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MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor

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Special Applications

PRELIMINARY

Application 1: Connecting the MGP 464 to a Matrix Switcher

Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGP 464s in Succession (Daisy-chaining))

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Contents

Multi-Graphic Processor MGP 464 MGP 464 DI MGP 464 HD-SDI Instrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch FCC Class a Notice Page Preliminary Table of Contents, cont’d MGP 464 Table of Contents Iii Rev C Appendix a Specifications, Part Numbers, and AccessoriesIv MGP 464 Table of Contents One MGP 464 Introduction FeaturesAbout This Manual About the MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Preliminary Connected to the MGP 464 and the MGP 464 DI Application DiagramsConnection diagram for an MGP 464 DI Introduction, cont’d Extron Preliminary Two Rack mounting Installation OverviewMounting the MGP Tabletop use Rack mounting the MGP Rack mounting procedure Replacing a button label Installation, cont’dInstalling or Replacing Button Labels MGP as follows MGP 464 HD-SDI back panel Rear Panel FeaturesConnecting to RGB/HD/VIDEO inputs 1 through MGP 464 DI back panel Three BNCs Virtual input connector configuration examples Pin RS-422 function Description Activity LED This yellow LED blinks to indicateLink LED This green LED lights to indicate a good DVI background. This input is not scaled Entered. See Resetting the unit in , Operation, for detailsMGP’s IP address Gateway IP address Dhcp off To these HD-SDI input connectors Preliminary Three MGP 464 Operation Front Panel FeaturesMGP 464 front panel Baud Data bits Stop bit No parity Always RS-232 RS-232/422 port, see Rear Panel Features in , Installation Operation, cont’d Power-up and Default CycleDefault cycle example Muting an input Window Select ButtonsInput Selection Selecting an input Menu system overview Menus, Configuration, and AdjustmentsUsing the menus Main menu flow Auto Image menu flow When finished with Auto Image, do one of the followingAuto Image menu Input Configuration menu flow Input Configuration menu Vertical Knob Adjustment Input configuration submenu adjustmentsInput Configuration submenu Output Configuration menu flow Output Configuration menu Output Type submenu Resolution and Refresh Rate submenuResolution Refresh Rates 50 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 96 Hz 1080i 1080p Window Priority submenu Window Configuration menuWindow Configuration menu flow Sync Polarity submenu Available effects Window Border submenusWindow Effect submenu Press the Next button until Effect Duration is displayed Out from the center to the four edges of the windowEffect Duration submenu Background Capture menu flow Background Capture menu Recalling a background from memory Comm./IP Configuration menuViewing serial port and IP settings Screen displays the message Detail = Confirm Communication/IP Configuration menu flow Making changes to the serial port and IP configuration Background Color submenu Advanced Configuration menuAdvanced Configuration menu flow Blue Mode submenu Test patterns available for the MGP Test Pattern submenu Factory Default submenu Adding and Configuring Window TextAdjusting the picture controls Internal Temperature screen Image Zoom Button Display Function Range Adjust KnobPicture Controls table Auto Memories Memory PresetsWindow presets Saving a window preset Recalling a window preset Window Preset #001 Saved Brightness Contrast Color Input presetsDefault presets Factory default preset configurations Resetting Additional FeaturesFreeze mode Locking the front panel executive mode Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Preliminary Four Front panel RS-232 configuration port pin assignments Setting Up Serial CommunicationConnector pin assignments 9-pin RS-232/422 connector on the rear panel see MGP-initiated messages Using Simple Instruction Set SIS CommandsSoftware Host-to-MGP communications Ascii to hexadecimal character conversion table Software Configuration and Control, cont’dError responses Telnet and Web communications Escape hex 1B Must not be encoded Web browser For Web browser commands, use W Symbol definitions X50@ X50 = Secam X50 * X50# \ X50 Typ X50# Command Ascii Telnet Response Additional descriptionSoftware Configuration and Control X50 * X50@ Out X50@ SIS Programming and Control, cont’d X50@ C 19 # X52$ # Wpe X52$X52$ X50@ + C X50@ D X51 X50@ * X51 DX50@ + D X50@ D X50@ * X52@ X50@ Wvs X52@ X50@ Ivp X52X50@ * X52@ X50@ Whs X52@ X50@ X52@ 21 * X50@ # Pcc X50@ * X52# X50@ Ivs X52#X52# X50@ X52# X50@ + X50@ I Y X50@ , X52! * X52! * X52# * X52#X50@ + X50@ Wzm X50@ X50@ Wzm Control, cont’d X50 X51@ X50 * X51@ Hst X50 * X51@X50 + Hst X50 * X51@ X50 Hst X50 * X51@ 13 * X50 # X51 13 * X50 * X51& # Aln X5013 * X50 + # Aln X50 13 * X50 # Aln X50 X50@ Chn X50 Typ X50# Std X50 Blk X% X50$ J Tst X50$X50$ Special functions SIS ProgrammingX50@ Tlc X50% X50@ Txc X\ X50@ Tbc X\ 14 * X50@ * X\ # 14 * X50@ # 16 * X50@ * X\ #17 * X50@ * X\ # 17 * X50@ # Special functions X50@ * X\ # X50@ Brd X\X50@ # 22 * X52% * X52% * X52% # Auto image Film modeX50 Flm Img X50@ View serial port parameters %2A X! % %2A X2 %2A X2! RS X@Bi-directional serial data port X2& = 7 or X2 * X2# * X2! CE X2 CY %2A X2 CY Cpn X! CtyX3 , X3! CF Cpn X! Cfl X3 Firmware version requests Cont’dX6 TC Ethernet data port Pno 60-771-01/60-771-02 Ver04 * X1! plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time02 * 1.66-MGP464 Series -Mon, 14 Jan 2008 170346 GMT MGP 464 is MGP 464 DI is Programming and Control, cont’d X4% SM Eml X4% Command Ascii Telnet URL Encoded Web ResponseX4% , X4 , X4& CR Ipr X4% , X4 X4% CR X1@ X1@ CNX1# CT # CZ X3$ X3$ CXX1$ CI X1$ CI Ipx X3$ Control Pvl X5@ X5@X2@ CV X2@ Listing connections Programming34 MGP Re-map port designations X1$ , X1% CM X1$ %2C X1% CM Ipm X1$ , X1% Mail server setup commandsDirectory commands Reset Zap / Erase commands Windows-based Control Software Installing the software File Download window Link to the installation software on the MGP 464 CD Called MGP464 in the following location on the computer Downloading the MGP 464 software from the Web Comm Port Selection window with TCP/IP and RS232 tabs Select TCP/IP if you are using the LAN portStarting the control program MGP 464 window Contents from the Help pull-down menu, or press the F1 key Five MGP 464 Html Configuration and Control Accessing the Web PagesExample of an Enter Network Password dialog box System Status screen Viewing System Status System Settings screen Html Configuration and Control, cont’dUsing the Configuration System Settings screen Naming inputs Scaler I/O Settings screenScaler I/O Settings screen Configuring the inputs Configuring the output Selecting the video signal type Test patterns available on the MGP Enabling/disabling blue mode Window Settings screen Window Settings screen Setting window priority Clearing a password Passwords screenPasswords screen Assigning a password Email Alerts screen top portion Setting up e-mail alertsIf your MGP has a password assigned, enter it Email Alerts screen Mail IP Address field. The Edit button changes to Save Firmware Upgrade screenSetting up Smtp authorization Firmware Upgrade screen Choose file window Downloading the firmwareTo obtain the latest version of MGP 464 firmware Updating the firmware on the MGP File Management screen Using the File ManagementFirmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade screen Filter by File Extension menu Uploading filesAdding a directory Other file management activities Window Selection Using the ControlPicture Controls screen Picture Controls screen Input sections Image Controls Window Controls Preliminary Window background setting Window size/position Presets screenPresets screen Window Presets Naming a window preset Window Presets section, you can do the following From the Window Effect menu, select Real time motion or Cut Saving creating a window presetSelecting a window preset transition effect Input Presets Selecting a background color Using the BackgroundSaving creating an input preset Recalling an input preset Displaying a background image Using a DVI inputUsing a bitmap image Add Image field on the Image Settings screen Selecting a background image Preliminary Six MGP 464 Special Applications Application 1 Connecting the MGP 464 to a Matrix SwitcherMGP 464 connected to a matrix switcher Connecting the matrix switcher to the MGP Setting up the MGP to work with the switcher Special Applications, cont’d Preliminary Preliminary Daisy-chain configuration examples Setting up MGPs for daisy-chaining Repeat step d for the third MGP if appropriate AAppendix a MGP 464 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications RS-422 Enclosure dimensionsNtsc 3.58, Ntsc 4.43, PAL, SECAM, Smpte 292M RS-232 Included parts Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’dPart Numbers and Accessories Optional accessories AppendixBB MGP 464 Firmware Upgrade Guide Using the LCD display at power-onUsing a Web browser Power-up cycle flow diagram System Status Web MGP 464 Firmware Upgrade Guide B-3Next time you enter your MGP 464’s IP address About... screen Firmware Upgrade Guide, cont’dUsing the Windows-based configuration software Downloading the firmware Updating the Firmware Updating using the Web pagesEnter Network Password dialog box MGP 464 Firmware Upgrade Guide B-5 Choose file window with firmware file selected Open window with firmware file selected Updating using the Windows-based control softwareMGP 464 Firmware Upgrade Guide B-7 Enter the parameters for your MGP, and click OK Updating using the Firmware LoaderFirmware update progress bar On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab Firmware Loader file selection screen Default isMGP 464 Firmware Upgrade Guide B-9 Firmware Loader connection tabs Preliminary Anaheim, CA Japan Extron Electronics, JapanKyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Extron Electronics Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo East Ball Road Extron China Extron EuropeExtron Asia Extron Japan