IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 7
• 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.
• User presets — Store optimized image settings to be recalled later.
• Internal test patterns — Include a crop pattern, grayscale, color bars, alternating
pixels, blue mode, and audio pink noise for calibration and setup.
• Front panel security lockout (executive modes) — Locks out all front panel
functions, except for input selection and volume control. Full controls remain available
through Ethernet, USB, or RS-232 control.
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a
LAN, WAN, or the Internet. An intuitive Web interface is included for full configuration of
the device.
• Built-in Web server — Enables the use of a standard browser for full control and
troubleshooting over an intuitive Web interface.
• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control
and configuration via an integrated control system. Extron products use the Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) command protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for
quick and easy programming.
• Front panel USB configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to
access the rear panel.
• Rack-mountable 1U (IN1606 and IN1608) or 2U (IN1608 SA and IN1680 MA), full
rack width metal enclosure
• Includes LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets
• Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz international power
supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
Controlling the Scalers
The scalers can be controlled using one or more of the following methods:
• The front panel controls and the On-screen Display (OSD) menu.
• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive
serial communications through the USB, RS-232, or Ethernet port. Use the Extron
DataViewer utility on the connected device to enter SIS commands.
• Internal Web pages provide a Web browser-based interface for controlling the switcher
from a computer over a LAN network.
• Ethernet control via IP Link, enabling the switcher to be controlled and actively
monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.
• The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) on a computer with a Windows®
operating system.