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MGP 464 Series
MGP 462xi Series
Multi-Graphic Processors
68-1235-01 Rev. D
07 09

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  • Page 1 MGP 464 Series MGP 462xi Series Multi-Graphic Processors 68-1235-01 Rev. D 07 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • 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 Chapter One • Introduction ...................... 1-1 About this Manual ........................1-2 About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors ........... 1-2 Features ............................1-2 Application Diagrams ......................1-4 Chapter Two • Installation ......................2-1 Installation Overview ......................2-2 Mounting the MGP ........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d Comm./IP Configuration menu ..................... 3-18 Viewing serial port and IP settings ................... 3-18 Making changes to the serial port and IP configuration ..........3-18 Advanced Configuration menu .................... 3-20 Background Color submenu ..................... 3-20 Blue Mode submenu ......................3-20 Test Pattern submenu ......................
  • Page 7 Chapter Five • HTML Configuration and Control ............. 5-1 Accessing the Web Pages ...................... 5-2 Viewing System Status ......................5-3 Using the Configuration Pages ..................5-4 System Settings page ........................ 5-4 Scaler I/O Settings page ......................5-5 Configuring the inputs ......................5-5 Naming inputs ........................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Using the Background Page ....................5-25 Selecting a background color ....................5-25 Displaying a background image ................... 5-25 Using a DVI input....................... 5-25 Using a bitmap image ....................... 5-26 Uploading an image ....................5-26 Selecting a background image ................... 5-26 Chapter Six •...
  • Page 9 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors Features Application Diagrams...
  • Page 10 About this Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP 464 Series and the MGP 462xi Series multi-graphic processors. Throughout this manual, the terms “MGP” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to all models of the products.
  • Page 11 Window and input presets — Window presets save sizing, positioning, and priority information. Input presets save input signal type information and picture control settings. Window transition effects — 6 types of window transition effects (22 different effects altogether) seamlessly mute and unmute (close and open) the 4 windows.
  • Page 12 Introduction, cont’d Application Diagrams The following application diagrams show examples of how devices may be connected to the MGP Series. Camera Control System TCP/IP Network B -Y -Y , B /Y I OU D EO L VI VI RT I BA Preview Extron D EO...
  • Page 13 Remote User and Administration Control Camera Control System TCP/IP Network B -Y -Y , Extron B /Y I OU MGP 464 DI D EO L VI VI RT I BA Four Window D EO B VI Multi-Graphic Processor Preview IN PU IN PU Monitor IN PU...
  • Page 14 Introduction, cont’d MGP Series • Introduction...
  • Page 15 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the MGP Installing or Replacing Button Labels Rear Panel Features...
  • Page 16 Installation Installation Overview The MGP Series 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: Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the MGP, or mount the unit using the supplied rack mounting brackets.
  • Page 17 • Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition. • 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.
  • Page 18 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 The following diagrams show the rear panel of the MGP 464 and 462xi DI, which have four DVI-I input connectors, and the MGP 464 and 462xi HD-SDI, which have two HD-SDI and two DVI-I input connectors. The standard MGP 464 and 462xi do not have these DVI/HD-SDI input connectors (although they do 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 Pin RS-422 function Description – No connection – No connection Transmit data Transmit ground Receive data Receive ground – No connection – No connection Signal ground Signal ground – No connection – No connection – No connection Receive data –...
  • Page 22 Installation, cont’d Reset LED — This LED, located to the upper-right of the reset button, blinks a varying number of times to indicate which reset mode has been entered. See “Resetting” in chapter 3, “Operation”, for details. BNC output connectors — Plug an output device into these five BNC connectors, as shown below.
  • Page 23 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Power-up and Default Cycle Window Select Buttons Input Selection Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Picture Controls Auto Memories Memory Presets Additional Features...
  • Page 24 WINDOW/ COLOR/ ENTER IMAGE IMAGE TINT POSITION ZOOM MENU NEXT CONFIG MGP 464 MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR MGP 464 Series front panel VIRTUAL VIDEO INPUTS RGB / HD / VIDEO INPUTS PRESET WINDOW/ BRIGHT/ DETAIL RECALL IMAGE WINDOW CONT /SAVE SIZE SELECT...
  • Page 25 When an input is selected, pressing its button again mutes the input. The input’s signal turns off and the window closes. The button flashes while the input remains muted. To unmute the input, press its button again. When an input is muted or unmuted, the window in which it was displayed opens or closes with the currently selected window transition effect.
  • Page 26 Operation, cont’d Config port — This configuration port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector is an alternative to the RS-232/422 port on the MGP rear panel; however, unlike the rear panel port, it supports only RS-232. (For a description of the rear panel RS-232/422 port, see “Rear Panel Features”...
  • Page 27 Power-up and Default Cycle When you first plug the MGP into a power source, the LCD screen displays a series of initial messages, followed by the default cycle of screens showing the current input type for each window and the output resolution and refresh rate. These messages continue to cycle on the LCD screen when the menu system is not in use.
  • Page 28 Operation, cont’d Input Selection The MGP front panel contains a set of four input buttons that enable you to select RGB, HD, and/or video (component, S-video, or composite) inputs for windows 1 through 4. It also contains 15 virtual input buttons that enable you to select only video inputs.
  • Page 29 Adjustments — The third level of menu selections consists of sub-menu options that are selected by turning the horizontal ( ) and vertical ({) Adjust knobs. When you have displayed the submenu option that you want to configure, turn the knobs clockwise or counterclockwise to display the parameters available for the selected option.
  • Page 30 Operation, cont’d Menu flow Default Multi-Graphic Extron Power Cycle Processor MGP 46x Vx.xx 2 sec. 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.
  • Page 31 Auto Image menu The Auto Image menu causes the MGP 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. When an input is connected, the processor measures the sync frequencies of the incoming video source and sets the active image area, total image area, and sampling frequency according to a table stored on the MGP.
  • Page 32 Operation, cont’d 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 464/462xi DI and HD-SDI only), and HD-SDI (MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI only);...
  • Page 33 Input Configuration submenu Horizontal knob adjustment Vertical knob adjustment Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Select the desired video format Video type for the displayed input. Accepted video signal types include: Default: RGB S-video RGBcvS HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only) YUV-HD Composite video YUVi...
  • Page 34 Operation, cont’d Output Configuration menu The Output Configuration menu allows you to set output resolution, refresh rate, output signal type, and sync polarity. The following flow diagram shows the Output Configuration submenus and the adjustments that can be made from them. Input Configuration Menu...
  • Page 35 Refresh Rates Resolution 24 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 96 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz 1920 x 1200 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080p Sharp DVI BCKGD RATE Resolution and clock of the incoming background input An HDTV 1080p rate specifically tailored to Sharp Professional displays (such as ®...
  • Page 36 Operation, cont’d Window Configuration menu The Window Configuration menu allows you to set window front/back priority, add 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.
  • Page 37 Window Effect submenu Use this submenu to select a transition effect for the MGP to use when muting and unmuting windows. To select a transition effect, Press the Menu button repeatedly until Window Configuration is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the Next button repeatedly until Window Effect is displayed.
  • Page 38 Operation, cont’d Curtain wipe — A curtain wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over the other one in one of two ways: • In from the left and right edges to the center of the window • Out from the center to the right and left edges of the window A curtain wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge.
  • Page 39 Memory space for background files The MGP has 16 MB of user storage space that can be used for saved backgrounds and uploaded user Web pages. The number of images that you can save depends on the size (in kB) of the image bitmap file and the resolution. The following table shows examples of the number of images you can store based on resolution.
  • Page 40 Operation, cont’d Recalling a background from memory To recall an image from memory for use as a background, Press Menu repeatedly until the Background Capture screen is displayed. Press Next repeatedly until the Recall Background from Memory submenu screen is displayed. Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of background image files to recall for use as the output background.
  • Page 41 • Set IP Address: Set the IP address. • Set Gateway Addr: Set the gateway address. • Set Subnet Mask: Set the subnet mask. N You cannot edit the MAC address; there is no editing screen for it. Background Capture Menu Comm.
  • Page 42 Operation, cont’d 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 43 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: • Colorbars (8 color bars) •...
  • Page 44 Operation, cont’d Some of the test patterns available from the submenu vary depending on the selected output rate. For example, if a 4 x 3 output rate is selected, the 4 x 3 side- by-side crop and aspect ratio patterns appear. If a 16 x 9 output rate is selected, the 16 x 9 side-by-side crop and aspect ratio patterns appear.
  • Page 45 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each image adjustment to be made for the selected input/window. N The LCD screen may display “NA” in place of a number if that adjustment does not apply to the input’s video format. Picture Controls summary The following table explains the functions of the Picture Control buttons and how to make adjustments.
  • Page 46 Operation, cont’d 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 47 WINDOW PRESET Saving To #001 - - - - - INPUT 1 - - - - - WINDOW PRESET #001 SAVED Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of the 128 available window preset locations in which to save the settings. Press the Enter button to save the current window setting in the preset WINDOW PRESET location that you selected.
  • Page 48 Operation, cont’d If you want to exit this menu without recalling a preset, repeatedly press the Preset Recall/Save button until you see the “Window Preset [Enter] to Exit” message. Press the Enter button to exit the Window Presets dialog. Default presets The following figure shows the factory default preset window configurations for the four-window and two-window models.
  • Page 49 Preset #1 Preset #3 Preset #4 Preset #2 Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Preset #5 Preset #8 Preset #6 Preset #7 Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Preset #9 Preset #10 Background Area Window Window Window Window (solid color)
  • Page 50 Operation, cont’d Additional Features Freeze mode The front panel Freeze button is the first button on the left. Press this button to freeze the current image in the currently selected window. You can also freeze the windows using the Windows-based control software or SIS commands via an RS-232 or RS-422 connection.
  • Page 51 Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes Hold in the recessed Mode 1 causes the MGP to revert to the Use mode 1 to Reset button (located factory default firmware. Event remove a version of next to the LAN scripting does not start if the unit is firmware if incompatibility connector) while...
  • Page 52 Operation, cont’d 3-30 MGP Series • Operation...
  • Page 53 MGP Series 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 Software Configuration and Control The MGP can be configured and controlled by software via the following interfaces: • RS-232 or RS-422 (Simple Instruction Set [SIS ] commands or Windows ™ ® 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 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. Communication software There are several programs that enable you to connect the MGP to a computer or control device via the RS-232/422 interface, and to enter commands.
  • Page 56 MGP 464 responds by sending a message to the host. No response is required from the host. Examples of MGP-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). (c) Copyright 2009, Extron Electronics, MGP464, Vx.xx 60-771-xx (c) Copyright 2009, Extron Electronics, MGP462xi, Vx.xx 60-1023-xx The MGP sends the copyright message when it is first powered on.
  • Page 57 E24 — Privilege violation E26 — Maximum number of users connected has been exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad filename/File not found Telnet and Web communications The MGP can also be controlled via an IP connection using either Telnet (port 23) or a Web browser (port 80).
  • Page 58 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Some characters differ depending on what method you use to send the commands: Telnet Web browser Escape (hex 1B) W [must not be encoded] Carriage return (hex 0D) Pipe character ( ) [must not be encoded] N With Telnet you can use either the “Escape”...
  • Page 59 Symbol definitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Mail domain name (e.g., Extron.com) X1& = Carriage return (no line feed) (hex 0D) = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for the For Web browser commands, use the response via the serial port pipe character ( ) instead of the soft...
  • Page 60 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d = Daylight saving time (used in the northern = No-password login level hemisphere [USA] and parts of Europe and 1 through 11 = Entry without password goes to Brazil) the level specified if an administrator 0 = off/ignore password exists.
  • Page 61 X51@ X50^ = Blanking adjustment range (0 through 255; = Window text, 16 characters maximum. The default is 128.) following characters can be used: Symbols: : / – _ + “ (space) X51# = Window preset (1 through 128) Numerals: 0 through 9 X51$ = Input preset (1 through 128) Letters: Lowercase a through z and...
  • Page 62 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Input selection X50) X50@ X50@ X50) ] X50) X50@ Select an input • In Set input source to window X50@ X50) ]...
  • Page 63 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) DVI Input EDID/DDC (resolution and refresh rate) (continued) X50* X51% ] View input View the DVI input EDID resolution/refresh rate. Window blanking (muting) X50@ X50@ X50@...
  • Page 64 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) 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$ X52$ ] X52$...
  • Page 65 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Detail filter X50@ X51) X50@ X51) ] X50@ Specific value Set detail (sharpness) level for window X51) X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X51) = 0 through 127.
  • Page 66 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Vertical shift (image) X50@ X52! X50@ X52! ] X50@ Specific value Set vertical centering of the image in window X52! X50@ = 0 through 4;...
  • Page 67 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Vertical size (image) X50@ X52# X50@ X52# ] X50@ Specific value Set the height of the image in window X52# X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X52# Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area.
  • Page 68 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Image size and position E X50@ X52! X52! X52# X52# Set image size and position X50@ X52! X52! X52# X52# ] X50@ Set position and size of the image in window X50@...
  • Page 69 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Input presets X50@ X51$ X51$ ] X51$ X50@ Recall input preset Rpr 3 * Recall input preset to window X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X51$ = 1 through 128.
  • Page 70 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Horizontal start X50) X51@ X50) X51@ ] Specific value Set the horizontal position of the first active pixel in X50) X51@ the active window (input ) to X50)
  • Page 71 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Active lines X50) X51& X50) X51& ] X50) X51& Specific value 13 * Set the active lines value for the input X50) = 1 through 19.
  • Page 72 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Freeze X50@ X50@ X50@ Enable freeze * 1 F Frz 1 Freeze the output video image in window X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X50@ X50@ Disable freeze...
  • Page 73 View firmware version number x.xx. x.xx Query part number View the MGP's part number. 60-771-xx or 60-1023-xx 60-771-xx = MGP 464 series 60-1023-xx = MGP 462xi series For xx: -01 = standard model -02 = DI model -03 = HD-SDI model...
  • Page 74 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Special functions X\ ] Output polarity Set output polarity. For 0 = H-/V- (default) 1 = H-/V+ 2 = H+/V- 3 = H+/V+ Example: 1 * 2 # H+/V–...
  • Page 75 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Special functions (continued) X50@ X50@ Text border color Change the color of the text label border in window 14 * X50@ X50@ = 0 through 4;...
  • Page 76 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (processor to host) Special functions (continued) X50@ X50@ X\ ] X50@ Window border color Set the color of the border around window X50@ = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. 0 = Off (no border) 5 = Magenta 1 = Red...
  • Page 77 0 = film mode disabled 1 = Film mode enabled Auto image X50@ X50@ ] X50@ X50@ Run Auto image 55 * Runs Auto image on window 1 through 4 for MGP 464 series 1 or 2 for MGP 462xi series PRELIMINARY...
  • Page 78 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Bi-directional serial data port E X! X1& } X@ Send data string | X@ Response from command = Port number (01-99).
  • Page 79 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Bi-directional serial data port (continued) X2( ] Configure mode W 1 %2A Cpn1 • Cty Select serial mode for the rear panel RS-232/422 port .
  • Page 80 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Ethernet data port X6( ] Set current connection port timeout Set number of seconds (in tens of seconds) W 0 %2A Pti 0 * before timeout on IP connections.
  • Page 81 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Firmware version requests (continued) Query updated firmware version (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time) Use this command to find out which version of the firmware, if any, was uploaded into the unit after it left the factory.
  • Page 82 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Information requests (continued) Request system memory usage n bytes used out of n kBytes Show amount of memory used and total available memory for system operations.
  • Page 83 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Event control (continued) Read string from event buffer memory E X3% X3& X3& {string} Read string from event , buffer X3&...
  • Page 84 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Web browser specific commands Read response from last URL command W UB Response from command IP setup commands E X1@ X1@ ]...
  • Page 85 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) IP setup commands (continued) E X3$ X3$ ] Set daylight saving time is the daylight saving time of day. Daylight saving time (DST) is a one-hour offset that is observed in the USA and parts of Europe and Brazil.
  • Page 86 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) IP setup commands (continued) E X3# X4! ] Set administrator password Ipa • Set administrator access password = 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 87 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) IP setup commands (continued) E X2@ X2@ ] Set Verbose mode Enable or disable verbose mode type 0 = clear/none 1 = verbose mode 2 = tagged responses for queries...
  • Page 88 PRELIMINARY Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) File commands List files from current directory (See below.) Retrieve a list of files stored in the MGP 464. W DF List files from current directory and below (See below.)
  • Page 89 Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued) ASCII (Telnet) URL Encoded (Web) Response Command Additional description (host to processor) (host to processor) (Processor to host) Directory commands Change/create directory {path} / {directory}/CJ W {path} / {directory}/CJ Dir • {path} / {directory} / N A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into the path.
  • Page 90 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Windows -based Control Software ® The MGP Series 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 or MGP 462xi Web pages.
  • Page 91 Link to the installation software on the software DVD In the table on the Control Software screen, scroll to locate the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi, and click the Install link in the far right column. MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control 4-39...
  • Page 92 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d On the File Download window that appears, click Run to begin installing the program. File Download window If you want to save the installation file (MGP464Setupvn_n.exe or MGP462xiSetupvn_n.exe) to your desktop to run later, click Save instead of Run.
  • Page 93 Access the program from the Start menu on your computer as follows: Click Start on your computer screen. Select All Programs from the Start menu. From the All Programs menu, select Extron Electronics. From the Extron Electronics menu, select MGP Series. Select MGP Series Control Program.
  • Page 94 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d Comm Port Selection window with TCP/IP and RS232 tabs • Select TCP/IP if you are using the LAN port. N If you will be uploading firmware, you should use this connection. • Select RS232 if you are using either of the serial ports. (The front panel TRS configuration port supports only RS-232.
  • Page 95 MGP Series main window (MGP 464) For information on configuring the MGP using the Windows-based software, refer to the program’s help file. To access the help file, select Contents from the Help pull-down menu, or press the F1 key. MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control 4-43...
  • Page 96 Software Configuration and Control, cont’d 4-44 MGP Series • Software Configuration and Control...
  • Page 97 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Five HTML Configuration and Control Accessing the Web Pages Viewing System Status Using the Configuration Pages Using the File Management Page Using the Control Pages Using the Background Page...
  • Page 98 HTML Configuration and Control The MGP 464 and the MGP 462xi can be controlled and configured using HTML Web pages that are accessed over a network or from a local PC connected to the MGP’s LAN port. The MGP 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 99 Enter the administrator or user password in the Password field. N A User Name entry is not required. If desired, select the Remember my password check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter the IP address. Click OK.
  • Page 100 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using the Configuration Pages There are six Configuration pages, which only administrators can access. When you click the Configuration tab, these pages are listed in the sidebar menu at the left of the screen. The following sections describe the changes you can make from these pages.
  • Page 101 Scaler I/O Settings page On the Scaler I/O Settings page (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 page Configuring the inputs The Input Configuration section of the Scaler I/O Settings page lets you name,...
  • Page 102 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d To change the name of an input, On the Scaler I/O Settings page, 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 103 Test pattern — You can select one of the test patterns shown below to adjust the display for color, convergence, focus, resolution, contrast, grayscale, and aspect ratio. MGP 464 Test Patterns N The MGP 464 has all of the test patterns shown below. The MGP 462xi has all those patterns except 4x4 Quad Split, 4x3 PIP Images, and 16x9 PIP Images.
  • Page 104 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Window Settings page The Window Settings page, shown below, enables you to specify various parameters for windows 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the MGP 464 or 1 and 2 on the MGP 462xi. Window Settings page — MGP 464 Window settings controls —...
  • Page 105 Window Effect/Duration — From the Window Effect pull-down menu in this section, select a transition effect to be used when windows are muted (closed) or unmuted (opened). See “Available effects,” in the “Window Configuration menu” section of chapter 3, “Operation,” for a description of the available transition effects.
  • Page 106 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Passwords page The Passwords page lets you assign an administrator and/or user password to control access to the MGP Web pages. N An administrator password must be in place before a user password can be assigned.
  • Page 107 Email Alerts page The Email Alerts page enables you to set up the MGP 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 108 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 109 Determining the current firmware version There are two methods you can use to find out what firmware version is currently installed on your MGP: • Using the LCD screen: Watch the LCD window as you connect the MGP to a power source. The first piece of information displayed on the screen is the firmware version (along with the product name).
  • Page 110 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Updating the firmware on the MGP After you have installed the new firmware on your computer, you must upload it to the MGP. Follow these steps to update the firmware using the Web pages. On the MGP’s Configuration tab, select Firmware Upgrade from the sidebar menu to display the Firmware Upgrade page.
  • Page 111 Using the File Management Page The File Management page lets you upload files to the MGP from your computer or network, and to delete files from the unit. You can also upload personalized Web pages via this page. To access the File Management page, select the File Management tab on the MGP Web page.
  • Page 112 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Adding a directory To add a directory or folder to the MGP’s file system, Enter the directory name in the Dir: field, following the slash (/). Click the Add Dir button. With the directory name displayed, perform the Uploading files procedure described in the previous section to add a file to the directory.
  • Page 113 Using the Control Pages The pages that you access by clicking the Control tab enable you to configure the windows and images, select inputs, and manage window and input presets. Picture Controls page The Picture Controls page allows you to configure and control the MGP windows and the images within them.
  • Page 114 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d 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 115 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 116 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d 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 117 Presets page On the Presets page, you can name, save and recall window presets; and save and recall input presets. Presets page Window Presets A window preset is a file containing all the settings that have been specified for the windows.
  • Page 118 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Default presets The MGP 464 is delivered with 30 different default window presets, and the MGP 462xi has 10. These presets 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 figures show the factory default preset window configurations.
  • Page 119 Preset #1 Preset #2 Preset #3 Preset #4 Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Preset #8 Preset #5 Preset #6 Preset #7 Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Window Preset #9 Preset #10 Background Area Window Window Window Window (solid color)
  • Page 120 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Selecting a window preset transition effect In the Window Preset Effect section, you can select either a cut or a slide transition effect with which windows will be resized and/or repositioned when a new preset is selected.
  • Page 121 Using the Background Page The Image Settings screen on the Background page lets you select a background for the output display. You can choose a background color, or you can upload bitmap images to the MGP, and select one as the display background. You can also specify the image from a DVI input to display live as the background on the screen.
  • Page 122 HTML Configuration and Control, cont’d Using a bitmap image The Image Settings screen lets you upload bitmap images, including those saved via background capture, from your computer to the MGP; and to select an uploaded image as the background for the output screen. N The MGP supports only 24-bit bitmap files as backgrounds.
  • Page 123 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor Chapter Six Special Applications Application 1: Connecting the MGP to a Matrix Switcher Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining)...
  • Page 124 Special Applications This chapter describes some special types of applications that represent unique conditions. For the MGP 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 or MGP 462xi. Application 1: Connecting the MGP to a Matrix Switcher When the MGP is attached to a matrix switcher, such as the CrossPoint Ultra shown below, inputs 1 through 4 come to the MGP through the switcher, which...
  • Page 125 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 126 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 127 Using the MGP and the matrix switcher after the MGP is synchronized to the matrix switcher After you have performed step 6 on the previous page, 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 128 Special Applications, cont’d Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining) By connecting multiple MGPs 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.) N This application can also be used with an MGP 462xi;...
  • Page 129 1. 8 Window Configuration MGP 464 Unit A MGP 464 Unit B To display DVI out Output rate = any Output rate = DVI DVI BKG in factory rate background 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...
  • Page 130 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 131 MGP Series Mult-Graphic Processor A ppendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories...
  • Page 132 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Video input Number/signal type ..... 4 VGA-WUXGA 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 464/462xi DI only) 2 HD-SDI digital video, 2 single link DVI digital video (MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI only) Connectors...
  • Page 133 Sync Input type ........RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, RGBcvS, YUV (tri-level or bi-level on Y channel) Output type ........RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV (tri-level or bi-level on Y channel) Input standards ......NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, SMTPE 292M Input level ........
  • Page 134 Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’d Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for an MGP Series processor: Replacement part Included parts number MGP 464 60-771-01 MGP 464 DI 60-771-02 MGP 464 HD-SDI 60-771-03 MGP 462xi 60-1023-01 MGP 462xi DI...
  • Page 135 MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor A ppendix B Firmware Update Guide Determining the Firmware Version Downloading the Firmware Updating the Firmware...
  • Page 136 Firmware Update Guide Updates to the Extron MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor firmware are made available periodically via the Extron Web site. If the need arises, you can replace the MGP’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 is using: view the front panel LCD window during power-on, view the System Status page of...
  • Page 137 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’s IP address. Click OK.
  • Page 138 Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Using the Windows-based configuration software A third way to find out the firmware version is to access the MGP Series Windows- based configuration software. Open the configuration software. (See “Windows -based Control Software,” ® in chapter 4, for the procedure.) From the Help menu, select About...
  • Page 139 Updating the Firmware After you have installed the new firmware on your computer, you must upload it to the MGP. Firmware uploads can be performed via a Web browser, the MGP’s internal Web pages, or the Firmware Loader software. The computer and the MGP must both be connected to an Ethernet network in order to update the main firmware.
  • Page 140 Firmware Update 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. Uploading a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop functioning.
  • Page 141 When the update is complete, the new firmware version number is displayed in the Current Firmware Version field. The LCD screen on the unit displays the first screen that appears on power-up, containing the new firmware version number. If you want to further verify that the new version has been loaded, click the Status tab and view the current firmware version on the System Status screen.
  • Page 142 Access the FWLoader.exe file via your desktop Start menu by making the following selections: Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Firmware Loader > Firmware Loader The Firmware Loader window opens to full screen size, with the Add Device window displayed in front of it.
  • Page 143 • TCP/IP tab — Enter your MGP’s IP address (obtained from your system administrator), Telnet port (the default is 23), and, if required, password. • RS-232 tab — From the drop-down menus, select the appropriate port configuration parameters (obtained from your system administrator). The defaults are shown in the illustration above (9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and one Stop bit).
  • Page 144 Firmware Update Guide, cont’d Choose file window with firmware file selected. On the Firmware Loader window, click Begin to start the firmware uploading process. While the firmware is being updated, a progress bar shows the status of the upload, while the Transfer Time field displays the time elapsed and the time remaining in the process.
  • Page 145 Extron Warranty 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,...
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