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Seamless Switchers
ISS 608
True Seamless 4K/60 HDMI and DisplayPort Switcher
68-2994-01 Rev. A
01 20

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  • Page 1 User Guide Seamless Switchers ISS 608 True Seamless 4K/60 HDMI and DisplayPort Switcher 68-2994-01 Rev. A 01 20...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to WARNING 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 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 © 2020 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.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. TIP: Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Front Panel Button Operations......29 Introduction ..........1 Front Panel Button Shortcuts ......29 About this Manual..........1 Front Panel Button Colors ......29 About the Integration Seamless Switcher ..... 1 Selecting an Input .......... 30 Features .............. 2 Switching the Preview Output to the Program Output ........
  • Page 8 Internal Web Page ........66 Accessing the Internal Web Page ...... 66 Disabling Compatibility Mode ......67 Web Page Panels ..........67 Device Info Panel ........... 68 Device Status Panel ........68 Network Settings Panel ......... 69 Inputs Panel........... 69 Outputs Panel ..........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The ISS 608 seamlessly switches between the program and preview inputs without a loss of video or sync. The ISS offers a wide range of effects that eliminate distracting jumps, glitches, and delays, as well as allows the user to choose transitions most appropriate for the material.

  • Page 10: Features

    • Preview and Program outputs — Independent video buses for Preview and Program outputs enable the operator to preview and adjust video prior to displaying on the main display. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 11 Output mute — Allows independent muting for Preview and Program output signals. Output freeze — Provides independent freeze control of the program and preview • output signals. Frozen content can be switched to the Program output using any transition effect. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 12 Front panel USB configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to access the rear panel. Executive Mode lockout — Provides restriction to access of controls. • • Includes LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets. Rack-mountable 2U, full rack width metal enclosure. • ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 13 Internal Extron Everlast power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, • with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost. • Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...

  • Page 14: Installation

    100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source. Video Input Connections HDMI input connectors 1 through 6 — Connect HDMI video to these inputs. DisplayPort input connectors 7 and 8 — Connect DisplayPort video to these inputs. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Installation...

  • Page 15: Output Connections

    See the ISS 608 Reset Modes table on page 8 and figure 4 on page 9 for a summary of the function of the reset modes and how to perform them. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Installation...
  • Page 16 The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password (see Passwords on page 57 to change a password). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Installation...

  • Page 17: Control Connections

    100 Mbps (100Base-T), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections. • 10Base-T Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 3 UTP or STP cable. • 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires at a minimum CAT 5 UTP or STP cable. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Installation...
  • Page 18 VIDEO WIPE ENTER POSITION ADJUST PREVIEW switcher has been installed and cabled. CONFIG MENU NEXT LOGO TAKE MUTE FREEZE TAKE ISS 608 INTEGRATION SEAMLESS SWITCHER Figure 7. Front Panel Configuration Port ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Installation...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Input selection buttons — The two sets of input 1 through 8 buttons select the associated input to scale and display on the program and preview monitors. The input buttons light amber when video and audio are selected. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 20: Picture Adjustment And Menu System Controls

    For more information on these buttons and adjustments, see Adjusting the Size and Position of the Program or Preview on page 32). Status LCD display — Displays configuration menus, submenus, and status Front Panel Menu Operation Front Panel Button Operations). information (see ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

    MENU button until the EXIT menu appears, then press the NEXT button. • From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity, the ISS saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default LCD display cycle. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 22: Menu Overview

    MENU button press cycles to the next main menu (see figure 10 for a flowchart of the main menus in the menu system). NOTES: From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity, the ISS 608 times-out • to the default display cycle.

  • Page 23: Input Presets Menu

    For example, if a video source was zoomed into when it was saved as the full screen source, it is still zoomed in when it is recalled to the PIP window. Input presets are saved per input. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 24: Picture Controls Menu

    This submenu is used to adjust the detail of the input signal. Rotate either ADJUST knobs to adjust the detail of the video for the selected input. The • range of settings is 000 to 127. The default is *064. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 25: Input Configuration Menu

    Capture the EDID from the connected displays. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select N/A, Program, or Preview. Save EDID to Slot Save the selected EDID from the connected displays to a slot. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select a slot 201 to 210. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 26: Output Configuration Menu

    User Image • Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select a user-created image file, if User Image is selected. NOTE: Upload images through PCS (see the ISS 608 PCS Help File). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 27 Custom EDID/Output Rate #7 Custom EDID/Output Rate #8 Custom EDID/Output Rate #9 Custom EDID/Output Rate #10 * Default output resolution ** Default EDID *** Not available as an EDID, only as an output rate option ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 28: Effect Configuration Menu

    Use either ADJUST knob to select the effect duration from 0.1 seconds to 5.0 seconds second increments. The default is 0.5 seconds. NOTE: Directly access the Effect Dissolve submenu by pressing the EFFECTS DISSOLVE button. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 29 Press the PIP button and press NEXT to go to the Save PIP Preset submenu. Rotate the ADJUST knobs to select a preset (1 through 16) with the PIP image and PIP window size and position preconfigured (see the ISS 608 PCS Help File to preconfigure a preset).
  • Page 30 Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select R, G, or B. • Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select the color tolerance, from 0 to 255. • NOTE: Directly access the Video Key submenu by pressing EFFECTS VIDEO KEY. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 31: Background/Logo Configuration Menu

    Position adjustments are not allowed for background images and all images are centered. Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select image (IMG) or color. NOTE: Upload images to the ISS 608 through PCS (see the ISS 608 PCS Help File).
  • Page 32 LOGO button is pressed. The Logo Select menu is displayed when the LOGO button is pressed to easily switch between logos. NOTE: Upload images to the ISS 608 through PCS (see the ISS 608 PCS Help File). Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select the logo preset number.

  • Page 33: Advanced Configuration Menu

    (Fill), or to allow each input rate to display in its native aspect ratio with respect to the channel window (Follow) (see figure 19). Rotate the horizontal ( [ ) ADJUST knob to select the input. Rotate the vertical ( { ) ADJUST knob to select Fill (default) or Follow. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 34 Temperature View the internal temperature of the unit. The temperature displays in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) (see figure 19). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 35: View And Edit Communications Settings Menu

    IP addresses and obtains its IP address from a DHCP server (only if the network is DHCP capable). From the Edit Communications Settings menu, rotate either ADJUST knob to select DHCP Mode. Options are ON or OFF (default). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 36: Exit Menu

    Control Menu Input Configuration Menu Menu Default Output Cycle Configuration Menu Effect Configuration Menu Background/Logo Configuration Menu Advanced Configuration Menu View Comm Settings Menu Menu Next Exit Menu? Press Next Figure 21. Exit Menu ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 37: Front Panel Button Operations

    When pressed and Preset is Saved or Recalled • Amber When Size or Position LCD menu is active SIZE AND POSITION • • Amber • Always MENU AND NEXT • Amber • Always TAKE ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 38: Selecting An Input

    Layout Presets Selected effect Logo preset Contrast Effect duration Window size Brightness Wipe effect type Window position Detail Video Key effect type Image position Background image Video Key effect levels Image size Selected preview input ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 39: Configuring And Recalling A Logo Preset

    Alpha — Uses the alpha layer data found in the graphic file. Only PNG files containing • alpha data will be supported. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Size And Position Of The Program Or Preview

    PIP mode. • Window position refers to the window size and position within the output raster. • Image position refers to the size and position of the image within the window. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 41: Power Save Mode

    NOTE: When in this mode, the front panel will be completely locked. Consider an example system where a matrix switcher has outputs 11 and 12 connected to ISS 608 inputs 1 and 2, respectively. • When Matrix Mode is initially enabled, the source tied to matrix output 11 is currently live on the Program output and the source tied to output 12 is on the Preview output.

  • Page 42: Upstream Signal Switching And Local Video Bus Switching

    A frame of video delay is removed from the product video processing logic and may introduce video artifacts during the upstream switch effect. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 43: Sis Configuration And Control

    Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN (see Wiring the network cable page 10 to wire the LAN connection). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 44: Default Address

    The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but the host program may request a new status. Power-up (c) Copyright 2019, Extron Electronics, ISS 608 Series, Vx.xx, 60-nnnn-nn Tue, 15 Aug 2019 10:14:07 The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. 60-nnnn-nn is the product part number.

  • Page 45: Switcher Error Responses

    E14 — Invalid for this configuration E28 — Bad Filename / File not Found • • NOTE: If the unit does not support or recognize the entered commands, no response will be issued. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...

  • Page 46: Using The Command And Response Tables

    ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space • NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide, the character “ ” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.” ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 47 Picture adjustment – 0 to 127 (Default = 64) (three-digit response — 0 padding) (three-digit response – 0 padding) X2& = PIP Presets — 1 to 16 (two-digit response — 0 padding) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 48 X6! = Video signal status 0 = Video/TMDS signal not detected 1 = Video/TMDS signal detected X6@ = Power save modes 0 = Full power mode (Default) 1 = Low power state ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 49 In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 50 Custom EDID/Output Rate #7 Custom EDID/Output Rate #8 Custom EDID/Output Rate #9 Custom EDID/Output Rate #10 * Default Output Resolution ** Default EDID *** Not available as an EDID, only as output rate option ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 51: Command And Response Tables

    Disable HDCP Authorization for *0HDCP HdcpE input X1)] Query status Query HDCP Authorization for HDCP input KEY: = Input number – (two-digit response with padding) = Enable/Disable = OFF/disable = ON/enable ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 52 Disable film mode Disable film mode detection *0FILM Film E X! X1)] View setting View setting FILM KEY: = Input number – (two-digit response with padding) = Enable/Disable = OFF/disable = ON/enable ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 53 Position is ± H/V of the highest output resolution. – = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “ ” or “ ” symbol) KEY: = Image/Window number = Preview = Program/Main = PIP ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 54 Position is ± H/V of the highest output resolution. KEY: = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “+” or “–” symbol) = Image/Window number = Preview = Program/Main = PIP ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 55 Select output resolution and refresh RATE Rate rate X2!] View output rate Show output rate selected RATE KEY: = Scaler resolution/EDID emulation (three-digit response – padding) (see Scaler Resolution/EDID Emulation Table on page 42) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56 SIS, or pressing a button on front panel X6@] View setting View the current power save PSAV status KEY: = Power save modes = Full power mode (Default) = Low power state ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57 Aflw2 2AFLW window (Default) Select PIP audio Sets audio output to follow PIP Aflw3 3AFLW window X1*] View View audio follow setting AFLW = Image/Window number = Program/Main = PIP KEY: ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 KEY: = Key effect = Disabled (default) = Transparency = RGB Key = Level Key = Alpha Key = Logo assignments (three-digit response, padding) = Logos (available to all scaled outputs) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 59 = Preview = Program = H and V position (five-digit response with padding and leading “+” or “–” symbol) = Logo assignments (three-digit response, padding) = Logos (available to all scaled outputs) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60 Up to characters but cannot contain (comma) , , or Default name for saved PIP preset name = “PIP Preset xx” (PIP Preset X2& = PIP Presets (two-digit response — padding) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 X7# ] Set effect duration EDUR Edur Sets the effect duration to X7# ] View setting View current setting EDUR KEY: = Effect duration , in second increments (Default = seconds) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 62 = Mode - Complete front panel lockout = Mode - Partial front panel lockout (Menu and Next buttons disabled) = Mode - Program lockout (all changes to Program are locked out) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63 ISS X3%] Restore unit configuration Restore the saved configuration, Cfg0* type KEY: = Configuration type = IP configuration (ip.cfg) = Unit-specific parameters (box.cfg) ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 64 Must comply with internet host name standards. = Default name Combination of the model name and the last three pairs of the MAC address. ISS-608-13-59-0C (Example: ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 65 E X8% X8%] Set user password Ipu• Clear user password Ipu• •CU X8%] Query user password KEY: = Password Maximum length is characters. All alpha-numeric characters permitted except |, and “space”. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 66: Configuration Software

    ) or, if the software is listed, click directly on that link (see the PCS Product Configuration Software link ) and skip step 5 on page 59. For firmware, click the Firmware link ( ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...
  • Page 67 Double-click the executable file and follow the on-screen directions to install the software. For Firmware: To install via PCS, see Update Firmware in the Device Menu on page 65. To install via the internal web pages, see the Firmware Panel on page 72. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...

  • Page 68: Connecting To Pcs

    Open the Product Configuration Software program from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Extron Product Configuration Software > Extron Product Configuration Software The Extron PCS window opens to the Device Discovery panel (see figure 29).

  • Page 69: Tcp/Ip Panel

    However, settings cannot be changed. To open a scaler device tab: From the Configuration File drop-down list, select New Configuration File (see figure 31). Figure 31. Configuration File Drop-Down List ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...

  • Page 70: Software Overview

    NOTE: For details about specific software features, see the ISS 608 PCS Help File. Figure 33. ISS 608 Main Window Each PCS screen has a Device drop-down list (see figure 33, ) for device configuration options. The Software menu ( ) contains software configuration and information options. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...

  • Page 71: Software Menu

    Display a general overview of where to find features in the PCS framework. From the Software menu, select Tutorial. The Tutorial dialog box opens. Click the I Get It! button to close the dialog box. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...
  • Page 72 Click the Close Session(s) and Exit button ( ) to disconnect the software from connected devices, close all offline device tabs, and close the software. Alternatively, click the Cancel button ( ) to leave the software open. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...

  • Page 73: Device Menu

    Restore this Device — Upload a saved configuration for an ISS 608 to the connected device. • Restore to Multiple Devices — Upload a saved configuration file for an ISS 608 to multiple devices on the network. NOTE: The connected devices must be connected via LAN. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...
  • Page 74 ISS 608 Help — Open the ISS 608 PCS Help File in a separate window. About This Module — Open the About This Module dialog box, with the module part • number and firmware version of the connected device. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Configuration Software...

  • Page 75: Internal Web Page

    In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password. Figure 40. Network Password Prompt Click the Sign in button, if a the unit is password protected. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 76: Disabling Compatibility Mode

    ISS 608, click the ABOUT link ( Figure 41. ISS 608 Internal Web Page The internal web page does not automatically update. To see an updated page, click the Refresh button on the web browser. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 77: Device Info Panel

    Clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the screen also closes the window. Alternatively, click Sync to PC ( ) to set the date and time according to your PC. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 78: Network Settings Panel

    The following HDCP status indicators may be displayed for a connected HDMI input: Symbol Definition The signal is HDCP encrypted. Figure 45. Inputs Panel The signal is not encrypted. No Signal There is no signal detected. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 79: Outputs Panel

    Parity bit — None • Data bits — 8 Stop bits — 1 • These variables can be changed via SIS commands (see Serial port configuration Figure 48. RS-232 Panel on page 55). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 80: Firmware Panel

    The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to • the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is no password. ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 81: About The Iss 608

    ISS 608, such as the firmware version, copyright, part number, and licenses. Click on the View the End User License Agreement link to view the user license. Figure 53. Roles and Permissions Panel ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Internal Web Page...

  • Page 82: 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 (that is, use of power strips). ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 83 Insert the unit into the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. Use four machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack (see figure 54). Figure 54. Mounting the Seamless Switcher ISS 608 Seamless Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 84: Front Panel Menu Diagrams

    & Menu to select rate Capture EDID Default value Program Rotate either If Program or to select Menu NEXT Preview selected an output Save EDID to: Slot 201 Rotate either NEXT to select a slot ISS 608 • Reference Information...

  • Page 85: Effect Configuration

    Rotate to adjust level PIP Audio Follow Main NEXT NEXT NEXT Rotate to select NEXT PIP or Main audio Effect Duration 2 sec. Rotate to select adjust duration ISS 608 • Reference Information...

  • Page 86: Background/Logo Configuration

    Logo Key Effect Logo Key Effect Logo Key Effect Transparency 255 Level <R>GB & Rotate either to to select the color Rotate either to adjust the level adjust the level Use to adjust the level ISS 608 • Reference Information...

  • Page 87: Advanced Configuration And View Comm Settings

    Menu & NEXT Rotate to change address Menu Temperature 32.0C 89.6F View temperature NEXT of the device Menu Factory Reset Hold NEXT Press and hold NEXT Menu NEXT button to reset ISS 608 • Reference Information...
  • Page 88 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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