About This Manual - Extron electronics Multi-Graphic Processor MGP 464 HD-SDI User 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
format. The MGP accepts RGB, HDTV, component, S-video, and composite video
signals on four fully-configurable inputs and 15 virtual inputs; and has one scaled
output. The processor provides switching among inputs and has picture controls
and presets.
The MGP 464 DI is an MGP 464 with a DVI input card installed, providing four DVI
input connectors. The MGP 464 HD-SDI is an MGP 464 with two HD-SDI inputs
and two DVI inputs.
All versions can be controlled remotely via the RS-232/RS-422 interface using
Simple Instruction Set (SIS
via an Ethernet LAN using the MGP 464's embedded Web pages, SIS commands, or
the Windows-based control software.
Features
Four windows — Up to four windows can be shown on a single display
Inputs — The MGP 464 has four fully configurable video inputs, which accept
DVI-D Background input — A DVI input is provided on all models as a means to
Virtual inputs — 15 virtual inputs can be configured through software to accept
Output — All MGP 464 models have one scaled output, available on a set of five
Picture controls — Picture controls allow you to adjust the size, position,
Window and input presets — Window presets save sizing, positioning, and
Window transition effects — Six types of window transition effects (22 different
Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) a window to the current image.
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™ ) commands or the Windows-based control software, or
simultaneously, allowing up to four video and computer sources to be viewed
at once.
RGB, HDTV, component, S-video, and composite video signals. In addition to
these four configurable inputs, the MGP 464 DI has four DVI inputs and the
MGP 464 HD-SDI has two HD-SDI and two DVI inputs.
display live video from a DVI source as a background.
standard definition component video, S-video, and composite video.
BNC connectors for RGB and a DVI-I connector for DVI.
brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom for each window.
priority information. Input presets save input signal type information and
picture control settings.
effects altogether) seamlessly mute and unmute (close and open) the four
windows.