Introduction; About This Guide; Product Description - Extron electronics IN1806 Series User Manual

Introduction

This section provides general information about this guide and the Extron IN1806 and
IN1808 Series. Topics in this section include:
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About this Guide

This guide describes how to install, operate, and configure the IN1806 and IN1808 Series
Seamless Presentation Switchers.
In this guide, the
IN1808 Series models. The terms "scaler" and "switcher" are used interchangeably to refer
to any of the IN1806 and all IN1808 models.
The following terms refer to groups of IN1806 and IN1808 Series models:
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Product Description

The Extron IN1806 and IN1808 Series are seamless presentation switchers that support
signal resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz at 4:4:4. The IN1806 has six inputs while the IN1808
Series each have eight. All models incorporate Extron-patented Vector 4K seamless scaling
technology engineered for the most demanding applications. They feature DisplayPort,
HDMI, and DTP2 inputs, an HDMI output, and a mirrored Extron DTP2 output extension
to send video, audio, and control signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx
cable. The IN1806 and IN1808 Series deliver excellent image quality, fast and reliable
switching, Extron ProDSP audio processing, seamless video transition effects, logo keying,
and HDMI loop-through.
The IN1808 IPCP SA and IPCP MA 70 models each have a built-in Extron IPCP Pro 355M
Control Processor, and an integrated class D power amplifier.
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The IN1806 and IN1808 Series also provide automatic switching, audio embedding and
de-embedding, seamless transition effects, and logo keying. Designed for professional AV
integration, the IN1806 and IN1808 Series can be controlled and configured via Ethernet,
RS-232, and USB.
About this Guide
Product Description
Features
Control Methods
Application Diagrams
Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers
model names
"IN1808 base model" refers to the basic IN1808 containing no amplifier module.
"Amplifier models" and "IPCP models" refer to IN1808 IPCP SA and the IN1808 IPCP
MA 70 models.
IN1808 IPCP SA supports stereo audio output from a 2 x 25 watts amplifier.
IN1808 IPCP MA 70 supports mono audio output from a 100 watts amplifier.
IN1806 and IN1808 Series Scaling Presentation Switchers • Introduction
as listed on the next page refer to specific IN1806 and
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