Extron electronic IN1608 SA manual

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    User Guide IN1606 IN1608 IN1608 SA IN1608 MA Scalers Scaling Pr esentation Switchers 68-2290-01 Rev . C 12 13[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and [...]

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    FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi[...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: W ARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury . A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the pr oduct or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important[...]

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    Contents SIS Configuration and Control ................. 31 Host and Scaler Communication ...................... 31 Scaler -Initiated Messages ............................. 31 Copyright Information ................................... 31 Password Information ................................... 32 Error Responses ....................................[...]

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    Internal W eb Pages ..................................... 60 Accessing the Internal Web Pages .................... 60 T urning Off Compatibility Mode ..................... 60 Navigating the Internal Web Pages ................... 61 A V Controls Panel ......................................... 61 Configuration Pages .................................[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 1 Intr oduction This guide contains information about the Extron IN1606, IN1608, IN1608 SA, and IN1608 MA Scaling Presentation Switchers with instructions for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and operate the equipment. T opics in this section include: • I[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 2 The scalers provide complete contr ol of advanced audio configuration settings through internal Web pages. Using the internal Web pages, users can easily adjust audio input and output gain, attenuation, mixing, and ducking parameters. The two DTP 230 twisted pair inputs and [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 3 The following diagram demonstrates an example of a typical application for the IN1608 SA with multiple sources and outputs. 100-240V ~ -- A MAX 1 2 CONFIGURABLE HDMI HDMI 5 6 7 8 C RS-232 IR RS-232 IR Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G HDMI A B 3 4 INPUTS OUTPUTS Tx R[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 4 Licensed Thir d-Party Softwar e Used in the Scalers The scalers use various licensed third-party softwar e packages during operation. T o view details about third-party packages and associated licensing, click the License Information button on the Unit Information page of th[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 5 Key Featur es Video • Four HDMI inputs and two configurable analog video inputs — Allow for switching between HDMI and analog video sources. T wo configurable analog inputs accept most standard analog video formats, including RGB, component video, RGBcvS, S-video, and co[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 6 General • Supported HDMI specification features — Includes data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color , and HD lossless audio formats • HDCP-compliance — Fully supports HDCP-encrypted sources, with selectable authorization for unencrypted content. • HDCP authentication[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Intr oduction 7 • Picture contr ols — Includes controls for brightness, contrast, color , tint, detail, horizontal and vertical positioning, and sizing. • Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Helps maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC, P AL, and HDTV 1080i sources that[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 8 Installation This section contains information on how to connect cables to the IN1606 and IN1608 models. T opics in this section include: • Rear Panel Connections • Connection Details Rear Panel Connections All the IN1606 connectors are also on the IN1608 models (see figu[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 9 Power and Input Connections Output and Control Connections a AC power connector b Analog video connectors — inputs 1 and 2 c HDMI connectors — inputs 3 and higher d DTP input and corresponding RS-232/IR Over DTP connectors — inputs 7 and 8 e Analog audio input connector[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 10 e Analog audio input connectors — Connect audio sources to the 5-pole captive screw connectors associated with the desir ed input. W ire the connector for line level, balanced or unbalanced, analog stereo. Unbalanced Audio Input Balanced Audio Input Tip Ring Tip Ring Slee [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 11 h HDMI output connectors — Connect display devices to the HDMI connectors. Use one of these connectors for a local monitor to display the On-screen Display (OSD) menu (see Operation on page 14). TIP: Use Extron HDMI LockIt Lacing Brackets to secur e HDMI cables to the devi[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 12 Connection Details Analog Video Wiring Pinout T able for 15-pin HD Connectors Pin RGBHV RGBs RGBcvS Component S-video Composite 1 Red Red Red R-Y 2 Green Gr een Green Y Luma Video 3 Blue Blue Blue B-Y Chroma 4 5 H Sync Return C Sync Return Sync Retur n 6 Red Retur n Red Retu[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 13 T wisted Pair Recommendations for DTP Communication Use the following pin configurations for twisted pair cables. Figure 11. T wisted Pair Cable Configuration Supported cables The scalers are compatible with CA T 5e, 6, 6a, and 7 shielded twisted pair (F/UTP , SF/UTP , and S[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 14 Operation This section contains information on the front panel operation, On-scr een Display Menu System, and reset modes of the scalers. T opics in this section include: • Front Panel Overview • Powering Up • Input Selection • On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System • Fr[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 15 Powering Up When power is applied to the scaler , the Input selection buttons light amber , green, and then red befor e illuminating just the selected input. Input Selection Press any of the Input selection buttons on the fr ont panel to select an input. The current active inpu[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 16 Menu Overview In the OSD menu, the IP address and firmwar e version are displayed in the top border . The active input settings and output resolution ar e displayed in the bottom border . The OSD menu contains nine submenus with various submenu items of adjustable settings or d[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 17 Quick Setup Submenu Figure 13. Quick Setup Submenu (IN1608) The Quick Setup submenu allows quick access to common input, output, and communication settings. This submenu contains the following submenu items: Auto-Image — Press the Enter button to execute an Auto-Image on the [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 18 User Presets Submenu Figure 14. User Pr esets Submenu (IN1608) The User Presets enables submenu the curr ent picture contr ol settings for the selected input to be saved. User presets can be saved and r ecalled later on another input, allowing them to also be used as aspect rat[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 19 Picture Contr ols Submenu Figure 15. Pictur e Controls Submenu (IN1608) The Picture Contr ols submenu allows adjustment of picture settings. Image Position — Press the Left and Right buttons to select the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) position of the image. Press the Up and [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 20 Input Submenu Figure 16. Input Submenu (IN1608) The Input submenu allows adjustment of the active input. Auto-Image — Press the Enter button to execute an Auto-Image on the active input. Auto-Image updates active pixel, active lines, horizontal and vertical start, phase, hori[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 21 Input Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select an analog video input format for inputs 1 and 2. All other inputs are digital inputs for HDMI or DVI input signals. The following table shows the available formats for each input. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 In[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 22 Output Submenu Figure 17. Output Submenu (IN1608) NOTE: The IN1608 models include a submenu for DTP output. The Output submenu allows configuration of the output resolution, r efresh rate, HDMI format, and HDCP notification.[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 23 Resolution — Press the Navigation buttons to change the r esolution and refresh rate fr om the select list. The following table shows the available resolution and r efresh rates. Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz 640x480 X X X 800x600 X[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 24 Audio Submenu Figure 18. Audio Submenu (IN1608) The Audio submenu allows users to adjust audio settings. Extron r ecommends using the PCS or the internal Web pages for initial audio configuration (see Audio Config Page for more audio configuration details and tips on page 74). [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 25 Gain — Press the Navigation buttons to set the gain (in dB) for the active analog input. Mic/Line Gain and Phantom — After selecting Mic/Line 1 or Mic/Line 2 from the list of submenus, press the Left and Right buttons to select the Mic/Line gain or phantom power status. Pre[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 26 T est Patter n — Press the Navigation buttons to select a test pattern to display or to turn off a test pattern. The available test patter ns are Cr op, Alter nating Pixels, Color Bars, Grayscale, Blue Mode, and Audio T est (pink noise). The default setting is Off. Figure 20.[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 27 Auto Memory — Press the Navigation buttons to turn Auto Memory on or off for each input. The scaler stores 32 auto memories per input, with input configuration and pictur e control data for each video r esolution. The default setting enables these memories to automatically re[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 28 Communication Submenu Figure 21. Communication Submenu (IN1608) The Communication submenu displays RS-232 settings, current IP configuration (DHCP mode, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway addr ess), and MAC address. Press and hold the Enter button for 10 seconds to edit the s[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 29 Device Info Submenu Figure 22. Device Info Submenu (IN1608) The Device Info submenu displays device information including unit name, firmware version, internal temperature, input and output signal information, and detected display information. This submenu does not contain any [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 30 Reset Modes There ar e three reset modes (number ed 1, 4, and 5). These are available by pressing the recessed Reset button on the r ear panel (see the following table for a summary of the reset modes). A TTENTION: Review the reset modes car efully . Using the wrong reset mode [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 31 SIS Configuration and Contr ol The scaler can be configured and contr olled with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands when connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system). Attach the host device to the rear panel RS-232 conne[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 32 Password Information The ] Password: prompt r equires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt is r epeated if the correct password is not enter ed. If the correct passwor d is entered, the unit responds with [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 33 SIS Overview Using the Command and Response T ables The Command and Response T ables for SIS commands beginning on page 38 lists the commands that the scaler recognizes as valid, the r esponses that are returned to the host, a description of the command fun[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 34 X1) = Input standard 0 = no signal detected on the curr ent input 1 = NTSC 3.85 2 = P AL 3 = NTSC 4.43 4 = SECAM - = N/A (occurs when the input is active RGB, YUV , or HDMI signal) X1! = Inter nal temperatur e In degrees Celsius X1@ = Film detect mode 0 = d[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 35 X3! = Video switching effect 0 = cut 1 = fade through black (default) X3@ = HDMI output format 0 = auto (based on the display EDID: default) 1 = DVI RGB 444 2 = HDMI RGB “Full” 3 = HDMI RGB “Limited” 4 = HDMI YUV 444 “Full” 5 = HDMI YUV 444 “L[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 36 X5! = Increment value dB value multiplied by ten, in 0.1 dB increments, to raise or lower a group fader (for example, 100 = 10 dB) X5@ = Password 12 digits and alphanumeric characters for user or admin passwords. NOTE: / | * and space are invalid characte[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 37 X5( = EDID emulation or output rate 0 = automatic (matches the current output resolution; default for EDID emulation only) 1 = output A (available for EDID export only) 2 = output B (available for EDID export only) 3 = custom EDID/output rate 1 4 = custom E[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 38 Command and Response T ables Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input Switching Commands Input selection Video and audio X! ! In X! • All ] Select video and audio from input X! . Video only X! & In [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 39 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input Configuration Commands Input video format Set video format X! * X# Typ X! * X# ] Set input X! to format X# . View set format X! X# ] View the video format. Inp[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 40 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Auto-Image Enable X! *1A Img X! *1 ] Activate Auto-Image for input X! . Disable X! *0A Img X! *0 ] T urn off Auto-Image for input X! . View X! A X( ] View the Auto-Image[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 41 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Pixel phase (available only for RGB and YUV -HD input signals) Specify a value E X% PHAS } Phas X! * X% ] Set the pixel phase to X% on the current input. Increment value[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 42 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment Commands Video mute (defaults to unmuted after a power cycle) Mute output video X@ *1B Vmt X@ *1 ] Mute video only on output X@ . Mute output sync/vid[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 43 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Detail filter Specify a value E X1% HDET } Hdet X! * X1% ] Set the detail filter for the current input to X1% . Increment value E +HDET } Hdet X! * X1% ] Increase the de[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 44 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Output Configuration Commands Output scaler rate Set output rate E X5( RATE } Rate X5( ] Set the output resolution and rate to X5( . View output rate E RATE } X5( ] View[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 45 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Audio Configuration Commands Audio input format NOTE: For audio input format details, see Audio format on page 75. Set audio input format E I X! * X3% AFMT } AfmtI X! * [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 46 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description V olume knob assignment Set volume knob group E 1* X5^ KNOB } Knob1* X5^ ] Set the front panel V olume knob value to affect gr oup X5^ . View volume knob group E 1KNOB }[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 47 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Preset Commands User presets Recall preset 1* X2! . 1Rpr X2! ] Recall user preset X2! . Save preset 1* X2! , 1Spr X2! ] Save the current pictur e controls. Delete preset[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 48 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Advanced Configuration Commands T est patter n Set pattern E X2) TEST } Test X2) ] Set test patter n X2) . View test pattern E TEST } X2) ] View the current test pattern[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 49 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Overscan mode (applies only to SMPTE input resolutions) Set value E X# * X2% OSCN } Oscn X# * X2% ] Set the overscan value to X2% . View status E X# OSCN } X2% ] View th[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 50 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Device Commands On-screen input “bug” time-out NOTE: The OSD bug is a floating message displayed after selecting a new input. Set OSD bug time-out E X2# MDUR } Mdur [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 51 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Information request General Information I Vid X! • Aud X! • Typ X# • Std X1) • Blk X2* • ... Hrt X1# • Vrt X1# ] Query firmware version Q x.xx ] V iew firmwa[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 52 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description IP Control Port Commands IP setup NOTE: Changes made to any TCP/IP settings do not take effect until the r eboot networking command ( E 2BOOT } ) is issued. Set IP addre[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Contr ol 53 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Passwords NOTE: Passwords may be hidden (for example, ****** ) on certain host devices. Set administrator password E X5@ CA } Ipa • X5@ ] Set the administrator passwor[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 54 Configuration Softwar e The Extron Pr oduct Configuration Software (PCS) offers another way to contr ol the scalers via USB, RS-232, or TCP/IP connection in addition to the SIS commands. This section describes the software installation and communication (see Inter[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 55 Starting the Softwar e Open the Product Configuration Softwar e program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The Extron Pr oduct Configuration Software window opens with a new device tab open. Connect to the scaler using one of the tabs on the left side of the[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 56 Using the Softwar e NOTE: For general software navigation, see Internal W eb Pages on page 60 or open the IN1606 and IN1608 Series Product Configuration Software Help file. Figure 26. New Device Page in Live Mode (IN1608) Under the device tab, the PCS has two uniq[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 57 Connect This option connects a device tab in emulation mode to a device. The page goes from emulation mode to live mode and current device settings ar e displayed. The tab indicator changes from gray (not connected) to gr een (connected). NOTE: If a device is alre[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 58 T ools Menu The Tools menu contains options backing up and restoring pr ogram settings, updating firmware, viewing and saving communication data, and r esetting confirmation dialog boxes. T o access this menu, click the Tools menu. Figure 28. T ools Menu (IN1608) [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Softwar e 59 Update Firmware This option uploads firmware fr om the host device to the connected device. NOTE: If necessary , download new firmware fr om the Extron website (see Downloading Updated Firmware on page 102). 1. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware . A dialo[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 60 Internal W eb Pages The scalers feature an on-boar d Web server , displayed as a set of internal Web pages. These pages allow for control and operation of the scaler thr ough a LAN or WAN connection. Use a Web br owser to view the pages on a PC connected to the scaler[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 61 Navigating the Internal W eb Pages The internal Web pages open with two main tabs: Configuration and Hardware . Below the tabs is a global navigation bar with icons that open various pages for configuration settings and information (see figures 31 and 32 below for ava[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 62 Auto-Image button Click the Auto-Image button to start a one-time Auto-Image on the currently selected input. A V Inputs buttons Click an A V Inputs button to select an input. As a new input is selected, the summary within the panel changes to reflect the new input an[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 63 Configuration Pages The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, audio configuration, preset management, and device settings. Input and Output Configuration Page Click the Input/O[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 64 Auto-Image Select the Auto-Image check box of the desired input to enable an automatic Auto-Image to an input. When enabled, Auto-Image is applied whenever there is a change in the input sync. Auto-Image attempts to size and center the input signal based on the aspect[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 65 Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output r esolution and rate, format settings, switch transitions, and available test pattern selection. Figure 35. Output Configuration (IN1608) NOTE: Output DTP C is not available on the [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 66 EDID Minder Page EDID Minder is an EDID management process that manages the EDID information between the scaler and one or more input sour ces. Click the EDID Minder icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the EDID Minder page. Figure 37. EDID Minder Page The EDID p[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 67 Assigning EDID T o assign EDID to selected inputs: 1. From the inputs gr oup box (table of inputs) on the right, select the check boxes for the desired inputs. 2. From the A vailable EDIDs or Connected Outputs section on the left, select the desired EDID. 3. From the [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 68 Image Settings Page From this page, signal sampling and pictur e control settings can be adjusted, user and input presets can be saved and r ecalled, and overscan settings can be applied. Click the Image Settings icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Image set[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 69 Picture Contr ols panel The Picture Contr ols panel shows adjustable image settings for the selected input. Figure 40. Pictur e Controls Panel T o adjust the picture settings, click and drag the associated slider for any image setting (brightness, contrast, color , ti[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 70 Presets panel Presets save output settings to be r ecalled through RS-232 or Ethernet (see the following table for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets). Settings Included Within Presets Setting User Preset Input Preset Horizontal and V ertical St[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 71 Input presets There ar e 128 presets that are global to all inputs. The pr esets contain all of the settings for an input when used with an upstream matrix switcher . Input presets save signal type, signal sampling, and picture contr ol settings. T o save an input pre[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 72 User Presets There ar e 16 user presets per input to save picture contr ol settings only . T o save a user preset: 1. From the User Pr esets list, select the desired preset. 2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset alr eady has stored information on it,[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 73 Size and Position Page The Size and Position page provides thr ee methods of adjusting image output size and position: graphically , numerically , or automatically with Auto-Image. Click the Size and Position icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Size and Posi[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 74 Audio Config Page From the Audio Config page, audio inputs and outputs can be configur ed and mixed. Click the Audio Config icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. There ar e four tabs for adjusting program and micr ophone inputs, mixing inputs, and confi[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 75 Line input configuration The Line Input tab contains options to set the audio input format for each input and adjust the input gain for analog inputs. Figure 45. Line Input T ab (IN1608) Audio format The audio input format specifies whether the audio input is analog, [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 76 T o select an audio format: 1. Click the Line Input tab. 2. From the Audio Format dr op-down menu of the each input, select the desired format. Analog input gain The Analog Input Gain fader has a gain range of -18 dB to +24 dB. Adjustments are applied in 0.1 dB increm[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 77 Microphone audio input configuration There ar e two mic/line inputs for the IN1606 and IN1608 series. The Mic/Line Input tab contains options to apply phantom power or a high pass filter to the microphone inputs, set ducking parameters, or adjust input gain on the mic[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 78 High pass filter The high pass filter allows all frequencies at or above 100 Hz to pass unattenuated. All frequencies below 100 Hz ar e attenuated at 6 dB/octave to reduce background noise. T o apply or remove a high pass filter: 1. Click the Mic/Line tab. 2. In the M[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 79 Ducking parameters Ducking lowers the level of microphone or pr ogram material (based on a source signal from another microphone) for the duration of the signal that is pr esent at the source microphone. It restor es the original level after the source signal ceases a[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 80 Audio mix configuration After the audio inputs have been properly configur ed, select the Mix Controls tab to mix microphone levels, cr eate a mix of the microphone and program volume, and set bass and treble settings. Figure 47. Mix Contr ols T ab Mic mix levels Mic [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 81 Mic volume Mic volume adjusts the listening level of the mic mix (the blend of the individual microphones) while maintaining the r elative individual levels (see Mic mix levels on page 80). The Mic V olume fader has a range of -100 dB to 0 dB. It also includes soft li[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 82 T o optimize the program volume: 1. With the amplifier tur ned off, connect the V ariable output of the scaler to an amplifier of appropriate size for the r oom and the speakers. 2. Set the amplifier input level to the twelve o’clock position on the amplifier dial. [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 83 Output configuration The Output tab contains options to apply a limiter , set mix options, or adjust output gain. Each output has a section containing these options, but each section may appear slightly differ ent depending on the scaler model. Figure 48. Amplified Au[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 84 Figure 52. Digital HDMI Audio Output Section (IN1608 Models) The digital output section displays the detected audio format sent to the HDMI or DTP output (see Audio Format on page 75). NOTE: If the detected format is Multi-Ch audio, the Left and Right faders and meter[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 85 For analog outputs 1 and 2: 1. Click the Output tab. 2. If desired, deselect the Mic/Line check box to not include the mic/line inputs in the amplified output (this is selected by default). 3. In each Mix Options panel, click the desired radio button. The two outputs [...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 86 Output gain Each output has a gain fader for output gain adjustment. NOTE: The detected program audio format can be None , Analog , LPCM-2Ch , or Multi-Ch . T o adjust the gain fader: 1. Click the Output tab. 2. If the section has multiple faders, click the Gang butto[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 87 Group masters The IN1606 and IN1608 series include eight pre-configur ed group masters that allow multiple group members to be adjusted using a single gr oup master control (see the table below for a description of each group master and the associated gr oup members).[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 88 T o configure the groups: 1. Click the Mix Controls tab. 2. In the Group Contr ols panel, click the Configure Groups button. The Configure Groups dialog box opens. 3. For the desired gr oup master , click the corresponding drop-down menu to display a list of available[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 89 Preset Management Page The Preset Management page gives access to input and user pr esets. Click the Preset Management button on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Preset Management page. Figure 53. Pr eset Management Page T o save a preset: 1. Select the input pre[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 90 T o clear a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user pr eset to be cleared. 2. Click the Clear button located in the same section of the screen. A confirmation dialog box opens. 3. Click the Clear button to erase saved data or click the Cancel button to return to th[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 91 OSD Input Information panel 1. T o display input information on the OSD after input selection, select the Enable On Screen Display (OSD) check box. 2. In the Duration On Screen field, enter a value or click the Up or Down arrow button to set a duration the information[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 92 Har dwar e Pages The Hardwar e pages contain unit information and options for device naming, communication, settings, executive and power modes, date and time settings, passwords, and reset modes. Click the Hardware tab to open these pages. Figure 55. Har dware Global[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 93 Device Name Page This page allows users to assign or change the name or hostname of the connected device. Click the Device Name icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. Figure 57. Device Name Page NOTE: The device name is used as the hostname of the scaler[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 94 Communication Settings Page The Communication Settings page contains options to adjust device settings for RS-232 and Ethernet connections. Click the Communication Settings icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 58. Communication Settings Page RS-2[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 95 Firmware Loader Page The Firmware Loader page pr ovides a means of uploading firmware files to the connected scaler . Click the Firmware Loader icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. Figure 59. Firmwar e Loader 1. If necessary , download firmware updates[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 96 Executive/Power Mode Page The Executive/Power Mode page contains options for enabling or disabling the front panel lockout and power modes. Click the Exec/Power Mode icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 60. Executive/Power Mode Page Executive mod[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 97 Date and Time Page The Date and Time page contains adjustable device date and time settings. Click the Date and Time icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 61. Date and Time Page T o automatically sync the date and time to a connected PC: Click the[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 98 Password Page This page allows the user to set an administrator and user password on the device. Click the Password icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 62. Passwor d Page Administrators and users can view all settings on the device. Administrato[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal W eb Pages 99 Reset Device Page This page allows the user to reset the device. Click on the Reset Device icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 63. Reset Device Page There ar e three reset options: • Reset Device Settings (Retains TCP/IP Settings) — Resets t[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Refer ence Information 100 Refer ence Information This section provides r eference or supplemental information. T opics in this section include: • Mounting • Downloading Updated Firmware Mounting T abletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclos[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Refer ence Information 101 UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the scaler in a rack. 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack asse[...]

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    IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Refer ence Information 102 Downloading Updated Firmwar e Figure 67. Downloading Firmwar e from the Extron W ebsite 1. On the Extron website , click the Download tab. 2. From the left sidebar , click the Firmware link. 3. Navigate to the IN1606 or IN1608 model. 4. Ensure the available firmwa[...]

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