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- Page 1 User Guide HDMI Switchers MPS 601 Media Presentation Switcher 68-2454-01 Rev. A 03 14...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the на... - Page 3 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Configuration Software ............1 ........28 About this User Guide ........1 Installing the Software ........28 About the MPS 601 ..........1 Starting the Software ........29 Features ............. 2 Connect to Online Device ......29 Using the Software ........... 30 Connections Menu ........ - Page 6 MPS 601 Switcher • Contents...
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Page 7: Introduction
Minder, which maintains continuous EDID communication between connected devices and Key Minder, which continuously authenticates and maintains HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching. The MPS 601 is ideal for applications that require routing digital and analog sources to a single display. -
Page 8: Features
Laptop with Laptop with HDMI Output HDMI Output Flat Panel Display with Speakers HDMI Laptop with VGA Output Extron HDMI HDMI Audio MPS 601 Media Presentation RGBHV Switcher INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI POWER RGBHV CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT REMOTE 0.5A MAX... - Page 9 • EDID Minder — Automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices ensuring that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display. • Key Minder — Continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching. • Support for computer-video to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p 60 Hz and 2K. •...
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Page 10: Installation
The MPS 601 is housed in a 1U, full rack width rack- or desk-mountable metal enclosure. The switcher can also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall. Mounting Options on page 44 for additional mounting details. Connections INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI POWER RGBHV REMOTE CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT 0.5 A MAX... -
Page 11: Power And Input
Power and Input AC power — Connect to standard AC power: 100 to 240 VAC, at 50 or 60 Hz. ATTENTION: • DC Power Cord Always use a power supply provided by or specified Captive Screw by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply Connector voids all regulatory compliance certification and may cause damage to the supply and the end product. -
Page 12: Control Devices
Control Devices Contact In and Tally Out — Six 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive scrw connectors for automatic input switching and tally indication using Extron Show Me cables. When a connected contact is grounded, the corresponding input is selected. At the same time, the tally output closes causing the Show Me LED on the connected cable to light (see Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams... -
Page 13: Contact Closure And Tally Output Application Diagrams
Contact Closure and Tally Output Application Diagrams The following diagrams show examples of various connections using the contact enclosure and tally output feature of the MPS 601. INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI POWER RGBHV CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT REMOTE -- A MAX... - Page 14 INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI CCR 306 POWER RGBHV REMOTE CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT -- A MAX RS-232 HDMI HDMI Tx Rx G Video Audio Video Audio Video HDMI Video and Audio Embedded Audio Cable Cubby 800 Display Figure 9.
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Page 15: Lockit Lacing Brackets
Lockit Lacing Brackets The included Lockit lacing brackets secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors as shown. The configuration of the HDMI connectors on the MPS 601 rear panel require using a top mount (HDMI output) and a stacked side mount (HDMI inputs 3 and 4 or inputs 5 and 6) installation to secure the four inputs and single output. -
Page 16: Cabling The Mps 601 Switcher
Cabling the MPS 601 Switcher The switcher can be connected to as many as six input devices (RGBHV and HDMI). It can output to one HDMI device or display. Follow the steps below and the installation example (see Figure 1 on page 2). Turn off power to the switcher and all devices that will be connected to it. -
Page 17: Operation
SIGNAL AUTO SWITCH CONFIG HDCP MPS 601 MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER Figure 13. MPS 601 Front Panel Auto Switch LED — This LED lights when auto-input switching is active. Config connector — One female USB mini B port connects a host computer for configuring the switcher and upgrading firmware. -
Page 18: Hdcp
Laptop with Laptop with HDMI Output HDMI Output HDMI Flat Panel Display with Speakers Laptop with VGA Output Extron HDMI HDMI Audio MPS 601 Media Presentation Switcher RGBHV INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI POWER RGBHV REMOTE CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT 0.5A MAX... -
Page 19: Mode 2
Audio follows Input 1 or 2 Analog audio input A is grouped with RGBHV inputs 1 and 2. INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUT OUTPUT MPS 601 MPS 601 • Input 1 selected: RGBHV 1 video and audio input A HDMI HDMI POWER... -
Page 20: Autodetect For Audio
Autodetect for Audio Autodetect for audio is enabled when audio mode 3 is active. Audio InfoFrame data embedded in the digital signal is sampled to determine if audio is present on the selected HDMI stream. • If audio is present on the incoming stream, it is selected for output. •... -
Page 21: Edid Minder
EDID Minder The HDMI and RGBHV input groups feature EDID Minder, ensuring that each input source reads the EDID of the output display even when the input is not selected. The result is the video source powers up properly and reliably outputs content when selected. Depending on the EDID mode selected, the EDID of the connected display is stored in slot 65 (see User assigned EDID Mode... -
Page 22: User Assigned Edid Mode
User assigned EDID Mode Using SIS commands, an EDID file can be selected from a table of 64 EDID files. Four additional EDID file locations are reserved for user-loaded EDID files. Once a user assigned EDID is selected, it is stored at that input and EDID polling ceases for a connected display. The following table lists the native resolution of each factory EDID file. - Page 23 Native Video EDID Refresh Rate Type Audio Resolution Format 800 x 600 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1024 x 768 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1280 x 768 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1280 x 800 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1280 x 1024 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch...
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Page 24: Remote Communication And Control
Remote Communication and Control This section discusses SIS programming and control of the MPS 601 including: • Connection Options • Host-to-MPS Communications • Command and Response Table Connection Options The MPS 601 can be remotely connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 port or the front panel USB Config port. -
Page 25: Front Panel Configuration Port
CONFIG HDCP MPS 601 MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER MPS 601 Front Panel MPS 601 Front Panel Figure 15. Connecting a PC to the MPS 601 Front Panel USB Port If this is the first time an Extron product is connected to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog opens. - Page 26 Click Next The following dialog opens: Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This Wizard helps you install software for: Extron USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD or floppy disk, insert it now. What do you want the wizard to do? Install the software automatically [Recommended] Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]...
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Page 27: Host-To-Mps Communications
When a local event occurs, such as a front panel operation, the MPS switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The MPS 601-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). Boot-up messages (c) Copyright 20 nn, Extron Electronics, MPS 601, Vx.xx,nn-nnnn-nn The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. is the Vx.xx firmware version number. -
Page 28: Command And Response Table
Command and Response Table Using the Command and Response Table The command and response table is shown on the following pages. Lower case characters are acceptable in the command field only where indicated. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command and response fields. Symbol definitions and an ASCII-to-hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table are shown below. - Page 29 = Mute LED mode 0 = Always on (default). 1 = Off, when muted. 2 = Blink, when muted. = Name is a text string of up to 24 alpha-numeric characters and a minus sign or hyphen (-). No blank or space characters are permitted. No distinction between upper and lower case.
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Page 30: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands
Command and response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection X! ! X!• Select input Select input audio and video. X! ] View current input View active input X%•X%•X%•X%•X%•X% View all inputs and output status Each variable represents one... - Page 31 Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Picture Adjustments (RGB Inputs only) NOTE: The specific input must be selected on the front panel in order to make picture adjustments. Set pixel phase X3)] PHAS Phas Set input to pixel phase Increment pixel phase value X3)]...
- Page 32 Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) HDCP Management Set HDCP authorization per E E X! X^ HDCP } HdcpE X! X! = HDMI inputs 3-6 only input Set HDCP authorization all E E X^ HDCP } HdcpE X^] = 0=blocked inputs...
- Page 33 Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Information request Aflw0 • Ausw • Vmt • Amt General information Video input (1-6), Audio input (1- 6), Autoswitch status, Video mute status, Audio mute status. Query model name MPS •...
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Page 34: Configuration Software
Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) provides a graphical user interface that includes the same functions as those on the front panel and provides an additional way to configure the MPS 601 using a USB or RS-232 connection. This section describes the software installation and operation. Topics include: Installing the Software •... -
Page 35: Starting The Software
Starting the Software Open the Product Configuration Software program from the menu or desktop Start shortcut. The software window opens with the tab open. Connect to Online Device NOTE: The , which starts the PCS program in emulate mode, Start New Device File is not functional for the MPS 601. -
Page 36: Using The Software
Using the Software The main PCS window opens on the Configuration page and the Input/Output Config panel selected. Under the device tab, PCS has two drop-down menus on the toolbar: (see figure 21). Connections Tools Figure 20. New Device Page Connections Menu menu contains options for connecting, disconnecting, and exiting the Connections... -
Page 37: Tools Menu
Disconnect This option disconnects the PCS program from the device. From the menu, click . The MPS 601 is disconnected but the Connections Disconnect PCS program remains open. NOTE: If a device is already disconnected, the option is disabled until the Disconnect device is connected. - Page 38 Click (see figure 24 on the previous page). Browse Navigate to the desired firmware file and select the device-specific firmware file. Valid firmware files have an .eff or .esf file extension. Click . This returns you to the Update Firmware dialog box. Open In the Update Firmware dialog box, click .
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Page 39: Navigating The Pcs Application
Navigating the PCS Application The configuration software opens to two main tabs: Configuration Hardware Figure 25. Product Configuration Software - Main Screen Click a tab to change the global navigation bar with icons that open various pages for configuration settings and information (see figures 26 and 27 below for available pages on the configuration and the hardware tabs). -
Page 40: Configuration Pages
Configuration Pages The Configuration tab global navigation bar has the following pages: • Input/Output Configuration – Provides an overview of the current inputs and output configuration (see Input/Output Configuration on page 34). • EDID Minder – Provides a list of EDIDs and their current assignments and allows changing them (see EDID Minder Page on page 36). - Page 41 Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel shows the current status of the output and allows color bit depth adjustment. • Output – The number is always 1. • Signal Presence – Indicates an active signal on the output. Corresponds to the front Front Panel Features panel output LED (see on page 11).
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Page 42: Edid Minder Page
EDID Minder Page EDID Minder manages the EDID information between the switcher and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 29. EDID Minder Page The EDID Minder page is divided into five panels: •... - Page 43 Available EDID panel EDID can be stored or imported as custom EDID files. Up to four custom EDID files can be stored in the switcher. Audio settings from custom EDID files take priority over current settings on the input. Audio Format Audio from EDID None No audio...
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Page 44: Image Settings Page
Adding EDID to the EDID Library Click . The dialog box opens. Add EDID to Library Browse Add EDID to Library Navigate to the desired EDID file location and select it. NOTE: Valid EDID files have a .bin file extension. Click . -
Page 45: Audio Config Page
Audio Config Page The MPS 601 audio inputs have three modes that switch the active digital and analog audio inputs to the output. Figure 31. Audio Configuration Audio Configuration Mode 1 (default) – The associated audio input follows the selected input. •... -
Page 46: Device Settings Page
Device Settings Page page allows configuration of the input auto-switching and the tally Device Settings out LED indication. Click the button on the Global Navigation Bar to open Device Settings the page. Figure 32. Device Settings Page Auto Switch panel In the absense of active video on the selected input, input auto-switch mode automatically switches inputs based on detected input signals. -
Page 47: Hardware Pages
Hardware Pages The Hardware pages contain unit information and options for device information, device naming, executive mode, and reset mode. Click the tab to open these pages. Hardware Figure 33. Hardware Global Navigation Bar Unit Information Page This page gives a non-configurable view of information about the connected device. Click to open the page. -
Page 48: Executive Mode Page
Executive Mode Page The Executive Mode page contains options for enabling or disabling the front panel lockout mode. When enabled, executive mode provides security from an accidental or unauthorized front panel button press by locking out the input switching buttons. Click the ... -
Page 49: Reset Device Page
Reset Device Page This page allows the user to reset the device. Click on the Global Navigation Reset Device Bar to open the page. Figure 37. Reset Device Page There is one reset option: Reset Device — Resets all settings on the device to factory defaults. To reset the device: Click . -
Page 50: Reference Information
Reference Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MPS 601. Topics that are covered, include: • Mounting Options • DataViewer • Updating Firmware Mounting Options The MPS 601 is housed in 1U tall, half rack width, six inches deep metal enclosure, rack- or desk-mountable. -
Page 51: Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting #10-32 Screw w/ Nylon Captive Cap Washer Figure 38. Mounting the Switcher Table or Wall Mounting The table or wall mounting brackets extend approximately 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) above the top surface of the switcher enclosure allowing for an air space between the enclosure and the surface. -
Page 52: Through-Desk Mounting
Through-desk Mounting Mount the switcher through a desk or podium as follows: Attach the mounting brackets to the switcher with the machine screws provided. Cut the proper sized hole in the mounting surface. Hold the switcher with the attached brackets against the underside of the table or other furniture. -
Page 53: Dataviewer
DataViewer DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML format. -
Page 54: Updating Firmware
Visit the Extron website, www.extron.com. From the Product page, locate and select the MPS 601 (in the left column select Switchers > Media Presentation Switchers > MPS 601 On the MPS 601 product page, click the tab and locate the most recent Downloads firmware file, release notes, and firmware update instructions. -
Page 55: Extron Warranty
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...