Extron electronics System 5 IP Series Setup Manual

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Setup Guide

Setup Guide Checklist

 Download and install the latest version of

Global Confi gurator (see chapter 1).

 Download the latest drivers to be used in the project

using the Driver Subscription feature (see chapter 3).

 Reference the "IP Link Device Interface Communication

Sheet" (click the Comm Sheet button) for any special
setup requirements (see chapter 3, “Adding a serial driver”).

 Obtain device and email IP settings from the network

administrator.

 Power the System 5 IP using the included IEC power cord

(see chapter 2).

 Connect the System 5 IP to the PC via Ethernet patch or

crossover cable (see chapter 2).

 Confi gure the System 5 IP using Global Confi gurator

(see chapter 3).

1.

 Create a new Global Confi gurator project.

2.

 Select the model of the System 5 IP and set its

IP address.

3.

 Defi ne the GlobalViewer Tree location and add the

System 5 IP to the project.

4.

 Defi ne email IP settings, notifi cations and contacts.

5.

 Add serial and IR drivers.

6.

 Confi gure the front panel buttons.

7.

 Confi gure the control module buttons.

8.

 Create a display shutdown schedule.

9.

 Create a display lamp hours warning email.

10.

 Create a display disconnect warning email.

11.

 Build and upload the confi guration.

12.

 Access GlobalViewer

®

.

 Cable peripheral devices to ports on the System 5 IP. Test

and troubleshoot the setup if necessary (see chapter 2).

 Mount the System 5 IP into a rack or place on furniture

(Refer to the System 5 IP Series User’s Manual, chapter 2).

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Precautions

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.

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 qualifi ed 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.

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 afi n 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation ni d’outils

non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser
certains dangers.

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 fi l 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 qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, 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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen 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.

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 qualifi ziertem 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 empfi ndlichen 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.

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 especifi camente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.

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

califi cado. 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 orifi cios 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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

FCC Class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

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

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America: Extron Electronics, Europe

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C

1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort

Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
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PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper
handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non­Extron authorized modifi cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an
Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400
(Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This
will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

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

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

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

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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。

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。

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System 5 IP Switchers • Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

About this Manual ....................................................................1-2

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

About Global Configurator .................................................... 1-3

System Requirements ............................................................... 1-4

Installing the Software ............................................................1-4

Updating Firmware ...................................................................1-5

Chapter Two • System 5 IP Hardware Setup ............... 2-1

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

A/V input and video output connections ............................. 2-2

Audio output connections ..................................................... 2-3

Control connections ............................................................... 2-5

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation ...................... 2-10

Control ports ........................................................................ 2-11

Buttons ................................................................................. 2-11

Indicators ..............................................................................2-13

Chapter Three • System 5 IP Software Setup ............3-1

Online Training ...........................................................................3-3

Step 1: Download Device Drivers ....................................... 3-3

Step 2: Create a New Project ............................................... 3-4

Step 3: Add a System 5 IP Switcher and Define its

Location ........................................................................................3-6

Step 4: Define E-mail Settings ............................................3-8

Defining e-mail server settings .............................................3-8

Setting up e-mail notifications ............................................. 3-9

Adding e-mail contacts ........................................................3-11

Step 5: Add a Serial and an IR Device .............................. 3-12

Downloading additional drivers .........................................3-12

Adding a serial driver .........................................................3-12

Adding an IR driver ..............................................................3-13

Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons .................... 3-14

Configuring an input button ............................................... 3-15

Configuring the On and Off buttons .................................. 3-16

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the

Auto Fill Feature .......................................................................3-17

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Table of Contents, cont’d

System 5 IP Switchers

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1

Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the System 5 IP Series Switchers

About Global Configurator

System Requirements

Installing the Software

Updating Firmware

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule ............... 3-19

Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning E-mail 3-21

Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection E-mail ......... 3-22

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration ..................3-23

Building a configuration ...................................................... 3-23

Uploading a configuration .................................................. 3-24

Step 12: Access GlobalViewer® .......................................... 3-25

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System 5 IP Switchers • Introduction

Introduction

System 5 IP Switchers • Introduction

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About Global Configurator

Extron Global Configurator (GC) software is an application that
allows non-programmers to configure a wide range of Extron
IP Link®-enabled products, and create entire GlobalViewer™
systems. It provides an integrated environment for defining
A/V control and system monitoring functionality from an
easy-to-use graphical user interface. It allows you to configure a
single room controller as well as facilitate building a Web-based
asset management and remote monitoring system for hundreds
of A/V devices in multiple locations.

Global Configurator provides the following features for the
System 5 IP:

Offline configuration—Using Global Configurator, you can

configure your System 5 IP switcher without having the
actual device on hand, eliminating the need to connect to
your switcher before starting the configuration.

GlobalViewer Web pages—GlobalViewer Web pages (HTML,

XML, and JavaScript) allow you to control and manage
devices such as VCRs, DVDs, and displays connected
to an Extron System 5 IP. These pages are generated
when you build and upload your project files in GC.
GlobalViewer must be viewed using Microsoft Internet
Explorer® (version 6 and above), with Active X enabled,
from any computer with access to the network.

About this Manual

This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and
configure your System 5 IP switcher. Step by step instructions
show you how to set up the hardware first, then use the Global
Configurator program to add serial and IR drivers, configure the
front panel buttons, set a shutdown schedule, and set up e-mail
alerts for display disconnection as well as lamp hours warnings.

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 Front Panel Controller (FPC) models, which include
front panel controls for projector power, selectable
functions/room control, input selection, volume
adjustment, and simple configuration—

u with an audio amplifier (amplifier model), and

u without an audio amplifier (nonamplifier model)

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

u with an audio amplifier (amplifier model)

u without an audio amplifier (nonamplifier model)

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
IR device drivers or go to the Extron Web site to obtain device
drivers.

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System Requirements

Intel® Pentium® III processor or later with at least a 1 GHz
clock speed

One of the following Microsoft® Windows operating
systems:

u Windows NT, service pack 4

u Windows 2000, service pack 2

u Windows XP, service pack 2

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, with Active X
enabled

N

If Active X is not enabled, a prompt may appear in your

browser, or a “Please wait while the files are loading”
message may appear on the GV control page.

512 MB of RAM

50 MB of hard disk space

A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate
of 10 Mbps

Installing the Software

Before getting started with Global Configurator, you must install
the software. The configuration software is available at no
charge via the Extron Web site at www.extron.com.

C

You must use Global Configurator version 2.2

or later to configure the System 5 IP. Using an
earlier version (2.0.0 through 2.1.x) risks damage
to the products. Immediately update any existing
controllers configured with older versions of the
software.

To install the software on your hard drive:

1. Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab.

2. Click the I P Link® Software link or icon.

3. Click the G lobal Configur ator link or icon.

4. From the Global Conf igura tor page, click the

Download Now button.

5. Provide the necessary information, then click the

Download GCSWx xxxx. exe button.

•

•

•

•

•

•

The program wizard walks you through the remaining process.
By default, the installation creates the necessary directories,
placing icons, files, drivers, and a help file for
Global Configurator within them.

Updating Firmware

Extron periodically updates product firmware in conjunction
with the release of new software revisions. When updating any
Extron software to the latest revision level, please be sure to
read the supplied release notes, or contact an Extron Application
Engineer to determine if your Extron product also requires a
firmware update.

N

For more information regarding how to update the

firmware, refer to Appendix B in the System 5 IP Series
User's Manual.

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System 5 IP Hardware Setup

Rear Panels and Cabling

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

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This chapter describes rear and front panel features and basic
front panel operation of the System 5 IP switcher. It shows
you how to connect the cables to audio, video, and control
connectors.

Rear Panels and Cabling

100-240V 1.3A

50-60Hz

TxRxG

G

S

G

S

GSG

S

G

G

Ps

+V

+V CM

IR

SCP

R

Y/C

G

Y

B

VH

VID

Y/C

VID

CY

R/VID G/Y B/C

H

V

C

VID

VH

R/VID

G/Y B/C

INPUT 1

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

INPUT 2

CM/IR/SCP

RS-232

PROJ CONT

AUDIO

IR/SERIAL OUT

E

C

B

D

A

L 1 R

L 2 R

OUTPUT

A

L 3 R

L 4 R

B

C

D

1 2 3 4

A/V input and video output connections

a

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 inputs. See the diagrams below.
Inputs must be configured for either video or RGB. See chapters
three, four, and five in the System 5 IP Series User's Manual for
details.

VH

CY

R/VID

G/Y B/C

VH

R/VID

G/Y B/C

VH

R/VID

G/Y B/C

RGBHV

Composite Video

S-video

b

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 source (using the
BNC connector) to each of these inputs. Inputs 3 and 4 are not
configurable.

c

Display outputs — Cable these output BNC connectors to

an RGBHV, S-video (Y/C), or composite video port on the
projector or display. See the diagram below.

R

G

Y

B

H

V

C

VID

OUTPUT

RGBHV Composite

Video

S-video

Y = luma

C = chroma

d

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.

N

Do not tin the stripped leads before installing them in the

captive screw connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in
the captive screw connectors and could pull out.

L R

Audio

L R

Audio

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Balanced Stereo Input

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

(high impedance)

(high impedance)

Sleeve

CAUTION

For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeve(s) to the ground contact.

DO NOT connect the sleeve(s) to the negative (-) contacts.

3/16" (5 mm) MAX.

N

After the audio inputs and outputs are connected, refer to

chapter 3, “Front Panel Features and Basic Operation”
and chapter 4, “Software- and Web Page-based Setup and
Control” from the System 5 IP Series User’s Manual.

Audio output connections

+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

R

RELAYS

B

A

L LINEOUT R

L PREAMP R

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

CONFIG/RS-232

LAN

1 2

(Amplifier
Models Only)

a

Lineout and preamp audio outputs — Connect an audio output

device to 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 audio adjustments.

• 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).

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Lineout and preamp outputs can both be wired as unbalanced
or balanced (see diagrams below). 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

N

Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before

installing them in the captive screw connector. Tinned
wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and
could pull out.

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Balanced Stereo Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Unbalanced Mono Output Balanced Mono Output

L R

Audio

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Sleeve

CAUTION

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

L R

Audio

L R

Audio

L R

Audio

3/16" (5 mm) MAX.

b

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 non-powered 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 illustration.

+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

4 Ohm Load

or

8 Ohm Load

Mono or
Stereo –

Mono or
Stereo +

4 Ohm Load

or

8 Ohm Load

2. Using the front panel, RS-232, or IP control, set the switcher
for either mono or stereo audio output. That setting affects
the amplified output and the preamp output.

C

Do not short the terminals to ground or the amplifier

will be damaged.

C

Do not bridge the outputs. Bridging could damage

the amplifier.

Control connections

+

_

LEFT

+

RIGHT

_

21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

TxRxG

G

S

G

S

GSG

S

G

G

Ps

+V

+V

CM

IR

SCP

R

CM/IR/SCP

RS-232

2

PROJ CONT

AUDIO

RELAYS

IR/SERIAL OUT

E

C

B

B

D

A

A

L LINEOUT R

L PREAMP R

L 1 R

L 2 R

AMPLIFIED

OUT

4/8 ohm

CONFIG/RS-232

LAN

A

L 3 R

L 4 R

B

C

D

4 5 61 2 3 7

a

Projector control RS-232 port — Commands from a

downloaded projector driver or user-defined command strings
entered via the Global Configurator program can be sent to the
display device from this port.

For bidirectional communication, the transmit (Tx), ground (G),
and receive (Rx) pins must be wired at both the switcher and the
projector.

Tx Rx G GPs +V

RS-232

PROJ CONT

System 5 IP

Rear Panel

Projector

Panel

Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

Ground ( )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

N

Each projector or display may require different wiring. For

details, refer to the manual that came with the projector
or click the Comm Sheet button under the Driver
Configuration tab in Global Configurator to display the
"IP Link® Device Interface Communication Sheet".

N

Extron recommends the use of shielded communication

cables such as CTL (Comm-Link cable).

b

IR/Serial Output ports — These ports output either infrared

signals or unidirectional RS-232 signals for controlling various
devices such as VCRs and DVD players. Each port must
be set up via Global Configurator for either IR or RS-232
communication and associated with a device driver.

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For infrared (IR) output, wire an IR Emitter (2 emitters,
maximum, per port) as shown below for a modulated signal

and ground.

S G S G S G S G

IR/SERIAL OUT

A

B

C

D

IR Emitter 1

White Striped Wire

100'

(30.5 m)

G = Ground

S = Signal (IR)

See the System 5 IP Series User's Manual for details on how to set
up these ports for IR or RS-232 control.

c

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 104 or SCP 226
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.

The SCP 104 or SCP 226 Secondary Control Panel replicates
most of the switcher’s front panel controls. The control pad
can receive IR signals from an optional IR 402 remote control
and send them to the switcher. Control modules can be used 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. Use the following
diagram as a wiring guide.

SCP 226

200' (61 m) max.

to Last Device

E

C
B
A

SCP Communication

IRCM, ACM, RCM

+12 VDC

Ground ( ) & Drain Wire

C
B
A

Ground ( )

IRCM/ACM/RCM

+12 VDC

Maximum =
4 Control Modules
(4 Module Addresses)

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

DVD & VCR CONTROL

PLAY NEXT/FWD PAUSE STOP

TUNER

Tx

PREV/REW

ENTER

TITLE MENU

TV/VCR

DVD VCR

IRCM-DV+

G+V

CM IR

SCP

ECB DA

System 5 IP Switcher
Rear Panel

Extron

CTL or

CTLP Cable Color Code:

Ground ( ) & Drain Wire

E
D
C
B
A

SCP Communication

Modulated IR (for IR Link)

Control Module Communication

+12 VDC

= White

= Black & Drain Wire

= Violet

= Red

VOLUME

SCP 226

IR

DISPLAY

Extron

1

2

3

4

5

6

ON

OFF

PIC

MUTE

AUTO
IMAGE

PC VCR

DVD

LAPTOP

DOC
CAM

N

The maximum total distance between the System 5 IP and

a connected device is 200’ (61 m).

N

Extron recommends that you connect the cable’s drain

wire to the ground pin at both ends. This reduces EMI
interference.

d

Relay ports — Via Global Configurator, 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.

21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

RELAYS

B

A

21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

RELAYS

B

A

21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

RELAYS

B

A

Group B Group CGroup A

Common Relay 4

Relay 3

Common Relay 6

Relay 5

Common Relay 2

Relay 1

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

• on — relay closes and stays closed until otherwise
instructed

• off — relay opens and stays open until otherwise instructed

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21

C

C

43

C

6

5

C

B

A

Common

Relay 1
Relay 2

To / from

control

equipment

Normally

Open (1)

Common

Normally

Open (2)

Common

All relays

are

normally

open.

• 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)

On (Closed)

Common

Off (Open)

Common

Relay On

Relay Off

On (Closed)

Common

Off (Open)

Common

Relay Toggle

or

Toggle off

Toggle on

On (Closed)

Common

Off (Open)

Common

Relay Pulse

Turn off after

a set period

Off (Open)

Common

Turn

on

You can also use SIS commands or Global Configurator to
specify pulse duration.

e

LAN connector and LEDs — An Ethernet connection can
be used on an ongoing basis to control the System 5 IP in an
Ethernet network.

Use a straight-through cable for connection to a switch,
hub, or router.

Use a crossover cable (ships with the product) for
connection directly to a PC.

•

•

Configure the settings for this port via either SIS commands, an
embedded Web page, or Global Configurator.

LAN port defaults are as follows:

IP address: 192.168.254.254
gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

•

•

subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
DHCP: off

N

If DHCP remains disabled, obtain your System 5 IP

gateway, subnet mask, and IP address from your network
administrator.

Patch (straight) cable

Side 1 Side 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

Side 1 Side 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

Clip Down

Side

1

1&2

3&6

4&5

7&8

234 56 78

Pins

12 34 567 8

RJ-45
connector

Twisted
Pairs

f

Configuration/RS-232 port — For switcher configuration and
control via RS-232, connect to the 9-pin HD connector.

RS-232 protocol:

38400 baud

1 stop bit
no parity
8 data bits
no flow control

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

DB9 Pin Locations

Female

5 1

9 6

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The pin assignments of this connector are as follows:

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. You can use the Extron 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini
TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01).

g

Reset button and LED — Pressing this recessed button causes
various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset
to the factory defaults. See chapter 2 in the System 5 IP Series
User's Manual for details.

R

Reset
Button
(Recessed)

Reset

LED

Front Panel Features and Basic Operation

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

• The front panel controls.

• An Extron control pad, such as the SCP 104, or SCP 226.

Most settings can be adjusted only through a host computer
using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) or
Global Configurator. For details on setup and control via RS-232
or Ethernet, see chapters 4 and 5 in the System 5 IP Series User's
Manual.

N

Switcher settings can be adjusted via the front panel.

N

Any control settings must be adjusted via

Global Configurator.

SYSTEM 5 IP

PC

DOC
CAM

VCR

PIC

MUTE

ON OFF

MENU NEXT

AUTO

IMAGE

DVD

LAPTOP

PC VIDEO

INPUT 5

MAX

MID

VOLUME

AUDIO

ADJUST

MIN

2 3 4

5/ PC

DISPLAY

1

INPUT SELECTION

CONFIG

IR

SYSTEM 5 IP

PC VIDEO

INPUT 5

AUDIO

CONFIG

IR

3

10

10

8

6

4

5

7

2

1

9

System 5 IP with FPC

System 5 IP without FPC

System 5 IP with FPC

System 5 IP without FPC

2

1

Control ports

a

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. Refer to chapter 4, "Software- and Web
Page-based Setup and Control" of the System 5 IP Series User's
Manual and the IR Learner Help file for details. This receiver
accepts infrared signals from 30 kHz to 62 kHz.

b

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.

Buttons

The System 5 IP with FPC (front panel control) has backlit
buttons, and the non-FPC model has an unlit input 5 selection
button only. The button caps are removable so the button labels
can be changed.

c

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

press the On button to turn the 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 Global Configurator,
other functions and relays can be associated with each of these
buttons.

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d

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.

e

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.

f

Menu and Next buttons — Press these buttons to access and

navigate through the switcher’s LCD menus and options. They
are not user programmable/configurable. For details, refer to
chapter 3, "Front Panel Features and Basic Operation" from the
System 5 IP Series User's Manual.

N

If you adjust volume, gain, bass, treble, etc., it takes

1 minute and 40 seconds (100 seconds) for data in the
switcher’s RAM to be saved to flash memory.

SYSTEM 5 IP

MENU NEXT

PC VIDEO

INPUT 5

MAX

MID

VOLUME

AUDIO

ADJUST

MIN

1086 7

System 5 IP with FPC

SYSTEM 5 IP

PC VIDEO

INPUT 5

AUDIO

109

System 5 IP without FPC

i

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.

j

Input 5 (PC Video) — These connectors accept computer-video

and stereo audio input signals.

Indicators

g

LCD screen — This screen displays basic system status, menu,
and configuration information. It is used primarily during
switcher configuration.

h

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.

• 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.

VOLUME

MAX

MID

MIN

ADJUST

User (regular) mode

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

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

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

• 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. See chapter 2 in the
System 5 IP Series User's Manual for details.

MAX

MID

MIN

Signal: when lit this LED indicates that a signal of at least

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

Normal: a blinking LED indicates that the level is

set properly for maximum power output.

N

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

N

Per-input audio level settings can be adjusted via this front

panel knob or via RS-232/Telnet/Web browser control.

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Chapter Three

System 5 IP Software Setup

Online Training

Step 1: Download Device Drivers

Step 2: Create a New Project

Step 3: Add a System 5 IP Switcher and Define its Location

Step 4: Define E-mail Settings

Step 5: Add a Serial and an IR Device

Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the Auto Fill Feature

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule

Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning E-mail

Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection E-mail

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration

Step 12: Access GlobalViewer

®

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3-3

This chapter provides the steps for setting up your
System 5 IP switcher using the Global Configurator (GC)
software.

By means of example, you will learn how to

• Add drivers that allow control of A/V devices.

• Configure the switcher's power buttons and input
selection buttons to control a video projector.

• Configure an IRCM-DV+ control module to control the
functions of a DVD/VCR player.

• Schedule a projector shutdown, create a lamp hour

warning alert, and create a projector disconnection e-mail
alert.

Each of the following steps of configuration are described in
detail in the subsequent sections of this chapter.

1

Downloading device drivers

2

Creating a new project

3

Adding a System 5 IP switcher and defining its location

4

Defining e-mail settings

5

Adding a serial and an IR device

6

Configuring the front panel buttons

7

Configuring the control modules using the Auto Fill

feature

8

Creating a display shutdown schedule

9

Creating a display lamp hour warning e-mail

10

Creating a display disconnection e-mail

11

Building and uploading a configuration

12

Accessing GlobalViewer

®

N

This setup guide provides instructions for the primary

setup and configuration of the System 5 IP. For additional
information and more detailed instructions, refer to the

System 5 IP User's Manual or the
GC Help File accessed through the GC software.

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You must use Global Configurator version 2.2 or

later to configure the System 5 IP. Using an earlier
version (2.0.0 through 2.1.x) risks damage to the
products. Immediately update any existing switchers
configured with older versions of the software. See
“Installing the Software” in chapter 1 for instructions
on how to install GC 2.2.

Online Training

Please note that you can also learn about Global Configurator
through the “E-Training On Demand” feature of the Extron Web
site. If you have login access to the Extron site, do the following:

1. Go to www.extron.com.

2. Use your e-mail and password to login to the Extron Web

site.

3. Under the Dealers-Only tab, click the T raining and
Eduction link.

4. Click the On-Demand Trai ning link.

5. Click the G lobal Configur ator 2.X icon or link to begin the

tutorial.

Step 1: Download Device Drivers

In order to configure a System 5 to control a device, you must
download the drivers for each device.

For the purposes of this setup guide and tutorial, you will
download two drivers to use in the following examples: one
serial driver (for a video projector) and one IR driver (for a
DVD/VCR player).

If you prefer to download the drivers required for your own
configuration, replace our example drivers with your own in the
following exercises.

To download the required drivers, do the following:

1. Double-click the G C icon to launch Global Configurator.

The GC 2 Start Options dialog box appears.

2. Click the A dd Drivers Sub scrip tion button.

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3a. From the Available Manufacturers/Device Types box,

choose the required manufacturer(s) from the left window
by clicking its name. For the following exercises, choose

Epson.

3b. From the Available Manufacturers/Device Types box,

choose the required device(s) from the right window by
clicking its icon. For the following exercises, choose video

projector.

4. Click the Subscribe button between the two columns.
The selected items appear in the Current Driver
Subscriptions window.

5. Repeat steps 3-5 above, choosing Hitachi as the
manufacturer and DVD/VCR as the device.

6. Click the D ownload button to download the drivers under
the Current Driver Subscriptions window.

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If configuring the System 5 IP on site and the model and
device type are unknown, subscribe to and download
drivers for all manufacturer and device types prior to
going out to the field.

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If you wish to unsubscribe to a particular driver, check its
check box and then click the Unsubscribe button .

7. After all of your drivers are successfully subscribed, click
the OK button. The GC 2 Start Options dialog reappears.

Step 2: Create a New Project

1. If the GC 2 Start Options dialog is displayed, select the
"Create a New Project" option and click the OK button.

The Project Settings dialog box appears, as shown on the

following page.

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You can also access the Project Settings dialog box via

the Edit menu.

Project Settings dialog box

2. If passwords have been set on the System 5 IP, enter the
administrator and user passwords. Ensure that both
passwords are repeated in the Verify fields.

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If a password has been set on the System 5 IP switcher but

none is entered here, you will be unable to upload a new
configuration. By default, there is no password set on the
switcher.

3. Click the S ync IP Link de vice’ s time and date to PC’s
time and date check box and fill in the appropriate

Daylight Saving time zone values in the menu drop boxes,
if necessary.

4. Click the OK button. The Add Device dialog box appears.

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Step 3: Add a System 5 IP Switcher and Define
its Location

The most essential step in creating a configuration in a GC
project is to add an IP Link device. The following steps instruct
on how to add a System 5 IP into Global Configurator.

Before starting, obtain the following from your network
administrator:

IP address/host name
Gateway IP address
Subnet mask
Telnet port
Web port

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These settings can be edited after adding the

System 5 IP by using the Change Device Setti ngs.. .
dialog box found in the Tools menu.

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If the Add Device dialog box is not displayed, select

Add Device from the Edit menu.

To add the System 5 IP, do the following:

Add Device dialog box (Basic)

1. From the IP Link Dev ice drop-down menu, select
System 5 IP or System 5 IP w/ Amp.

2. Enter or edit the host name or IP address in the
Name/IP Address text box so that it matches the one

assigned to the product by your network administrator.

3. In the Display Name box, enter an easy to remember,
descriptive name (e.g., System5IP). You may choose to
keep the default name.

4. Click the A dvanced button.

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Add Device dialog box (Advanced)

5. Select the A uto C onfigure IP Address check box. The MAC
Address text box becomes active and the first three octets

of the MAC address appear.

6. Locate the MAC address on the rear of the Extron IP
product or obtain it from your network administrator.

7. Enter the remainder of the MAC address in the MAC
Address text box (the first three octets should be filled in).

8. Click the S et button. This assigns the new IP address to

the IP device.

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Auto Configure IP Address (e) uses the ARP method to

set the IP address. If this method fails, perform a mode 4
reset to set the System 5 IP back to its default IP settings.
Refer to Chapter 2 of the System 5 IP Series User’s
Manual for instructions on performing a mode 4 reset.

9. Click the N ew Location button in the upper right corner of
the Add Device dialog box. A Location folder is created,
in edit mode. You can use additional folders to create up
to eight location levels.

10. Assign a location-oriented name to the highlighted folder
(e.g., Room 201).

11. Once finished, click the OK button. The
Global Configurator Front Panel window appears, as
shown on the following page.

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The Global Configurator Front Panel window

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This Global Configurator project can be saved at any time

by selecting Save from the File menu.

Step 4: Define E-mail Settings

Global Configurator supports scheduling, monitoring, and
e-mail alerts for all connected devices (e.g., a video projector).
For example, you can create a schedule to shut down a projector
at a predetermined time, and/or create an e-mail alert that
warns a school administrator if the projector's lamp hours are
nearing expiration.

Defining e-mail server settings

Before you set up e-mail notifications, ensure that the following
elements are set:

Mail server IP

Mail server domain

Gateway IP

SMTP user name

SMTP password

Subnet mask

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If not, use the Change Device Setting feature to set up these
elements.

1. From the Tools menu, choose Change Devi ce Settings... .

The Device Settings page appears and displays every
device in the current project.

2. Select the System 5 IP from the list.

3. From the Settings menu, choose Set Mail Server....

4. Complete each of the fields with your mail server
IP address, mail server domain, and, if necessary, your
user name and password.

5. Click the O K button.

6. Go back to the S ettings menu to complete the entries for
your subnet mask and gateway settings.

7. When finished, click the C lose button.

Setting up e-mail notifications

The Email Manager provides preset messages for some of the
most common actions performed in GC.

To set up an e-mail notification for a specified action, do the
following:

1. From the Global Configurator Edit menu, choose Email
Manager. The Email Manager dialog box appears, as

shown on the following page.

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Email Manager dialog box

2. Select one of the choices under the Name field.

This action automatically populates the Name, Subject, and

Body fields for the action, but these fields can be altered, if
needed.

To create a custom notification e-mail message, do the following:

1. Fill in name, subject, and body sections in the Email
Manager dialog box.

2. Click the A dd button. The custom message joins the list of

preset messages.

3. Click the D one button to close the dialog box.

Adding e-mail contacts

To add e-mail contacts, do the following:

1. From the Edit menu, choose Contact Mana ger. A dialog
box appears.

2. Fill in the name, e-mail address, and company areas of the
Contact Manager dialog box.

Contact Manager dialog box

3. Click A dd to add the newly-created contact to the list.

4. Click O K to close the dialog box.

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Step 5: Add a Serial and an IR Device

Adding an A/V device (projector displays, VCRs, DVDs, etc.)
for the System 5 IP to control requires that you first add the
device’s driver to the GC configuration.

Downloading additional drivers

If you have not downloaded or need additional device drivers
for your open project, select Driver Sub scrip tions from the Edit
menu, then follow the steps under “Step 1: Download Device
Drivers”. GC automatically rebuilds the driver cache.

You are now ready to add A/V devices to the configuration
using the new drivers.

Adding a serial driver

1. From the IP Link tab (on the left pane), select the port
named Display.

Add serial driver window

2. Use the drop-down menus under Serial Driver Selection
to select the device type (choose video projector), and
manufacturer (choose Epson). For this example, select the

Epson PowerLite 7700p video projector from the Available
Drivers field.

3. Click the A dd Driver button. The Epson projector appears

within the Selected Driver field.

Notice that this action also populates the Driver

Command and State Configuration field with predefined
functions. These functions later appear as buttons on your
GlobalViewer® Web page.

4. Click the C omm Sheet button to display the "IP Link®
Device Interface Communication Sheet". This document
contains important notes, cable requirements and pinouts
for the device.

Adding an IR driver

To add an IR driver to a port:

1. From the IP Link tab (left pane), select the IR port labeled
Port A beneath the System 5 IP tree.

Add IR driver window

2. Use the drop-down menus under IR Driver Selection
to select the device type (choose DVD/VCR), and
manufacturer (choose Hitachi). In the Available Drivers
field, choose Hitachi DV-PF7E.

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If you are unable to find the correct IR driver in the

drop-down menu or the Extron Web site, you can "learn"
the command using the IR Learner software. You can
download this software from the Extron Web site download
center. Refer to the IR Learner Help File for instructions
on how to use this software.

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3. Click the A dd Driver button. The Hitachi DVD/VCR
appears within the Selected Driver(s) field.

Notice that this action also populates the IR Driver

Function(s) field with predefined functions.

To view these IR driver functions as buttons on your
GlobalViewer Web page, do the following:

4. Under the IR Port A Group field, click the Add Group
button to add a folder (i.e., group) to the GlobalViewer

Web Group(s) field.

5. Rename the folder according to the function of the device

and/or any name that allows you to easily recognize the
device. In this case, use the name "DVD_VCR".

6. Under the IR Driver Function(s) field, select the desired
functions (e.g., Power or Menu).

7. Use the small green arrows between the two fields to
populate the DVD_VCR folder with the functions you
require. You can also drag and drop them into the folder.

Notice that the Port A IR icon is renamed to match the

name of the added device.

Step 6: Configure the Front Panel Buttons

Once the device drivers are added, you can configure the
System 5 IP's front panel buttons. For this exercise, you will
configure Input and On/Off buttons. Additionally, you can
modify a button caption, add a tool tip, set repeat rates, and
select button modes.

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You can customize any front panel button (DVD, VCR,

On/Off, etc.) on a System 5 IP, but most are shipped with
the most common operations labeled for you.

Front Panel window with configured buttons

Configuring an input button

Input buttons on the System 5 IP include the following, grouped
together on the System 5 front panel: PC, Doc Cam, VCR, DVD,
and Laptop.

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The steps in the following example require using a serial

port driver.

To configure the DVD button to switch to a DVD player when
pressed, do the following:

1. Select the F ront Panel tab.

2. Choose the green DVD input button.

3. Notice that the default in Line 1 (a caption field) reads
DVD. You can change this to a different name, if desired,

and set the tool tip, repeat rate, and button mode, if
applicable.

4. In the Button Operations area, select the Driver tab
and expand the tree under the Epson PowerLite 7700p
projector icon. A list of possible projector operations
appears.

5. Expand the Input Control folder to view the input control
options.

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6. Drag the V ideo icon (under Input Control) over to either of
the right-side window fields labeled Press or Release. The
field you choose determines whether the command will
activate on the press of the button or on the release of it.

Notice that the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector now

appears under your chosen Press or Release field, and the
DVD button is marked with a red triangle. This indicates
that the DVD button is now configured.

Configuring the On and Off buttons

Grouped within the Display section of the System 5 IP front
panel, the On/Off buttons can be used to power a projector on
or off.

To configure the on/off buttons, do the following:

1. In the window under the Front Panel tab, click the yellow
On button on the System 5 IP front panel.

2. In the Button Operations area, expand the tree under the
Epson PowerLite 7700p projector icon. A list of operations

appears.

3. Expand the P ower Control folder to view the options.

4. Drag the O n icon to the right-side window field labeled

Release. This sets the command to activate on the release
of the button.

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Failure to configure the On or Off buttons on Release may

cause problems with the PIN Mode feature. Refer to the

System 5 IP User's Manual for details.

Notice that the Epson PowerLite 7700p projector now

appears under the Release field, and the front panel On
button is marked with a red triangle. This indicates that
the On button is now configured.

5. To configure the Off button, repeat steps 1 through 4,
selecting Off.

Step 7: Configure the Control Modules Using the
Auto Fill Feature

Control modules are optional hardware keypads that can be
used to trigger IR and serial control commands. Once added to
the system, each button can have a function associated with it.

The Auto Fill feature automatically associates the correct
IR commands with control module buttons for the selected
IR driver. For example, the Play command is automatically
assigned to the Play button of the control module keypad.

1. From the left pane IP Link tab, select Address 1 beneath
the folder called "Control Modules".

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Global Configurator automatically recognizes any control

module currently connected to the switcher. The
IRCM-DV+ appears at Address 1 and 2 or Address 3
and 4. If Address x IRCM-DV+ [DVD] is already shown
in the System 5 IP tree view, skip steps 2 and 3 below, and
proceed to step 4.

2. Select I RCM-DV+ in the Available Control Module section.

3. Double-click the selection, then click the O K button on

the message box that appears. This adds the IRCM-DV+
[DVD] module to the configuration.

Control module main window

4. Select the Address #1 tab. The Address 1 IRCM-DV+
[DVD] window appears.

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5. In the upper left corner drop-down menu (under
DVD & VCR Control), select Input 4, as illustrated below.

This assigns the input button (Input 4) to activate the
IRCM-DV+ [DVD] control panel.

Input 4 button selection

6. Click the A uto Fill button.

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To use the Auto Fill feature, an applicable IR driver must

be present.

A dialog box appears.

Control module configuration

7. From the Auto Fill Dual-Function DVD and VCR IR
Control Module dialog box, select the Hitachi DV-PF7E
DVD/VCR IR driver. All functions for the selected driver

appear in the right side pane of the dialog box.

8. Select P ort A from the bottom portion of the dialog box.

9. Click the O K button. The dialog box closes.

All commands that match a button on the module are

assigned to that button. Red triangles on the buttons of the
control module indicate that all the matching buttons have
been auto-filled.

10. To configure Address 2 IRCM-DV+[VCR], repeat steps 1
through 9, substituting Address 2 for Address 1.

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In step 5, you will need to select a different input button in

the VCR half of the control module.

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If using an IRCM-DV+, you must associate each half with

an input.

Step 8: Create a Display Shutdown Schedule

Global Configurator’s scheduling feature enables you to
schedule actions and events for a selected device. Scheduling
is often useful for setting a projector or other device to shut
down or turn on at a predetermined time (e.g., in a school, all
projectors can be set to power off at 5:00 P.M.).

To schedule a display shutdown:

1. Click on the S chedule tab in the Global Configurator
window.

2. Click the A dd Schedule button below the Scheduled
Actions window. The Scheduled Actions Wizard dialog

box appears, as shown below.

Scheduled Actions Wizard

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3. Enter a name (Shutdown) in the Enter Scheduled Action
Name field.

4. Indicate the time for the desired action and uncheck

inactive times (weekend hours when staff are away, for
example).

For events that occur at the same time daily, change the

time alongside the Set All button. Click the Set All button
to automatically change all the days of the week.

5. Click N ext. This takes you to the actions page, where you
can specify the action.

Display shutdown action selection dialog

6. Select the device to be scheduled (for our purposes,
choose the Epson PowerLite 7700p) from the Subject Port
window.

7. Select the action Po wer Control-Of f from the Available
Options window, then click the Apply Action button.

8. Click D one. The dialog box closes.

Step 9: Create a Display Lamp Hour Warning
E-mail

Global Configurator’s monitoring feature enables you to
configure a System 5 IP switcher to monitor many parameters
of the connected display devices. For example, a monitor alert
can warn the school administrator if a display lamp hour limit
is close to expiration or if a display is inexplicably disconnected
from the System 5 IP switcher.

To set a display lamp hour warning e-mail, do the following:

1. Click the M onitor tab in the Global Configurator window.

2. Click the A dd Monitor button below the Monitored
Conditions dialog. The Monitored Conditions Wizard

dialog box appears.

3. Enter a name (Lamp hour) in the Enter Monitored
Condition Name field area. The label now appears in the

left pane.

4. Click the N ext button. This takes you to the actions page,
where you can specify the action.

Monitored Conditions Wizard dialog

5. In the Subject Port window, select the display
(choose Epson PowerLite 7700p) for which the lamp hour
warning is to be set. A list of monitoring options appears
under the Available Options window.

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6. Set the lamp hour limit by doing the following:

a. Choose Lamp U sage Time (hours): Value under the

Available Options window.

b. Enter a value (800, for example) in the Lamp Usage

Time (hours) box.

c. Click A pply Condi tion.

d. Click Next.

7. Click N ext again to add an e-mail notification.

Display lamp hour e-mail notification

8. Click on the appropriate e-mail message and contacts, then
click Apply Email/Co ntact s.

9. Click D one. The dialog box closes.

Step 10: Create a Display Disconnection
E-mail

To set a display disconnected e-mail alert, do the following:

1. Click the M onitor tab in the Global Configurator window.

2. Click the A dd Monitor button below the Monitored
Conditions window. The Monitored Conditions Wizard

window appears.

3. Enter a name (Disconnected) in the Enter Monitored
Condition Name field area. The label now appears in the

left pane.

4. Click N ext to specify a condition.

5. Select the desired equipment (for our purposes, choose the
Epson PowerLite 7700p) from the Subject Port window
and Connection Status is Disconnected from Available
Options.

6. Click A pply Condition , then click Next.

7. Click N ext again to add an e-mail notification.

8. Highlight the appropriate e-mail message (Disconnect
Notification) and contacts (e-mail recipient(s)), and click

Apply Email/Co ntact s.

9. Click D one. The dialog box closes.

Step 11: Build and Upload a Configuration

The Global Configurator project file contains all the
configuration data (port assignments, product/device locations,
scheduling data, etc.) you have created in Global Configurator.
This is the data used to build the project's GlobalViewer Web
pages for the System 5 IP.

Building a configuration

To build a configuration, do the following:

1. Click the G lobalViewer tab at the left window to open
GlobalViewer Designer.

2. Confirm that all configured products have been given a
location. If not, drag each product to the desired location
or create new ones.

3. Save your project file. If a project file has not been
saved, GC prompts you to do so before building the
configuration.

4. From the Build menu, choose Build All C onfigurations or
Build Changed Confi gurations.

The Build menu

An activity bar appears, indicating that the build is

progressing. The Upload Manager dialog box appears
when the build is complete.

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Uploading a configuration

The process of uploading your project is essential to successfully
configuring the System 5 IP and creating a GlobalViewer Web
page. You can upload the project to one switcher or controller at
a time or several at once.

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You can configure devices offline, but the device must be

connected to the network for a successful upload.

The Upload Manager appears only after a build has been
successfully performed on at least one device. If errors occur
during the build of any devices, a dialog box appears listing the
errors.

The Upload Manager window before file upload

To begin the upload, do the following:

1. Click B egin. The Upload Manager monitors the progress
of the upload.

2. When the upload is finished, click C lose.

The configuration should now be successfully uploaded to
the appropriate product(s).

Step 12: Access GlobalViewer

®

After uploading a configuration file to a System 5 IP switcher,
there are three ways to access the GlobalViewer Web page:

Right-click the System 5 IP switcher icon in the
IP Link tree and select Open Globa lViewer® Webpage.

Open an Internet browser window and type in the
IP address of the System 5 IP.

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You must use Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, with Active X

enabled.

From the Upload Manager window, click the
Test GV System button.

GlobalViewer main page

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