Introduction; About This Guide; About The Mediaport 200 - Extron electronics MediaPort 200 User Manual

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the MediaPort 200 HDMI and Audio to USB Scaling
Bridge. The following topics are discussed:
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About this Guide

The MediaPort 200 User Guide describes the Extron MediaPort 200 HDMI and Audio to
USB Scaling Bridge and provides instructions for experienced installers to install, configure,
and operate it.
This guide contains two different work flows that provide unique instructions and
information, one for each mode of operation for the MediaPort 200. These modes are
Standalone MediaPort 200 and Mediaport 200 with external DSP with AEC (see
Theory of Operation
applicable, pages that contain information unique to a specific audio mode will be marked
with
on either side of the page.
In this guide, the terms "MediaPort 200" and "MediaPort," are used interchangeably to refer
to this product. The terms "external DSP matrix processor, "external DSP Processor", and
"DSP" are also used interchangeably.

About the MediaPort 200

The MediaPort 200 is an HDMI and audio to USB scaling bridge that interfaces between
professional audiovisual equipment and computer-based conferencing software to facilitate
video conferencing with soft codecs. Incoming HDMI video at multiple resolutions is scaled
and output via USB to a computer. Other features include Auto Memory, Auto-Image, and
internal test patterns.
Audio DSP allows for incoming audio signals, both digital (embedded HDMI and USB
playback) and analog (mic/line) to be manipulated and embedded on the USB output.
Setup and control are provided via Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS), front panel
buttons, an LCD screen, and SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands. The MediaPort can
be configured and controlled by a host PC running the Windows-based PCS configuration
software via the USB Config and Ethernet ports, while SIS commands can be issued via the
RS-232, USB Config, and Ethernet ports.
The 1U high, half rack wide, 9.5 inches (24.1cm) deep enclosure can be placed on or
underneath furniture near table microphones and line level sources, or may be rack
mounted. For information on mounting options and UL rack mounting guidelines see
Mounting
About this Guide
About the MediaPort 200
Features
USB Video
Audio Functions
Application Diagrams
on page 7). While much of the information is universally
Standalone MediaPort 200
on page 147.
or
MediaPort 200 with External DSP with AEC
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