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Scaling Presentation Switchers
68-3274-01 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 User Guide Scalers IN1804 Series Scaling Presentation Switchers 68-3274-01 Rev. A 11 18...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad WARNING: This symbol, ,when used on the product, is avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può...
  • Page 3 より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright www.extron.com © 2018 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ®...
  • 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. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) .... 43 ........... 1 Input Presets ............ 43 About this Guide ..........1 Reset Modes ............ 44 Product Description ..........1 RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion ......45 Models ............2 Ethernet to RS-232 Insertion ......45 Integrated Digital Twisted Pair Extension ..
  • Page 8 Internal Web Page ..........90 Accessing the Web Page ........90 Disabling Compatibility Mode ......91 Web Page Components ........91 Device Info Panel .......... 92 Inputs Panel..........92 Roles and Permissions Panel ......93 Device Status Panel ........94 Outputs Panel ..........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 10: Models

    Models The IN1804 is available in the following models: Model Description IN1804 Standard model Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 3 HDMI Outputs: 2 HDMI IN1804 DI DTP2 input Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI, 1 DTP2/XTP Outputs: 2 HDMI IN1804 DO DTP2 output Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 3 HDMI Outputs: 1 DTP2/XTP/HDBT, 1 HDMI Integrated Digital Twisted Pair Extension...

  • Page 11: Features

    Features • Integration of DisplayPort, HDMI, and audio sources into presentation systems — All IN1804 models provide centralized switching for a wide range of AV sources. • DisplayPort, HDMI, and optional DTP2 inputs — IN1804 standard and IN1804 DO models feature one DisplayPort and three HDMI inputs. The IN1804 DI features two HDMI, one DisplayPort, and one DTP2 input.
  • Page 12 Integrated DTP2 extension — IN1804 DI features one DTP2/XTP input and • IN1804 DO features one DTP2/XTP/HDBT output, which support transmission of video, audio, and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable. Compatible with CATx shielded twisted pair cable — IN1804 DI and •...
  • Page 13 HDCP authentication and signal presence confirmation — Provides real-time • verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output. This allows for simple, quick, and easy signal and HDCP verification through RS-232, USB, or Ethernet, providing feedback to a system operator or helpdesk support staff. •...
  • Page 14 Audio switching transitions — The audio output level automatically ramps down and • then ramps up to match the video during switching transitions. • Integrated audio delay — The audio output is automatically delayed to compensate for latency introduced by the video processing. •...

  • Page 15: Control Methods

    Control Methods Control the 1804 series scalers using one or more of the following methods: Using the • The front panel controls and the on-screen display (OSD) menu (see On-Screen Menu System on page 23). • A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that sends and receives serial communications through the USB, RS-232, or Ethernet port.
  • Page 16 Computer 4K Media Player Tablet Ethernet DisplayPort HDMI Extron ShareLink 250 W AUDIO VGA OUT HDMI OUT POWER 100-240V ~ --A MAX IN R L OUT R RS-232 RESET Tx Rx G IN1804 DI LAN / PoE USB 3 2.3A MAX Smartphone Extron LINK...

  • Page 17: Licensed Third-Party Software Used In The Scalers

    Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers The scalers use various licensed third-party software packages during operation. To view details about third-party packages and associated licensing, see the IN1804 Series PCS Help file. To view a copy of a listed package license, in the...

  • Page 18: Installation

    • PCS (see Configuration Software beginning on page 80 to download the • software, and see the IN1804 Series PCS Help File to configure the system) SIS commands (see SIS Configuration and Control, beginning on page 48) • IN1804 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Figures 4 through 6 show the rear panels of the three IN1804 models: IN1804 (standard), IN1804 DI, and IN1804 DO. 100-240V ~ --A MAX IN R L OUT R RS-232 RESET Tx Rx G HDMI/CEC HDMI/CEC 50-60 Hz Figure 4.
  • Page 20 AC Power connector — Connect a standard IEC power cord (provided) from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source to this connector. The front panel button LED for the selected input (see figure ) on page 22) blinks for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Page 21 HDMI/CEC mirrored output connectors (standard and DI models only) — Connect one or two HDMI or DVI (with an appropriate adapter) output devices to rear panel HDMI output connectors 1A, 1B, or both for HDMI video with embedded audio. These mirrored outputs display the same image. You can use either of the connectors for a local monitor to display the OSD menus (see Operation beginning on page 22).
  • Page 22 Remote RS-232 connector — Connect a host device to this 3-pole captive screw connector for RS-232 serial control. The default baud rate is 9600. RS-232 Tx Rx G Do not tin the wires! Controlling Device Bidirectional Ground (G) Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
  • Page 23 Analog audio input connector — Connect a balanced or unbalanced audio source to this 5-pole captive screw Audio In connector to embed analog audio in the HDMI output signal. Input gain range is -18 dB to +24 dB. The default is 0 dB (see Analog Audio Connections on page 17).
  • Page 24 The output 1A connector has the following LEDs: Signal LED — Lights when the scaler is sending a signal. • Link LED — Lights when a valid link is established. • Signal Support DTP Mode HDBaseT Mode • HDCP-compliant digital video •...

  • Page 25: Connection Details

    Connection Details Analog Audio Connections Wire the audio input and output connectors as shown in figure 9. Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector. No Ground Here Ring Sleeves Sleeves Ring No Ground Here Balanced Audio Output...

  • Page 26: Hdmi Connections

    HDMI Connections Use an Extron LockIt cable lacing bracket to secure HDMI cables to the device. NOTE: The HDMI device must have an HDMI connection mounting screw for this bracket to be used. To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device: Figure 10.

  • Page 27: Twisted Pair Recommendations For Dtp2, Xtp, And Hdbaset Communication

    Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP2, XTP, and HDBaseT Communication Use the following pin configurations for shielded twisted pair cables used for DTP or HDBaseT communication. T568B Pins: 12345678 Wire Color White-orange Orange White-green Blue White-blue Green Insert Twisted Pair Wires White-brown RJ-45 Brown...

  • Page 28: Wiring The Contact/Tally Connectors

    Wiring the Contact/Tally Connectors On the rear panel of all three models are seven sets of contact and tally captive screw connectors (labeled through ), each with two pins labeled , for contact closure and tally indicator devices. The panel also contains a 2-pole captive screw Contact/Tally connector with a (ground) pin and a...

  • Page 29: Connecting Using A Show Me Cable

    Connecting Using a Show Me Cable The Contact/Tally connectors can also be used with Extron Show Me cables. Figure 13 shows how to wire a Show Me cable to a contact input. For each Show Me cable: Black Show Me Cable Figure 13.

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation This section contains information on the front panel operation, on-screen display menu system, and reset modes of the scalers. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Overview Powering Up • • Selecting an Input Using the On-Screen Menu System •...

  • Page 31: Powering Up

    Powering Up When power is applied to the scaler, the Input 1 LED blinks prior to the full boot-up of the product. When boot-up is complete or nearing completion, each of the input LEDs lights, one at a time, in ascending order (1 through 4). Next, each of the signal status LEDs lights in the same manner.

  • Page 32: Menu Overview

    Menu Overview In the on-screen menu, the product name is displayed at the top of the right column. The active input and output resolutions are displayed in the bottom border. The on-screen menu contains eight submenus with various submenu items of adjustable settings or device information (see the Submenus table, below).

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Screens

    Using the Menu Screens Figure 16. On-screen Menu Example To open the on-screen menu: Connect a display device to an HDMI output connector (see Rear Panel Connections on page 11). Press the button to open the on-screen menu. Menu Enter To navigate the on-screen menu: >...

  • Page 34: Device Info Screen

    To exit the on-screen menu system: From any menu screen, press the button to close the on-screen menu and exit the Menu system. Device Info Screen Figure 17. Device Info Screen The read-only screen is listed first in the submenus (left) panel. This screen Device Info contains information about your IN1804, including unit name, firmware version, internal temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit, selected input device format and signal information,...

  • Page 35: Quick Setup Submenu

    Quick Setup Submenu Figure 18. Quick Setup Submenu submenu is displayed by default when the OSD is first opened, and Quick Setup provides quick access to frequently-used settings. This submenu contains the following items, which also appear on other submenus in the system: INn: Input Type —...

  • Page 36: Picture Controls Submenu

    Auto-Image SIS commands on page 59 or PCS (see the IN1804 Series PCS Help File). The options include to execute an Auto-Image and fill the output and to execute an Auto-Image and maintain the input aspect ratio. These commands ignore the current aspect mode setting, auto-image the input,...
  • Page 37 Image Position — Press the ƒ and „ buttons to select the horizontal ( ) or • > vertical ( ) position of the image. Press the < buttons to adjust the value of the selected position. The ranges are: Horizontal position: through pixels.

  • Page 38: Input Submenu

    Input Submenu Figure 21. Input Submenu (IN1804 Standard and IN1804 DO) submenu adjusts the active input. Input • INn: Input Type — On standard and DO models: Displays the format of the selected input • (read-only).  On IN1804 DI: If input 4 (the DTP2/XTP input) is selected, use the ...
  • Page 39 INn:EDID — Press the navigation buttons to select an EDID for the active input. Select • a discrete EDID from a list of factory-supplied EDID or select to use the current Auto output resolution and refresh rate. The Input EDID Resolutions table below lists the available EDID selections, including their SIS command variable numbers (see the Input EDID commands...
  • Page 40 • Capture EDID — Select this item to capture the EDID of the sink attached to the output and save it to one of the five custom EDID slots. The IN1804 assigns the captured EDID to its selected input. To capture an EDID: Select , then press .

  • Page 41: Output Submenu

    • Output Rate — Select this item to specify the output resolution and refresh rate. The IN1804 Series scalers have a range of resolutions from which to choose (see the Output Resolutions and Rates table on the next page for the available settings). The available rates depend on the selected resolution.
  • Page 42 Output Resolutions and Rates Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 1680x1050 1600x1200 1920x1200 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 2048x1080 (2K) 2048x1200 2048x1536...
  • Page 43 65) or the screen of the PCS Logo Config configuration program (see the IN1804 Series Help File) to assign a logo file to the selected slot. When a logo is assigned to a slot, its name changes from Unassigned .

  • Page 44: Audio Submenu

    • Logo Position — This item lets you specify a position for the selected logo on the display relative to the upper-left corner of the logo. The default is H: 0000 V: 0000 To position the logo: Press the button to select from the submenu.
  • Page 45 : Audio Format — Select this item to choose the audio format for the selected • input. The first item on the menu shows the selected format of the audio. Audio NOTES: • For the twisted pair inputs in DTP mode, the analog audio is taken from the analog audio connector on the DTP Tx.

  • Page 46: Advanced Submenu

    Advanced Submenu Figure 25. Advanced Submenu submenu enables you to configure the global settings for the unit. The Advanced following items are available: • Test Pattern — Lets you choose a test pattern to use in setting up a display when outputting different resolutions.
  • Page 47 36), SIS Output commands (see the Logo Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift commands page 66) or PCS (see the IN1804 Series PCS Help File). Press to confirm your selection. Enter NOTE: The IN1804 exits screen saver mode when the front panel...
  • Page 48 : Auto Memory — Enables or disables Auto Memory. When Auto Memory is set to • (default), the IN1804 stores the current input configuration and picture control values. The scaler stores 32 auto memories per input, with input configuration and picture control data for each video resolution.
  • Page 49 Input Switch Effect — Enables you to select the transition effect that is shown on the • display while the IN1804 is switching inputs (see the examples in figure 27). Press the   button to select from the following available effects: Fade Through Black Cut Through Black Seamless Fade...

  • Page 50: Communication Submenu

    Communication Submenu Figure 28. Communication Submenu submenu enables you to view the serial port baud rate and the unit Communication media access code (MAC) address, and to configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address, and DHCP mode. • Serial Port Baud Rate —...

  • Page 51: Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes)

    IN1804 Series PCS Help file). Input Presets The IN1804 Series scalers have 16 memory slots in which you can save input presets. These presets allow a matrix switcher with multiple types of video inputs (such as an XTP) to be placed upstream from the IN1804 to expand the number of video sources.

  • Page 52: Reset Modes

    Reset Modes The IN1804 series scalers have three reset modes (numbered 1, 4, and 5). Use a small screwdriver or stylus to press and hold the recessed button on the rear panel (see in the image at right) to advance...

  • Page 53: Rs-232 And Ir Signal Insertion

    RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion The twisted pair input and output ports allow you to insert RS-232 and IR control signals onto the same cable that carries video and audio to extend them to the Over TP port on a connected endpoint (see figure 29 below and figure 30 on page 47).
  • Page 54 You also may need to set the RS-232 protocol of the addressed port to match the connected device. You can do this using any of the following methods: • Using the Product Configuration Software (see the IN1804 Series PCS Help file). Serial Port Configuration SIS commands •...

  • Page 55: Captive Screw Ir Signal Insertion

    Captive Screw IR Signal Insertion Figure 30 shows an example of a typical captive screw Ethernet insertion, in which an Extron control system provides IR control of a display via the scaler. Configure this type of insertion as follows: 100-240V ~ 50-60Hz PWR OUT = 12W T x R x G T x R x G T x R x G T x R x G RTS S G S G...

  • Page 56: Sis Configuration And Control

    SIS Configuration and Control The IN1804 series scalers can be configured and controlled via Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands when connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system). Attach the host device to the rear panel RS-232 connector or LAN connector, or to the front panel USB port.

  • Page 57: Scaler-Initiated Messages

    Scaler-Initiated Messages When certain local events occur, such as a change in the status of a contact closure port, the scaler responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. The following messages may be sent: ] A change in the current input frequency was detected.

  • Page 58: Symbol Definitions

    Symbol Definitions NOTE: Upper- and lowercase text can be used interchangeably unless otherwise stated. • Space Carriage return with line feed Carriage return with no line feed Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character) Escape Can be used interchangeably with the E character Input selection —...
  • Page 59 EDID file 128 or 256 bytes of binary data EDID emulation or output rate 0 = Automatic (matches the current output resolution; default) 1 = Output 1A (available for EDID export only) 2 = Output 1B (available for EDID export only) 201 –...
  • Page 60 Test patterns 0 = Off (default) 1 = Crop 2 = Alternating pixels 3 = Crosshatch 4 = Color Bars 5 = Grayscale 6 = Audio test — Crop pattern with orbiting text AUDIO TEST and outputting pink noise at LPCM-2Ch, 48 Hz, 24-bit.
  • Page 61 Verbose mode 0 = None (default for LAN connection) 1 = Verbose mode (default for RS-232 and USB connection) 2 = Tagged responses to queries 3 = Verbose mode and tagged responses NOTES: • In verbose response mode, the IN1804 returns unsolicited responses for value and setting changes that may result from a signal change, or a setting adjustment...
  • Page 62 Video switch effect 0 = Cut through black* — The input instantly cuts to black, then cuts to the newly selected input with no fading. 1 = Fade through black* — The input fades to black before the newly selected input fades in. 2 = Seamless fade* (default) —...
  • Page 63 Audio input format Format Details Selection 0 = None (input muted) —Configures input EDID with no audio support. All audio outputs are muted. 1 = Analog input — Configures input EDID with no audio support. Analog audio from the 5-pole captive screw input is passed to the 5-pole captive screw analog output and embedded into the HDMI output.* 2 = LPCM-2Ch —...
  • Page 64 Power Save mode 0 = Full power mode (default) 1 = Lowest power state — TP remote power and TP links are disabled. Input LEDS 1 through 4 cycle at a 500 ms interval. 2 = Lower power mode — TP links remain active, including remote power, and Ethernet to RS-232 insertion.
  • Page 65 Unit name Unit name — A text string of up to 32 characters. • A-Z, 0-9, and the hyphen (-) are permitted. • The first character must be a letter. • The last character cannot be a hyphen. • No distinction is made between uppercase and lowercase letters.

  • Page 66: Command And Response Tables For In1804 Sis Commands

    Command and Response Tables for IN1804 SIS Commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Input Configuration Input Selection Select input • All Select input View current input View the current input. Input Video Format View detected input format View video format of input...
  • Page 67 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Input Configuration (continued) Auto-Image Execute Execute an Auto-Image for the current 1*0A Img1*0 input (follows the current aspect ratio). Execute and fill Execute an Auto-Image and fill the 1*1A Img1*1 output raster.
  • Page 68 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Input Configuration (continued) Auto-input Switch Mode Set the auto-input switch EX3) X3)] AUSW Ausw Set the auto-input switch mode to mode View auto-input switch X3)] View current auto-input switch mode AUSW mode Set user priority order for...
  • Page 69 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Picture Adjustments (continued) Contrast Set a specific value X1%] Set the range of image light and dark CONT Cont values (contrast level) to for input Increment contrast value X1%] +CONT Cont...
  • Page 70 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Picture Adjustments (continued) Vertical Position (Shift) — Image Specific value X1^] Set the vertical position of the image VCTR VctrI1* in relation to the top left corner of the output raster to X1^] Increment value...
  • Page 71 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Output Configuration Output Video Mute Mute output video Mute video output Unmute output video Unmute video output Mute video and sync Mute video and sync on output View mute status X4@ ] View video mute status for output...
  • Page 72 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Output Configuration (continued) TMDS Output Format Set output format X4*] Set the colorspace and format for HDMI VTPO Vtpo output View format setting X4*] View the current output colorspace and VTPO format for output View auto output format...
  • Page 73 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Output Configuration (continued) Screen Saver Set mode X4)] Set the screen saver mode for the SSAV SsavM1* output to View mode X4)] M1 SSAV View the screen saver mode for the output.
  • Page 74 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Logos (continued) Clear Logo Clear logo slot X4#} PRST PrstX3* Clear logo slot and change its name to [unassigned]. Logo Name Write name X1$] Assign logo name to logo UNAM Unam L View logo name...
  • Page 75 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Logos (continued) Logo Key Effect Disabled E X4# *0 LKEF Lkef Disable key effect for logo Transparency E X4# *1 LKEF Lkef Enable transparency for logo RGB Key E X4# *2 LKEF Lkef...
  • Page 76 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Presets Input Presets Values Saved in Input Presets Preset Name Detail Audio Gain and Attenuation H Image Position Film Mode Detection V Image Position Contrast H Image Size Brightness V Image Size Recall preset...
  • Page 77 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Audio Configuration Audio Input Format Set input audio format X5@] AFMT AfmtI Set the audio format for input View audio input format X5@] AFMT View audio input format for input Digital auto modes 4 and 5 detect and use embedded digital audio when present.
  • Page 78 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Audio Configuration (continued) Audio Output Mute Enable global audio mute Mute all audio outputs. Amt1 Disable global audio mute Unmute audio on all outputs. Amt0 Enable or disable discrete X1)] Set mute of audio output mute...
  • Page 79 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Audio Configuration (continued) Configure Playback Set file-to-slot association ,<filename>CPLY Assign a file to slot . <filename> can include an optional path. CplyA ,<filename> NOTES: • <filename> must include the full path name if the file is not in the /Audio directory. •...
  • Page 80 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Audio Configuration (continued) Transport Start and stop playback EX8) X8@] Start or stop the audio file playback. PLAY Play Unsolicited message sent when Play playback of file is complete. Audio file slots are in order of priority, highest (slot 1) to lowest (slot 16).
  • Page 81 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Advanced Configuration (continued) HDCP Output Mode Set HDCP mode X4^] HDCP HdcpS Set the HDCP output mode output View HDCP mode X4^] View the HDCP output mode for output HDCP HDCP Notification Set HDCP notification...
  • Page 82 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Advanced Configuration (continued) Contact Port Status View individual contact port EX7% X7^] CNTC View the contact status of contact status port Verbose modes 2 and 3: X7^] Cntc View status of all contact X7^] CNTC...
  • Page 83 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Resets System reset (soft reset) Reset all device settings to factory ZXXX defaults Absolute system reset Set all device settings plus DHCP and ZQQQ the IP address to factory defaults. DHCP = Off, IP address = 192.168.254.254.
  • Page 84 Verbose modes 2 and 3: X3% ] Inf01* View unit description Scaling•Presentation•Switcher Verbose modes 2 and 3: Inf02*Scaling•Presentation•Switcher View the IN1804 series description. Query firmware version View the firmware version to the second n.nn decimal place. Verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver01*n.nn...
  • Page 85 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) Information Requests (continued) Query part number X3^] View unit part number for the model. Verbose modes 2 and 3: X3^] View internal temperature X1@] 20STAT View unit internal temperature degrees Celsius.
  • Page 86 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) IP Control Port Commands (continued) IP Setup (continued) Set LAN IP address, X8& CISG subnet mask, and gateway X8& X8*] Cisg 1* address X8& Set the IP address to for the LAN port (1), the subnet mask prefix to / and the gateway address to...
  • Page 87 Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description (Host to Scaler) (Scaler to Host) IP Control Port Commands (continued) Passwords Set administrator password E X9! X9!] Ipa• Set the administrator password to View administrator password View the administrator password. **** In verbose modes 2 and 3: Ipa•**** or Ipa Reset (clear) administrator...

  • Page 88: Configuration Software

    This section describes the software installation and communication (see the IN1804 Series PCS Help file for detailed control information). Topics in this section include: Software Installation •...
  • Page 89 On the Extron website, select the tab (see figure , on the previous Download page). Move the pointer to the link ( ) in the column and click it. Software Downloads Figure 33. PCS Download Link On the page, click the link (see figure 33, Download Center If necessary, scroll to locate PCS from the list of available software programs and click...

  • Page 90: Software Connection

    Software Connection Open the Product Configuration Software program from the menu or desktop Start shortcut. The window opens with the Extron Product Configuration Software Device panel open. Connect to the scaler using the panel or the Discovery Device Discovery panel. TCP/IP Device Discovery Panel panel displays accessible Extron devices connected directly to...

  • Page 91: Tcp/Ip Panel

    Finalize the settings in one of the following ways: Click the button to accept the changes and return to the • Apply Device panel. Discovery Click the button to accept the changes and connect to the • Apply and Connect selected device.

  • Page 92: Offline Device Preview

    Offline Device Preview Opening a new device tab for an offline device displays the interface and configuration options for the chosen model without connecting to it. However, settings cannot be changed. To open a scaler device tab: From the drop-down menu, select Configuration File New Configuration File Figure 36.

  • Page 93: Software Overview

    Software Overview NOTE: For details about specific software features, see the IN1804 Series PCS Help file. Figure 38. IN1804 Main Window Each device screen has a drop-down menu for configuration options. The Device menu contains software configuration and information options.
  • Page 94 Show Expanded Device Tabs This option displays the device IP address or connection method in the tab. Device From the menu, select Software Show Expanded Device Tabs Figure 40. Expanded Device Tab (IN1804 Connected through USB) Software Settings This option resets all disabled confirmation dialogs to the default settings. From the menu, select .
  • Page 95 About Extron PCS This option contains information about the current PCS version. From the menu, select . The dialog Software About Extron PCS About - Extron PCS box opens. Figure 42. About - Extron PCS Dialog Box Click the button (see figure 42, ) for more information.

  • Page 96: Device Menu

    Device Menu drop-down menu contains options pertaining to device connection, Device configuration, and information. For details about all these options, see the IN1804 Series PCS Help File. Figure 44. Device Menu • — Disconnects the PCS program from the connected device and closes Disconnect the device tab.
  • Page 97 • Update Firmware to Multiple Devices... devices on the network. NOTE: The connected devices must be connected via LAN. • < — Opens the IN1804 Series PCS Help file in a separate IN1804 model name> Help window. • — Opens...

  • Page 98: Internal Web Page

    Internal Web Page The IN1804 Series scalers feature an internal web server, displayed as a web page. This page allows you to monitor and adjust certain settings of the IN1804 via a LAN or WAN connection. Use a web browser to view the pages on a PC connected to the scaler LAN port.

  • Page 99: Disabling Compatibility Mode

    Disabling Compatibility Mode The internal web pages do not support compatibility mode in Microsoft Internet Explorer. To check compatibility view settings: From the menu of the browser, select . The Tools Compatibility View Settings dialog box opens. Compatibility View Settings Be sure that the checkbox is clear, and Display all websites in Compatibility View...

  • Page 100: Device Info Panel

    Device Info Panel figure panel (see , on the previous page) displays device name, Device Info brief product description, and part number, with the option to edit the device name. The panel also contains an link which opens the Extron website in a new window.

  • Page 101: Roles And Permissions Panel

    To view the status and type of all inputs, click the link in the lower-left corner of the 3 More panel (see figure , on page 91) to view the dialog box. Figure 48 Inputs Inputs shows an example of an IN1804 DO dialog box.

  • Page 102: Device Status Panel

    Figure 49. Passwords Dialog Box with Administrator Password Entered If you want to assign a user password, repeat steps 2 and 3 in the panel (see User figure 49, When finished, click to set the passwords. To close the window without saving a Save password, click or the...

  • Page 103: Outputs Panel

    Editing the date, time, and time zone Click the link in the lower-left corner of the panel. The dialog Edit Edit Device Status box opens. Figure 51. Edit Device Status Panel Set the time, date, and time zone as desired: Time —...

  • Page 104: Firmware Panel

    Firmware Panel figure panel (see , on page 91) displays the current firmware version Firmware and the date it was last updated. You can also update the firmware on your IN1804 from this panel (firmware files can be downloaded from www.extron.com, see Downloading Updated Firmware on page 100).

  • Page 105: Network Settings Panel

    Network Settings Panel figure In the panel (see , on page 91), you can set the IP Network Settings address, subnet mask, and gateway address for your IN1804, and turn DHCP on and off. You can also view the MAC address of the unit. To set the IP addresses: Click in the lower-left corner of the panel.

  • Page 106: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides reference or supplemental information. Topics in this section include: Mounting • • Downloading Updated Firmware Mounting Tabletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure. Rack Mounting Mount the scalers into racks with the pre-installed rack ears (see UL guidelines for rack mounted devices on the next page).

  • Page 107: Furniture Mounting

    UL guidelines for rack mounted devices The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the scaler in a rack. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature.

  • Page 108: Downloading Updated Firmware

    Downloading Updated Firmware Figure 57. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website On the Extron web page, click the tab (see figure 57, Download Move the pointer to the link ( ) in the column and click it. Firmware Downloads Figure 58. I Link on Firmware Download Center Page On the screen, click the...
  • Page 109 On the login page that appears next, fill in the required information to log into the www.extron.com website (if you need an ID number, see your Extron representative). Follow the instructions on the subsequent screens to complete the software program installation.
  • Page 110 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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