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About this Manual
This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ISM 182 and ISM 482 Integration Scaling Matrix switchers.
The ISM 182 and ISM 482 are similar in function and operation; the differences exist in scaling capabilities. In this manual, the terms “switcher” and “ISM” are used interchangeably to refer to either model, except where differences exist, in which case the specific model is noted.
•Chapter 1 identifies the switcher’s features.
•Chapter 2 details how to install the switcher.
•Chapter 3 describes how to operate the switcher and use all of its features.
•Chapter 4 provides information about programming and operating the switcher under
•Chapter 5 details the Extron control software for Windows, which allows you to operate the switcher from a PC in a graphical environment.
•Chapter 6 details operation of the switcher using an Ethernet browser.
•Appendix A is a
•Appendix B lists the switcher’s specifications and pertinent part numbers and provides procedures for replacing the switcher’s firmware.
About the Switcher
The Extron ISM 182 and ISM 482 are
Each video input is individually configurable to allow for different video formats. The ISM allows analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, and RGBcvS video, component video,
The ISM provides two separate outputs. The selected input can be switched to either or both outputs.
The switchers input all valid video signal formats on eight sets of five BNC connectors. The ISM 482 scales the input up or down to any of 40 output resolutions and rates. The ISM 182 scales the inputs to any of 20 resolutions and rates. Either switcher outputs the scaled video, as RGBHV or RGBS, on two sets of output connectors, consisting of five BNCs and a
