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- Page 1 User Guide HDMI Switchers MPS 601 Media Presentation Switcher 68-2454-01 Rev. D 01 19...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2014-2018 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. www.extron.com 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.
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Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide
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
EDID Minder ............15 Automatic Mode ..........15 Mounting Options ..........46 User Assigned EDID Mode ......16 UL Rack Mounting Guidelines ......46 Rack Mounting ..........47 Table or Wall Mounting ........47 DataViewer ............48 Updating Firmware ..........49 MPS 601 • Contents... - Page 8 MPS 601 • Contents viii...
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Page 9: 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 10: Features
Features • Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K — Resolutions up to 4096x2160/30 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color, including 1080p/60 and 2K. NOTE: 4K60 video at 4:2:0 chroma sampling is not supported. • Presentation System Integration — Integrates HDMI, RGB, and audio sources into presentation systems. - Page 11 RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control and • configuration via the Extron Windows -based control program when integrated into a ® control system. Extron products use the Simple Instruction Set (SIS) protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow quick and easy programming.
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Page 12: Installation
The MPS 601 is housed in a 1U, full rack wide rack-mountable metal enclosure. The switcher can also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall. Mounting Options on page 46 for additional mounting details. Connections INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI POWER RGBHV CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT REMOTE 0.5 A MAX... -
Page 13: Power And Input
Power and Input DC power — Connect to standard AC power: 100 to 240 VAC, at 50 or 60 Hz. DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector 3/16" Ground all (5 mm) Max. Devices Ground +12 VDC input External Power Supply (12 VDC, 0.5 A max.) Figure 3. -
Page 14: Output
HDMI video inputs — Four female HDMI connectors for HDMI compliant audio and video input (numbered 3 through 6 on the rear panel). Connect an HDMI source device using standard HDMI cables. Output HDMI video output — Connect an HDMI display device for output from the selected input. -
Page 15: 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 16 INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 HDMI CCR 306 POWER RGBHV CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT REMOTE -- A MAX RS-232 HDMI HDMI Tx Rx G Video Audio Video Audio HDMI Video and Video Audio Embedded Audio Cable Cubby 800 Display Figure 6.
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Page 17: Lockit Hdmi Cable Lacing Bracket
LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket The included LockIt lacing brackets secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors as shown in figure 8, below. The configuration of the HDMI connectors and supporting fasteners on the MPS 601 rear panel require using a top mount (HDMI output, see figure 9, Top) and a stacked side mount (HDMI inputs 3 and 4, and inputs 5 and 6) installation to secure the four inputs and single output. -
Page 18: 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 1). Turn off power to the switcher and all devices that will be connected to it. Mount the switcher (see Mounting Options on page 46). -
Page 19: Operation
SIGNAL AUTO SWITCH CONFIG HDCP MPS 601 MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER Figure 10. 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 20: Hdcp
Laptop with HDMI Output HDMI Laptop with VGA Output Audio HDMI HDMI Flat Panel Display with Speakers RGBHV INPUTS OUTPUT MPS 601 PC with VGA Output HDMI POWER RGBHV CONTACT IN / TALLY OUT REMOTE 0.5A MAX HDMI HDMI RS-232... -
Page 21: Mode 2
Analog audio input A is grouped with RGBHV inputs 1 Audio Input A Group and 2. Audio follows Input 1 or 2 INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUT OUTPUT MPS 601 MPS 601 HDMI HDMI • Input 1 selected: RGBHV 1 video and audio input A POWER POWER... -
Page 22: Autodetect For Audio
Autodetect for Audio Mode 3 When audio mode 3 (see on the previous page) is active, autodetect for audio is enabled. 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 23: Edid Minder
EDID Minder The HDMI and RGBHV input groups feature EDID Minder, which ensures 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 24: 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 25 Native Video EDID Refresh Rate Type Audio Resolution Format 1280 x 1024 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1360 x 768 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1366 x 768 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1400 x 1050 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch 1440 x 900 60 Hz HDMI 2-Ch...
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Page 26: Configuration Software
Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) 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 Starting the Software • •... -
Page 27: Starting The Software
Click Download ( Submit required information to start the download. Note where the file is saved. Open the executable (.exe) file from the save location. Follow the onscreen instructions. By default, the installation creates a directory in the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder. Starting the Software Open the Product Configuration Software (PCS) program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. -
Page 28: Device Discovery Panel
Device Discovery Panel When the PC running PCS is connected to Extron devices via USB and is also connected to a LAN or WAN, the Device Discovery panel lists all PCS compatible devices. Devices can be identified and sorted by model, IP address, device name, or connection method. Figure 14. -
Page 29: Offline Device Preview
MPS 602 MA MPS 602 SA PVS 405D Figure 16. New Configuration File Dialog Box (MPS 601 Selected) Select the desired device model from the Device Models list ( Click Configure ( ). A new offline device configuration tab opens. -
Page 30: Using The Software And Device Menus
Click the down arrow beside the device name to access the Device drop-down menu (see figure 18). The menu contains options for connecting, disconnecting, changing the device name, resetting the device, updating firmware, accessing the MPS 601 Help file and viewing software version information. - Page 31 Settings > Hardware Settings Dialog Box This selection (see figure 18, on the previous page) provides information on the connected device. The dialogs contain unit information and options for device naming and returning the name to the default. Select Device > Settings > Hardware Settings..The Hardware Settings dialog opens (see figure 19).
- Page 32 Device Menu - Update Firmware This option (see figure 18, on page 22) uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device. NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Updating Firmware on page 49). From the Device drop-down list, select Update Firmware ( ).
- Page 33 Device Menu - Device Help Click MPS 601 Help (see figure 18, on page 22) to open the MPS 601 specific Help file. The Help file contains configuration and operating instructions that apply to the MPS 601. Device Menu - About This Module...
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Page 34: Software Menu
Software Menu The Software Menu (see figure 26, ) contains options to display device connection methods in the device tabs, re-enable confirmation dialogs (select Software Settings), access a tutorial for PCS, access the PCS Help file, view information about the PCS software, and exit the program. - Page 35 Extron PCS Help This opens the PCS Help file for general PCS operation and assistance. Click Software Menu>Extron PCS Help (see figure 26, on the previous page). About Extron PCS For details and the version number of the MPS 601 module, click Software Menu>About Extron PCS (see figure 26, The About This Module dialog box opens (see figure 29).
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Page 36: Navigating The Pcs Application
Navigating the PCS Application The configuration software opens to two main panels: AV Controls (see figure 31, ) for input selection and AV mute, and the global navigation bar ( ) that provides access to the configuration pages. Figure 31. Product Configuration Software - Main Screen Click a tab to open a page for configuration settings and information (see figure 32 for the tabs). -
Page 37: Input/Output Configuration
Image Settings – RGBHV inputs only. Provides configuration for the analog inputs to • optimize them for scaling (see Image Settings Page on page 33). Audio Config – Select the mode of operation for the audio inputs (see Audio Config • Page on page 34). -
Page 38: Edid Minder Page
Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel (see figure 34, , on the previous page) shows the current status of the output. 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). - Page 39 Inputs The EDID properties currently assigned to each of the six inputs are displayed in the table of inputs on the right side of the EDID Minder page (see figure 35, on the previous page). The audio input format listed in an EDID (unless a custom EDID is used) is determined by the audio input format selected on the audio configuration page (see Audio Config Page on page 34).
- Page 40 Assigning EDID Figure 37. Assign EDID to Inputs To assign EDID to selected inputs: From the Inputs panel (table of inputs) on the right, select the check box (or multiple check boxes) for the desired inputs (see figure 37, From the Favorites, Connected Outputs, or Available EDID panel on the left, click the desired EDID.
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Page 41: Image Settings Page
Image Settings Page From this page, signal sampling and picture control settings for the two analog inputs (inputs 1 and 2) are adjusted. Click the Image Settings icon on the Global Navigation Bar (see figure 38, Figure 38. Image Settings Page Signal Sampling To optimize signal sampling settings, select the analog input (see figure 34, , on the... -
Page 42: Audio Config Page
Audio Config Page The MPS 601 audio provides three modes to switch active digital and analog audio inputs to the output. Click Audio Config to access the configuration options (see figure 39, Mode 1 Audio input A follows input 1. Audio input B follows input 2. Audio input A follows input 1 and 2. -
Page 43: General Settings Page
General Settings Page The General Settings page allows configuration of the input auto-switching and the tally out LED indication. Click the General Settings button on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page (see figure 40, Figure 40. Device Settings Page Hardware Settings Click this button ( ) to access the same information available from the device tab (see... - Page 44 Front panel lockout (executive) mode – Locks and unlocks the front panel functions of the switcher. When the front panel is locked, front panel button presses are ignored. NOTES: • The RS-232 and USB ports are always accessible regardless of the executive mode.
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Page 45: 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 46: Front Panel Configuration Port
CONFIG HDCP MPS 601 MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER MPS 601 Front Panel Figure 41. 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 (see figure 42). -
Page 47: 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... -
Page 48: Mps Switcher Error Responses
Status change messages The switcher-initiated status change messages are a result of front panel operations (actual or software-simulated). The status change messages are the same as switcher responses to certain commands. See the last column of the command and response command tables (see the Command and Response Table). - Page 49 = Native resolution and refresh rate from EDID. Firmware version Example: 1.00 Firmware and build version Example: 1.00.0001 = Executive mode 0=unlocked/disabled (default) 1=locked/enabled = Audio mode 1 = Audio input A follows input 1. Audio input B follows input 2 (default). 2 = Audio input A follows inputs 1 and 2.
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Page 50: 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 Select input X! ! X!• Select input audio and video. View current input X! ] View active input X%•X%•X%•X%•X%•X% * X%] View all inputs and output Each variable represents one... - Page 51 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 EX! * X3) X! * X3)] PHAS Phas Set input...
- Page 52 Command ASCII Command Response Description (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) Front panel security lockout (executive mode) Lock front panel access Exe 1 Unlock front panel access Exe 0 View Lock Status X1$ ] Lock status: 0=unlocked 1=locked System reset (to factory defaults) Reset switcher to factory Resets the system to the factory ZXXX...
- Page 53 Command ASCII Command Response Description (Host to Switcher) (Switcher to Host) Query firmware version Query firmware version n.nn Verbose mode 2/3 Vern.nn Query firmware version with n.nn.nnnn Verbose mode 2/3 build n.nn.nnnn Verbose mode Set verbose mode E X3% X3% ] View verbose mode X3% ] EDID Minder...
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Page 54: 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 inch deep metal enclosure, rack- or desk-mountable. -
Page 55: Rack Mounting
Rack Mounting Rack mount the switcher as follows (see figure 44): Attach the supplied rack mounting brackets to the switcher with the provided machine screws). Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those of the rack. Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied machine screws. -
Page 56: Dataviewer
DataViewer DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232 and USB communication with the MPS 601. 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 57: 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 Downloads tab and locate the most recent firmware file, release notes, and firmware update instructions. - Page 58 Firmware Loader Main Screen Click Begin to start the upgrade (see figure 47, The Total Progress bar visually tracks the uploading progress (see figure 48, and the Progress column ( ) displays the percentage of completion. MPS 601 60-1377-01 2.01.0001 2.05.0001 Figure 48.
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Page 59: Extron Warranty
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.