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Extron electronics Multi-Graphic Processor MGP 464 HD-SDI User Manual

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  • Page 1 MGP 464 MGP 464 DI MGP 464 HD-SDI Multi-Graphic Processor 68-1235-01 Rev. C 01 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction About This Manual ... 1-2 About the MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Features ... 1-2 Application Diagrams Chapter Two • Installation Installation Overview Mounting the MGP 464 Tabletop use ... 2-2 Rack mounting ... 2-2 UL guidelines for rack mounting ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d Comm./IP Configuration menu Viewing serial port and IP settings ... 3-17 Making changes to the serial port and IP configuration ... 3-18 Advanced Configuration menu Background Color submenu ... 3-19 Blue Mode submenu ... 3-19 Test Pattern submenu ... 3-20 Internal Temperature screen ...
  • Page 7 Using the Configuration Page System Settings screen ... 5-4 Scaler I/O Settings screen ... 5-5 Configuring the inputs ... 5-5 Naming inputs ... 5-5 Selecting the video signal type ... 5-6 Configuring the output... 5-6 Enabling/disabling blue mode ... 5-7 Window Settings screen ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Six • Special Applications Application 1: Connecting the MGP 464 to a Matrix Switcher Setting up the MGP to work with the switcher Using the MGP and the matrix switcher after the MGP is synchronized to the matrix switcher ...

  • Page 9: Chapter One • Introduction

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Features Application Diagrams...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    Introduction About This Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP 464 multi-graphic processor. Throughout this manual, the terms “MGP 464”, “MGP”, “multi-graphic processor”, and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to all models of the product. About the MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor The MGP 464 is a four-window RGB and video signal processor that can display up to four video sources on a single screen in picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture...
  • Page 11 3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC video and 2:2 film detection for PAL — These advanced film mode processing features help maximize image detail and sharpness for video sources that originated from film. When film is converted to NTSC video, the film frame rate has to be matched to the video frame rate in a process called 3:2 pulldown.

  • Page 12: Application Diagrams

    Introduction, cont’d Application Diagrams The following application diagrams show examples of how devices may be connected to the MGP 464 and the MGP 464 DI. Extron MGP 464 DI Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor Connection diagram for an MGP 464 DI MGP 464 •...
  • Page 13 Camera D EO Extron B VI MGP 464 - 240 Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor Video Camera Laptop Connection diagram for an MGP 464 (with a CrossPoint Ultra Matrix Switcher) Control System TCP/IP Network B -Y -Y , B /Y I OU D EO L VI VI RT...
  • Page 14 Introduction, cont’d MGP 464 • Introduction...

  • Page 15: Chapter Two • Installation

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the MGP 464 Installing or Replacing Button Labels Rear Panel Features...

  • Page 16: Tabletop Use

    Installation Installation Overview The MGP 464 processor can be connected to as many as 19 input devices simultaneously, and up to two output devices. Follow these steps to install the MGP 464: Disconnect power to the MGP, and turn off all other devices that will be connected.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Procedure

    • Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.

  • Page 18: Installing Or Replacing Button Labels

    Installation, cont’d Installing or Replacing Button Labels The button caps are pre-labeled for your convenience by default. However, you can replace them with button labels that you create, using the Button-Label Generator or other button label software. The button assembly consists of a clear lens cap, the button label, and a white diffuser.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Features The diagram below show the rear panel of the MGP 464 DI, which has four DVI-I input connectors, and the MGP 464 HD-SDI, which has two HD-SDI and two DVI-I input connectors. The standard MGP 464 does not have these DVI/HD-SDI input connectors (although it does have DVI Output and DVI Background connectors).
  • Page 20 Installation, cont’d Virtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19) — Connect standard definition component video, S-video, and/or composite video sources to these BNC connectors. The 15 connectors for the virtual inputs are arranged in columns of three BNCs. In each column, you can connect inputs as follows (see the illustration below): •...
  • Page 21 Pin RS-232 function Description – No connection Transmit data Receive data – No connection Signal ground – No connection – No connection – No connection – No connection N The MGP 464 also has an RS-232-only Config port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front panel.
  • Page 22 Installation, cont’d You must also configure the LAN port before using it. You can do this by using SIS commands (see “Command/response table for SIS commands” in chapter 4, “Software Configuration and Control”) or by using the Comm./IP Configuration menu on the front panel (see “Comm./IP Configuration menu” in chapter 3, “Operation”).
  • Page 23 DVI inputs — Connect up to four (MGP 464 DI) or two (MGP 464 HD-SDI) DVI input sources to these DVI input connectors, as an alternative to using the fully-configurable BNC input connectors ( only on the MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI models, which have the DVI card installed.
  • Page 24 Installation, cont’d 2-10 MGP 464 • Installation...

  • Page 25: Chapter Three • Operation

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Power-up and Default Cycle Input Selection Window Select Buttons Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Picture Controls Auto Memories Memory Presets Additional Features...
  • Page 26 Operation You can set up and operate the MGP 464 by using: • The front panel controls • A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive serial communications through either serial port or through the LAN port. Settings can be adjusted through the host computer using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS •...
  • Page 27 The virtual input buttons are arranged in five columns of three buttons each, reflecting the arrangement of the virtual input connectors on the rear panel. Like the buttons for the four fully configurable inputs, the virtual input buttons light when pressed. When you press an input button connected to a component video source, all three buttons in its column light.

  • Page 28: Power-Up And Default Cycle

    Operation, cont’d 9-pin D Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Optional 2.5 mm connector cable for the front panel Config port See chapter 4, “Software Configuration and Control,” for details about using the configuration software and the SIS commands to configure the MGP. Power-up and Default Cycle When you first plug the MGP 464 into a power source, the LCD screen displays a series of initial messages, followed by the default cycle of screens showing the...

  • Page 29: Window Select Buttons

    Window Select Buttons The MGP 464 front panel contains four Window Select buttons. Use these buttons in conjunction with the Input buttons to specify which window displays an input, or use them with the picture control buttons to specify which window/image will be adjusted.

  • Page 30: Menus, Configuration, And Adjustments

    Operation, cont’d Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments The MGP 464’s menus enable you to configure the processor. The menu navigation buttons (Menu and Next) are located to the lower left of the LCD screen. Press these buttons to cycle through the available menu and submenu options. Menu system overview The MGP 464’s menu system consists of a main menu with nine options (menus).
  • Page 31 Extron Power MGP 464 Vx.xx 2 sec. Main menu flow Default Multi-Graphic Cycle Processor 2 sec. Menu Auto Image 20 sec. Menu Input Configuration 20 sec. Menu Output Configuration 20 sec. Menu Window Configuration 20 sec. Menu Background Capture 20 sec. Menu Comm.

  • Page 32: Auto Image Menu

    Operation, cont’d Auto Image menu The Auto Image menu causes the MGP 464 to perform an automatic image adjustment in the selected window. Auto Image measures where the active area starts and stops, and adjusts input sampling accordingly, so that the image fills the window.

  • Page 33: Input Configuration Menu

    Input Configuration menu The Input Configuration menu allows you to select a video signal type for each of the four fully configurable inputs. All of these inputs can accept the following video signals: RGB, YUV-HD, YUVi, RGBcvS, S-video, composite video, DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only), and HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only);...

  • Page 34: Input Configuration Submenu Adjustments

    Operation, cont’d Input configuration submenu adjustments The table below shows how to make the selections and adjustments that are accessed through the Input Configuration submenus. Input Configuration submenu Video type The following video signal types are accepted: S-video YUV-HD Composite video YUVi DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only)

  • Page 35: Output Configuration Menu

    Input Configuration submenu Pixel phase 3 The point at which pixels are sampled for window 3. (The values cannot be changed for DVI, YUVi, S-video, or composite video inputs.) Pixel phase 4 The point at which pixels are sampled for window 4. (The values cannot be changed for DVI, YUVi, S-video, or composite video inputs.) Total pixels...

  • Page 36: Resolution And Refresh Rate Submenu

    Operation, cont’d Resolution and Refresh Rate submenu While this submenu is displayed, rotate the horizontal Adjust ( one of the available resolutions, or rotate the vertical Adjust ({) knob to select one of the available refresh rates. The resolutions and refresh rates are listed in the following table.

  • Page 37: Sync Polarity Submenu

    Sync Polarity submenu The display device may require a particular combination of horizontal (H) and vertical (V) sync signal polarities. Rotate either the horizontal Adjust ( vertical Adjust ({) knob to select the sync polarity. The options are H-V-, H+V-, H-V+, H+V+, or NA (appears when YUV Bi-lvl or YUV TriLvl is selected).

  • Page 38: Window Border Submenus

    Operation, cont’d Window Border submenus Use these submenus (one for each window) to select colored borders for the four windows. Turn either Adjust knob to display the available options: Red, Green, Blue, White, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, and Black. You can also select Off, which specifies no border.

  • Page 39: Effect Duration Submenu

    Square wipe — A square wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over the other one in one of two ways: • In from the top, bottom, right, and left edges to the center of the window • Out from the center to the four edges of the window This effect creates a square shaped transition.

  • Page 40: Background Capture Menu

    Operation, cont’d Background Capture menu The Background Capture menu allows you to capture the image currently on the output screen and save it as a bitmap (.bmp) file with one of 16 designated image names. You can then recall the image and use it as a background. Background Capture also can be done via the Windows-based control software (see chapter 4, “Software Configuration and Control”) and the MGP 464 Web pages (see chapter 5, “HTML Configuration and Control”).

  • Page 41: Recalling A Background From Memory

    Press the Next button to save the image as a bitmap (.bmp) file. The LCD screen displays the message “[Detail] = Confirm.” N The unit supports 24-bit bitmap files only. Their file names must have no more than 16 characters, including the .bmp extension. The image that you save overwrites any existing image file with the same file name.

  • Page 42: Making Changes To The Serial Port And Ip Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Making changes to the serial port and IP configuration To make changes to the serial port configuration, IP address, DHCP mode, Gateway address, and/or Subnet mask, you must access the edit level screens as follows: With any Comm./IP Configuration menu view-level screen displayed, press the Enter button and hold it until the Serial Config screen appears (approximately 2 seconds).

  • Page 43: Advanced Configuration Menu

    Advanced Configuration menu Use the Advanced Configuration menu to set the background color, turn blue mode on and off, and select test patterns. You can also view the MGP’s internal temperature and reset the system to its factory default settings. Comm.

  • Page 44: Test Pattern Submenu

    Operation, cont’d Test Pattern submenu Several test patterns are available via this submenu to adjust the display device for color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio. Use either Adjust knob to select a test pattern. The available patterns are: •...

  • Page 45: Internal Temperature Screen

    Internal Temperature screen The Internal Temp submenu displays the unit’s current internal temperature. The MGP 464 displays the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. This is an information-only screen; no adjustments can be made on it. Factory Default submenu This submenu lets you reset the MGP 464 to the default settings with which it was delivered from the factory.

  • Page 46: Picture Controls Table

    Operation, cont’d Picture Controls table The following table explains the functions of the Picture Control buttons and how to make adjustments. (In the Display column, n stands for a single digit, 0 through Button Display WINDOW_n SIZE: H=nnnn V=nnnn Window/ (Press button twice.) Image Size IMAGE #nn SIZE:...

  • Page 47: Auto Memories

    Auto Memories Whenever changes are made to the settings described in the previous pages, the MGP automatically saves the changes in memory. These settings are saved based on the input frequency and are later recalled when the identical resolution is applied to the configured input.

  • Page 48: Recalling A Window Preset

    -----Input1----- WINDOW Operation, cont’d #001 SAVED Press the Enter button to save the current window setting in the preset WINDOW PRESET location that you selected. The LCD screen shows a message indicating that WINDOW PRESET Save To #001 the preset is being saved to the selected memory location, followed by a Recall #001 woINP message that the preset has been saved.

  • Page 49: Default Presets

    Default presets The following figure shows the factory default preset window configurations. These presets can be used for any output rate. If you overwrite them, you can recover them by selecting Factory Defaults from the Advanced Configuration menu. (See “Advanced Configuration menu,” earlier in this chapter.) Preset #1 Preset #2 1 , 2 , 3 , 4...

  • Page 50: Additional Features

    Operation, cont’d N The 128 input presets are global, containing all of the settings for an input when the MGP is used with a matrix switcher. This allows a matrix switcher with multiple types of video inputs to be connected to the MGP 464 to expand the number of input video sources.
  • Page 51 Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Mode Activation Hold in the recessed Reset button (located next to the LAN connector) while applying power to the unit. Hold in the Reset button for 3 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks once. Then, within 1 second, press Reset again briefly (for less than 1 second).
  • Page 52 Operation, cont’d 3-28 MGP 464 • Operation...

  • Page 53: Chapter Four • Software Configuration And Control

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Four Software Configuration and Control Setting Up RS-232/422 Communication Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands Windows -based Control Software ®...

  • Page 54: Setting Up Serial Communication

    Software Configuration and Control The MGP 464 can be configured and controlled by software via the following interfaces: • RS-232 or RS-422 (Simple Instruction Set [SIS based control software) • LAN (Web pages, SIS commands, or Windows-based control software) This chapter discusses the use of the SIS commands and how to access the Windows-based control software.

  • Page 55: Using Simple Instruction Set (Sis) Commands

    N The cables used to connect the RS-232/422 port to a computer or control system may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting wires. If unneeded pins are connected, the processor may hang up. software There are several programs that enable you to connect the MGP 464 to a computer or control device via the RS-232/422 interface, and to enter commands.

  • Page 56: Error Responses

    Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Error responses When the MGP 464 receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the processor is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host.
  • Page 57 • There are a few differences in how to enter the commands depending on whether you are using Telnet or a Web browser. • For control via a Web browser, all non-alphanumeric characters must be represented as the hexadecimal equivalent, %xx, where xx represents the two- character hex byte.

  • Page 58: Symbol Definitions

    Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Symbol definitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D) For Web browser commands, use the pipe character ( ) instead of the soft return. • = Space character = Pipe (vertical bar) character = Escape key (hex 1B) For Web browser commands, use W...
  • Page 59 = Daylight saving time (used in the northern hemisphere [USA] and parts of Europe and Brazil) 0 = off/ignore 1 = on in northern hemisphere 2 = on in Europe 3 = on in Brazil = Event number, range = 0 - 99 = Event buffer 0 = receive 1 = user...
  • Page 60 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d X50& = Picture adjustment range (0 - 127; default = 64) X50* = Scaler resolution 1 = 640 x 480 2 = 800 x 600 3 = 852 x 480 4 = 1024 x 768 5 = 1024 x 852 6 = 1024 x 1024 7 = 1280 x 768...
  • Page 61 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Input selection X50) X50@ Select an input X50@ View input Input video type X50) X50# Set video type X50) View video type It is recommended that virtual inputs be configured using the Windows-based control software. Refer to the software help file for the procedure. DVI Input EDID/DDC X50* Set EDID information...
  • Page 62 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Window blanking (muting) X50@ Mute window * 1B X50@ Unmute window * 0B X50@ View blanking status Window priority X50@ X50@ Set priority View priority Window transition effect X51! Select effect View effect...
  • Page 63 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Window preset effect N For information on setting the two available transition effects for window presets, refer to the MGP 464 Windows-based control software help. X52$ Select effect 19 # View effect Color...
  • Page 64 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Detail filter X50@ X51) Specific value X50@ Increment detail level X50@ Decrement detail level – D X50@ View detail value Horizontal shift (window) N For the shift values shown for the next two commands, the zero location is 2048. When you enter a shift value via the front panel, the LCD screen shows only the amount of lines or pixels the window has shifted.
  • Page 65 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Vertical shift (image) X50@ Specific value X50@ Increment vertical image shift X50@ Decrement vertical image shift X50@ View vertical image shift amount Horizontal size (window) X50@ Specific value X50@ Increase horizontal size of window X50@...
  • Page 66 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Vertical size (image) X50@ Specific value X50@ Increase vertical size of image X50@ Decrease vertical size of image X50@ View vertical size of image Picture control copy X50@ Copy picture controls 21 * Window size and position...
  • Page 67 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Image size and position E X50@ Set image size and position The variables must be entered in the following order: Horizontal position, vertical position, horizontal size, vertical size. E X50@ View image size and position Zoom mode (window)
  • Page 68 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Input presets X50@ Recall input preset X50@ Save input preset Input naming E X50) Write input name E X50) Read input name Window preset naming N Window preset names cannot be viewed on the LCD screen. They can be viewed on the MGP 464 Web page, the Windows-based control software, or via SIS commands. E X51# Write preset name E X51#...
  • Page 69 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Horizontal start X50) X51@ Specific value X50) Increment horizontal start value X50) Decrement horizontal start value – ) X50) View horizontal start setting Pixel phase (available only for RGB and YUV-HD input signals) X50@ X51^ Specific value...
  • Page 70 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Active lines X50) Specific value 13 * X50) Increment active lines value 13 * X50) Decrement active lines value 13 * X50) View active lines setting 13 * Output scaler rate X50* X51%...
  • Page 71 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Test pattern X50$ Set test pattern View test pattern Executive mode Enable executive mode Enable executive mode 2 Disable executive mode View executive mode status Information requests X50@ General information Response Additional description...
  • Page 72 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Information requests (continued) Query firmware version Query part number View internal temperature Special functions Output polarity Example: 1 * 2 # View output polarity Output sync format View output sync format Blue mode View blue mode status X50@...
  • Page 73 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Special functions (continued) Text size 10 * View text size 10 # X50@ Text border color 14 * X50@ View text border color 14 * X50@ Text color 16 * X50@ View text color...
  • Page 74 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Special functions (continued) X50@ Window border color X50@ View window border color Background color Set background color View background color X52% Set custom color 22 * View custom color Background image Save image 0 , filename MF...
  • Page 75 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Film mode X50) Enable film mode 18 * X50) Disable film mode 18 * X50) View film mode status 18 * Auto image X50@ Run Auto image 55 * Response (processor to host) X50)
  • Page 76 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Bi-directional serial data port E X! X1& Send data string = Port number (01-99). X1& = Time in tens of milliseconds that the MGP will wait until receipt of the first response character before terminating the command. (Default = 10 = 10 ms; max. = 32767.) = Time in tens of milliseconds that the MGP will wait between characters being received via a serial port before terminating the current command or receive operation.
  • Page 77 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Bi-directional serial data port (continued) E X! Configure mode E X! View mode E X! Configure flow control E X! View flow control E X! X1& Configure receive timeout X1&...
  • Page 78 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Ethernet data port Set current connection port timeout View current connection port timeout Set global IP port timeout View global port timeout Firmware version requests N An asterisk (*) after the version number in these commands indicates which version is currently running. A caret (^) indicates bad checksum/invalid load. Question marks (?.??) indicate that the firmware version is not loaded.
  • Page 79 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Firmware version requests (continued) Query updated firmware version Example: Information requests Request unit part number Request model name Request model description Request system memory usage Request user memory usage URL Encoded (Web) Response (host to processor)
  • Page 80 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Event control E X3% Read event buffer memory E X3% Write event to memory buffer 24 27 Read string from event buffer memory E X3% Write string to event buffer memory 24 27 E X3( PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 81 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Event control (continued) Start events 24 27 Stop events 24 27 Read number of events running E-mail X4& Configure e-mail events Example: 5, jdoe@extron.com, 7.eml CR View e-mail events E X4% Send e-mail (file named in mail box) E X4%...
  • Page 82 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) IP setup commands E X1@ Set unit name Set unit name to factory default • CN Read unit name E X1# Set time/date Read time/date E X# Set GMT offset Read GMT offset PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 83 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) IP setup commands (continued) E X3$ Set daylight saving time Read daylight saving time Set DHCP on Set DHCP off View DHCP mode E X1$ Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address (MAC) E X1(...
  • Page 84 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) IP setup commands (continued) E X3# Set administrator password Clear administrator password • CA N A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Entering a password when the MGP 464 has not been configured yields an E14 error response from the processor.
  • Page 85 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) IP setup commands (continued) View read-only security level support Query session security level E X2@ Set Verbose mode N The processor can send out unsolicited information (such as notice of a change in volume, input or some other setting). That is called a verbose (wordy) relationship between the processor and a connected device.
  • Page 86 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Re-map port designations (continued) Disable Web port map Read Web port map Set Direct Access port map {port#} MD Reset Direct Access port map 2001MD Disable Direct Access port map Read Direct Access port map Listing connections Get connection listing...
  • Page 87 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Command (host to processor) Mail server setup commands Set mail server IP, unit domain name E X1$ Read mail server IP, unit domain name 24 28 Directory commands Change/create directory {path} / {directory}/CJ N A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into the path.

  • Page 88: Windows ® -Based Control Software

    Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Windows -based Control Software ® The MGP 464 Windows-based control software program provides a convenient way to configure the inputs, output, windows, and images in each window. It also lets you save and recall input and window presets, and perform nearly all the other functions that can be accomplished via the front panel controls, the SIS commands, or the MGP 464 Web pages.
  • Page 89 Link to the installation software on the MGP 464 CD In the table on the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the MGP 464, and click the Install link in the far right column. On the File Download window that appears, click Run to begin installing the program.

  • Page 90: Downloading The Mgp 464 Software From The Web

    Software Configuration and Control, cont’d If you want to save the installation file (MGP464Setupvn_n.exe) to your desktop to run later, click Save instead of Run. On the Save As window, save the setup file to the desired location on your PC. When you are ready to install the software, double-click on the MGP464SW1xn.exe icon, click Run on the Security prompt, and restart the procedure at step 4.

  • Page 91: Starting The Control Program

    Starting the control program The MGP 464 software help program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. To run the MGP 464 configuration program, do either of the following: • Double-click on the MGP464.exe file, located on your computer at c: \Program Files\Extron\MGP464.
  • Page 92 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d On the selected tab, enter the information required for the type of communication you chose. • TCP/IP: Enter your MGP’s IP address, Telnet port (the default is 23), and a password if desired. • RS-232/422: Select your PC’s communication port from the Port menu, and the baud rate from the Speed menu.

  • Page 93: Chapter Five • Html Configuration And Control

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Five HTML Configuration and Control Accessing the Web Pages Viewing System Status Using the Configuration Page Using the File Management Page Using the Control Page Using the Background Page...

  • Page 94: Accessing The Web Pages

    HTML Configuration and Control The MGP 464 can be controlled and configured using HTML Web pages accessed over a network or from a local PC connected to the MGP 464’s LAN port. The MGP 464 has factory-installed HTML Web pages that allow you to select and configure inputs, adjust picture controls, configure windows, save and recall presets, and perform other processor functions.

  • Page 95: Viewing System Status

    If you entered the filename for a custom HTML page in step 4, the browser displays that page. If not, the browser displays the System Status page, which is the MGP 464’s default start page. You can select the tabs at the top of this screen to display additional screens that enable you to configure and operate the MGP 464.

  • Page 96: Using The Configuration Page

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using the Configuration Page There are six Configuration Web pages, which only administrators can access. These pages are listed in the sidebar menu at the left of the Configuration screen. The following sections describe the changes you can make from these screens. System Settings screen On the System Settings screen (shown below), you can set date and time parameters, and change the IP information for the MGP 464.

  • Page 97: Scaler I/O Settings Screen

    Scaler I/O Settings screen On the Scaler I/O Settings screen (shown below), you can specify configuration settings for the 4 fully configurable inputs, the 15 virtual inputs, and the output. You can also select a test pattern and enable or disable blue mode. Scaler I/O Settings screen Configuring the inputs The Input Configuration section of the Scaler I/O Settings screen lets you name,...

  • Page 98: Selecting The Video Signal Type

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d To change the name of an input, On the Scaler I/O Settings screen, select and delete the text in the box under the desired input number. Enter a name of up to 16 characters for the input. The following characters may be used: Symbols: : / –...

  • Page 99: Enabling/Disabling Blue Mode

    Test pattern — You can select one of the test patterns shown below to adjust the MGP 464 Test Patterns display for color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio. Colorbars (8) X-Hatch (16x12) Ramp Alt. Pixels Side-By-Side Side-By-Side (4x3 crop) (16x9 crop) 4 x 3...

  • Page 100: Window Settings Screen

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Window Settings screen The Window Settings screen, shown below, enables you to specify various parameters for windows 1, 2, 3, and 4. Window Settings screen The following fields are provided: Window Selection — Select one of the window radio buttons in this section to specify the window for which you are changing parameters.

  • Page 101: Setting Window Priority

    Border — In this section you can make selections from the following menus to specify parameters for the text label or for the border on the selected window. You can specify a different color for each window if desired. Window Border Color: Select a color for the border around the entire window display.

  • Page 102: Passwords Screen

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Passwords screen The Passwords screen lets you assign an administrator and/or user password to control access to the MGP 464 Web pages. N An administrator password must be in place before a user password can be assigned.

  • Page 103: Email Alerts Screen

    Email Alerts screen The Email Alerts screen enables you to set up the MGP 464 to automatically send e-mail alert messages when any of its settings are changed. You can enter up to 64 e-mail addresses to alert recipients that an event has occurred. You can also specify that SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) authorization is needed for the MGP to accept incoming e-mail.

  • Page 104: Setting Up Smtp Authorization

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Setting up SMTP authorization To set the MGP to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail, To enable the SMTP authorization fields, click the Edit button at the right of the Mail IP Address field. The Edit button changes to Save. Select the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field.

  • Page 105: Downloading The Firmware

    Downloading the firmware To obtain the latest version of MGP 464 firmware, Visit the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) and click the Download tab. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar. On the Firmware page, scroll down to the “MGP 464” line, or click the letter M in the alphabet displayed across the top of the page.

  • Page 106: Using The File Management Page

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Open the firmware file. Its name appears in the field below the Current Firmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade screen. Click the Upload button on the Firmware Update screen to start the firmware update process. While the firmware is being uploaded, the Upload button changes to Uploading...;...

  • Page 107: Uploading Files

    Uploading files Names of files to be uploaded to the MGP 464 must contain only valid alphanumeric characters and underscores. No spaces or special characters (symbols) are allowed. To upload files from the server, Click the Browse button to the right of the file name field. Browse to locate the file that you want to upload, and open it.

  • Page 108: Using The Control Page

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using the Control Page The screens that you can access through the Control page enable you to configure the windows and images, select inputs, and manage window and input presets. Picture Controls screen The Picture Controls screen allows you to configure and control the MGP 464 windows and the images within them.

  • Page 109: Input Sections

    Auto — Click this button to perform an automatic image adjustment to the selected window. The MGP measures where the active area starts and stops, and adjusts input sampling accordingly, so that the image fills the window. When you click Auto, the processor measures the sync frequencies of the incoming video source and sets the active image area and sampling frequency.

  • Page 110: Window Controls

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Window Controls The Window Controls section contains five sets of controls that enable you to make some adjustments to the selected window on the display. In the Horizontal and Vertical Center and Size fields, you can make adjustments by entering a number in the text box or by clicking the arrow buttons.
  • Page 111 Horizontal Start Location — Specify the distance in pixels from the left edge of the selected input’s total video display area to the left edge of its active area. The default is 128. Vertical Start Location — Specify the distance in lines from the top edge of the selected input’s total video display area to the top edge of its active area.

  • Page 112: Presets Screen

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Presets screen On the Presets screen, you can name, save and recall window presets; and save and recall input presets. Presets screen Window Presets A window preset is a file containing all the settings that have been specified for the windows.

  • Page 113: Naming A WIndow Preset

    Default presets The MGP 464 is delivered with 30 different default window presets, which are stored in the MGP’s 128 preset memory locations. (Because there are more memory locations than presets, each default preset is stored in at least two locations.) The following figure shows the factory default preset window configurations.

  • Page 114: Saving (Creating) A Window Preset

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Saving (creating) a window preset To save all the current window settings as a preset, From the Select Preset menu, select the preset number to which you want to save the current settings for all the windows. Click Save Preset.

  • Page 115: Saving (Creating) An Input Preset

    In the Input Presets section, you can do the following: Saving (creating) an input preset To save all the settings for the currently selected input as a preset, Select a Window Selection radio button to specify the window whose group of settings for the current input will be saved as a preset.

  • Page 116: Displaying A Background Image

    HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Displaying a background image An image can be displayed as a background behind the windows on the output screen. This can be done by uploading a bitmap image to the MGP and selecting it by using the Add and Take buttons. Using a DVI input To use the unscaled image from a DVI source as a live background on the output screen,...

  • Page 117: Selecting A Background Image

    Selecting a background image To select an uploaded image to be displayed as the background on the output screen, In the Image Index section, click on the thumbnail of the image you want to display. A larger version of the selected image appears to the right. Click Take to select that image for the output background.
  • Page 118 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d 5-26 MGP 464 • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 119: Chapter Six • Special Applications

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Six Special Applications Application 1: Connecting the MGP 464 to a Matrix Switcher Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGP 464s in Succession (Daisy-chaining)...

  • Page 120: Application 1: Connecting The Mgp 464 To A Matrix Switcher

    Special Applications This chapter describes some special types of applications that represent unique conditions. For the MGP 464 to operate properly in these situations, it is important that it be configured correctly. On the following pages, two application examples are described, along with their requirements for the MGP 464. Application 1: Connecting the MGP 464 to a Matrix Switcher When the MGP 464 is attached to a matrix switcher, such as the CrossPoint Ultra...

  • Page 121: Setting Up The Mgp To Work With The Switcher

    In this type of configuration, the following occurs: • On the MGP, window 1 displays input 1, window 2 displays input 2, and so forth. • Input switches are made at the matrix switcher instead of at the MGP. • Input presets are recalled on the MGP to correctly set up the input coming from the switcher.
  • Page 122 Special Applications, cont’d Repeat step 4 for every input on the matrix switcher that will be displayed on the output screen via the MGP, saving the settings for each input as Input Preset 2, 3, etc. N Each input preset must be saved with the same number as the input on the matrix switcher.

  • Page 123: Using The Mgp And The Matrix Switcher After The Mgp Is Synchronized To The Matrix Switcher

    Using the MGP and the matrix switcher after the MGP is synchronized to the matrix switcher After you have performed step 6, above, be sure to do the following when using the MGP with the switcher: • Set up the inputs so that MGP window 1 always displays input 1, window 2 displays input 2, window 3 displays input 3, and window 4 displays input 4.

  • Page 124: Application 2: Connecting Multiple Mgp 464S In Succession

    Special Applications, cont’d Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGP 464s in Succession (Daisy-chaining) By connecting multiple MGP 464s together in succession (“daisy-chaining”) via the DVI Output and DVI Background connectors, you can display up to 12 windows on the output screen. You can connect up to three MGPs in this way. (See the diagrams on the next page.) Connecting via the DVI Background connector has the advantage of the input not being scaled.

  • Page 125: Setting Up Mgps For Daisy-Chaining

    1. 8 Window Configuration MGP 464 Unit A MGP 464 Unit B DVI out Output rate = any DVI BKG in factory rate DVI output from first MGP output to DVI background input 4 video windows on output display Output display with the 4 windows from unit B, and the 4 windows from unit A laid on top 2.
  • Page 126 Special Applications, cont’d Configure the output as follows: Set the output resolution/refresh rate of the first MGP (the unit farthest from the display) to your output display’s native rate. N Do not set this unit to the DVI background rate. Set the output rates of the second and, if appropriate, the third MGP to “DVI Background Rate.”...

  • Page 127: Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, And Accessories

    MGP 464 Mult-Graphic Processor A ppendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories...
  • Page 128 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Number/signal type ... 4 VGA-UXGA DVI, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, RGBcvS, component video (interlaced or progressive), S-video, composite video 4 to 15 (configurable) component video (interlaced), S-video, or composite video 4 single link DVI digital video (MGP 464 DI only) 2 HD-SDI digital video, 2 single link DVI digital video (MGP 464 HD-SDI only) Inputs 1-4 ...
  • Page 129 Standards ... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, SMPTE 292M Input level ... 0.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p Output level ... 0.6 Vp-p for component video (tri-level sync) TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated for RGBHV, RGBS Input impedance ... 510 ohms Output impedance ...

  • Page 130: Part Numbers And Accessories

    Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for an MGP 464: Included parts MGP 464 MGP 464 DI MGP 464 HD-SDI Rack mounting brackets kit IEC power cord Rubber feet, self-adhesive MGP 464 User’s Manual Windows-based control software on CD-ROM...

  • Page 131: Appendix B • Firmware Update Guide

    MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor A ppendix B Firmware Update Guide Determining the Firmware Version Downloading the Firmware Updating the Firmware...

  • Page 132: Using The Lcd Display At Power-On

    Firmware Upgrade Guide Updates to the Extron MGP 464 Multi-Graphic Processor firmware are made available periodically via the Extron Web site. If the need arises, you can replace the MGP 464’s main firmware via an IP connection without opening the unit. Determining the Firmware Version There are three ways to check which version of firmware the MGP 464 is using: view the front panel LCD window during power-on, view the System Status page...
  • Page 133 Example of an Enter Network Password dialog box Enter the appropriate administrator password in the Password field. N A User name entry is not required. If desired, select the check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter your MGP 464’s IP address. Click OK.

  • Page 134: Using The Windows-Based Configuration Software

    Firmware Upgrade Guide, cont’d Using the Windows-based configuration software A third way to find out the firmware version is to access the MGP 464 Windows- based configuration software. Open the configuration software. (See “Windows in chapter 4, for the procedure.) From the Help menu, select About...

  • Page 135: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware After you have installed the new firmware on your computer, you must upload it to the MGP 464. Firmware uploads can be performed via a Web browser, the MGP 464’s internal Web pages, or the Firmware Loader software. The computer and the MGP 464 must both be connected to an Ethernet network in order to update the main firmware.
  • Page 136 Firmware Upgrade Guide, cont’d Firmware Upgrade screen Click Browse to open the Choose file window, and locate the firmware file on your computer or server. The file extension must be .S19. Choose file window with firmware file selected Open the firmware file. Its name appears in the field below the Current Firmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade screen.

  • Page 137: Updating Using The Windows-Based Control Software

    Click the Upload button on the Firmware Update screen to start the firmware update process. While the firmware is being uploaded, the Upload button changes to Uploading...; and the LCD window on the MGP displays first “Firmware Upload Please Wait!!!,” then “Firmware Reboot Please Wait!!!” N While the firmware is uploading and rebooting, do not press any front panel buttons or make any selections on the Web pages.

  • Page 138: Updating Using The Firmware Loader

    Firmware Upgrade Guide, cont’d Double-click on the firmware file icon. The firmware uploading process begins. While the firmware is loading, a progress bar is displayed: Firmware update progress bar When the firmware update is complete, the progress bar closes. Updating using the Firmware Loader An alternative way to update the MGP’s firmware is to download and run the Firmware Loader software.
  • Page 139 Firmware Loader connection tabs • RS-232 tab — From the drop-down menus, select the appropriate COM port number (obtained from your system administrator) and baud rate (the default is 9600). • TCP/IP tab — Enter your MGP’s IP address (obtained from your system administrator), Telnet port (the default is 23), and, if required, password.
  • Page 140 Firmware Upgrade Guide, cont’d B-10 MGP 464 • Firmware Upgrade Guide...
  • Page 141 Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:...
  • Page 142 Extron USA - West Extron USA - East Headquarters +800.633.9876 +800.633.9876 Inside USA / Canada Only Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan +800.3987.6673 +800.7339.8766 +81.3.3511.7655 +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400...

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