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Extron electronics MGP Pro Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Signal Processors MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Processors 68-2469-01 Rev. C 08 19...
  • 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 intended to avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2013-2019 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 ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron Electronics (see the current list of trademarks on the...
  • 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: Risk of minor personal injury. CAUTION: ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Additional Functions ......... 39 ............1 Freeze Mode ..........39 About this Guide ..........1 HDCP Authorization ........39 About the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)..40 Processors ............1 Resetting ............40 Features ............. 2 Application Diagram ...........
  • Page 8 Special Applications .......... 91 Application 1: Connecting the MGP Pro to a Matrix Switcher ..........91 Setting Up the MGP Pro to Work with a Matrix Switcher ........... 92 Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGP Pros in Succession (Daisy-chaining) ......94 Setting up MGPs for Daisy-chaining .....

  • Page 9: Introduction

    • Application Diagram About this Guide This guide discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP Pro Series and the multi-graphic processors. Throughout this guide, the terms “MGP,” “MGP Pro,” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to both the MGP 464 Pro DI and MGP 464 Pro 3G-SDI models of the products.

  • Page 10: Features

    HDTV video from an HDMI or DVI source as a background. The Live Background input can be used for cascading two or three MGP Pro units to create large-scale displays with 6 to 12 windows. MGP Pro Series • Introduction...
  • Page 11 Quad standard video decoding — A digital four-line adaptive comb filter decodes NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide. • Internal Extron Everlast power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost MGP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 12: Application Diagram

    Network RI ES O SE Local AL L P/ WI Output Extron - 240 Monitor MGP 464 Pro DI Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor Camera Projector Figure 1. Application Diagram for an MGP 464 Pro DI MGP Pro Series • Introduction...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation This section describes the installation procedures for the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Processor and the connectors on the rear panel. Topics include: • Installation Overview • Rear Panel Features Installing or Replacing Button Labels • Installation Overview The MGP Processor can be connected to as many as 19 input devices simultaneously, and up to two output devices.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Features

    BNC inputs 1 through 4 Reset button HDMI background input Virtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19) Reset LED HDMI inputs Remote RS-232/422 connector BNC output connectors 3G/HD-SDI inputs LAN connector HDMI output AC power connector MGP Pro Series • Installation...
  • Page 15 (using three input connectors), pressing any one of its equivalent buttons selects the input. For example, if you plug an S-video source into input connectors 8 and 9, pressing either the 8 or the 9 input button selects that input. MGP Pro Series • Installation...
  • Page 16 For 10BaseT (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable. • • For 100BaseT (maximum 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable. figure 7 on the next page for LAN port wiring information. MGP Pro Series • Installation...
  • Page 17 BNC output connectors — Plug an output device into these five BNC connectors, as shown in figure 8. RGBHV RGBS /R-Y /B-Y /R-Y /B-Y RGsB HD Component Video /R-Y /B-Y /R-Y /B-Y Figure 8. Connecting to BNC Output Connectors MGP Pro Series • Installation...
  • Page 18 BNC inputs. NOTE: Standard definition (SD) SDI is not supported on these 3G/HD-SDI inputs. AC power connector — Connect the included power cord from this male IEC connector to a 100–250 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source. MGP Pro Series • Installation...

  • Page 19: Installing Or Replacing Button Labels

    Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place on the MGP Pro front panel. Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons. MGP Pro Series • Installation...

  • Page 20: Operation

    This section discusses the functions available through the front panel. • For details on setup and control via RS-232 or RS-422, see Remote Configuration and Control starting on page 42. For web page control, (see the HTML Configuration and Control starting on • page 78). MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Features

    If you press a button connected to an S-video source, the top two buttons in the column light. When a composite video source is selected, only one button lights. NOTE: Only one input can be selected in each column. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 22 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer Rx line Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve Figure 11. Optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm TRS Cable for the Config Port MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 23: Power-Up And Default Cycle

    When you select a picture control, the window whose button was previously selected is affected (see Picture Controls on page 34 for information on the available controls.) To select a window, press its button, which lights. To deselect a window, Window Select press any other button. Window Select MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 24: Input Selection

    (see Window Effect submenu on page 25 for information on transition effects). To unmute the input, press the button again. The button backlight stops flashing and Input returns to a steady light. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 25: Menus, Configuration, And Adjustments

    Your adjustments remain in effect until you change them or reset the unit to factory defaults (see Resetting on page 40). NOTE: The menus time out and the default cycle displays after 20 seconds of inactivity. However, any selections you made with the knobs are saved and remain in Adjust effect. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 26 Main menu flow Figure 13. Main Menu Flow MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 27: Auto Image Menu

    When finished with , do one of the following: Auto Image • Select and press NEXT • Press the button. MENU Do nothing and wait for the menu to time out. • MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 28: Input Configuration Menu

    Figure 15. Input Configuration Menu Flow NOTE: The 15 virtual inputs (numbered 5 through 19) cannot be configured from the front panel. You must use SIS commands or the Windows-based control software to configure them. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 29 Increase or decrease the height in lines of the active video area of the selected The height in lines of the active video input. The default width is marked with an area. asterisk (*) on the LCD screen. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 30: Output Configuration Menu

    By default, the resolution provided in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the last selected factory rate. To manually set the resolution information provided in the EDID data, see the EDID Resolution and Refresh Rate on page 46. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 31 When is selected as the output resolution/rate, the MGP Pro uses the LIVE BCKGD incoming HDMI background input resolution and clock as the output rate. Default resolution and rate Table 1. Refresh Rates in Hz MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 32: Window Configuration Menu

    Window Configuration colored borders to the windows, select which window transition effect to use when muting (closing) and unmuting (displaying) a window, and specify the duration of the selected effect. Figure 17. Window Configuration Menu Flow MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 33 Standard wipe — A standard wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over • the other one. The new window can roll from the top, bottom, left, or right. A standard wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 34 MENU WINDOW CONFIGURATION Press the button until is displayed. NEXT EFFECT DURATION Rotate either the horizontal ( ) or the vertical ( knob to select an effect ADJUST duration. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 35: Background Capture Menu

    Number of Images Stored Based on Resolution To calculate the size of a bitmap file for any image of any specified size, use this formula: file size (in kilobytes) = ( x 3) + 54 ( horizontal vertical file header ID MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 36 To perform no action, press the button. MENU Press the button to recall the image. The LCD screen displays while NEXT Recalling the image is being recalled, then after the recall is completed. Recalled MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 37: Comm./Ip Configuration Menu

    NEXT To enter or change information on each screen, rotate the horizontal knob ( ADJUST to move the angle brackets to the desired setting. Rotate the vertical knob ( ADJUST to adjust the setting. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 38: Advanced Configuration Menu

    ADVANCED CONFIGURATION and off, and select test patterns. You can also view the internal temperature of the MGP Pro and reset the system to its factory default settings. Figure 20. Advanced Configuration Menu Flow MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 39 (4 x 3 or 16 x 9 picture-in-picture images) PIP IMAGES • (film aspect ratio 1.78) 1.78 ASPECT (film aspect ratio 1.85) • 1.85 ASPECT • (film aspect ratio 2.35) 2.35 ASPECT figure 21 on the next page. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 40 ADJUST which it is displayed. The options are: — Each input signal fills the entire display raster (default). • FILL WINDOW • — Each input signal is displayed with its native aspect ratio. FOLLOW INPUT MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 41: Adding And Configuring Window Text

    These window text specifications cannot be made from the front panel. You can create and configure the label using the Windows-based control software (see the software help file) or SIS commands via the serial or LAN ports (see Remote Configuration and Control page 42). MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 42: Picture Controls

    Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each image adjustment to be made for the selected input/ window. NOTE: The LCD screen may display in place of a number if that adjustment does not apply to the input video format. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 43: Picture Controls Summary

    1/16 of the Vertical ADJUST size of the image of input output rate knob IMAGE # ZOOM: nn in the selected window Max: nnnn nnnn 2 times the while keeping the aspect output rate ratio constant. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 44: Auto Memories

    The LCD screen displays the image on the right. Rotate either knob to select one of the ADJUST 128 available window preset locations in which to save the settings. WINDOW PRESET Saving To #001 MGP Pro Series • Operation WINDOW PRESET #001 SAVED...
  • Page 45 If you want to exit this menu without recalling a preset, repeatedly press the Preset [ENTER] TO EXIT button until you see the message. Recall/Save Window Preset [Enter] to Exit Press the button to exit the dialog. WINDOW PRESET Enter Window Presets [ENTER] TO EXIT MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 46 Preset #19 Preset #20 Preset #21 Preset #22 Preset #23 Preset #24 Preset #25 Preset #26 Preset #27 Preset #28 Preset #29 Preset #30 Figure 22. Factory Default Preset Configurations for MGP 464 Pro Models MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 47: Input Presets

    However, if you wanted to use the MGP analog output to an analog sink, the green HDCP notification screen would be displayed, due to the source unnecessarily enabling encryption on its HDMI output. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 48: Locking The Front Panel (Executive Mode)

    NOTE: The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. Passwords are case sensitive • If the device is reset, there is not password. MGP Pro Series • Operation...
  • Page 49 Each mode is a separate function, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5. • • Reset mode 2 is not available on the MGP products. • For reset modes 3, 4, and 5, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second. MGP Pro Series • Operation...

  • Page 50: Remote Configuration And Control

    An optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm cable can be ordered separately and used to connect the MGP Pro to the host serial port. For connection information for this cable, see Config port on page 14. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 51: Ethernet Port

    Reconfig The MGP Pro sends a message as each of the four Reconfig Reconfig Reconfig windows is configured via the new connection. Reconfig MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 52: Error Responses

    The command and response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet) command codes, the corresponding URL encoded (for web browsers) command codes, the responses of the processor to the host, and a description of the command function or results from executing the command. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 53: Entering Sis Commands

    Asterisk character (which is a command character, not a variable) Superscript numbers correspond to error numbers, indicating the error message displayed if 24, 27, 28 Error Responses the command is entered incorrectly or with invalid parameters (see page 44). MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 54: Command And Response Table For Mgp Pro Sis Commands

    21 = 1280x800 28 = 2048x1080 6 = 1024x1024 14 = 1600x1200 22 = 1360x768 99 = Custom 7 = 1280x768 = Scaler refresh rate 1 = 50 Hz 2 = 60 Hz MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 55 1 = Real time motion. If this is entered, recalling a window preset with the windows in new positions causes the windows to move to the new location and resize in a fluid motion. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56 0 = All windows (available only for 1 = Window 1 3 = Window 3 freeze and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 = Sharpness (detail) level (0-127) MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57 3 = Window 3 freeze and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 = Image or window position (Zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution.) MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 = Image size Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area. Maximum = double the active output area for 200% zoom. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 59 = Window number 0 = All windows (available only for freeze 1 = Window 1 3 = Window 3 KEY: and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60 20 = live background (for HDCP status only) X& = Window number 0 = All windows (available only for 1 = Window 1 3 = Window 3 freeze and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 0 = All windows (available only for 1 = Window 1 3 = Window 3 freeze and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 X1& = Pixel phase 0 - 31 MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 62 9 = 59.94 Hz input rate 2 = 60 Hz 5 = 100 Hz 10 = 29.97 Hz 8 = 24 Hz 3 = 72 Hz 6 = 120 Hz 11 = 30 Hz MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63 1 * 2 # Pol 2 X3^ ] View output polarity View the current output polarity setting KEY: = Output polarity 0 = H-/V- (default) 1 = H-/V+ 2 = H+/V- 3 = H+/V+ MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 64 0 = Off (no border) 2 = Green 4 = White 6 = Cyan 8 = Black color 1 = Red 3 = Blue 5 = Magenta 7 = Yellow 9 = translucent MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 65 55 * KEY: = Window number 0 = All windows (available only for freeze 1 = Window 1 3 = Window 3 and window mute) 2 = Window 2 4 = Window 4 MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 66 Digital outputs are encrypted only when an encrypted input is connected. = HDCP output setting Switching is slower and problems with output sync may occur. 1 = On Digital outputs are always encrypted, regardless of input selection. Switching is faster. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 67 14 = 2.35 Aspect (4 x 3/16 x 9) 5 = Ramp = Detected input signal 0 = None 2 = PAL – = Not applicable standard 1 = NTSC 4 = SECAM MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 68: Command And Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    = Parity, only the first letter is needed O[dd], E[ven], N[one] M[ark], S[pace] X11* = Data bits 7 or 8 X11( = Stop bits 1 or 2 X12) 1 = RS-422 = Port type 0 = RS-232 MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 69 1 = Use Configure receive timeout command parameters. The response includes leading zeros. Default = 0 X12! = Flow control H = Hardware S = Software N = None (default) X12@ = Data pacing (0000-0001 ms between bytes) Default = 0 ms MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 70 With tagged response – information for troubleshooting. verbose modes 2 and 3: X10$ ] Ver02 * X10$ = Firmware version number (listed to two decimal places) KEY: MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 71 2 and 3: MGP 464 Pro DI MGP 464 Pro 3G-SDI. Inf01 * KEY: = Port number (01-99) (always 2 digits) 01 = rear panel port 02 = front panel port MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 72 L = long (32 bits) NOTE: This parameter is case sensitive. X13( = ASCII digits representing the numeric value of the data element read from the event buffer (leading zeros are suppressed) MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 73 = E-mail event number (1-64) X13# = E-mail recipient address X13$ = Name of e-mail file to be sent. First line of the file is the subject. The rest is the body of the e-mail. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 74 = Event number range = 0 - 99 X13% = Default name: a combination of the model-name and the last three character pairs of the unit MAC address (for example, MGP Pro-464-00-02-3D). MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 75 November to March. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the eastern time zone portion of Indiana, and Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation). MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 76 With an RS-232 or RS-422 connection, the password is displayed. With an IP connection, masked = Display password characters (four asterisks) are displayed (****). X13& = Connection security level 0 = anonymous 1-10 = extended security level 11 = user 12 = administrator MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 77 Set user password X13) = Display password With an RS-232 or RS-422 connection, the password is displayed. With an IP connection, masked characters (four asterisks) are displayed (****). MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 78 Reset Direct Access port 2001MD W 2001MD Pmd 02001 Disable Direct W 0MD Pmd 00000 Access port Read Direct W MD {port#} Access port Listing Connections List connections W CC {Number of connections} MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 79 +UF filesize, filename } {Raw unprocessed data in file up to filesize} flash memory Retrieve file from W filename SF Responds with 4 bytes of file size + raw unprocessed data in filename SF user flash memory file. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 80 W %2F %2F EF | // EF subdirectories 24,28 Erase flash ZFFF W ZFFF memory Reset all device IP-related settings and flash memory ZXXX W ZXXX settings to factory are not reset. default MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 81 IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, unit name, DHCP setting, and port mapping (Telnet/web/ Direct Access) are excluded in order to preserve communication with the device (recommended after a firmware update). MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 82: Windows-Based Control Software

    Figure 24. Download Center Page on the Extron Website Slide the pointer to the link ( ) in the column and click it. Software Downloads MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...
  • Page 83 By default the installation creates a folder called “MGP464” at c:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\MGP464 If there is not already an Extron folder in your program files folder, the installation program creates it as well. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 84: Starting The Control Program

    Communication Type Selection method you want to use between your computer and the MGP Pro. Most items in the MGP Pro Series control program can also be NOTE: configured via the front panel, or via the MGP Pro web pages. (Virtual inputs 5 through 19 cannot be configured from the front panel.) For details on features...
  • Page 85 For information on configuring the MGP Pro using the software, see the help file. To access the help file, select from the pull-down menu or press the < > Contents Help key. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 86: Html Configuration And Control

    Using the Background Page • The MGP Pro series can be controlled and configured using HTML web pages that are accessed over a network or from a local PC connected to the MGP Pro LAN port. The MGP Pro has factory-installed HTML web pages that allow you to view and adjust IP settings, upload firmware and other files to the MGP Pro, and select a background image for the display.
  • Page 87 MGP Pro System Status default start page. You can select the tabs at the top of this screen to display additional screens that enable you to configure the MGP Pro. MGP Pro Series • Remote Configuration and Control...

  • Page 88: Viewing System Status

    Personnel who have user access can view this page but cannot access the Configuration pages. They see only the tabs. Figure 31 shows a typical Status Background MGP Pro web page. System Status Figure 31. System Status Page MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 89: Using The Configuration Pages

    Select or enter the new information in the desired fields. When you have made all the desired inputs, click the button at the bottom of Submit the section. MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 90 MGP Pro is on the same Subnet Mask subnet as the mail server when you are subnetting. For more information, see Subnetting, a Primer on page 104. MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 91 Europe and Brazil. When daylight saving time is turned off, the processor does not adjust its time reference. Click the button at the bottom of the section to Submit Date/Time Settings implement your selections. MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 92: Passwords Page

    To remove an assigned password: In the field, enter a single space. Administrator Password User Password Enter a single space in the or the Re-enter Admin Password Re-enter User field. Password Click the button. Submit MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 93: Firmware Upgrade Page

    Download and install the latest MGP Pro firmware version on your computer (see Downloading the Firmware on page 109 for the procedure). On the MGP Pro tab, select from the sidebar Configuration Firmware Upgrade menu to display the page. Firmware Upgrade MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 94 While the firmware is uploading and rebooting, do not press any front panel buttons or make any selections on the web pages. When the uploading process is complete, the button on the screen Uploading... changes back to Upload MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 95: Using The File Management Page

    Files To add more files to the directory, click the directory name to open it, then use the uploading files procedure above. To exit the directory, click (root) (back) MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 96: Other File Management Activities

    MGP Pro and select one as the display background. You can also specify the image from a HDMI input to display live as the background on the screen. Figure 38. Image Settings Screen MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 97: Selecting A Background Color

    Open the image file in the window. Its name is displayed next to the Open Choose File button on the screen. Image Settings Figure 39. Add Image Field on the Image Settings Screen MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 98 A larger Image Index version of the selected image appears to the right. Click to select that image for the output background. Take MGP Pro Series • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 99: Special Applications

    O SE Local AL L Output Extron - 240 Monitor MGP 464 Pro DI Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor Camera Projector Figure 40. Application Diagram for a MGP 464 Pro Connected to a Matrix Switcher MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...

  • Page 100: Setting Up The Mgp Pro To Work With A Matrix Switcher

    Set the pixel phase for window 1, then mute the window to display the next window behind it. For analog inputs only, repeat this step for windows 2, 3, and 4. Save the adjusted settings as Input Preset 1. MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...
  • Page 101 Sync MGP Pro to Matrix Switcher window. Close Figure 42. Example of a Sync MGP Pro to Matrix Switcher Window for an MGP 464 Pro with Input Ties to a Switcher MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...

  • Page 102: Application 2: Connecting Multiple Mgp Pros In Succession (Daisy-Chaining)

    Therefore, the first MGP Pro in the chain is shown as unit C (or B, if there are only two MGPs). The second MGP Pro is designated as unit B, and the third is unit A. MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...
  • Page 103 The first diagram in the row shows the output display with one MGP Pro attached. The second diagram shows the display with two MGPs attached. The third diagram shows the display with all three units connected. MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...

  • Page 104: Setting Up Mgps For Daisy-Chaining

    NOTE: By default, the resolution provided in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the last selected factory rate. To manually set the resolution information provided in the EDID data, see the Set output resolution and scan rate SIS command on page 54. MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...
  • Page 105 Preset Selector software for both MGPs, because the Preset Selector recalls the same preset number for all MGPs that have been added to it. See the MGP Series Control Program Help File for information on using the Preset Selector. MGP Pro Series • Special Applications...

  • Page 106: Reference Information

    • Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips). MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 107: Rack Mounting Procedure

    As a result, there are different classes of addresses that define the range of valid addresses and the parts of the address that are used for the network and host identifiers. MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 108: Choosing Ip Addresses

    You can perform a test from your computer to check that a device at a particular address is responding correctly or to determine its address (see Pinging for the IP Address on the next page). MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 109: Subnet Mask

    Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms Figure 47. Ping Command and Response Example MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 110: Connecting As A Telnet Client

    The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. Passwords are case sensitive. • If the device is reset, the password reverts back to the original password configuration. Password protection is optional. MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 111 Telnet to transmit carriage return and line feed characters when < > is pressed. Enter However, if is set, the SIS link with the MGP Pro does not function properly. crlf MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 112: Subnetting, A Primer

    (periods) (see figure 49). Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeros, up to 3 digits total per octet, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. Typical IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Octets Figure 49. IP Address and Octets MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 113 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) Remote IP Address: 192.168.2.25 190.190.2.25 192.190.2.25 Match?: =.=.X.X — Match ¹.¹.X.X — No match =.¹.X.X — No match (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure 51. Comparing the IP Addresses MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 114: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware Updates to the Extron MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Processor firmware are made available periodically via the Extron website. If the need arises, you can replace the MGP Pro main firmware via an IP connection without opening the unit.
  • Page 115 If desired, select the check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter your MGP Pro IP address. Click . The page or your custom start page opens. System Status MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 116 . The following dialog box appears, providing Help About information about the current MGP Pro firmware version (see figure 55, Figure 55. About MGP Pro Series Control Program Screen When finished viewing the information, click to close the window. MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 117: Downloading The Firmware

    By default, the configuration program files are stored on your computer at: C:\Program Files(x86)\Extron\Firmware\MGPPRO If there is not already an Extron folder in your Program Files x86 folder, the installation program creates it as well. MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...

  • Page 118: Uploading The Firmware To The Mgp Pro

    While the firmware is uploading and rebooting, do not press any front panel buttons or make any selections on the web pages. When the uploading process is complete, the button on the screen Uploading... changes back to Upload MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 119 While the firmware is loading, a progress bar is displayed and the MGP Pro front panel LCD screen displays Firmware Upload Please Wait Figure 61. Firmware Update Progress Bar When the firmware update is complete, the progress bar closes. MGP Pro Series • Reference Information...
  • Page 120 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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