Extron electronics ISS 608 User Manual
Extron electronics ISS 608 User Manual

Extron electronics ISS 608 User Manual

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Seamless Switchers
ISS 608 and ISS 612
True Seamless Switchers for 4K/60 HDMI, DisplayPort, and 12G-SDI
68-2994-01 Rev. D
10 21

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  • Page 1 User Guide Seamless Switchers ISS 608 and ISS 612 True Seamless Switchers for 4K/60 HDMI, DisplayPort, and 12G-SDI 68-2994-01 Rev. D 10 21...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2019-2021 Extron. All rights reserved. www.extron.com Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. Risque de dommages matériels. • NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TCP/IP Panel ..........63 View and Edit Communications Offline Device Preview ........63 Settings Menu ..........28 Software Overview ..........64 Exit Menu ............29 Software Menu ..........65 Device Menu..........67 ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Contents...
  • Page 8 Front Panel Menu Diagrams ......79 Input Presets, Picture Controls, Input Configuration, and Output Configuration ..79 Effect Configuration ........80 Background/Logo Configuration ....81 Advanced Configuration and View Comm Settings ........82 ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Contents viii...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Program output — The Program output is the video seen by the audience. Preview output — The Preview output allows the switcher operator to view the video • before it is transitioned to the Program output for the audience to see. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Introduction...
  • Page 10: Features

    The ISS scales the input up or down to any of a wide variety of output resolutions and rates. The scaler outputs the scaled video on a Program connector and a Preview connector. The ISS 608 has HDMI Program and Preview connectors. The ISS 612 has additional SDI Program and Preview connectors.
  • Page 11 1080i delivers optimized image quality. Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Advanced film mode processing • techniques that help maximize image quality for content sources originating from film. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Introduction...
  • Page 12 Preview and Program HDMI outputs. Easy setup and commissioning with Extron PCS ‑ Product Configuration • Software — Convenient configuration and preset design from a single easy-to-use software application. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Introduction...
  • Page 13 Internal Extron Everlast power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost. Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty. • ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Introduction...
  • Page 14: Installation

    AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the seamless switcher to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 15: Video Input Connections

    SIS commands (see Audio follow on page 51). Audio output can also be muted via SIS commands (see Audio mute (digital and analog ‑ persists beyond a power cycle) on page 51) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 16: Reset Button

    Admin password converts to the default, which is extron , In the event of a complete system reset, the User is cleared (see Roles and Permissions Panel and the on page 75 to change a password). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 17: Control Connections

    100 Mbps (100Base-T), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections. • 10Base-T Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 3 UTP or STP cable. 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 5 UTP or STP cable. • ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 18 VIDEO WIPE ENTER POSITION ADJUST PREVIEW switcher has been installed and cabled. CONFIG MENU NEXT LOGO TAKE MUTE FREEZE TAKE ISS 608 INTEGRATION SEAMLESS SWITCHER Figure 7. Front Panel Configuration Port ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 19: Genlock Connections (Iss 612 Only)

    — Connect an external reference (genlock) signal for synchronization of the SDI output. Genlock Loop Out connector (ISS 612 only) — Connect any downstream equipment to synchronize additional devices. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Installation...
  • Page 20: Operation

    Input selection buttons — The two sets of input buttons select the associated input to scale and display on the Program and Preview monitors. The input buttons light amber when video and audio are selected (see Front Panel Button Colors page 30). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 21: Picture Adjustment And Menu System Controls

    ADJUST buttons Status LCD display — Displays configuration menus, submenus, and status Front Panel Menu Operation Front Panel Button Operations). information (see ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 22: Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

    NEXT button. • From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity, the ISS saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default LCD display cycle. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 23: Menu Overview

    Press NEXT when a menu displays to access its submenu. Within the submenu, press MENU to exit the submenu and return to the currently active menu. Press NEXT to move to the next submenu. Submenu details with configuration and options are on the following pages. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 24: Input Presets Menu

    For example, if a video source was zoomed into when it was saved as the full screen source, it is still zoomed in when it is recalled to the PIP window. Input presets are saved per input. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 25: Picture Controls Menu

    This submenu is used to adjust the detail of the input signal. Rotate either ADJUST knobs to adjust the detail of the video for the selected input. The • range of settings is 000 to 127. The default is *064. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 26: Input Configuration Menu

    Capture the EDID from the connected displays. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select N/A, Program, or Preview. Save EDID to Slot Save the selected EDID from the connected displays to a slot. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select a slot 201 to 210. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 27: Output Configuration Menu

    NOTE: Upload images through PCS (see the ISS 608 and ISS 612 PCS Help File). SDI Genlock (ISS 612 only) Select to enable or disable SDI genlock. When enabled, this locks the output vertical refresh rate to the applied analog genlock input. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 28 Custom EDID/Output Rate #9 Custom EDID/Output Rate #10 * Default Output Resolution † Default EDID ‡ Not available as an EDID, only as output rate option § Resolutions supported on the SDI outputs ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 29: Effect Configuration Menu

    Use either ADJUST knob to select the effect duration from 0.1 seconds to 5.0 seconds second increments. The default is 0.5 seconds. NOTE: Directly access the Effect Dissolve submenu by pressing the EFFECTS DISSOLVE button. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 30 Rotate the ADJUST knobs to select a preset (1 through 16) with the PIP image and PIP window size and position preconfigured (see the ISS 608 and ISS 612 PCS Help File to preconfigure a preset). Press the NEXT button to save the selected preset. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 31 • Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select the color tolerance, from 0 to 255. • NOTE: Directly access the Video Key submenu by pressing EFFECTS VIDEO KEY. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 32: Background/Logo Configuration Menu

    Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select R, G, or B. • Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select the color tolerance, from 0 to 255. • ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 33 Transparency — 0 - 255 (Default = 255) • RGB — 0 - 255 for each color (Default = 0 for each color) • Level — 0 - 255 (Default = 0) • • Alpha — No adjustment ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 34: Advanced Configuration Menu

    (Follow) (see figure 19). Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select the input. Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select Fill (default) or Follow. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 35 Program output and also continue on the Preview output until another input is selected. Temperature View the internal temperature of the unit. The temperature displays in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) (see figure 19). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 36: View And Edit Communications Settings Menu

    IP addresses and obtains its IP address from a DHCP server (only if the network is DHCP capable). From the Edit Communications Settings menu, rotate either ADJUST knob to select DHCP Mode. Options are ON or OFF (default). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 37: Exit Menu

    Configuration MENU MENU Default Output Cycle Configuration MENU Effect Configuration MENU Background/Logo Configuration MENU Advanced Configuration MENU View Comm Settings MENU MENU NEXT Exit Menu? Press Next Figure 21. Exit Menu ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 38: Front Panel Button Operations

    When pressed and Preset is Saved or Recalled • Amber When Size or Position LCD menu is active SIZE AND POSITION • • Amber • Always MENU AND NEXT • Amber • Always TAKE ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 39: Selecting An Input

    Logo preset Contrast Effect duration Window size Brightness Wipe effect type Window position Detail Video Key effect type Image position Background image Video Key effect levels Image size Selected Preview input ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 40: Configuring And Recalling A Logo Preset

    Alpha — Uses the alpha layer data found in the graphic file. Only PNG files containing • alpha data is supported. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Size And Position Of The Program Or Preview

    PIP mode. • Window position refers to the window size and position within the output raster. • Image position refers to the size and position of the image within the window. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 42: Matrix Mode

    ISS 612 scaled output resolution, then proper Genlock cannot be guaranteed. • If the horizontal refresh rate of the genlock source does not match the selected output resolution, the ISS 612 reverts to vertical lock only. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 43: Sdi Embedded Audio (Iss 612 Only)

    A frame of video delay is removed from the product video processing logic and may introduce video artifacts during the upstream switch effect. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 44: Sis Configuration And Control

    Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer or control system connected to the same LAN or WAN (see Wiring the network cable on page 10 to wire the LAN connection). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 45: Default Address

    Broadcast upon detection of any change of the input frequency for the input has occurred. is the input number. X6!] In00• *...* Broadcast upon detection of any change of the input video presence. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 46: Switcher Error Responses

    E14 — Invalid for this configuration • E28 — Bad Filename / File not Found NOTE: If the unit does not support or recognize the entered commands, no response is issued. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 47: Using The Command And Response Table

    NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide, the character “ ” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 48 (for example: 075.3) 4 = Color Bars 5 = 32-level split grayscale 6 = Audio test (Crop pattern and outputs Pink Noise: CH 1/2, 48 kHz, 24 bit) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 49 2 = Follow (each input is displayed in its native rate other than 4K/UHD 50/59.94/60 Hz aspect ratio) automatically set to 0, and an unsolicited response is broadcast. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 50 X9$ = Default name — Combination of the model name and 4 = White 9 = User image file the last three pairs of the MAC address (Example: ISS-608-13-59-0C) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 51 Custom EDID/Output Rate #10 * Default Output Resolution † Default EDID ‡ Not available as an EDID, only as output rate option § Resolutions supported on the SDI outputs ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 52: Command And Response Table

    Disable HDCP Authorization for *0HDCP HdcpE input X1)] Query status Query HDCP Authorization for HDCP input KEY: = Input number (two-digit response with padding) = Enable/Disable = OFF/disable = ON/enable ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 53 Disable film mode detection *0FILM Film E X! X1)] View setting View setting FILM KEY: = Input number (two-digit response with padding) = Enable/Disable = OFF/disable = ON/enable ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 54 – = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “ ” or “ ” symbol) KEY: = Image/Window number = Preview = Program/Main = PIP ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 55 Position is ± H/V of the highest output resolution. KEY: = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “+” or “–” symbol) = Image/Window number = Preview = Program/Main = PIP ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56 “+” or “–” symbol) X1& = H and V size (five-digit response with padding and leading “+” or “–” symbol) = Image/Window number = Preview = Program/Main = PIP ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57 = Genlock enabled but cannot lock to applied input signal vertical refresh. Unit defaults to set output rate/refresh = Genlock enabled, output locked to applied input signal vertical refresh ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 = Active input detected - timer not running = No active inputs - timer is running - output sync still active = No active inputs - timer has expired - output sync disabled ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 59 Verbose mode 2/3 Aesg KEY: = Input number (two-digit response with padding) SDI audio pair/channel 1 (default) or 2 (one-digit response) SDI audio group 1 (default) or 2 (one-digit response) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60 = Key effect = Disabled (default) = Transparency = RGB Key = Level Key = Alpha Key = Logo assignments (three-digit response, padding) = Logos (available to all scaled outputs) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “+” or “–” symbol) = Logo assignments (three-digit response, padding) = Logos (available to all scaled outputs) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 62 (comma) , , or Default name for saved PIP preset name = “PIP Preset xx” (PIP Preset X2& = PIP Presets (two-digit response — padding) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63 Set effect duration EDUR Edur Sets the effect duration to X7# ] View setting View current setting EDUR KEY: = Effect duration , in second increments (Default = seconds) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 64 - Complete front panel lockout = Mode - Partial front panel lockout (Menu and Next buttons disabled) = Mode - Program lockout (all changes to Program are locked out) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 65 ISS X3%] Restore unit configuration Restore the saved configuration, Cfg0* type KEY: = Configuration type = IP configuration (ip.cfg) = Unit-specific parameters (box.cfg) ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 66 Must comply with internet host name standards. = Default name Combination of the model name and the last three pairs of the MAC address. ISS-608-13-59-0C (Example: ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 67 The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the Admin password converts to the default, which is extron, and the User is cleared. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 68: Configuration Software

    (see the PCS Product Configuration Software link ) and skip step 5 on page 61. For firmware, click the Firmware link ( If there is no direct link to your software, click the Software link ( ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 69 For Firmware: To install via PCS, see Update Firmware in the • Device Menu on page 67. • To install via the internal web pages, see the Firmware Panel on page 74. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 70: Connecting To Pcs

    The Extron PCS window opens to the Device Discovery panel (see figure 29). Figure 29. Device Discovery Panel Select the ISS device by clicking on it to highlight it in the list ( Click Connect ( ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 71: Tcp/Ip Panel

    However, settings cannot be changed. To open a scaler device tab: From the Configuration File drop-down list, select New Configuration File (see figure 31). Figure 31. Configuration File Drop‑Down List ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 72: Software Overview

    Figure 33. ISS 612 Main Window Each PCS screen has a Device drop-down list (see figure 33, ) for device configuration options. The Software menu ( ) contains software configuration and information options. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 73: Software Menu

    Display a general overview of where to find features in the PCS framework. From the Software menu, select Tutorial. The Tutorial dialog box opens. Click the I Get It! button to close the dialog box. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 74 Click the Close Session(s) and Exit button ( ) to disconnect the software from connected devices, close all offline device tabs, and close the software. Alternatively, click the Cancel button ( ) to leave the software open. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 75: Device Menu

    • Restore to Multiple Devices — Upload a saved configuration file for an ISS to multiple devices on the network. NOTE: The connected devices must be connected via LAN. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 76 ISS 608/612 Help — Open the ISS 608 and ISS 612 PCS Help File in a separate window. About This Module — Open the About This Module dialog box, with the module part • number and firmware version of the connected device. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Configuration Software...
  • Page 77: Internal Web Page

    User is cleared. Figure 40. Network Password Prompt Click the Sign in button, if a the unit is password protected. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 78: Web Page Panels

    ( Figure 41. ISS 612 Internal Web Page The internal web page does not automatically update. To see an updated page, click the Refresh button on the web browser. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 79: Device Info Panel

    Network Settings Panel In the Network Settings panel ( ), change the name, set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the ISS, and turn DHCP On and Off. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 80: Inputs Panel

    HDMI input: Symbol Definition The signal is HDCP encrypted. Figure 45. Inputs Panel The signal is not encrypted. No Signal There is no signal detected. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 81: Outputs Panel

    Symbol Definition The display is HDCP compliant. The display is not compliant, or no communication is being received from the connected display. No Display There is no signal detected. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 82: Rs-232 Panel

    When the update is completed, the message window closes and the message Firmware Upload Complete appears near the top of the screen. The new firmware filename appears beside Version in the Firmware panel. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 83: Roles And Permissions Panel

    In the Change Admin Password or Change User Password field, enter a single space. Enter a single space in the appropriate Confirm Password Figure 52. Passwords Dialog Box field. Click SAVE. ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 84: About The Iss

    ISS 612, such as the firmware version, copyright, part number, and licenses. Click on the View the End User License Agreement link to view the user license. Figure 53. Roles and Permissions Panel ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Internal Web Page...
  • Page 85: Reference Information

    Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (that is, use of power strips). ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 86 Insert the unit into the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. Use four machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack (see figure 54). Figure 54. Mounting the Seamless Switcher ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 87: Front Panel Menu Diagrams

    Capture EDID Default value Program Rotate to If Program or select Program Menu NEXT Preview selected or Preview Save EDID to: Slot 201 Rotate to NEXT select a slot ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 88: Effect Configuration

    Rotate to adjust level PIP Audio Follow Main NEXT NEXT NEXT Rotate to select NEXT PIP or Main audio Effect Duration 2 sec. Rotate to select adjust duration ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 89: Background/Logo Configuration

    Logo Key Effect Logo Key Effect Transparency 255 <R>GB Level & Rotate either to Rotate either to Rotate to select color adjust the level adjust the level Rotate to adjust level ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 90: Advanced Configuration And View Comm Settings

    & NEXT Rotate to change address Menu Temperature 32.0C 89.6F View temperature NEXT of the device Menu Factory Reset Hold NEXT Press and hold NEXT Menu NEXT button to reset ISS 608 and ISS 612 Seamless Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 91 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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