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Reference Information, cont’d

ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher• Reference Information

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Sync — ISM VS

Input type  ......................................  Pass-through RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
Output type ....................................  RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB 

Bi-level on Y, R-Y, B-Y channels (component video)

Standards ........................................  NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Input level  .....................................  0.5 V to  5.0 Vp-p, unterminated.  4.0 Vp-p normal.
Output level  ..................................  TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated
Input impedance ...........................  75 ohms
Output impedance ........................  75 ohms
Max. input voltage ........................  5.0 Vp-p
Max. propagation delay ...............  30 ns (RGB pass-through

Audio

Gain .................................................  Unbalanced output: -6 dB 

Balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response  .....................  20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
THD + nouse ..................................  0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level, 0 dB gain
S/N ..................................................  >90 dB, at maximum rated output drive
Crosstalk .........................................  <-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded
Stereo channel separation ............  >90 dB @ 1 kHz
CMRR ..............................................  >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type  ....................  8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
Connectors  ....................................  (8) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
Impedance ......................................  >10k ohms, balanced/unbalanced, DC coupled
Nominal level ................................  +4 dBu (1.23 V), -10 dBV (316 mV)
Maximum level ..............................  +19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1% THD+N
Input gain adjustment ..................  -18 dB to +24 dB

N

 

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms,  0 dBV = 1 Vrms,  0 dBV 

 2 dBu

Audio output

Number/signal type  ....................  2 (base model, upgradeable to 8) stereo, balanced/unbalanced
Connectors  ....................................  (2, upgradeable to 8) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
Impedance ......................................  50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Gain error .......................................  ±0.5 dB channel to channel
Maximum level (Hi-Z) .................  >+21 dBu, balanced or >+15 dBu unbalanced at 1% THD+N
Maximum level (600 ohm) ...........  >+15 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at stated 1% THD+N
Output volume range ...................  0 to 64 (-64 dB to 0 dB) in 1 dB increments from steps 1 through 64.

Control/remote — switcher

Serial host control port  ................  1 rear panel RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector 

1 front panel RS-232  2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Baud rate and protocol .................  9800 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Serial control pin configurations

9-pin D connector .................  RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND 

RS-422: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = TX+

2.5 mm mini stereo jack .......  RS-232: tip = TX, ring = RX, sleeve = GND

Ethernet control port.....................  1 RJ-45 female connector
Ethernet data rate ..........................  10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Summary of Contents for ISM 824

Page 1: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 68 1123 01 Rev A 02 08...

Page 2: ...m machen da im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor S...

Page 3: ...nterference 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 instruc...

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Page 5: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 TX RX Gnd Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used 5 1 9 5 9 6 Female Male 1 6 RS 422 Function TX RX Gnd RX TX Not used Transmit data...

Page 6: ...s green to indicate the need to confirm the change ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Quick Start QS 2 Quick Start ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher continued b If desired connect a con...

Page 7: ...assigned to the input and output buttons They can be saved and recalled using the front panel and any current tie configuration can be saved to any one of the preset locations in any order N Saving t...

Page 8: ...available via the front panel Executive modes 1 and 2 Executive Mode 1 View Mode Complete front panel lockout except for viewing ties and unlocking View mode No changes can be made and attempts result...

Page 9: ...3 UL requirements for rack mounted devices 2 3 Rack mounting 2 3 Rear Panel Features and Connection 2 4 Power and control connections 2 4 Cabling and RJ 45 connector wiring 2 5 Choosing a network cabl...

Page 10: ...3 17 Input audio level gain and output audio volume 3 18 Viewing input audio level and output audio volume 3 18 Adjusting input audio level and output audio volume 3 19 I O presets 3 20 Overview 3 20...

Page 11: ...5 Power up 4 5 Input selection 4 5 Input and output video type 4 5 Picture adjustments 4 5 RGB delay 4 6 Test pattern 4 6 Audio gain and attenuation 4 6 Auto Image 4 6 Auto Memory 4 6 Reconfig 4 6 Hos...

Page 12: ...cting an aspect ratio 5 20 Selecting a test pattern 5 20 Selecting blue mode film mode or RGB pass through 5 21 Deselecting or re selecting auto memory 5 21 Saving or recalling user presets 5 21 Savin...

Page 13: ...ration 6 7 RGB delay 6 7 Executive mode 6 8 Passwords page 6 8 Email Alerts page 6 8 Setting up e mail alerts 6 9 Setting up SMTP authorization 6 9 Firmware Upgrade page 6 10 File Management Page 6 12...

Page 14: ...A 6 IP addresses and octets A 6 Subnet masks and octets A 6 Determining whether devices are on the same subnet A 7 Appendix B Reference Information B 1 Specifications B 2 Part Numbers and Accessories...

Page 15: ...1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Definitions Features ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher...

Page 16: ...ble with RGB component DVI or HD SDI ouputs ISM VS Video Scaler This card scales any low resolution input composite S video or component video to a high resolution RGB or HD component output up to 140...

Page 17: ...ow resolution video formats to be displayed on a device with a fixed resolution and aspect ratio such as a liquid crystal display LCD projector a digital light processor DLP projector a plasma display...

Page 18: ...s An Ethernet connection is made using the RJ 45 connector on the rear panel The ISM 824 features HDTV 480p 576p 720p 1080i and 1080p outputs The switcher has 16 user defined presets allowing the user...

Page 19: ...line level balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio on 5 pole captive screw connectors 3 2 pulldown detection for NTSC and 2 2 film detection for PAL video sources These advanced film mode process...

Page 20: ...l outputs as desired Test patterns This card features built in test patterns to aid in monitor or projector setup and evaluation The test patterns available are 8 color split 4 3 16 9 hatch 4x4 crossh...

Page 21: ...ource is PAL video originating on film Enhanced mode Automatic gain control of the video signal is enabled when this feature is set to on Auto memories Only for scaled outputs The inputs support 16 au...

Page 22: ...Introduction cont d ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Introduction 1 8...

Page 23: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 2 Chapter Two Installation U L Safety Requirements Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Connection...

Page 24: ...ades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolet...

Page 25: ...824 in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron 2 Reduced air flow Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for...

Page 26: ...onnect the switcher to an Ethernet LAN or WAN via this RJ 45 connector Ethernet control allows the operator to control the switcher from a remote location When connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN the...

Page 27: ...et hub router or switcher that also hosts a controlling computer Crossover cable Direct connection between the ISM and a controlling computer 12345678 RJ 45 Connector Insert Twisted Pair Wires Pins Si...

Page 28: ...ht sets of 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors Wire the connector for the appropriate input type as shown in figure 2 6 See chapter 3 Operation and Setup for details about setting up the audio Unba...

Page 29: ...outputs 1 and 2 h Audio output connectors Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers to these two 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors The connectors output the selected un...

Page 30: ...le BNC connector Also an external blackburst signal may be connected to the input Genlock In BNC connector for genlocking the video signal in broadcast or other sync critical applications ISM RGB Univ...

Page 31: ...to touch any of the components on the board 4 With the card upright align the front non connector end of the card with the top and bottom plastic guides in the ISM 824 see figure 2 11 Slide the card i...

Page 32: ...onnect output devices to the video and audio connectors on the rear of the newly installed cards and power up the devices 9 Power up the input devices and create the desired ties following the steps g...

Page 33: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 3 Chapter Three Operation and Setup Front Panel Features Powering Up Front Panel Operation ISM 824 Menu System Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button...

Page 34: ...ll presets 1 to 8 See the Front Panel Operation Saving a preset and Recalling a preset sections later in this chapter for the method b Output selection buttons The output buttons 1 through 8 select th...

Page 35: ...ing modes RGB delay input audio level and output audio volume Esc button This button when pressed flashes green once all lit control input and output buttons are extinguished Any pending changes or ad...

Page 36: ...pressed allows horizontal and vertical zoom adjustments to be made to an output display This button lights amber LCD screen f This 2 x16 high LCD screen displays two rows of menu control response and...

Page 37: ...fault display cycle N The complete sequence above is also made when the unit is restarted after firmware uploads If the unit is reset via the front panel the sequence starts at the default display cyc...

Page 38: ...dio only red red audio only red audio only Red audio Video and Audio green and red amber video and audio amber video and audio green video only or red audio only Amber video and audio 5 Press the Ente...

Page 39: ...lear all pending selections then select I O 2 If not already lit select press the Video and Audio buttons for the tie see figure 3 3 3 Press and release the Input 3 button figure 3 4 PRESET ENTER ESC...

Page 40: ...iew all selections The View button lights red Step 2 Observe the LCD screen PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW V 3 X 33 A 3 X 33 Figure 3 5 View the existing ties on the LCD screen 3 Untied output buttons in this...

Page 41: ...dio ties 2 Press and release the Esc button see figure 3 8 The View button extinguishes and the LCD goes to default display mode Step 2 Press the Esc button to clear all selections The Video button ex...

Page 42: ...video button at step 3 The input and output buttons light green Removing ties Any video and audio video or audio ties can be removed from an existing tie An example of removing a set of video ties fr...

Page 43: ...the Enter button figure 3 13 Input and output lights extinguish The video from Input 3 is now removed from outputs 2 and 7 N The output buttons and the Enter button flashes for 30 seconds and then ext...

Page 44: ...l selections The Esc button flashes green once VIDEO AUDIO The Video button is lit green and the Audio button is lit red when selected Step 3 Press the Video button the Audio button or both to toggle...

Page 45: ...or I O grouping to function at least two groups must be created When setting up the groups from the ISM 824 front panel any input or output can be assigned to any of the four groups or to no group but...

Page 46: ...d the LCD displays 1 for grouped and 0 for ungrouped inputs and outputs C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 OUTPUTS INPUTS 7 Step 1 Press the Esc button to clear all sele...

Page 47: ...the LCD screen Figure 3 21 Steps 1 and 2 for muting output signals 3 Select the video lit green audio lit red or both I O buttons depending on which output signal type is going to be muted see figure...

Page 48: ...nts Viewing the RGB delay To view the RGB delay 1 Press the Esc button to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD 2 Press and hold the Video button for 3 seconds until it flashes green and the Aud...

Page 49: ...increase or decrease the RGB delay in 0 1 second steps until the desired setting is reached see figure 3 24 N Alternatively either of the front panel encoders can be used to increase or decrease the R...

Page 50: ...to this viewing The LCD shows the input audio level gain for the lit input see figure 3 25 and the output audio volume for the last output selected N The output may not be tied to the lit input when...

Page 51: ...d setting is reached see figure 3 26 The range is 18 dB to 24 dB Step 4 Rotate this encoder to increase or decrease the input audio level gain by 1 dB steps ADJUST Out 4 Vol 056 N The LCD shows the ch...

Page 52: ...ts are retained N When a preset mode is recalled all the input and output buttons with previously assigned presets light red Saving a preset To save a preset do the following 1 Press the Esc button to...

Page 53: ...Recall Figure 3 29 Steps 1 and 2 for recalling a preset 3 Press and release the desired saved preset button input or output to recall The selected button and the Enter button flash red The LCD shows t...

Page 54: ...OOM BRIGHT CONT COLOR TINT Figure 3 31 Picture adjustment buttons N Picture adjustments can only be made on input output ties for Universal Scaler Video Scaler and Scan Converter output cards All pass...

Page 55: ...lights green 128 128 Col Out 5 Tint Step 2 Press the Color Tint button The button lights green Step 1 Press the Esc button to clear all selections The Esc button flashes green once C O N T R O L PRES...

Page 56: ...PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS POSITION SIZE ZOOM COLOR TINT BRIGHT CONT DETAIL 128 Out 5 Detail Step 2 Press the Detail button The button lights green Step 1 Press the Esc button to clear all selections The Es...

Page 57: ...alues are for the Universal Scaler card 2047 to 2047 default is 0000 for the Video Scaler card 127 to 127 default is 0000 A setting increment moves the whole picture down and a setting decrement moves...

Page 58: ...set the LCD 2 Press and release the Zoom adjustment button The output buttons for scaler scan converter cards outputs 3 through 8 and any associated tied input buttons light solid green Untied outputs...

Page 59: ...lockout Executive modes The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher from the front panel locking some or all the entire front panel controls with th...

Page 60: ...displays Executive Mode I O Ties Only Release the buttons To exit Executive Mode 2 press and hold the Enter Video and Audio buttons together for 2 seconds The I O buttons and the Enter button blink tw...

Page 61: ...Menu Menu 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec System Reset Menu Menu Menu 30 sec 30 sec 3 sec ISM 824 Version n nn 1 sec Power on Extron Electronics 4 5 sec View Comm Settings Press NEXT to Exit Figure 3 41 ISM 824...

Page 62: ...is reached by pressing the Menu button twice or pressing the button a number of times until the Input Configuration menu is shown on the LCD screen This menu allows the user to define the signal form...

Page 63: ...ideo Scaler output cards N Universal Scaler and Video Scaler cards have a different set of submenus and are discussed separately Press the Next button to bring up the first submenu Select Output The l...

Page 64: ...coder to adjust pixel value Rotate encoder to adjust refresh rate Next H V Sync Polarity Next Rotate either encoder to change sync polarity 1024x768 60 Resolution Next Rotate either encoder to select...

Page 65: ...ciated configuration possibilities Adjustment Source Format RGB Y R Y B Y S Video Composite HD Prog Inter Total Pixels X X X Active Pixels X X X X X X Active Lines X X X X X X Phase X X X H Start X X...

Page 66: ...600 X X X X X X 852x480 X X X X X 1024x768 X X X X 1024x852 X X X X 1024x1024 X X X 1280x768 X X X X 1280x1024 X X X 1360x765 X X X 1365x768 X X X 1366x768 X X X 1365x1024 X X 1400x1050 X X 1600x1200...

Page 67: ...eset menu Rotate either front panel encoder to select the preset to be erased 1 2 or 3 Default setting is N A 4 Press Next to return to the User Preset menu 5 Press Menu to go to the next submenu Adva...

Page 68: ...es active on the display device regardless of the current input output signal Default setting is None 4 Press Next to go to the Blue Mode menu Blue Mode can be turned on or off from this menu Default...

Page 69: ...et to erase Advanced Config 8 Video Scaler 30 sec Menu Next Video Scaler Output Card Configuration submenus NOTE Within any sub menu press the Menu button to go directly to the top level Output Card C...

Page 70: ...nd the sync polarity can be selected and adjusted 1 From the Output Config submenu press Menu 2 Press Next to bring up the Resolution submenu In this submenu the resolution and refresh rate can be adj...

Page 71: ...the Esc button to clear all active menus and reset the LCD to default menu cycle 2 Make an input tie to the desired scaler output to recall any one of the three saved presets numbered 1 to 3 3 Press...

Page 72: ...blue video signals are displayed 6 Press Next to go to the Auto Memories menu Auto Memories can be turned on or off from this menu Default setting is on Rotate either front panel encoder to tun the au...

Page 73: ...nel config port NOTE This setting cannot be changed 192 168 254 254 IP Address Next 30 sec 255 255 255 000 Subnet Mask Next 30 sec 000 000 000 000 Gateway Address Next 30 sec In edit mode rotate encod...

Page 74: ...either front panel encoder to turn the DHCP mode on or off 8 Press Next to go to the IP Address menu In this menu the IP address of the ISM 824 multiswitcher can be changed as desired Valid IP addres...

Page 75: ...e unit has reset it returns to the default display cycle Resetting Please wait Default Cycle Menu System Reset Menu View Comm Settings Menu Menu Auto Image Output Card Configuration 30 sec Input Confi...

Page 76: ...again briefly for less than 1 second Mode 3 turns events on or off During resetting the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting 3 times if events are stopping Events must be turned on if you...

Page 77: ...iguration Port Ethernet Link Symbols Switcher Initiated Messages Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Tables Command Response Table for SIS Commands Comman...

Page 78: ...ta Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Receive data Transmit data Not used Figure 4 1 Remote connector pin arrangement The protocol is 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control...

Page 79: ...The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable figure 4 3 and must be properly terminated for your application Patch straight cable Connection of the ISM to an Ethernet hub...

Page 80: ...ect ration 2 35 X2 Output resolution Universal Scaler 01 640x480 11 1366x768 02 800x600 12 1365x1024 03 852x480 13 1400x1050 04 1024x768 14 1600x1200 05 1024x852 15 480p 06 1024x1024 16 576p 07 1280x7...

Page 81: ...A front panel output video format selection has occurred X2 is the output resolution and X2 is the output refresh rate X SynX2 A front panel output video type selection has occurred X2 is the output v...

Page 82: ...mode has been turned on or off from the front panel for one or both outputs X1 is the on off status for the two outputs RGB delay X DlyX3 A front panel RGB delay adjustment has occurred RGB delay aff...

Page 83: ...ters the multiswitcher returns an error response to the host The error response codes are E01 Invalid input number E09 Invalid preset number E12 Invalid output number E13 Invalid parameter E14 Not val...

Page 84: ...ideo and Audio 0 X 0 2A X Out X In 0 All Untie all video and audio inputs tied to output X Example 0 4 0 4 Out4 In 0 All Untie all video and audio inputs tied to output 4 Video 0 X 0 2A X Out X In 0 R...

Page 85: ...X4 Spr X4 Saves I O preset X4 I O grouping Write input grouping Example EX4 1 X4 2 X4 8 I E40333040I 01 Input Gri Response s group Inputs 1 and 7 in group 4 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 4 0 3 3 3 0 4 0 Input...

Page 86: ...atus Volume control Specific vlume X X3 V X 2A X3 V Out X Vol X3 Set volume to X3 for output X Increment X V X V Out X Vol X3 Increase volume Decrement X V X V Out X Vol X3 Decrease volume View X V X...

Page 87: ...2 3 View video preset configuration Esc X4 1 1VC WX4 2A1 2A1 VC Vgp X4 Out X X X Vid Show preset X4 s video configuration Show the video input tie to 16 sequential outputs staring from output 1 Examp...

Page 88: ...sc X name NI WX name NI Nmi X name Write the input name Read input Esc X NI WX NI name Read the input name Write output Esc X name NO WX4 name NO Nmo X name Write the output name Read output Esc X NO...

Page 89: ...puts listed 1 8 Query part number N n N n 60 787 01 View the part number based unit Query part number for slots N n N n 60 787 01 X X X X View the part number slot population from slot 1 4 Where X Out...

Page 90: ...ion of first active pixel Increment value X X X Hst X X Increase the value Decrement value X X X Hst X X Decrease the value View X X X Show the horizontal location of first active pixel Vertical start...

Page 91: ...X X Aln X X Decrease the value View 13 X 13 2A X X Show the active lines Input aspect ratio 16 9 9 X 1 9 2A X 2A1 X Asp X 1 Set input aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 9 X 0 9 2A X 2A0 X Asp X 0 Set input aspect...

Page 92: ...detail level X X1 D X 2A X1 D X Det X X1 Sets detail level to X1 Increment value X D X D X Det X X1 Increase detail level Decrement value X D X D X Det X X1 Decrease detail level View detail value X...

Page 93: ...ion configuration Set size and position Esc X X1 X1 X1 X1 XY W X X1 2AX1 2AX1 2A X1 XY X Win X X1 X1 X1 X1 Sets both the size and position of output X with a single command N The variables need to be...

Page 94: ...tput Mute off X 0Z X 2A 0Z X Amt 0 Unmute selected output View X Z X Z X1 View mute status Volume control Specific vlume X X3 V X 2A X3 V Out X Vol X3 Set volume to X3 for output X Increment X V X V O...

Page 95: ...setting Auto memory On X 1M X 2A 1M X Aut 1 Set auto memory to on Off X 0M X 2A0M X Aut 0 Set auto memoery to off View setting X M X M X1 View current auto memory status Auto image Enable 55 X X 1 55...

Page 96: ...Specify a value X X1 Y X 2A X1 Y X Brt X X1 Sets brightness level to X1 Increment value X Y X Y X Brt X X1 Increase brightness level Decrement value X Y X Y X Brt X X1 Decrease brightness level View X...

Page 97: ...Output sync format Set sync format 6 X X2 6 2A X 2AX2 X Syn X2 Select output sync format View output rate 6 X 6 2A X X2 Show the selected output rate Output polarity Set polarity 7 X X 7 2A X 2A X X P...

Page 98: ...setting Freeze Enable X 1F X 2A1F X Frz1 Freeze on Disable X 0F X 2A0F X Frz0 Freeze off View X F X F f X1 Show freeze status RGB delay time Set Delay 3 X X3 3 2A X 2A X3 X Dly X3 Set RGB delay View s...

Page 99: ...of lines to blank at the bottom of the picture Increment value X X X Blb X X1 Increase the number of bottom lines blanked Decrement value X X X Blb X X1 Decrease the number of bottom lines blanked Vi...

Page 100: ...are invalid in passwords space and X8 Domain name Standard domain name rules apply for example nnnnn xxx com N The following characters are invalid in a domain name space and The character is only acc...

Page 101: ...CC WCC X7 Set subnet mask EX7 CS W X7 CS Ips X7 Read subnet mask E CS WCS X7 Set gateway IP address EX7 CG W X7 CG Ipg X7 Read gateway IP address E CG WCG X7 Set administrator password EX7 CA W X7 CA...

Page 102: ...l account 72 JSmith will receive fail missing and fixed restored messages for inputs signals 1 2 and 8 and the power supply Response description Notify when inputs 1 16 13 through 16 not present on th...

Page 103: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 5 Chapter Five ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software ISM 824 Windows Control Program Button Label Generator...

Page 104: ...ontrol Program follow the Installation from the web site section later in this chapter to locate and install the software Extron recommend going to the web site www extron com and checking for the lat...

Page 105: ...Extron web site www extron com and click on the Downloads tab the right most tab on the home page This will open the Download Center web page see figure 5 3 2 On the Downloads Center page click Softwa...

Page 106: ...the rear panel RS 232 422 port or front panel Configuration port proceed to step 4 3 If connecting by TCP IP a Observe the Extron IP Address and Telnet Port fields in the IP Connection window The fie...

Page 107: ...m left of the main window 4 If connecting by RS 232 a click the Port drop box and select the comm port that is connected to the multiswitcher s front panel Configuration port or to the rear panel RS 2...

Page 108: ...anager and Exit Figure 5 6 File menu Connect Selecting this opens a window with two connection type tabs see figure 5 4 Select the connection method preferred complete the address fields then click Co...

Page 109: ...ns which are useful in identifying the input sources and output devices used To use drag suitable icons from the window and drop them onto the input or output buttons on the I O Control page see figur...

Page 110: ...ernet When the unit s executive mode is set to View mode the Video and Audio buttons flash when a locked out front panel operation is attempted When the unit s executive mode is set to I O ties only t...

Page 111: ...ed group and release 4 Click Close to exit from the I O Groups window The window closes Output Card Reset Click on this to reset any installed output cards back to the factory default settings 1 Click...

Page 112: ...y address Enter a suitable Gateway address and click OK The new address is uploaded to the ISM 824 MAC address This address cannot be changed The MAC address is an unique identifier for each ISM 824 a...

Page 113: ...factory defaults If the connected device is not supported or the connection settings are not correct an error message appears and no firmware can be uploaded to the device 3 When the device is detect...

Page 114: ...the device has been restarted ensure the control program is reconnected before any changes made using the control software are transmitted to the device Figure 5 17 Firmware upload complete Help This...

Page 115: ...drop the desired input button over to the desired output button and release A broken line appears green for video red for audio connecting the input and output button see input 3 and output 5 in figu...

Page 116: ...ox or audio box against the output for which the signals are to be muted A check mark appears in the box N If muting video and audio output together clicking in one of the boxes makes check marks appe...

Page 117: ...nd scroll to the preset which is to be recalled see figure 5 22 Figure 5 22 Recalling a preset 2 Click Recall to recall the preset N Recalling the preset overwrites the current configuration and the i...

Page 118: ...o type The video type is then shown on the I O Control page alongside the video input button Creating or editing input and output names To create or edit input and output names do the following 1 Clic...

Page 119: ...1 7 or scroll the arrows to the desired setting Minimum is zero 0 maximum is five 5 0 seconds Audio Settings page Selecting the third tab opens the Audio Settings page and shows the current audio sett...

Page 120: ...dB or respectively 3 To set all inputs to the same value enter the value in input 1 and click Set all to Input 1 level All fields are changed to match input 1 s entry Adjusting the output volume level...

Page 121: ...ioning horizontal and vertical sizing and zoom input settings pixel phase number of active and total pixels number of active lines and number of the horizontal and vertical start point aspect ratio se...

Page 122: ...s Enter The output s image is set to that level N If a value exceeding the minimum or maximum levels see Min Max column is entered the program defaults to the minimum or maximum level If a large value...

Page 123: ...memory is enabled by default and should only be disabled if input presets are to be used See Saving inputs presets below for details To deselect or re select auto memory do the following 1 Click in t...

Page 124: ...en and all Picture Adjustments fields are grayed out Video Scaler Use this page to configure the Video Scaler output card for any input for the following settings create an input to output tie picture...

Page 125: ...n the image control value field to be changed The value field opens and shows two scrolling arrows except for H and V size and Zoom see Note below N To change the V vertical H horizontal size or Zoom...

Page 126: ...ues To set top and bottom blanking values in the advanced configuration settings do the following 1 To select any of these settings click in the blanking value field to be changed the value field will...

Page 127: ...red preset number The preset field shows the number selected 3 Click Recall to recall the selected preset Starting auto image To start auto image do the following 1 Click Auto Image The auto image fea...

Page 128: ...select Button Label Generator figure 5 31 and download and install the program Figure 5 32 Location of Software on the web site By default the Windows installation creates a C Program Files Extron Bu...

Page 129: ...en edited 7 Cut out each label as applicable and exchange the existing labels on the ISM s front panel buttons as shown below Replacing the button labels Once the labels are printed the front panel bu...

Page 130: ...ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software cont d ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software 5 28...

Page 131: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher 6 Chapter 6 HTML Operation Downloading the Startup Page System Status Page Configuration Pages File Management Page Control Pages Special Characters...

Page 132: ...he local system administrators have not changed the value the factory specified default 192 168 254 254 is the correct value for this field 4 If you want the browser to display a page other than the d...

Page 133: ...scribed in this chapter and all switching capabilities and editing functions When you are logged on as a user only the Status and Control tabs are shown on the Web pages System Status Page The System...

Page 134: ...nitial screen displayed shows the System Settings page see figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 Configuration System Settings System Settings page IP Settings fields The IP Settings fields provide a location for vie...

Page 135: ...t address is 192 168 254 254 but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation you can change the IP address to any valid value N IP address changes can cause conflicts with other equipm...

Page 136: ...savings time feature N When a locations daylight savings time is turned on the switcher automatically updates its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time in the spring and fall...

Page 137: ...eps 4 Scroll down to the desired level and click The device updates to the selected level N Alternatively use the and buttons to increment or decrement the level 1 dB at a time RGB delay Each output f...

Page 138: ...sword field Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks If you do not want to password protect an access level leave the Password field and the Re Enter password field blank After entering the...

Page 139: ...button changes to Save 2 If your domain user name has a password assigned enter it 3 Click Save To set up e mail addresses for notification do the following for each recipient of e mail alerts 1 Clic...

Page 140: ...ion Required check box then click Save Firmware Upgrade page To access the Firmware Upgrade page figure 6 8 by click on the Firmware Upgrade link on the left side of any of the Configuration pages Fig...

Page 141: ...witcher s LAN port 6 Access the ISM 824 using HTML pages as described on page 6 2 7 Click the Configuration tab 8 Click the Firmware Upgrade link see figure 6 9 9 Click Browse An open file window appe...

Page 142: ...r field 2 Click Add Dir This creates a new directory to upload the files to 3 Click Browse Browse through the host PC system and select the desired file s N If a custom created page is uploaded in ord...

Page 143: ...ome of the ISM 824 front panel features and displays the current input selections output volume A V mute status image freeze and auto image settings See chapter 3 Operation and Setup for descriptions...

Page 144: ...eo or audio is removed or a combined signal when the video audio signal type button is highlighted the button turns gray see figure 6 12 input 6 output 7 for example video and audio tie provisionally...

Page 145: ...shows red If the output is muted for video the button shows green If the output is muted for video and audio the button shows amber Figure 6 13 A V mute buttons status according to signal type To fre...

Page 146: ...figure certain output cards installed in slots 1 through 4 Figure 6 14 I O Presets page To save a preset do the following 1 Click Save Preset The button changes to Select Preset and all unassigned but...

Page 147: ...age Picture control input sampling and limited output and advanced configurations can also be made from this page The cards that can be configured are Universal Scaler Video Scaler and Scan Converter...

Page 148: ...shows the new value The device is updated to the new setting N Alternatively if the new setting value is known enter it directly into the field and press enter The page refreshes shows the new value...

Page 149: ...esolution refresh rate sync format and polarity can be changed advanced configuration settings top and bottom blanking settings blue mode 2 2 pull down edge smoothing filter enhancement mode auto memo...

Page 150: ...ge refreshes and the new value is shown The device is updated to the new setting To change the advanced configuration settings do the following N The advanced settings for the Video Scaler card are to...

Page 151: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting A Primer...

Page 152: ...hite blue 5 white blue 6 green 6 green 7 white brown 7 white brown 8 brown 8 brown Crossover Cable for direct connection to a PC End 1 End 2 Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color 1 white orange 1 white green...

Page 153: ...IP address At the DOS prompt type ping a IP address and then press Enter The computer s return display is similar to the Ping response shown in figure A 2 except that when you specify the a modifier...

Page 154: ...via the Ethernet can be password protected There are two levels of password protection administrator and user A person logged on as an administrator has full access to all ISM 824 switching capabiliti...

Page 155: ...cho can be turned off by typing unset local_echo and then pressing Enter at the Telnet prompt If you are connected to the ISM 824 and need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off type the E...

Page 156: ...n chapter 5 Switcher Software and System Settings page in chapter 6 HTML Operation When you are setting up the variables for e mail notification which may include subnetting the seamless switcher is t...

Page 157: ...tains the value 0 the related octets of the local device s and remote device s IP addresses are masked Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure A 6 If the unmasked octets of the two IP...

Page 158: ...Ethernet Connection cont d A 8 ISM 824 Integrated Scaling Multiswitcher Reference Information...

Page 159: ...ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher B Appendix B Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories...

Page 160: ...h no offset at unity gain Impedance 75 ohms Return loss 30 dB 5 MHz DC offset max allowable 1 5 V Video processing ISM RGB Decoder 9 bit digital Digital sampling 24 bit 8 bits per color 13 5 MHz stand...

Page 161: ...female Nominal level 1 Vp p for Y of component video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video Minimum maximum levels 0 0 V to 1 0 Vp p Impedance 75 ohms Vertical frequency 50 Hz or 60 H...

Page 162: ...inal level 4 dBu 1 23 V 10 dBV 316 mV Maximum level 19 5 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 1 THD N Input gain adjustment 18 dB to 24 dB N 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV 2 dBu Audio output Number sign...

Page 163: ...age 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Cooling Forced air left to right as viewed from the front panel Rack mount Yes Enclosure type M...

Page 164: ...part number IEC power cord MBD 249 rack mounting brackets 70 155 01 Tweeker small screwdriver ISM 824 user s manual Captive screw audio connectors 8 10 319 10 Extron Window Control Program CD Accesso...

Page 165: ...by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defecti...

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