IRCM, ACM, RCM) has 20 memory blocks reserved for it, no matter how many buttons are physically present on the module:

• module 1: blocks 26-45

• module 2: blocks 46-65

• module 3: blocks 66-85

• module 4: blocks 86-105 Memory block numbers are sequential from left to right, top row to bottom row, as shown below.

Button/Switch Memory Block Numbering for Control Modules (IRCMs, ACMs, RCMs)

Memory Block

Numbering Scheme for

Any Type of Module

(Example is for Control Module 1)

RCM-SC with DIP switch set for address 2 (module 3)

SCREEN POSITION

DOWN UPSTOP

66 7068

Memory Block Numbering Examples

Module 3 has memory blocks 66 to 85.

26 27 28 29 30

IRCM-DV+ with DIP switch set for addresses 0 and 1 (modules 1 and 2)

31 35343332 36 40393837 41 45444342

30 35 40 45

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD V CR

TITLE MENU

31 353332

TV/VCR

ENTER

36 39

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

41 45444342

TUNER

Module 1 has memory blocks 26 to 45.

DVD & VCR CONTROL

DVD VCR

TITLE MENU

51 555352

TV/VCR

ENTER

56 59

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

PREV/REW

TUNER

61 65646362

Module 2 has memory blocks 46 to 65.

DVD Half (module 1)

VCR Half (module 2)

Button press repeating

Set the button press repeat rate

Read/display the button press repeat rate

Clear the button repeat rate 0*0*45 # RptRate*000*00000 Turn off continuous repeat

* Y? *45 # RptRate* X? * Y? This command sets the switcher

to repeatedly send commands associated with button X? at the interval specified by Y?.

= the number of the memory

block for the button/switch (1 -

127) to set the repeat rate for.

See the diagrams above.

= the repeat interval

(0 - 65535 ms in 20 ms steps).

45 #

* Y?

mode.

PRELIMINARY

5-37System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

Command/response table for special function SIS commands, continued

PRELIMINARY

Command ASCII Command Response

(host to MLC) (MLC to host) and additional descriptions

values

Input switching lockouts

Lock out input switching during power on/off

Input switching lockout duration

Switching lockout applies only to input buttons.

* 53 # PrwLock*X? This command prevents input

switching during display warm up and cool down sequences. For X?, 0 = off/disabled (default) 1 = on/enabled.

* 54 # IODelay*X? Use this command to prevent

input switching for a specific period after an input has been switched.

= the lockout period (0 - 65535 ms in 20 ms steps).

PINs (personal identification numbers)

Use personal identification numbers (PINs) to allow different types of access to switcher controls. These PINs can be enabled only during times when the projector or display is powered off.

Enable PINs

Set a PIN

Read/display the PIN

* 60 # PINEnable*X? For X?,

0 = all levels (administrator and user PINs) are enabled 1 = the administrator PIN is enabled 2 = PIN-based access is disabled for all levels (default).

* Y? * 61 # PINNumX?*Y? This command allows you to set

a PIN for each level of access. For X?, 0 = administrator level 1 = user level.

= any 4-digit combination of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Default Y? values are as follows:

• administrator = 1524

• user = 0.

* 61 #

For X?,

0 = administrator level 1 = user level.

= the 4-digit PIN.

System 5 IP • SIS™ Programming and Control5-38

System 5 IP Switchers

Chapter Six

Special Applications

Working with Combination Source Devices

Adding User-Defined RS-232 Commands

Routing Audio to an External Amplifier and a Volume Controller

Slaving an MPS 112 Switcher to a System 5 IP

Special Applications

Working With Combination Source Devices

Many combination DVD-VCR players can output the video signals from both the video tape and the DVD parts on a single port. If you connect this single output to one input on the System 5 IP switcher, the switcher has no way to automatically know whether it receives input from the DVD or from the VCR; the switcher treats it as one input device and does not switch between the two. There are several ways to work around that to make both the DVD and VCR media accessible to the System 5 IP.

Alternative connections from a DVD-VCR player to the switcher

Using separate source output ports

If the DVD-VCR player has two separate output ports, use one port for DVD output and the other for VCR output, and connect each to a separate input on the System 5 IP, as shown in the following illustration.

The IRCM-DV+ can be used with this type of installation.

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

100-240V 1.3A

R/VID G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 2 R/VID

50-60Hz

System 5 IP

G/Y B/C

VID

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

OUTPUT

Y/C

VID

DVD-VCR Player

Using a distribution amplifier

If the DVD-VCR player has only one available output port, install a distribution amplifier (DA) between the player and switcher so the player’s single output signal can be sent to two different System 5 IP inputs. See the example below.

The IRCM-DV+ can be used with this type of installation.

DVD-VCR Player

OUTPUT

100-240V 1.3A

R/VID G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

R/VID

G/Y B/C

50-60Hz

System 5 IP

MDA

(Composite or S-video distribution amplifier)

VID

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

OUTPUT

Y/C

VID

RS-232

TxRxG

L 1 R

L 2 R

AUDIO

IR/SERIAL

PROJ CONT

RS-232

TxRxG

L 1 R

L 2 R

AUDIO

IR/SERIAL

PROJ CONT

System 5 IP Switchers • Special Applications6-2

Using IRCM control modules for DVD-VCR control

The output of a combination DVD-VCR player can be connected to a single input of the System 5 IP, and you can install and configure Extron control modules such as the IRCM-DVD or IRCM-DVD+, and an IRCM-VCR to control the separate sources within the combination device.

DVD CONTROL

REW PLAY NEXT PAUSE STOP

VCR CONTROL

REW PLAY FWD PAUSE STOP

IRCM-VCR IRCM-DVD

OUTPUT

100-240V 1.3A

50-60Hz

CONFIG

R/VID G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

R/VID

DISPLAY

ON OFF

G/Y B/C

PIC

MUTE

IMAGE

INPUT SELECTION

DOC

AUTO

VID

INPUT 3

Y/C

CAM

23 4

VID

INPUT 4

OUTPUT

Y/C

DVD

VCR

LAPTOP

5/ PC

VID

System 5 IP

DVD-VCR Player

Using an IRCM-DV+ control module for DVD-VCR control

If the combination DVD-VCR player has only one available output port and neither a distribution amplifier nor a pair of control modules [(IRCM-DVD or IRCM-DVD+) and IRCM-VCR] is available for use, you can create a special switcher configuration to allow control via the System 5 IP or SCP front panel and an optional IRCM-DV+.

DVD & VCR CONTROL

TITLE MENU

ENTER

PREV/REW

IRCM-DV+

DVD VCR

TV/VCR

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

TUNER

OUTPUT

CONFIG

100-240V 1.3A

R/VID G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

R/VID

50-60Hz

System 5 IP

DISPLAY

ON OFF

G/Y B/C

INPUT SELECTION

PIC

MUTE

DOC

AUTO

IMAGE

VID

INPUT 3

Y/C

CAM

23 4

VID

INPUT 4

OUTPUT

Y/C

DVD

VCR

LAPTOP

5/ PC

VID

MENU NEXT

AUDIO

MENU NEXT

AUDIO

L 1 R

TxRxG

L 1 R

TxRxG

PROJ CONT

RS-232

IR/SERIAL

RS-232

L 2 R

IR/SERIAL

L 2 R

DVD-VCR Player

An IRCM-DV+ normally must be associated with two different inputs, one for the DVD half, one for the VCR half of the IRCM-DV+. In order to use an IRCM-DV+ in this installation, both halves must be associated with the same input.

In this example (shown above and described in the following procedure), the DVD/VCR player’s output is connected to switcher input 3. Room/function button 2 will be configured to associate both the DVD and VCR halves of the IRCM-DV+ with input 3. It will also be configured to select between the DVD and VCR halves of the IRCM-DV+.

Detailed instructions on basic configuration via Global Configurator software are available in the System 5 IP Setup Guide.

The numbers in the sample screen shown below correspond to the procedure’s step numbers.

6-3System 5 IP Switchers • Special Applications

Special Applications, cont’d

To configure the switcher for an IRCM-DV+ and DVD-VCR control, follow this procedure:

See chapter four and refer to the System 5 IP Setup Guide for instructions on how to use Global Configurator software. The instructions in this section assume that you have a basic understanding of how to start a project and perform basic setup tasks using Global Configurator. They also assume that the System 5 IP’s ports have already been configured and that the drivers for the connected devices (display, DVD-VCR player, etc.) are loaded on the PC.

1. Connect cables between the switcher, input/output devices, and the PC as described in chapter two.

2. Install and start the Windows-based Global Configurator program.

3. Create or open a project and select the System 5 IP unit to be configured.

4. Select the IP Link tab in the lower left of the screen. See the illustration below.

5. Configure the device control ports (projector control and IR/Serial ports A, B,

C, and/or D). In the example below, port A has been configured for a Sony combination DVD/VCR player.

6. Assign addresses to the control module. In the example shown above, addresses 3 and 4 are assigned to an IRCM-DV+ module. The addresses (1 and 2 or 3 and 4) must match the one (1 or 3) set via DIP switch on the rear of the IRCM-DV+ module.

7. In the IP Link tab, click on the name of the System 5 IP to be configured

8. Click on Function/Room Control button 2 in the Front Panel tab in the right

portion of the screen.

9. Type in the button caption (labeling text you want to appear on that button in Global Configurator and in GlobalViewer) and the Tool Tip (descriptive text that will appear on screen when your cursor hovers over that button).

System 5 IP Switchers • Special Applications6-4

10. Click the Button Modes selection list and select toggle mode.

11. If desired, configure function/room button 2’s lights. a. Click Add below the Button Operations area at the bottom of the GC

window. The Add Button Operation window appears.

b. Configure the function/room button to light green (or another color of

your choice) on the first (Action #1) press, as shown in the picture below, and click OK.

c. Click Add. The Add Button Operation window appears.

6-5System 5 IP Switchers • Special Applications

Special Applications, cont’d

Button to

associate the

VCR half

(even address,

2 or 4) with

Button to

associate the

DVD half

(odd address,

1 or 3) with

(3 x 16) + (0) = 48

—

d. Configure the function/room button to light red (or another color of your

choice) on the second (Action #2) press, and click OK.

12. Associate the DVD half of the IRCM-DV+ with input 3 for the first press of function/room button 1.

a. Click Add below the Button Operations area at the bottom of the GC

window. The Add Button Operation window appears.

b. Select User Defined as the operation type. c. Select Internal SIS Op (no port). This allows the commands you add in

the next step to be directed to the switcher itself.

d. In the Command area, enter this SIS command: 3*26#

(0 x 16) + (3) = 3

—

Button to

associate the

VCR half

(even address,

2 or 4) with

Button to

associate the

DVD half

(odd address,

1 or 3) with

e. In the Function/Timing area, click Pressed and Action #1. The Add

Button Operation window now looks like this example:

f. Click OK.

13. Associate the VCR half of the IRCM-DV+ with input 3 for the second press of

function/room button 2. a. Click Add below the Button Operations area at the bottom of the GC

window. The Add Button Operation window appears.

b. Select User Defined as the operation type. c. Select Internal SIS Op (no port). This allows the

commands you add in the next step to be directed to the switcher itself.

d. In the Command area, enter this SIS

command: 48*26# (See the calculation at right.)

e. In the Function/Timing area, click Pressed and Action #2 f. Click OK.

System 5 IP Switchers • Special Applications6-6

Extron Electronics System 5 IP User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

About the System 5 IP Series Switchers

Video and audio features

Control features

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

UL/Safety Requirements

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

Mounting the System 5 IP

Rack mounting

Rear Panels and Cabling

Power, A/V input, and video output connections

Audio output connections and reset switch

Resetting the unit

Control connections

Front Panel Cabling

Front Panel Features

Buttons

Adjustment features and input 5

Optimizing the Audio

Configuring the Preamp output level

Adjusting audio input levels

Making adjustments

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

LCD Menus and Basic Switcher Setup

Configuring the Hardware

Setting up the PC for IP communication

Setting up the System 5 IP switcher (at initial start-up) for IP communication

Configuring the switcher using the ARP command

Configuring the switcher via a Web browser

Configuring the switcher via the Global Configurator software

IR Learner™ Software for Creating Customized IR Driver Files

Embedded Web Pages

Status

System Status

Statistics

Configuration

File Management

File types: a key to file names

Control

Controlling the System 5 IP via GlobalViewer™ Web Pages

Control

Monitor

Schedule

Info

Host-to-switcher Communications

Switcher-initiated messages

Password information

Error responses

Error response references

Commands and Reponses

Using the command/response tables

Symbol definitions

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command/response table for special function SIS commands

Working With Combination Source Devices

Alternative connections from a DVD-VCR player to the switcher

Using IRCM control modules for DVD-VCR control

Using an IRCM-DV+ control module for DVD-VCR control