Extron electronics IN1804 Series - Introduction; About this Guide; Product Description; Models

IN1804 Seamless Scaling Switchers • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section provides general information about this guide and the Extron IN1804. Topics in
this section include:
• About this Guide
• Product Description
• Features
• Application Diagrams
• Control Methods
About this Guide
This guide describes how to install, configure, and operate the unit.
In this guide, the terms “switcher” and “IN1804” are used interchangeably to refer to all
IN1804 models. The term “standard model” refers to the basic IN1804 containing no
twisted pair input or output. “Twisted pair models” refers to the IN1804 DI, IN1804 DO, and
IN1804 DI/DO.
Product Description
The Extron IN1804 is a compact, four input seamless scaling switcher that supports signal
resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz, with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. It incorporates Extron-patented
Vector 4K scaling technology specifically engineered for 4K signal processing applications.
It features DisplayPort and HDMI inputs with DI, DO, and DI/DO models that provide Extron
DTP2 extension of video, audio, and control signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a
shielded CATx twisted pair cable.
The IN1804 Series also provide automatic switching, audio embedding and de-embedding,
seamless transition effects, and logo keying. Designed for professional AV integration, the
IN1804 can be controlled and configured via Ethernet, RS-232, USB, and contact closure
with tally outputs.
Models
The IN1804 is available in the following models:
Model Description
IN1804 Standard model Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 3 HDMI
Outputs: 2 HDMI
IN1804 DI DTP2 input Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI, 1 DTP2/XTP
Outputs: 2 HDMI
IN1804 DO DTP2 output Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 3 HDMI
Outputs: 1 DTP2/XTP/HDBT, 1 HDMI
IN1804 DI/DO DTP2 input and output Inputs: 1 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI, 1 DTP2/XTP
Outputs: 1 DTP2/XTP/HDBT, 1 HDMI