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Presentation Switcher MSD-501/502/701/702 <User’s Guide> Ver.1.0.0 MSD-501 DIGITAL MULTI SWITCHER MENU / SET POWER DISPLAY IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 POWER IN 1 HDMI/DVI MSD-502 DISPLAY DIGITAL MULTI SWITCHER IN 1 IN 2 IN 3...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Trademarks ● The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. ● PJLink is a trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries/regions.
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● Some of the contents in this user’s guide such as appearance diagrams, menu operations, communication commands, and so on may differ from the MSD depending on the version. ● This Users guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Safety instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions and cautions as detailed in this document. Enforcement Symbol Description Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious...
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The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage. Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Caution Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high temperatures. If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, it may cause fire. Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Altitude: Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea level. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions. Instruction...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Table of Contents Included items ............................11 Product outline ............................12 Features ..............................13 Panels ..............................14 Front panel ............................14 Rear panel ............................15 Connecting to external device........................16 Video input connector ......................... 16 Preparation ............................18 Precautions ............................
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.6.3 Input equalizer ..........................42 7.6.4 Signal type of analog input ......................42 7.6.5 Automatic detection of input video interruption ................43 7.6.6 Selecting signal of DVI input connector ..................43 7.6.7 Priority of DVI input channel automatic switching ............... 44 7.6.8...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.11.1 RS-232C communication ......................66 7.11.2 Operation mode .......................... 67 7.11.3 RS-232C transmission between control devices ................ 67 7.12 LAN communication ..........................68 7.12.1 IP address/subnet mask/gate way address ................69 7.12.2 Operation mode .......................... 69 7.12.3 TCP port number ......................... 70 7.12.4 MAC address..........................
(1.8 meters; approximately 5.91 feet) Cord clamps Three (3) for MSD-501 Two (2) rack mounting brackets Four (4) for MSD-502 and 701 Five (5) for MSD-702 You can download the latest version of the User’s Guide from IDK’s website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 2 Product outline MSD-501/502/701/702 (hereafter referred to as “the MSD”) is a presentation switcher having a built-in scan converter. For video output, the following signals are supported: HDMI, DVI, composite video, S video, analog RGB, and analog YPbPr. Input video signal is converted up to QWXGA or 1080p and divided into two outputs: HDMI/DVI signal and HDBaseT signal.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 3 Features ■ Video ● Max. resolution: QWXGA (RB) ,1080p ● Digital cable compensatory function Input: up to 10 to 30 m/32.8 to 98.43 ft. Output: up to 10 to 50 m/32.8 to 164 ft. ● Up to 100 m/328.08 ft. via Cat6 cable ●...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 4 Panels 4.1 Front panel Menu operation keys MSD-702 DISPLAY DISPLAY DIGITAL MULTI SWITCHER IN 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 2 IN 3 IN 3 IN 4 IN 4 IN 5 IN 5 IN 6 IN 6...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 4.2 Rear panel ⑤ ⑩ ⑨ ⑦ ⑬ OUT 1 OUT 2 AC 100-240V 50Hz / 60Hz (FUSE T2.5A 250V) HDBaseT HDBaseT UPDATE LINK LINK AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 5 Connecting to external device 5.1 Video input connector ■ DVI input connector DVI-I29 pin connector is used. When inputting digital signal, use a single-link cable of DVI-I or DVI-D. Use a DVI-analog conversion cable to input analog video signal.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Analog video input connector D-sub15 pin connector is used and enables not only analog RGB signal (such as PC) to be input, but also analog YPbPr (SDTV/HDTV), composite video (NTSC/PAL), and S-video (NTSC/PAL) signal to be input using a conversion cable.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 5.2 Preparation Prepare the following cables before connecting to external devices, such as source and sink devices. ・HDMI cable (Type A (19 pin)) ・DVI cable ・Twisted pair cable ・Stereo audio cable (RCA pin) ■ HDMI cable [Conversion cable] For when the external device has a DVI connector: [Fig.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ DVI cable For DVI input, use a DVI-I or DVI-D (male) cable. For when a 5 m/16.4 ft. or longer cable is used: [Fig. 5.5] Single-link long cable Note: Since DVI signal is very fast, use a cable meeting DVI Rev1.0 standard.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 5.3 Precautions Before connecting to external devices, follow the precautions below. ■ Installation ● Do not place the MSD on top of another MSD. ● Do not block vent holes. Please secure the space above ambient 30 mm/1.18 inches.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Cabling ・Read manuals of the external devices. ・Be sure to plug cables completely and install them without any stress on connectors. ・Fix HDMI cables using cable clamps to prevent those cables from falling off. HDMI cable fixing hole [Fig.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 5.4 Example connection Video/audio Audio input External control HDMI Video/audio HDC receiver Cat6 Rx for HDMI HDC-RH100-C Blu-ray player CD player RS-232C CAUTION DON'T CONNECT STATUS STATUS POWER POWER POWER LINK LINK LINK HDCP HDCP HDCP LCD monitor...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 6 Basic operation 6.1 Required time After the MSD is turned on, it takes 3 seconds to receive communication command and takes 12 seconds or longer to receive front panel operation. Operation Required time Receiving communication command...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 6.3 Menu operation You can use the VFD screen and front panel keys to set each setting. - Press the “MENU/SET” key to apply the setting and to go to the next hierarchy. - Press the “ESC” key to go back to the previous screen.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 6.3.1 Controlling power supply of sink device You can register the control command to turn on/off the sink device. Press the key to send the control command to the sink device. 【See: 7.13.3 Command link】 DISPLAY IN 1...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 6.4 Initialization All settings will be reset to factory default values by turning on the MSD while pressing the “ESC” key. Press and hold the “ESC” key until you hear a long beep sound. 6.5 Control from WEB browser You can control the MSD via LAN from a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 6.6 Remote control application You can control the MSD from the PC through RS-232C or LAN communication using the remote control application which can be downloaded from IDK’s website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Setting range Some menus can be set for each input or output, and each setting range is mentioned in the each menu description. Setting range Description For each output The output setting can be applied to both OUTA and OUTB.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.2 Input Signal Automatic Detection The MSD continuously monitors input signal. If input signal that have been input before, they are output with the same size and quality of view used previously. If input signal is not matched with any signal that have been input before, only settings of input timing is initialized and other settings are not changed.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide The following items are saved for each input signal. [Table 7.1] Items saved for each input signal Setting Item Setting position, size, and masking Aspect ratio, Aspect ratio control, Overscan, Display position, Display size, Masking Quality setting...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4 Setting position, size, and masking Position, size, and masking can be set for input side and output side. Normally, set them for input side. If edges are cut off due to enlarged display in the sink device side or if enlarging output video for all inputs at once, set them for the output side.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4.2 Aspect ratio of sink device Menu Top→OUTPUT TIMING→MONITOR ASPECT Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value ・RESOLUTION [Default] ・5:4 ・16:9 ・4:3 ・5:3 ・16:10 You can set the aspect ratio of the connected sink device.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4.4 Aspect ratio control Menu Top→OUTPUT TIMING→ASPECT PROCESS Setting for Each input/input signal Setting value L-BOX/S-PANEL : letter box/side panel [Default] S-CUT/TB-CUT : Side cut/top bottom cut Output signal Input signal L-BOX/S-PANEL S-CUT/TB-CUT 16:9 input video is output to...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4.7 Display size Menu Top→OUTPUT TIMING→INPUT SIZE (Input side) / OUTPUT SIZE (Output side) Setting for Input side : each input/input signal Output side : each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value Input side: Horizontal size (Horizontal output resolution÷4 to Horizontal output resolution×4...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4.9 Automatic sizing Menu Top→OUTPUT TIMING→INPUT AUTO SIZING (Input side) / OUTPUT AUTO SIZING (Output side) Setting for Input side : each input/input signal Output side : each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) This function adjusts output signal optimally, and as a result, the following settings will be initialized automatically.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.4.11 Test pattern Menu Top→OUTPUT TIMING→TEST PATTERN Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value [Fig. 7.5] VERTICAL LAMP OFF [Default] V-COLOR BAR H-COLOR BAR V-GRAY SCALE H-GRAY SCALE normal video output HORIZONTAL 50% WHITE...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.5 Quality setting Setting items for input channels are for correcting color bias. Image quality to be output can be set for each input side (input channels) and output side (output channels) as follows. Setting for input channels...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.5.4 HUE Menu Top→IMAGE EFFECT→INPUT HUE Setting for Each input/input signal Setting value 0°to 359° [Default]: 0° 7.5.5 Saturation Menu Top→IMAGE EFFECT→INPUT SATURATION Setting for Each input/input signal Setting value 0% to 200% [Default]:100% 7.5.6 Black level Menu Top→IMAGE EFFECT→INPUT SETUP LEVEL...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.6 Input settings 7.6.1 No-signal input monitoring Menu Top→INPUT SETTING→INPUT VIDEO DETECT Setting for Each input (only digital input) Setting value OFF,2000ms to 15000ms (by 100 ms.) [Default]: 10000ms If you change the settings of EDID of the MSD or turn off/on the MSD, the source device may not output video signal.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.6.3 Input equalizer Menu Top→INPUT SETTING→INPUT EQUALIZER Setting for Each input (only digital input) Setting value ON [Default],OFF HDMI input connector has an equalizer circuit to correct attenuated signal caused when a long cable is connected. If you set this menu to “ON”, signal is corrected automatically according to the amount of the attenuation.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.6.5 Automatic detection of input video interruption Menu Top→INPUT SETTING→INPUT OFF CHECK Setting for Each input Setting value ON [Default], OFF The MSD can stop outputting video immediately after input video signal is disconnected for a moment.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.6.7 Priority of DVI input channel automatic switching Top screen → INPUT SETTING → AUTO SWITCHING Menu Setting for Each input and output (common to OUTA and OUTB) Setting value Item Set value Default Output channel (OUT)
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.7 Setting input timing You can set input timing of analog input video if signal is input. Since the MSD loads the optimal table from the built-in tables and adjusts the input timing automatically, you do not need to set this menu. However, if signal which are not registered in the MSD tables are input or if part of the output video is cut off by using the standard table registered in the MSD, set the input timing manually.
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This mode can be canceled 5 seconds after the last auto measurement is executed. ・MSD-501 / 502: IN4 or IN5 key ・MSD-701 / 702: IN5, IN6, or IN7 key (IN5 is for analog) 2 sec.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.7.2 The total number of horizontal dots Menu Top→INPUT TIMING→H TOTAL DOTS Setting for Each input/input signal Setting value 400DOT to 4125DOT (sampling block must be within 13 MHz to 162 MHz) [Default] varies depending on the input signal.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.7.5 Automatic measurement of start position Menu Top→INPUT TIMING→AUTO START POS Setting for Each input/input signal Setting value ALL OFF : not measuring all inputs from the input automatically : not measuring the current input signal automatically...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.7.7 Loading device data Menu Top→INPUT TIMING→LOAD Setting for Each input/input signal Device data whose input timing is registered can be loaded according to the input signal. The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
Cable length Shorter than10 m/32.8 ft. 10 m/32.8 ft. or longer Equalizer setting OFF to MIDDLE LOW to HIGH (IDK’s cable, AWG 24, was used.) 7.8.2 Output mode Menu Top→OUTPUT SETTING→OUTPUT MODE Setting for Each output (each OUTA / OUTB) Setting value ・HDMI YCbCr4:4:4 MODE [Default]...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.8.3 Synchronous signal output with no input video Menu Top→OUTPUT SETTING→SYNC OUTPUT Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value ON [Default], OFF You can set whether synchronous signal is output when no video signal is input from the selected input, or when ”OFF”...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.8.7 Wipe color Menu Top→OUTPUT SETTING→WIPE COLOR Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value R / G / B: 0 to 255 [Default]: R / G / B: 0 (black) You can set the wipe color while switching video input when the input channel is switched.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.8.10 The number of HDCP retries Menu Top→OUTPUT SETTING→HDCP ERROR RETRY Setting for Each output (each OUTA / OUTB) Setting value ETERNITY : retry until succeeded [Default], 0 to 100 : 0 to 100 times If a sink device with HDCP is connected and you set “7.8.9 HDCP” to “HDCP INPUT ONLY” or “ALWAYS”, HDCP is authorized regardless of the status of input signal.
Setting value ・NOT CONNECTED [Default] ・SELECTED CHANNEL ・IN1 to IN3 (MSD-501 / 502) ・IN1 to IN4 (MSD-701 / 702) You can set which I/O to be connected when a device supporting CEC is connected. The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Audio settings HDMI digital audio supports the following formats. Set audio in response to devices connected to the HDMI output connector and digital signal output connector for extension. Only “2 channel linear PCM” can be input by factory default. If you want to use “Multi channel linear PCM” or bit stream signal (compressed audio), set “7.10.5 Audio format“...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.9.1 Output level Menu Top→AUDIO→OUTPUT LEVEL Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value -60dB to +10dB [Default] ±0dB You can set the audio output level. If you change the output level while audio output mute is set to ”ON”, mute is canceled.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.9.5 Lip sync Menu Top→AUDIO→OUTPUT LIP SYNC (Output side) / INPUT LIP SYNC (Input side) Setting for Output side : Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Input side : Each input/input signal Setting value 0FRAME to 8FRAME [Default]: 0FRAME You can adjust the gap between video (motion) and audio (sound).
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.9.7 Audio output connector Menu Top→AUDIO→OUTPUT CONNECTOR Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value Analog audio HDMI Digital signal output Setting value output connector output connector connector for extension ANALOG&DIGITAL [Default] Can be output...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.9.10 Test tone Menu Top→AUDIO→TEST TONE Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value Test tone: OFF [Default],1kHz ,400Hz Speaker: ・ALL [Default] ・LOW FREQUENCY EFFECT ・FRONT L/R ・FRONT CENTER ・REAR L/R ・REAR LEFT ・REAR L/R CENTER ・REAR RIGHT...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.10 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) You can set or customize EDID to be sent to the source device. Change the setting as needed. ■Setting EDID (1) If you use copied EDID, copy the target EDID from the sink device.
・1080i(1920x1080) [Default] MSD-501 / 502: IN1 to IN3: 1080p(1920x1080); IN4 to IN5: UXGA(1600x1200) MSD-701 / 702: IN1 to IN5: 1080p(1920x1080); IN6 to IN7: UXGA(1600x1200) You can set the resolution requested to be output from DVI devices (such as PCs) or analog RGB devices.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.10.3 Input resolution for AV devices Menu Top→EDID→AV RESOLUTION Setting for Each input (only digital input) Setting value ・AUTO [Default] ・480p ・1080i ・UNUSED ・720p ・1080p You can set the resolution requested to be output from AV devices (such as Blu-ray players).
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.10.4 Deep Color Menu Top→EDID→DEEP COLOR INPUT Setting for Each input (only digital input) Setting value 24-BIT COLOR [Default], 30-BIT COLOR You can set the color depth to be output from the source device. This menu is valid only if you select “INTERNAL EDID” for “7.10.1 EDID “ and you select a resolution other than “UNUSED”...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.10.6 Speaker configuration Menu Top→EDID→SPEAKER Setting for Each input (only digital input) Setting value Setting mode : AUTO [Default], MANUAL Each speaker : ON, OFF The number of speakers: 1 to 8 [Table 7.10] Default speaker configuration...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide You can set the speaker configuration of multi channel audio. This menu is valid only if you select “INTERNAL EDID” for “7.10.1 EDID“, you select a resolution other than “UNUSED” for ”7.10.3 Input resolution for AV devices”.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.11 RS-232C communication setting The RS-232C connector of the MSD can output communication command control from PCs and can output control command to external devices from the MSD. The operation mode will be switched according to “7.11.2 Operation mode”.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.11.2 Operation mode Menu Top→COM PORT→FUNCTION Setting for Only RS-232C connector Setting value RECEIVER [Default], TRANSMITTER You can set the operation mode to “RECEIVER” mode in which the MSD is controlled externally or “TRANSMITTER” mode in which the MSD controls peripheral devices.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.12 LAN communication The LAN connector of the MSD and the LAN connector of the HDC receiver that is connected to a digital signal output connector for extension are all connected by switching hub. All LAN connectors can be used for outputting communication command control from PCs and for outputting control command to external devices from the MSD.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.12.1 IP address/subnet mask/gate way address Menu IP address: Top→LAN→IP ADDRESS Subnet mask: Top→LAN→SUBNET MASK Gateway address: Top→LAN→GATEWAY ADDRESS Setting value [Default]: IP address: 192.168.1.199 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway address: 192.168.1.200 You can set IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.12.3 TCP port number Menu Top→LAN→PORT NUMBER Setting for Each connection Setting value Setting value Communication 23,1100,6000 to 6999 command control WEB browser control 80,5000 to 5999 [Default] Connections 1 to 3 = 1100; Connections 4 to 6 = 23;...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.13 Setting control command You can control external devices (for example, turning ON/OFF projectors) via RS-232C, LAN, or CEC. You can register up to 32 commands in the MSD. Registered control commands will be associated with one of 37 execution conditions.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide To output control command from the RS-232C connector of the MSD, set “7.11.3 RS-232C” to ”OFF”. To output control command from the RS-232C connector of HDC receiver, set “7.11.3 RS-232C” to a connector other than the destination output connector for extension.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Screen display during control command execution When a control command is executed, the user setting for the text of “MEMO” is displayed (1), and if the reply command is received, the “MEMO” text registered for the reply command is also displayed (2) for one second (when the control command that is used for checking the reply command is executed).
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.13.1 Registering/editing control command Menu Top→PRESET COMMAND→COMMAND EDIT Setting for Each command Setting value [Table 7.11] Setting value of control command You can create and edit up to 32 control commands. The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide [Table 7.12] Setting value of control command Setting Item Description Range RECV Set whether received data is displayed or OFF [Default] DISPLAY not. ASCII DELIMITER Set the delimiter to be sent at the end of NONE [Default] the received data.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Setting loop back function The MSD sends a communication command back to the MSD itself using the loop back function. It replies “OK” if processed normally while replying “NG” if parameter or command is incorrect. To check the reply command, set reply command 31 and 32 to “CHECK”.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Reply command structure for PJLink commands: The first 6 bites: the sent command data without change; the 7th bite: “=”; after the 8th bite: processing result For example, if a command, “%1POWR 1CR”, is processed normally, the reply command, ”%1POWR=OK CR”...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Input number, which is any of “1” to “9”, but types and the numbers of selectable input connectors differ depending on connected projectors. Fan error. Lamp error Temperature error Cover open error Filter error Other errors *2 to *7 0: Error not detected or no detect error function, 1: Warning, 2: error Accumulated time of lamp, which is any of 0 to 99999.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.13.2 Registering/editing reply command Menu Top→PRESET COMMAND→RECV COMMAND EDIT Setting for Each command Setting value [Table 7.16] You can create and edit up to 32 reply commands. The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide [Table 7.17] Default value of reply command SIZE PROCESS DATA MASK MEMO Number 0 byte EXEC All: 00 All: FF All: 20 (space) 0 byte EXEC All: 00 All: FF All: 20 (space) 0 byte EXEC All: 00...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Mask data The received data without mask data and “AND” of each bit is compared with the reply command data. Set “MASK” to “FF”. Since “FF” is set by factory default, you do not need to change the mask data normally.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.13.3 Command link Menu Top→PRESET COMMAND→COMMAND LINK Setting for [Table 7.18] Control command execution condition Setting value OFF [Default], COMMAND 1 to COMMAND 32 The MSD has 37 command execution conditions as shown below. If these execution conditions are met, control commands which are associated beforehand will be executed.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.13.5 Invalid time during control command execution Menu Top→PRESET COMMAND→INVALID TIME Setting value 0s000ms to 999s999ms [Default]: 0s000ms You can set the waiting time from starting control command execution to receiving the next command. Use this menu to prevent repeated execution caused by pressing the control command execution key twice.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.14 Preset memory 7.14.1 Loading cross point Menu Top→PRESET MEMORY→LOAD CROSS POINT Setting value No.1 to No.7 You can load the I/O channel settings of video and audio saved in the cross point memory. The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.14.3 Editing cross point Menu Top→PRESET MEMORY→EDIT CROSS POINT Setting for Each cross point memory Setting value Setting item Setting value Default Output channel OUT1,OUT2 OUT1 Video input channel ---,1 to 7,OFF Audio input channel ---,1 to 7,OFF...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.14.5 Saving all settings Menu Top→PRESET MEMORY→SAVE ALL SETTING Setting value No.1 to No.8 You can save up to eight preset memories (up to 10 characters) of the following settings: The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.14.6 Startup setting Menu Top→PRESET MEMORY→START UP Setting value Item Setting value Operation at startup Last channel LAST CHANNEL [Default] Starts with the setting las time the MSD powered off. Preset memory PRESET MEMORY 1 to Starts with the settings saved in the preset memory.
7.15 Setting bitmap 7.15.1 Sending bitmap file You can set the bitmap image to be displayed on the sink device. Up to four bitmaps can be registered. IDK’s logo is displayed by factory default. Bitmaps can be enlarged but cannot be reduced. The larger the resolution is, the longer the output time will be, and it may take a maximum of approximately six seconds to output a bitmap.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide [Table 7.21] Input example Port number for WEB browser Input example in address bar 80 (normal) http://192.168.1.199/bitmap.html Other than 80 (5000 to 5999) http://192.168.1.199:5000/bitmap.html (example: 5000) When an IP address is entered, the following window will be displayed. Use the window to send the bitmap file.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide From RS-232C or LAN communication Use terminal software, such as Tera Term, that supports binary format in order to send bitmap files. Example: Sending a bitmap file via RS-232C communication using Tera Term. If the bitmap was divided, select the bitmap number you want to write before sending the bitmap file.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Error message Error message Error description Browser RS-232C/LAN communication - FILE NAME INVALID The file name was specified incorrectly. FILE DATA INVALID File format error The MDS does not support this file. FILE DATA SIZE OVER File size error The resolution exceeds the maximum resolution.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.15.4 Aspect ratio Menu Top→BITMAP→ASPECT Setting for Each output/bitmap Setting value ●FULL ●AUTO [Default] ●THROUGH Bitmap (1024x768) (1920x1080) (1920x1080) (1920x1080) [Fig. 7.25] Setting aspect ratio You can set the aspect ratio of bitmap. If you select “AUTO”, the aspect ratio is kept. However, if either of horizontal or vertical is enlarged and the other is reduced, the aspect ratio cannot be kept.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.15.6 Input channel assignment Menu Top→BITMAP→CHANNEL ASSIGN Setting for Each input/Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value OFF [Default], ON A bitmap can be treated as an input video source by assigning the bitmap to any input that is not currently being used.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.15.8 Dividing memory area Menu Top→BITMAP→DIVIDE MEMORY Setting value The setting of this menu is not updated until the MENU/SET key is pressed. Make sure to press the MENU/SET key to update the setting. [Table 7.22] Dividing memory area You can register up to four bitmaps within the available memory area by dividing the memory.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Dividing mode Auto Resize Delete 2MByte 2MByte 2MByte ① ① ① 2MByte 2MByte 2MByte ② ② ② 8MByte 8MByte 8MByte ① ① ① Into four Into four Into four 2MByte 2MByte 2MByte ③ ③ ③ sections...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Displaying method “BLOCK” If you select “BLOCK” for “DISPLAY”, the current start and end block positions are displayed on the left of the VFD screen. If a bitmap is registered, the final block position is displayed in parentheses. The start and end block positions after divide are displayed on the right.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.15.9 Input image capture Menu Top→BITMAP→VIDEO CAPTURE Setting value Setting item Setting value Default Output channel OUT1,OUT2 OUT1 Register number No.1 to No.4 No.1 An input video can be treated as a bitmap by capturing the input video. The maximum resolution has to be [Horizontal resolution x Vertical resolution x 3 (the number of bytes per pixel;...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide A: Selects register number (for dividing memory area) Error message B: FREEZE ON: pauses FREEZE OFF: releases the pause C: Starts the capture. [Fig. 7.28] Capturing Error message [Table 7.24] Error message Message Description NOT AVAILABLE NOW Cannot be captured, because the input video is not displayed.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.16 Startup settings 7.16.1 DISPLAY POWER keys Menu Top→POWER ON SETTING→DISPLAY POWER Setting for Each output (COMMON TO OUTA AND OUTB) Setting value OFF [Default], ON You can set whether to turn on sink devices for when the MSD is powered on.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.17 Other settings 7.17.1 Key lock mode Menu Top→OTHERS→KEY LOCK MODE Setting for Each CHANNEL, CHANNEL MODE, MENU,DISPLAY POW Setting value LOCK [Default], UNLOCK You can set the key lock mode for each key group on the front panel. The front panel consists of three groups of keys as shown below.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.17.4 DISPLAY POWER key pressing time Menu Top→OTHERS→POWER SWITCH ON Setting value 0ms to 5000ms (by 10ms) [Default]: 0ms You can set the pressing response time of the DISPLAY POWER keys to prevent the device from being turned off when the switch is pressed accidentally.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.17.6 Top VFD screen Menu Top→OTHERS→TOP DISPLAY Setting value [Fig. 7.31] Top NORMAL [Default] AUDIO VOLUME You can [OUT1 AUDIO] MUTE MSD-702 enable/disable the [ V&A ] mute function everytime pressing the “ESC” key. INPUT STATUS MONITOR STATUS...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Other information Only for digital input Upper: “H”: signal is protected by HDCP. Lower: “A”: audio is embedded. ■ Color depth 24: 24-BIT COLOR, 30: 30-BIT COLOR ■ Format of video input signal [Table 7.29] Format of video input signal...
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.17.8 Sink device status Menu Top→OTHERS→MONITOR STATUS You can display the status of sink device connected to video output connectors. [Table 7.31] Sink device status All video output connector Details of each video output connector Screen OUT1A 1B 2A 2B...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide ■ Error code From the left, statuses of video output, digital audio output, and analog audio output are displayed. (Example: AAA) [Table 7.33] Error code Code Video output Audio output If any number or character is not displayed, video or audio is output correctly.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 7.17.9 Displaying EDID of sink device Menu Top→OTHERS→EDID STATUS You can display EDID information of the sink device that is connected to the video output connector. [Table 7.34] EDID information of sink device 2 (left: HDMI-compliant device; right: DVI device)
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 8 Product specification Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. All nominal levels are at ±10%. Item Description Input Video HDMI/DVI MSD-501/502 MSD-701/702 3 inputs 5 inputs Connector: HDMI Type A (19 pin), female DVI-I connector is for switching digital/analog Connector: HDMI Type A (19 pin), female ×...
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This product supports 30 bits/pixel Deep color (10 bit/component). It does not support xvYCC, Automatic Lip Sync, 3D, ARC, or HEC. (Lip sync can be adjusted manually.) (*2) Digital twisted pair output does not support DVI signal with HDCP. If you need to extend DVI signal with HDCP, please use the IDK’s HDC-RD100 as a receiver. (*3) Digital twisted pair output is only for extending video, audio, power for a receiver, control signal using a Cat5e/Cat6 twisted pair cable.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide (*9) For digital systems, some problems, such as an HDCP authentication error, can often be recovered by physically disconnecting and reconnecting the digital cables. However, the Connection Reset feature will fix these problems automatically, without the need to physically remove and insert the cables. It creates the same condition as if the cable were physically disconnected and reconnected.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 9 Troubleshooting This chapter recommends what to do if you have problems operating the MSD. In case the MSD does not work correctly, please check the following items first. ・Are the MSD and all devices plugged in and powered on normally? ・Are cables connected correctly?
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page Digital input video is [1] The set time for monitoring a no-signal input may be too short. not output. [2] Change the settings of input equalizer. Analog input video is [3] Change the input signal type.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page Video from HDMI/DVI If the problem occurs in all input channels or at the time of displaying a output is choppy or has test pattern and and a long cable is connected for output, then change noise.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page Part of video is cut off [12] For analog input, set the automatic measurement of input timing 47 to in “7.7.1 Automatic measurement”. The automatic or black is displayed at edge(s). measurement shows that video is cut off or black is displayed at edges, set the total number of the horizontal dots, scanning start position, and the active area.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page Light shadows appear Adjust the tracking. on fine lines of video from an analog input Fluctuation appears on Adjust the tracking. the analog input video. Automatic In order to enable this menu, the input video must have 25% or more...
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page Part of the bitmap is cut If the bitmap resolution and output resolution do not match, the bitmap off, or bitmap is not may be partially cut off or may not be displayed on the full screen, displayed on the full depending on settings of the aspect ratio and display position.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page - Audio is not output [14] Is video being output correctly? If not, check [1], [2], [5] and [6]. from digital input. [15] Is DVI signal output from the source device? You can check the input signal type in “7.17.7 Input signal status”.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page ●Key operation Keys do not operate. Make sure that keys are not locked. Since no control command is registered by factory default, “DISPLAY POWER” keys do not work. Register and associate control commands in order to enable these keys.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide Problem Cause/Check item/Solution Page “RETRY OVER Is the registered reply command correct? Make sure that the setting of “TIME OUT” for checking control ERROR” is displayed and control commands is not too short. command is not sent completely.
MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide 10 Fuse The MSD is equipped with a glass tube-type fuse (5×20 mm/0.2”x0.79”), which prevents overcurrent from flowing into the MSD when a circuit or circuit part is broken. If the MSD cannot be turned on, first check if the fuse placed in the AC inlet is blown or not. If it is blown, replace the blown fuse with the spare one by following the procedure below.
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MSD-501/502/701/702 User’s Guide User’s guide of MSD-501/502/701/702 Ver.1.0.0 Issued on: 27 August 2015 IDK Corporation Headquarters 7-9-1 Chuo Yamato-shi Kanagawa-pref. 242-0021 JAPAN TEL: +81-46-200-0764 FAX: +81-46-200-0765 Email: idk_eng@idk.co.jp URL: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html Arvanics Corporation Product information Support 3-8-3-3F Yamato Higashi, Yamato-shi, Kanagawa-pref.