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ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software

ISM 824 Windows Control Program

The Windows-based Extron ISM 824 Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, the Configuration port, and the LAN port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the ISM 824 Integration Scaler Multiswitcher. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B, and is also available from the Extron web site (www.extron.com). Select the method of installation below that applies to your situation.

NIf your CD-ROM does not contain the ISM 824 Control 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 latest versions or updates after installation from the CD-ROM.

NFor full functionality, download and install all of the following programs from the CD-ROM or the web site (www.extron.com):

•The ISM 824 Control Program

•The Firmware Loader

•The IP Link File Manager

Installation from the CD-ROM

To install the software from the CD-ROM, do the following:

1. If you have the CD-ROM, insert it into the CD drive. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run Launch.exe from the CD.

The Extron software CD window appears (figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 — Software CD window
2.	Click on the Software tab (figure 5-1).
3.	Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).

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Figure 5-2 — Software installation

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Extron electronic manual ISM 824 Windows Control Program, Installing the software, Installation from the CD-ROM

Contents

Integration Scaling Multiswitcher ISM Safety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad Español ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher FCC Class a Notice Ii ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Quick Start QS-1 Pass-through outputs Connect video Making input to output ties Quick Start ISM 824 Integration Scaling MultiswitcherQS-2 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Quick Start Picture adjustments PresetsISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Quick Start QS-3 OUT #5 Front panel security lockout Executive mode QS-4 ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Quick StartISM 824 Menu System Menu button The Menu Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Page Table of Contents, cont’d Sys tems s ettings page IP Settings fields Rev. a One About this Manual About the Integration Scaling MultiswitcherISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Introduction Typical ISM 824 application Introduction, cont’d Definitions Features InputsOutputs Tie any input to any or all outputs Optional Output Card Features Universal Scaler card ISM RGB Single Output Wideband card ISM 1WB Video Scaler card ISM VSDual Output Wideband card ISM 2WB Introduction, cont’d Two Installationstallation, cont’d UL/Safety RequirementsImportant safety instructions ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Installation Mounting the Switcher Tabletop placementUL requirements for rack mounted devices Rack mounting Power and control connections Installation, cont’dRear Panel Features and Connection Terminating the network cable Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiringChoosing a network cable Input connections Input connections for various video formats Output connections Balanced Stereo Output Audio output connections Optional output card connectionsVideo output connections If applicable, repeat for any other output cards Installing the optional output cardsPlace Cover Three Front Panel Features Input and output buttons Enter button The Enter button flashes green Control buttonsControl selection buttons These four buttons Operation and Setup, cont’d LCD begins the default display cycle Powering UpDefault display cycle Front Panel Operation Making input to output tiesVideo only green Green video only An example of creating a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Enter button figure Viewing ties Press the View button lights red Adding ties to existing ties Press and release the Esc button see -8. The View button Press and release the Esc button see -12. The View button Removing tiesPress View and observe the LCD display see figure Press Esc to clear View and reset the LCD Another video input can now be tied to outputs 2 Replacing ties Press and release the Esc button see -16. The View button View V=7-22-3-- Ties A=2388-33 Input/Output grouping 10001010 An example of creating a set of I/O groups Press Esc to clear all pending changes and reset the LCD =2388-33VI EW V=7-22-3 Muting an output Unmuting an output Viewing and setting the RGB delayViewing the RGB delay OUT #3 RGB Delay Changing the RGB delay Gain = Input audio level gain and output audio volumeViewing input audio level and output audio volume Adjusting input audio level and output audio volume See -26. The range is -18 dB to +24 dB Overview PresetsSaving a preset Save Preset #11 Recalling a preset Picture adjustments Color/TintBrightness Contrast Adjusting the picture color/tint Adjusting the picture brightness/contrast BRT OUT #5 Adjusting the picture detailPress the Esc button to clear all button and reset the LCD Current size setting see -37 for that output Adjusting the picture positionAdjusting the picture size Adjusting the picture zoom =1024 Background illumination settings Front panel security lockout Executive modes 40 Executive Mode 2 initiation and exit method ISM 824 Menu System Auto Image menu Input configuration menu Input Conguration Output card configuration menu Universal Scaler configuration menu ScalerUniversal Input Setup submenu To adjust the H pixel value, and rotateRight encoder to adjust the V line value Select Output submenu Output Config submenu Output Configuration Scaler boards Press Next to return to the upper level Output Config. menu Press Menu to go to the next submenu User PresetsUser Presets submenu Press Next to return to the User Preset menu Advanced Config submenu Split Color BarsSplit Grayscale Aspect ratio Default ISM 824 Integration 49 Video Scaler output resolution/refresh rate table Advanced Config User PresetsWithin this submenu, up to 3 presets can be saved or erased Adjusted. Default setting is View Comm Settings menu Input Editing the communication settings Screen. Use this menu to exit from the device System Reset MenuExit menu Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button Reset Mode Comparison Summary Four Front Panel Configuration Port RS-232/RS-422 LinkPin RS-232 Function RS-422 Symbols Default addressEthernet Link Ethernet connection X5 = ISM 824 specific symbol definitionsSIS Programming and Control, cont’d Switcher-Initiated Messages Power-upInput selection Input and output video type Auto Memory ReconfigAuto Image Using the Command/Response Tables Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher Error Responses Command/Response Table for SIS Commands ProgrammingControl, cont’d OutX@ InX! RGB @ $ TypX!*X#RprX4 SprX4 @*1B @Vmt1@*0B @Vmt0 X5! X5! X5 Mut X5! X5! X5X! ...Vid Vgp X4Out*X! 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X8$EMX8#,X8$ X8$ Five Installing the software Installation from the CD-ROMISM 824 Windows Control Program Extron software CD window appears figure Installation from the Web site Download Center Web If connecting by TCP/IP ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’dUsing the software If connecting by RS-232 Extron ISM 824 Control Program main window -5 appears Menu features Control program menus and pagesFile Tools Data tracer window 10 ISM 824 I/O Group Settings menus − all groups cleared 11 ISM 824 I/O grouping completed 13 ISM 824 Unit Settings menus − IP and RS-232 windows Window Extron Firmware Loader appears 15 Firmware Loader window with selected firmware file Help ISM 824 Windows Control program Removing a tie Select the Video/audio mode Follow all or BreakawayCreating a tie Muting or unmuting output signals 20 Output video and audio signal muting 22 Recalling a preset Settings Configuring the input video signal type Creating or editing input and output names Setting the RBG delay Audio Settings Press Enter. The output’s volume is set to that level Adjusting the input gain and attenuationAdjusting the output volume level Output Cards Create an input to output tie Selecting a test pattern Making picture adjustmentsSelecting an aspect ratio Saving or recalling user presets Saving input presetsRecalling an input preset Deselecting or re-selecting auto memory Starting auto image Freezing an image Making input to output ties Setting top and bottom blanking values Recalling an input preset Using the Button Label Generator software Button Label Generator Replacing the button labels 34 Remove the button cap to replace the label ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software, cont’d Html Operation To access the ISM 824 using Html pages do the following ISM 824 Integration Scaling Multiswitcher Html OperationDownloading the Startup Start the Web browser program System Status System Status Configuration Pages System Settings page IP Settings fieldsHtml Operation, cont’d Unit Name field Dhcp radio buttons IP Address fieldGateway IP Address field Subnet Mask field Click the desired value System Settings page Date/Time Settings fieldsISM Settings Input configuration RGB delay Email Alerts PasswordsExecutive mode Setting up e-mail alerts Setting up Smtp authorizationClick Edit. The Edit button changes to Save Eml extension that contains the message Firmware Upgrade Both a user name and a password must be specified Access the ISM 824 using Html pages as described on Click the Configuration tabClick the Firmware Upgrade link see figure Port File Management Enter the new directory name in the Dir/ field Control Pages User Control 12 Click in an output field to see the drop down list 13 A/V mute buttons status according to signal type 14 I/O Presets Slot output card configuration Each configurable card has its ownUniversal Scaler ISM RGB For the Universal Scaler is shown below User and input presets can be saved and/or recalled Video Scaler ISM VS For the Video Scaler is shown below Special Characters Space spaces are accepted in names + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon AAppendix a Ethernet Connection Ping to determine Extron IP address Connect as a Telnet client Ping to determine Web IP address Ethernet Connection, cont’d Telnet tipsOpen Escape character and Esc key Local echo Set carriage return-line feedClose Quit Subnetting a Primer GatewaysLocal and remote devices IP addresses and octets Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure A-6 Determining whether devices are on the same subnetUnmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure A-6 Ethernet Connection, cont’d AppendixBB Specifications ReferenceInformation,co t’d Vp-p for Y of component video To 1.0 Vp-p50 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 96 Hz, 100 Hz, or 120 Hz Scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HD digital component video YUV Reference Information, cont’d Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows ARP, Icmp ping, TCP/IP, Telnet, HttpGateway = Dhcp = off Part Numbers and Accessories AccessoriesISM 824 part number Included parts Asia Japan Japan Extron Electronics. 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