Introduction; About This Guide; Product Description - Extron electronics IN1804 Series User Manual

Introduction

This section provides general information about this guide and the Extron IN1804. Topics in
this section include:
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About this Guide

This guide describes how to install, operate, and configure the unit.
In this guide, the names as listed above refer to specific IN1804 models. The term "scaler" is
used interchangeably to refer to all IN1804 models.
The following terms refer to groups of IN1804 models:
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Product Description

The Extron IN1804 is a compact, four input scaler that supports signal resolutions up
to 4K @ 60 Hz, with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. It incorporates Extron-patented Vector 4K
scaling technology specifically engineered for 4K signal processing applications. It features
DisplayPort and HDMI inputs with DI and DO models that provide Extron DTP2 extension of
video, audio, and control signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx twisted
pair cable.
The IN1804 Series also provide automatic switching, audio embedding and de-embedding,
seamless transition effects, and logo keying. Designed for professional AV integration, the
IN1804 can be controlled and configured via Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and contact closure
with tally outputs.
About this Guide
Product Description
Features
Application Diagrams
Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers
The term "IN1804" refers to all IN1804 models.
The term "standard model" refers to the basic IN1804 containing no DTP2/XTP/XTP2
input or output.
The term "DI model" refers to the IN1804 DI, which has a DTP2/XTP input and no
DTP2/XTP/HDBT output.
The term "DO model" refers to the IN1804 DO, which has a DTP2/XTP/HDBT output
and no DTP2/XTP input.
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