Flexible Control Options | Extron electronic MSG0804, MSG0808

Bandwidth — Bandwidth is a minimum of 225 MHz (475 MHz on HR models) at -3dB, fully loaded, allowing these switchers to switch high-resolution computer displays.

Flexible Control Options —

–Front Panel Control — Provides push button input and output selection, preset creation and selection, and audio volume and mute control, using large, soft-touch, color-coded rubber buttons; LED indicators show confirmation of current or pending ties.

–RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 remote control — Allows third-party remote control of features and functions using the Serial Control Protocol, or ICS100 control software for Windows®.

–Remote control from a network — IP Server software (included) provides comprehensive control of the switcher functions over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, via the RS-232 port.

–IR remote control — Enables the user to select inputs/outputs and adjust volume using the optional CTL 120-2 IR Remote Control.

Front Panel Lockout mode — Locks out all front panel functions. When front panel lockout mode is active, all controls are still available through RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 commands.

Rack-mountable— The 3U high, full rack width, metal enclosure is rack- mountable.

32 presets — Store and recall up to 32 (via serial commands) or 12 (MSG0804) or 16 (MSG0808)(via front panel) different input/output configuration and audio level presets.

Genlock input/output — Enables vertical interval switching for glitch-free transitioins when it’s used with a blackburst generator and synchronous video sources.

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Extron electronic MSG0804, MSG0808 manual Flexible Control Options

Contents

MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switchers Safety Instructions English PrecautionsConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Connecting the MSG0808 Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808Rack mounting the MSG0808 Operation Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Introduction One MSG Matrix Switcher Features About the MSG Matrix SwitchersMSG Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction Flexible Control Options This page intentionally left blank Two Installation Mounting the Switcher InstallationMSG Matrix Switchers Installation Tabletop use Video Inputs Video Outputs Rear Panel Connectors RS-485 Half Duplex Connection Installation, cont’d MSG0808 installation example Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 Audio input and output Installation, cont’dUnbalanced audio Balanced audio Connecting the external sync signal Vertical Interval Switching This page intentionally left blank Operation Three Front Panel Features MSG Matrix Switchers OperationOperation Preset configurations Connecting inputs with outputsFront Panel Operation Miscellaneous front panel functions Selecting the switching level audio versions only Reset to factory defaultOperation, cont’d Windows-based Control Program Four Installing the Windows-based ICS100 Control Software Using the SoftwareWindows-based Control Program, Cont’d ICS100 Interface screen MSG switcher controls options Using the control panel Adjusting output volume levels Setting volume levelsDefining input icons and labels Creating a new patch ICS100 Set Output Volume window Adjusting input volume levels Opening the Options menu Setting and using presets Enable Response VIS EnableUsing Terminal Comm Resetting the unit This page intentionally left blank Five Remote Control Remote Control Dip Switch SettingsMSG Matrix Switchers Remote Control Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Addressing commandsUsing the command table Command Table Remote Control, cont’dSet-up commands Command Description Volume commands Switching commandsSwitching levels audio models only Blank output Mute all outputs Stop volume ramp Preset commands Remote Control from a NetworkEnabling remote control of the switcher over a network Change input volume level global ICS100 Serial Port Server window Instructions for configuring the client remote PC Adjusting the response time Adjusting response timeStopping communication Stopping communications from the server PC Press this button first CTL120-2 IR Remote Control Remote Control, cont’d AAppendix Specifications Video SpecificationsVideo input Video output Sync MSG Matrix Switchers Specifications A-3Audio audio models only Audio input Control/remote switcher Specifications MSG0804 and MSG0808MSG Matrix Switchers Specifications General Reference Information BAppendix To update the firmware Reference InformationUpdating the Firmware Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Installing the custom nameplatesMSG Matrix Switchers Reference Information Optional accessories MSG Matrix Switcher part numbersReference Information, cont’d Part Numbers Assorted connectors BNC connectors Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation CablePre-cut cables Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR Cable This page intentionally left blank FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA