User Guide Scalers IN1606 IN1608 IN1608 SA IN1608 MA Scaling Presentation Switchers 68-2290-01 Rev.
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Contents Introduction.................................................... 1 SIS Configuration and Control.................. 31 IN1606 and IN1608 Series Description................ 1 Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers............................................................... 4 Key Features....................................................... 5 Video............................................................... 5 Audio...............................................................
Internal Web Pages...................................... 60 Accessing the Internal Web Pages..................... 60 Turning Off Compatibility Mode...................... 60 Navigating the Internal Web Pages.................... 61 AV Controls Panel.......................................... 61 Configuration Pages.......................................... 63 Input and Output Configuration Page............. 63 EDID Minder Page......................................... 66 Image Settings Page......................
Introduction 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.
The scalers provide complete control 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 output on the IN1608 models receive and transmit signals from remote DTP 230 transmitters and a receiver.
The following diagram demonstrates an example of a typical application for the IN1608 SA with multiple sources and outputs. Extron SI 28 Extron DTP HDMI 230 Rx RS-232 Surfacemount Speakers TouchLink Control System Receiver TCP/IP Network OU TPU TS DIO R AU L K LIN SIG Extron IN1608 SA ER POW X 12V MA 0.
Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers The scalers use various licensed third-party software packages during operation. To view details about third-party packages and associated licensing, click the License Information button on the Unit Information page of the internal Web pages (see Unit Information Page on page 92). To view a copy of a listed package license, in the License Information window, click the link in the License column for the relevant package.
Key Features Video • Four HDMI inputs and two configurable analog video inputs — Allow for switching between HDMI and analog video sources. Two configurable analog inputs accept most standard analog video formats, including RGB, component video, RGBcvS, S-video, and composite video signals. • HDMI, HDTV, RGB, and video source integration into presentation systems with audio switching — Provides centralized switching for a wide range of AV sources.
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 and signal presence confirmation — Provides real-time verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output.
• Picture controls — 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, PAL, and HDTV 1080i sources that originated from film. • Quad standard, 3D composite video decoding — Provides advanced decoding of composite NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide using a temporal 3D adaptive comb filter.
Installation This section contains information on how to connect cables to the IN1606 and IN1608 models. Topics in this section include: • Rear Panel Connections • Connection Details Rear Panel Connections All the IN1606 connectors are also on the IN1608 models (see figure 3). However, the IN1608 models also include DTP inputs and a DTP output with corresponding RS-232 and IR pass-through connectors (see figure 4).
Power and Input Connections Output and Control Connections a AC power connector g DTP output and corresponding RS-232/IR Over DTP connector — b Analog video connectors — inputs 1 and 2 output C c HDMI connectors — inputs 3 and higher h HDMI connectors — outputs A and B d DTP input and corresponding RS-232/IR i Analog audio output connectors Over DTP connectors — inputs 7 and 8 j Amplified audio output connectors e Analog audio input connectors — inputs 1 to 6 k LAN connector f Mic/Line connectors — inputs
e Analog audio input connectors — Connect audio sources to the 5-pole captive screw connectors associated with the desired input. Wire the connector for line level, balanced or unbalanced, analog stereo. Figure 6.
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 secure HDMI cables to the device (see HDMI Connections on page 12). i Analog audio output connectors — Connect audio output devices to these 5-pole captive screw connectors. Wire the connector for line level, balanced or unbalanced, analog stereo.
Connection Details Analog Video Wiring Pinout Table for 15-pin HD Connectors Pin RGBHV RGBs RGBcvS Component S-video Composite 1 Red Red Red R-Y 2 Green Green Green Y Luma Video 3 Blue Blue Blue B-Y Chroma 5 H Sync Return C Sync Return Sync Return 6 Red Return Red Return R-Y Return 7 Green Return Green Return Y Return L Return 8 Blue Return Blue Return B-Y Return C Return V Sync Return/ DDC Return DDC Return 4 Video Return 9 10 11 12 EDID/DDC EDID/DDC 13 H
Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP Communication Use the following pin configurations for twisted pair cables.
Operation This section contains information on the front panel operation, On-screen Display Menu System, and reset modes of the scalers. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Overview • Powering Up • Input Selection • On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System • Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) • Reset Modes Front Panel Overview The scalers have the same front panel features except for the number of input selection buttons and input and output LED indicators.
Powering Up When power is applied to the scaler, the Input selection buttons light amber, green, and then red before illuminating just the selected input. Input Selection Press any of the Input selection buttons on the front panel to select an input.
Menu Overview In the OSD menu, the IP address and firmware version are displayed in the top border. The active input settings and output resolution are displayed in the bottom border. The OSD menu contains nine submenus with various submenu items of adjustable settings or device information. Use the Menu, Enter, and Navigation buttons to navigate the OSD menu. To open the OSD menu: 1. Connect a display device to an HDMI output connector (see h on page 11). 2.
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 current input (see Auto-Image on page 20). Input Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select the desired video input format (see Input Format on page 21). The current input is displayed in the title of the submenu.
User Presets Submenu Figure 14. User Presets Submenu (IN1608) The User Presets enables submenu the current picture control settings for the selected input to be saved. User presets can be saved and recalled later on another input, allowing them to also be used as aspect ratio or discrete size and center shortcuts. There are 16 user presets available per input. Press the Input Selection buttons to select an input. NOTE: If a saved present is not named, “User Preset XX” is assigned.
Picture Controls Submenu Figure 15. Picture Controls Submenu (IN1608) The Picture Controls 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 Down buttons to adjust the value of the selected position. Image Size — Press the Left and Right buttons to select the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) size of the image.
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, horizontal and vertical image position, and horizontal and vertical image size settings. For analog video sources with dark backgrounds or borders, the Auto-Image threshold can be adjusted with SIS commands.
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.
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, refresh rate, HDMI format, and HDCP notification.
Resolution — Press the Navigation buttons to change the resolution and refresh rate from the select list. The following table shows the available resolution and refresh rates. Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.
Audio Submenu Figure 18. Audio Submenu (IN1608) The Audio submenu allows users to adjust audio settings. Extron recommends 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). Audio Mute — Press the Navigation buttons to globally mute or unmute audio output. Audio Format — Press the Navigation buttons to select the audio input format. Analog inputs can only be set to Analog or None.
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. Press the Up and Down buttons to set the gain (in dB) or enable or disable phantom power for the selected value. Mic/Line Volume — Press the Navigation buttons to set the Mic/Line mix volume (in dB).
Test Pattern — Press the Navigation buttons to select a test pattern to display or to turn off a test pattern. The available test patterns are Crop, Alternating Pixels, Color Bars, Grayscale, Blue Mode, and Audio Test (pink noise). The default setting is Off. Figure 20. Available Test Patterns NOTES: • The audio test outputs pink noise on the embedded digital audio output (2-channel, 48 kHz, 16 bit). • All test patterns include a single pixel border (except Blue mode).
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 picture control data for each video resolution. The default setting enables these memories to automatically recall input and picture controls for previously applied signals. When auto memories are disabled, the scaler treats every applied signal as a new source.
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 address), and MAC address. Press and hold the Enter button for 10 seconds to edit the submenu items listed below. Remote Port — Displays the Baud rate for the serial RS-232. MAC Address — Displays the MAC address of the device (read only). DHCP — Press the Navigation buttons to turn the DHCP mode on or off.
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 adjustable submenu items. Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) The scalers have three modes of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the device from the front panel.
Reset Modes There are three reset modes (numbered 1, 4, and 5). These are available by pressing the recessed Reset button on the rear panel (see the following table for a summary of the reset modes). ATTENTION: Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or processor reboot. NOTE: The reset modes listed close all open IP and Telnet connections and all sockets.
SIS Configuration and Control The scaler can be configured and controlled 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 connector, the LAN port, or the front panel USB port. Commands can be entered using a Telnet application such as the Extron DataViewer, available at www.extron.com (see the DataViewer Help file for more details).
Password Information The ] Password: prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered. If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with ] Login Administrator ] or ] Login User ], depending on password entered. If passwords are the same for both administrator and user, the unit defaults to administrator privileges.
SIS Overview Using the Command and Response Tables The Command and Response Tables for SIS commands beginning on page 38 lists the commands that the scaler recognizes as valid, the responses that are returned to the host, a description of the command function or the results of executing the command, and examples of commands in ASCII (Telnet) and URL encoded (Web). NOTE: Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably unless otherwise stated. Space ASCII to Hex Conversion Table • Figure 23.
X1) = Input standard 0 = no signal detected on the current input 1 = NTSC 3.85 2 = PAL 3 = NTSC 4.43 4 = SECAM - = N/A (occurs when the input is active RGB, YUV, or HDMI signal) X1! X1@ = Internal temperature In degrees Celsius = Film detect mode 0 = disabled 1 = auto (default) X1# = Horizontal and vertical frequencies xxx.
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 “Limited” 6 = HDMI YUV 422 “Full” 7 = HDMI YUV 422 “Limited” X3# = Default name A combination of model name and the last three pairs of the device MAC address (for example, IN160607-8C-EC) X3% = Audio input type 0 = none (input muted) 1 = analog (default f
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 characters.
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 EDID/output rate 2 5 = custom EDID/output rate 3 6 = custom EDID/output rate 4 7 = custom EDID/output rate 5 8 = custom EDID/output rate 6 9 = output C (available for EDID export only; IN1608 models) 201 = custom EDID/output rate 7 202 = custom EDID/out
Command and Response Tables Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Input Switching Commands Input selection Video and audio X! ! In X! • All] Select video and audio from input X!. Video only In X! • RGB] Select video-only from input X!. Audio only X! & X! $ In X! • Aud] Select audio-only from input X!. View video input & View the current video input. View audio input $ View current input ! X!] X!] X!] View the current audio input.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description Typ X! * X#] Set input X! to format X#. X#] View the video format. (scaler to host) Input Configuration Commands Input video format Set video format X! * X# \ X! \ View set format Input EDID (VGA and HDMI) Assign EDID to input E A X! * X5( EDID} View assigned EDID E A X! EDID} Save an output EDID to E S X@ * X5( EDID} EdidA X! * X5(] Assign EDID X5( to input X!. X5(] EdidS X@ * X5(] View the EDID for input X!.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Img X! *1] Activate Auto-Image for input X!. Img X! *0] Turn off Auto-Image for input X!. View X! *1A X! *0A X! A X(] View the Auto-Image setting for input X!. Execute A Img0 ] Execute an Auto-Image for the current input (follows the aspect ratio of the current input). Execute and fill 1*A Img1] Execute an Auto-Image and fill the entire output.
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 EX% PHAS} Phas X! * X%] Set the pixel phase to X% on the current input. Increment value Phas X! * X%] Increase the pixel phase on the current input. Decrement value E +PHAS} E -PHAS} Phas X! * X%] Decrease the pixel phase on the current input. View E PHAS} X%] View the pixel phase setting on the current input.
Command ASCII Command Response (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment Commands Video mute (defaults to unmuted after a power cycle) Mute output video View output mute status X@*1B X@*2B X@*0B X@*B Mute video to black 1B Mute sync and video 2B Unmute sync/video 0B View mute status on all outputs B Mute output sync/video Unmute output VmtX@*1] Mute video only on output X@. VmtX@*2] Mute sync and video on output X@. VmtX@*0] Umute the output X@.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Specify a value EX1% HDET} Hdet X! * X1%] Set the detail filter for the current input to X1%. Increment value E +HDET} E -HDET} E HDET} Hdet X! * X1%] Increase the detail. Hdet X! * X1%] Decrease the detail. X1%] View the detail filter setting. EX1^ HCTR} E +HCTR} E -HCTR} E HCTR} Hctr X1^] Set the horizontal position to X1^. Hctr X1^] Increase the horizontal position. Hctr X1^] Decrease the horizontal position.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response Additional Description (scaler to host) Output Configuration Commands Output scaler rate Set output rate EX5( RATE} Rate X5(] Set the output resolution and rate to X5(. View output rate E RATE} X5(] View the selected output rate. Set format EX@ * X3@ VTPO} Vtpo X@ * X3@] Set the color space and format of output X@ to X3@. View setting EX@ VTPO} X3@] View the color space and format setting. Psav0 ] Operate at full power.
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 View audio input format E I X! *X3% AFMT} AfmtI X! * X3%] Set the audio format of input X! to E I X! AFMT} X3%] View the audio input format of input X!. E G X5& * X5* AU} X5*] DsG X5& * X5*] X5*] DsG X5& * X5*] Set the gain of X5& to X5*. Verbose mode 2 or 3.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Set volume knob group E1*X5^ KNOB} Knob1*X5^] Set the front panel Volume knob value to affect group X5^. View volume knob group E1KNOB} X5^] View the volume knob group. Set volume E D X4^* X4& GRPM } GrpmD X4^* X4&] Set the volume to a value of X4&. Raise volume E D X4^* X5! +GRPM } GrpmD X4^* X4&] E D X4^* X5! -GRPM } GrpmD X4^* X4&] E D X4^ GRPM } X4&] Increase the volume by X5! dB.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Recall preset 1* X2! . 1Rpr X2!] Recall user preset X2!. Save preset 1* X2! , 1Spr X2!] Save the current picture controls. Delete preset E X1* X2! PRST} PrstX1* X2!] Clear user preset X2!. (host to scaler) (scaler to host) Preset Commands User presets User preset name Write name E 1* X2! , X1$ PNAM} Pnam1* X2! , X1$] E 1* X2! PNAM} X1$] View name Set user preset X2! name to X1$. View the name of user preset X2!.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description EX2) TEST} E TEST} Test X2)] Set test pattern X2). X2)] View the current test pattern. Enable 1F Frz1] Freeze the current input. Disable 0F Frz0] Unfreeze the current input. View F X(] View the freeze setting. Swef0] Set the switch effect to cut. Fade through black E 0SWEF} E 1SWEF} Swef1] Set the switch effect to fade through black (default). View setting E SWEF} X3!] View the switch effect setting.
Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Overscan mode (applies only to SMPTE input resolutions) Set value EX# * X2% OSCN} EX# OSCN} View status Oscn X# * X2%] Set the overscan value to X2%. X2%] View the overscan setting. HDCP notification (displayed on non-HDCP displays with HDCP input selected) Enable notification Disable notification Query notification E N1HDCP} E N0HDCP} E NHDCP} E I X! HDCP} HdcpN1 ] Display a green screen.
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 EX2# MDUR} Mdur X2#] Set the duration the OSD bug displays to X2# seconds (003 = default). View time-out E MDUR} X2#] View the OSD duration. NOTE: Setting the time-out to 501 permanently displays the OSD bug (never times out).
Command ASCII Command Response General Information I Vid X! • Aud X! • Typ X# • Std X1) • Blk X2* • ... Query firmware version Q x.xx ] View firmware version. Query full firmware version *Q x.xx.xxxx ] View full firmware version. Query part number N ] View the part number. View internal temperature E 20STAT} X1!] View the temperature in degrees Celsius. Save configuration to file system E 1* X4% XF} Cfg1* X4%] Back up the current device configuration.
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 reboot networking command (E 2BOOT}) is issued.
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 EX5@ CA} Ipa • X5@] Set the administrator password to X5@. Read administrator password E CA} X5@] View the administrator password. Reset (clear) administrator password E • CA} Ipa • ] Reset or clear the administrator password. Ipu • X5@] Set the user password.
Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) offers another way to control 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 Internal Web Pages on page 60 or see the IN1606 and IN1608 Series Product Configuration Software help file for detailed control information).
Starting the Software Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The Extron Product 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 window. Figure 25. Device Selection Window Connect to Online Device Tab The Connect to the Online Device tab connects the software to a specified device. 1. Click the Connect to Online Device tab. 2.
Using the Software NOTE: For general software navigation, see Internal Web 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 unique drop-down menus: Connections and Tools (see the rest of this section for information about these features or see Internal Web Pages on page 60 for information on configuring a connected device).
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 are displayed. The tab indicator changes from gray (not connected) to green (connected). NOTE: If a device is already connected, the Connect option is disabled until the device is disconnected or the connection times out. 1. From the Connections menu, select Connect. The Connection Settings window opens (shown at right). 2.
Tools Menu The Tools menu contains options backing up and restoring program settings, updating firmware, viewing and saving communication data, and resetting confirmation dialog boxes. To access this menu, click the Tools menu. Figure 28. Tools Menu (IN1608) Backup and Restore This option saves current configurations and restores saved configurations. From the Tools menu, click Backup and Restore. The System Backup and Restore window opens. Figure 29.
Update Firmware This option uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device. NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Downloading Updated Firmware on page 102). 1. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware. A dialog box opens to ask permission to disconnect from the device. 2. Click the Continue button to disconnect from the device and continue with the firmware update process. The Update Firmware dialog box opens. 3. Click the Browse button. 4.
Internal Web Pages The scalers feature an on-board Web server, displayed as a set of internal Web pages. These pages allow for control and operation of the scaler through a LAN or WAN connection. Use a Web browser to view the pages on a PC connected to the scaler. NOTE: The scaler internal Web pages do not support compatibility mode in Microsoft® Internet Explorer® (see Turning Off Compatibility Mode below). Extron recommends using Mozilla® Firefox® or Google Chrome™.
Navigating the Internal Web 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 available pages on each main tab). Figure 31. Configuration Global Navigation Bar Figure 32. Hardware Global Navigation Bar Each page is separated into the AV Controls panel and the individual page.
Auto-Image button Click the Auto-Image button to start a one-time Auto-Image on the currently selected input. AV Inputs buttons Click an AV Inputs button to select an input. As a new input is selected, the summary within the panel changes to reflect the new input and output status. NOTE: The signal indicators on the AV input buttons display green when a signal is present on the corresponding input or gray when there is no signal present.
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/Output Config icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. It contains panels for input configuration and output configuration.
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 ratio setting. By default, the Auto-Image threshold is 25% brightness. Analog video signals greater than the threshold are considered active video. To change the threshold value, use SIS commands (see Auto-Image threshold value on page 40).
Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution 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 IN1606. Resolution From the Resolution drop-down menu, select the applicable output resolution. Refresh rate From the Refresh Rate drop-down menu, select the applicable output refresh rate.
EDID Minder Page EDID Minder is an EDID management process that manages the EDID information between the scaler and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the EDID Minder page. Figure 37. EDID Minder Page The EDID properties currently assigned to each input are displayed in the table of inputs. The audio input format listed in an EDID is determined by the audio input format selected on the Audio Configuration page (unless a custom EDID is used).
Assigning EDID To assign EDID to selected inputs: 1. From the inputs group box (table of inputs) on the right, select the check boxes for the desired inputs. 2. From the Available EDIDs or Connected Outputs section on the left, select the desired EDID. 3. From the inputs group box, click the Assign button to assign EDID to the selected input or inputs. To assign EDID to all inputs: 1. From the Favorites (PCS only), Connected Outputs, or Available EDIDs section, select an EDID. 2.
Image Settings Page From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings can be adjusted, user and input presets can be saved and recalled, and overscan settings can be applied. Click the Image Settings icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Image settings page. Figure 38. Image Settings Page Signal Sampling panel Signal sampling optimizes the input signal to the scaler for the currently selected input. Figure 39.
Picture Controls panel The Picture Controls panel shows adjustable image settings for the selected input. Figure 40. Picture Controls Panel To adjust the picture settings, click and drag the associated slider for any image setting (brightness, contrast, color, tint, or detail) to the desired value. Alternatively, enter a value within the field associated with the image setting, or click the Up and Down arrows to change the value in the field.
Presets panel Presets save output settings to be recalled through RS-232 or Ethernet (see the following table for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets).
Input presets There are 128 presets that are global to all inputs. The presets contain all of the settings for an input when used with an upstream matrix switcher. Input presets save signal type, signal sampling, and picture control settings. To save an input preset: 1. From the Input Presets list, select the desired preset. 2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset already has stored information on it, the Presets dialog box opens.
User Presets There are 16 user presets per input to save picture control settings only. To save a user preset: 1. From the User Presets list, select the desired preset. 2. Click the Save Preset button. If the selected preset already has stored information on it, the Presets dialog box opens. Click the Overwrite button to erase the previous data and save the new settings. Click the Cancel button to return to the Image Settings page. To rename a preset: 1.
Size and Position Page The Size and Position page provides three 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 Position page. Figure 43. Size and Position Page To adjust the size and position graphically: If desired, click the Lock Aspect Ratio check box to constrain proportions. 1.
Audio Config Page From the Audio Config page, audio inputs and outputs can be configured and mixed. Click the Audio Config icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. There are four tabs for adjusting program and microphone inputs, mixing inputs, and configuring outputs. Configuring the audio in order of the tabs from left to right will help ensure proper setup of input and output levels as well as mix and listening levels. Configuration overview Figure 44. Audio Configuration Tabs 1.
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 Tab (IN1608) Audio format The audio input format specifies whether the audio input is analog, digital, or not to be sent to the output. NOTES: • Input gain adjustment only applies to analog signals. The Analog Input Gain fader is available only when the audio format is set to Analog, LPCM-2Ch Auto, or Multi-Ch Auto.
To select an audio format: 1. Click the Line Input tab. 2. From the Audio Format drop-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 increments. The default setting is 0.0 dB. The current level for each input is displayed to the right of the corresponding Audio Format drop-down menu. To adjust the fader level: 1. Click the Line Input tab. 2.
Microphone audio input configuration There are 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 microphone inputs. Figure 46. Mic/Line Input Tab Phantom power Phantom power adds +48 VDC to the mic/line input. The default level for the microphone input is 0 dB, muted.
High pass filter The high pass filter allows all frequencies at or above 100 Hz to pass unattenuated. All frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated at 6 dB/octave to reduce background noise. To apply or remove a high pass filter: 1. Click the Mic/Line tab. 2. In the Mic/Line input panel for the desired microphone input, click the High Pass Filter button. The button turns blue when enabled. Mic/line gain The mic/line Gain fader has a gain range of -18 dB to +60 dB. Adjustments increase or decrease in 0.
Ducking parameters Ducking lowers the level of microphone or program material (based on a source signal from another microphone) for the duration of the signal that is present at the source microphone. It restores the original level after the source signal ceases and after the hold and release times are met. This is useful when: • Program material must be attenuated in order to accentuate the voice of a narrator.
Audio mix configuration After the audio inputs have been properly configured, select the Mix Controls tab to mix microphone levels, create a mix of the microphone and program volume, and set bass and treble settings. Figure 47. Mix Controls Tab Mic mix levels Mic mix levels adjust the individual mic levels to create a proper blend (mix) of the two microphones. Adjust the Mic 1 or Mic 2 fader to adjust the desired mic/line level. To adjust the mic mix levels: 1. Click the Mix Controls tab. 2.
Mic volume Mic volume adjusts the listening level of the mic mix (the blend of the individual microphones) while maintaining the relative individual levels (see Mic mix levels on page 80). The Mic Volume fader has a range of -100 dB to 0 dB. It also includes soft limit handles to adjust the minimum and maximum allowable range (highlighted in blue). To adjust the mic volume: 1. Click the Mix Controls tab. 2.
To optimize the program volume: 1. With the amplifier turned off, connect the Variable output of the scaler to an amplifier of appropriate size for the room and the speakers. 2. Set the amplifier input level to the twelve o’clock position on the amplifier dial. For IN1608 SA and IN1608 MA, the amplifier input level setting is already set. NOTE: The twelve o’clock position on an amplifier input level is generally a moderate level. This allows for the maximum signal to noise ratio and is easily repeatable.
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 different depending on the scaler model. Figure 48. Amplified Audio Output Section (IN1608 SA) Figure 49. Amplified Audio Output Section (IN1608 MA) Figure 50. Analog Audio Output 1/2 Section Figure 51.
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 meters are not applicable. Limiters The output limiters restrict the input signal level by compressing its dynamic range above a specified threshold.
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 can be mixed together (see the table below). Output 1 Output 2 Result Left Program Right Program Output 1 and 2 act as a stereo pair (default). L+R Program L+R Program L and R program audio are summed on each output.
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. To adjust the gain fader: 1. Click the Output tab. 2. If the section has multiple faders, click the Gang button to constrain the proportions between fader levels. 3. Adjust the level using any of the following methods: • Click and drag the fader handle to the desired level.
Group masters The IN1606 and IN1608 series include eight pre-configured group masters that allow multiple group members to be adjusted using a single group master control (see the table below for a description of each group master and the associated group members). Group masters provide a convenient way to adjust multiple controls simultaneously. They can also be adjusted through a control system using SIS commands (see Audio Configuration Commands on page 45).
To configure the groups: 1. Click the Mix Controls tab. 2. In the Group Controls panel, click the Configure Groups button. The Configure Groups dialog box opens. 3. For the desired group master, click the corresponding drop-down menu to display a list of available group members. When changes are made to the associated control in the software, only the selected group members are affected (see the table on page 87 for a summary of the group masters).
Preset Management Page The Preset Management page gives access to input and user presets. Click the Preset Management button on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Preset Management page. Figure 53. Preset Management Page To save a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user preset to store the current configuration. 2. Click the Save Preset button located in the same Input Presets or User Presets panel. If the selected preset already has stored information on it, a confirmation dialog box opens. 3.
To clear a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user preset 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 the Preset Management page. To rename a preset: 1. Double-click a Preset Name or right-click a Preset Name and select Rename. 2. Enter a new preset name and press the key.
OSD Input Information panel 1. To 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 is displayed on the OSD menu. The default value is 3. Auto Switch panel Auto switch mode automatically switches inputs based on detected input signals. 1. Select the Enable Auto Switch check box to enable auto switch mode. 2.
Hardware Pages The Hardware 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. Hardware Global Navigation Bar Unit Information Page This page gives a non-configurable view of information about the connected device. Click the Unit Information button to open the page.
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. To assign or change the hostname: 1. Enter a name for the device in the name field. This can be up to 63 alphanumeric characters in length with no spaces between characters.
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-232 settings 1. From the Baud Rate drop-down menu, select the appropriate baud rate. 2. Click the Apply button. Ethernet settings To configure the Ethernet settings for use with DHCP: 1. Select the Use DHCP check box. 2.
Firmware Loader Page The Firmware Loader page provides 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. Firmware Loader 1. If necessary, download firmware updates from www.extron.com. 2. Click the Browse button. The Choose File to Upload window opens. 3. Navigate to the firmware file location and select the firmware file. Valid firmware files have an .eff extension. 4. Click the Open button.
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 mode Front panel lockout (executive) mode locks the front panel functions of the scaler. 1. Select one of the following radio buttons to set the Executive mode (see Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) on page 29).
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 To automatically sync the date and time to a connected PC: Click the Sync to PC button. To manually set the date and time: 1. Click the Set Manually... button. The Date and Time Settings window opens. 2. Click the Calendar icon to open a calendar dialog box of selectable dates. a.
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. Password Page Administrators and users can view all settings on the device. Administrators have the ability to make adjustments to any setting. Users can make changes only to input selection, volume, freeze, user preset recall, input preset recall, audio mute, video mute, Auto-Image, Auto-Image and Fill, and Auto-Image and Follow.
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 are three reset options: • Reset Device Settings (Retains TCP/IP Settings) — Resets the settings associated with input settings, the output image, EDID, and audio, and also includes presets and auto memories (excludes communication settings). This is equivalent to the E ZXXX} SIS command.
Reference Information This section provides reference or supplemental information. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Downloading Updated Firmware Mounting Tabletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure. Rack Mounting The scalers can be mounted into racks with the pre-installed rack ears (see UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices on page 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 assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the scaler in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma = +122 ˚F, +50 ˚C) specified by Extron.
Downloading Updated Firmware Figure 67. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 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 firmware version is a later version than the current one on the device. NOTE: The firmware release notes provide details about the changes between different firmware versions. The file can be downloaded from the same page as the firmware. 5.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
