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Extron electronics ISM 824 - User Manual

Extron electronics ISM 824
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ISM 824
Integration Scaling Multiswitcher
68-1123-01
Rev. A
02 08

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Extron electronics ISM 824 Specifications

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BrandExtron electronics
ModelISM 824
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Operating and Maintenance Instructions

Alerts user to important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature.

Dangerous Voltage Warning

Alerts user to uninsulated dangerous voltage posing a risk of electric shock.

FCC Class A Notice

Installation Quick Start

Step 1: Power Down Devices

Turn off power to input and output devices and remove power cords.

Step 2: Video Inputs

Connect RGB, component, S-video, or composite video to BNC connectors.

Step 3: Audio Inputs

Connect stereo or mono audio to 5-pin captive screw connectors.

Step 4: Video Outputs

Connect display devices to BNC connectors for pass-through or output cards.

Step 5: Audio Outputs

Connect audio devices to 5-pin captive screw output connectors.

Step 6: Serial Ports

Connect a control system or computer to the RS-232/RS-422 port.

Front Panel Operations

Making Input to Output Ties

Guide to creating connections between inputs and outputs on the front panel.

Picture Adjustments

Making Picture Adjustments

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting picture settings like color, brightness, and detail.

Presets

Saving and Recalling Presets

Instructions for saving and recalling I/O configurations to/from memory addresses.

ISM 824 Menu System

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Modes)

Introduction

About this Manual

Provides information on the manual's content for installation, configuration, and operation.

About the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher

Introduces the ISM 824, its capabilities, and its modular design.

About the Integration Scaling Multiswitcher

Optional Output Card Types

Lists and briefly describes ISM RGB Universal Scaler, VS Video Scaler, SC Scan Converter, 1WB, and 2WB cards.

Typical ISM 824 Application

Definitions

Features Overview

Inputs and Outputs

Describes the types of video/audio inputs and the standard/optional outputs supported.

Advanced Features

Highlights 3:2 pulldown detection and switching flexibility including audio follow/breakaway.

Optional Output Card Features

Universal Scaler Card (ISM RGB) Features

Details features like Auto Image, Test Patterns, Blue Mode, Film Mode, Auto Memories, Aspect Ratios, Presets, Freeze, and Pass-through.

Optional Output Card Features

Video Scaler Card (ISM VS) Features

Details features like Auto Image, Blanking, Edge Smoothing, Blue Mode, 2:2 Pulldown, Enhanced Mode, Auto Memories, Presets.

Wideband Card Features

Describes Dual and Single Output Wideband cards for unprocessed signal pass-through.

Installation

U;L Safety Requirements

Lists Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements for safe installation and operation.

Mounting the Switcher

Provides instructions for rack mounting or tabletop placement of the ISM 824.

Rear Panel Features and Connection

Identifies and describes the connectors and ports on the rear panel of the ISM 824.

Important Safety Instructions

Mounting the Switcher

UL Requirements for Rack Mounted Devices

Lists UL requirements for safe installation of equipment in a rack environment.

Rear Panel Features and Connection

Power and Control Connections

Explains the AC power connector and the remote port for serial control.

Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring

Input Connections

Output Connections

Optional Output Card Connections

Installing the Optional Output Cards

Operation and Setup

Front Panel Features

Overview of the controls and indicators on the ISM 824's front panel.

Powering Up

Describes the start-up sequence and display cycle after applying power to the unit.

Front Panel Features

Input and Output Buttons

Explains the function of input and output selection buttons for tying and preset operations.

Control Buttons

I;O Controls

Picture Adjustment Controls

LCD Screen, Menu Access, and Rotary Encoders

Front Panel Configuration Port

Powering Up Sequence

Default Display Cycle

Front Panel Operation

Making Input to Output Ties

Step-by-step guide for creating connections between inputs and outputs.

Example: Creating Video and Audio Ties

Viewing Ties

Adding Ties to Existing Ties

Example: Adding Audio Tie to Video Ties

Demonstrates adding an audio tie from input 8 to outputs 3 and 4 to existing video ties.

Removing Ties

Example: Removing Video Ties

Demonstrates removing video ties from outputs 2 and 7.

Removing Ties

Replacing Ties

Example: Replacing Video Tie

Demonstrates replacing the video tie from input 2 to input 7 for output 1.

I;O (Input;Output) Grouping

Example: Creating I;O Groups

Muting or Unmuting Output Signals

Muting an Output

Step-by-step instructions for muting a specific output signal via the front panel.

Unmuting an Output

Viewing and Setting the RGB Delay

Changing the RGB Delay

Input Audio Level and Output Audio Volume

Viewing Audio Settings

Instructions on how to view current input audio gain and output volume settings.

Adjusting Audio Levels

I;O Presets

Saving a Preset

Instructions for saving the current configuration to one of the sixteen I/O preset locations.

Recalling a Preset

Picture Adjustments Overview

Adjusting Picture Color;Tint

Adjusting Picture Brightness;Contrast

Adjusting Picture Detail

Adjusting Picture Position

Adjusting Picture Size

Adjusting Picture Zoom

Background Illumination Settings

Executive Mode 1 (View Mode)

Executive Mode 2 (I;O Ties Only)

ISM 824 Menu System

Auto Image Menu

Describes how to use the Auto Image feature to automatically size and center inputs.

Input Configuration Menu

Output Card Configuration Menu

Universal Scaler Configuration Menu

Outlines the submenus for configuring the Universal Scaler card.

Universal Scaler Output Card Configuration Submenus

Select Output Submenu

Input Setup Submenu

Output Config Submenu

User Presets Submenu

Recall a User Preset

Advanced Config Submenu

Video Scaler Configuration Menu

Select Output Submenu

Output Config Submenu

User Presets Submenu

Recall a User Preset

Advanced Config

Advanced Config Submenu

View Comm Settings Menu

Editing Communication Settings

System Reset Menu

Exit Menu

Resetting the Unit with the Reset Button

SIS Programming and Control

RS-232;RS-422 Link

Details the connection and pinout for serial control via the rear panel 9-pin D connector.

Front Panel Configuration Port

Describes the 2.5mm mini jack port for RS-232 configuration.

Ethernet Link

Explains connecting to an Ethernet LAN/WAN for SIS control using a computer.

Switcher-Initiated Messages

Lists messages the switcher sends to the host upon events like power-up or front panel operations.

Using the Command;Response Tables

Introduces the tables that define SIS commands and responses for control.

RS-232;RS-422 Link

Front Panel Configuration Port

Ethernet Link

Default IP Address

States the factory-specified default IP address for accessing the switcher.

Symbols

Defines symbols used in switcher-initiated messages and command/response tables.

ISM 824 Specific Symbol Definitions

Switcher-Initiated Messages

Power-up Message

Describes the copyright message displayed upon initial power-on.

Input Selection and Video Type Messages

Explains messages for input selection, video type, format, refresh rate, and polarity.

Picture Adjustments Messages

Details messages generated by front panel adjustments to color, tint, brightness, contrast, size, etc.

Picture Adjustments Messages

RGB Delay and Test Pattern Messages

Audio, Auto Image, Auto Memory, and Reconfig Messages

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

Switcher Error Responses

Using the Command;Response Tables

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Symbol Definitions

Defines symbols and parameters used in IP SIS commands for various settings.

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

Command;Response Table for SIS Commands (Continued)

ISM 824 Multiswitcher Software

ISM 824 Windows Control Program

Introduces the Windows-based software for configuring and operating the ISM 824.

Button Label Generator

Describes the software for creating custom labels for front panel buttons.

Installing the Software

Installation from the CD-ROM

Step-by-step guide for installing the software from the provided CD-ROM.

Installation from the Web Site

Using the Software

Control Program Menus and Pages

Menu Features

File Menu

Lists options for connecting, disconnecting, managing files, and exiting the control program.

Tools Menu

Lists options for data tracing, device images, executive mode, group settings, and updates.

Data Tracer

Device Images

Executive Mode Settings

I;O Group Settings

Output Card Reset

Unit Settings

Updating Firmware

Help Menu

I;O Control Page

Creating a Tie

Instructions for creating input to output ties using drag-and-drop functionality.

Removing a Tie

Steps for removing input to output ties by dragging to a waste bin icon.

Muting or Unmuting Output Signals

Saving a Preset

Recalling a Preset

I;O Settings Page

Configuring Input Video Signal Type

Creating or Editing Input and Output Names

Setting the RGB Delay

Audio Settings Page

Adjusting Input Gain and Attenuation

Adjusting Output Volume Level

Output Cards Page

Making Input to Output Ties

Making Picture Adjustments

Configuring Output Parameters

Selecting an Aspect Ratio

Selecting a Test Pattern

Advanced Configuration Settings

Deselecting or Re-selecting Auto Memory

Instructions on disabling or enabling auto memory for input presets.

Saving or Recalling User Presets

Steps for saving and recalling user presets (1-3) for output card configurations.

Saving Input Presets

Instructions for saving input settings to memory locations via SIS commands.

Recalling an Input Preset

Starting Auto Image

Freezing an Image

Video Scaler (ISM VS) Configuration

Making Input to Output Ties

Making Picture Adjustments

Configuring Output Parameters

Advanced Configuration Settings

Deselecting or Re-selecting Auto Memory

Instructions on disabling or enabling auto memory for input presets.

Saving or Recalling User Presets

Steps for saving and recalling user presets (1-3) for Video Scaler card.

Saving Input Presets

Instructions for saving input settings to memory locations via SIS commands.

Recalling an Input Preset

Starting Auto Image

Freezing an Image

Button Label Generator Software

Replacing Button Labels

HTML Operation

Downloading the Startup Page

Instructions on accessing the ISM 824 via HTML pages using a web browser.

System Status Page

Describes the System Status page for viewing firmware, output cards, and serial port settings.

Configuration Pages

Explains access to system settings, ISM settings, passwords, email, and firmware upgrades via web pages.

File Management Page

Details how to upload or delete files, such as HTML pages or logo bitmaps, from the multiswitcher.

Control Pages

Describes pages for configuring ties, volume, mute, auto image, freeze, presets, and output card settings.

Special Characters

Lists characters reserved by HTML that are not accepted in certain ISM 824 fields.

Downloading the Startup Page

System Status Page

Configuration Pages Overview

System Settings: IP Settings Fields

Details how to view and edit IP address, DHCP, Gateway, Subnet, and Unit Name settings.

DHCP and IP Address Settings

System Settings: Date;Time Settings

ISM Settings Page

Input Configuration

RGB Delay Configuration

Executive Mode Settings

Passwords Page

Email Alerts Page

Setting Up E-mail Alerts

Steps for configuring e-mail addresses and host PC file names for alert messages.

Setting Up SMTP Authorization

Instructions for enabling SMTP authorization for sending e-mail.

Firmware Upgrade Page

Firmware Upgrade Process

File Management Page

Control Pages Overview

User Control Page

Allows basic configuration of ties, volume, mute, freeze, and auto image settings.

User Control Page Operations

Muting or Unmuting Signals

Freezing Output Image

Starting Auto Image for Output

I;O Presets Page

Slot (Output Card) Configuration

Universal Scaler - ISM RGB Configuration

Details settings for the Universal Scaler card, including ties, picture controls, input sampling, and presets.

Universal Scaler Configuration Adjustments

Video Scaler - ISM VS Configuration

Advanced Configuration Settings

Ethernet Connection

Ethernet Link

Explains connecting the ISM 824 to an Ethernet LAN or WAN for SIS control.

Subnetting - A Primer

Provides a basic understanding of TCP/IP subnetting concepts for network interaction.

Ethernet Link and Connection

Default IP Address

States the factory-specified default IP address for accessing the switcher.

Ping Utility for IP Address Determination

Explains how to use the Ping utility to find the switcher's IP address.

Ping Utility Usage

Ping to Determine Web IP Address

Explains using the Ping utility with the -a modifier to find the Web IP address.

Connect as a Telnet Client

Instructions for connecting to the ISM 824 using the Telnet utility via DOS prompt.

Telnet Tips and Connection

Connecting via Telnet Open Command

Details how to initiate a Telnet connection to the ISM 824 using the Open command.

Telnet Escape Character vs. Esc Key

Clarifies the difference between the Telnet escape character and the computer's Escape key.

Telnet Local Echo and Carriage Return Settings

Closing a Telnet Connection

Instructions on how to close the Telnet link to the switcher.

Telnet Help and Quit Commands

Describes how to access Telnet command definitions and exit the utility.

Subnetting Primer and Gateway Concepts

IP Addresses and Octets

Explains the structure and valid ranges of IP addresses and their octets.

Subnet Masks and Octets

Determining Subnet Membership

Reference Information

Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the ISM 824's video, audio, and sync functions.

Part Numbers and Accessories

Provides part numbers for the ISM 824, included parts, and optional output cards.

Video Specifications

Video Input - Main Unit

Specifies signal types, connectors, levels, impedance, and return loss for main unit video inputs.

Video Processing - ISM RGB & VS

Details decoder and digital sampling specifications for the ISM RGB and VS scaler cards.

Video Output - Wideband Outputs

Specifies signal types, connectors, levels, and impedance for wideband outputs.

Video Output Specifications

Sync - Main Unit and ISM RGB

Lists sync input/output types, standards, levels, impedance, and polarity for main unit and ISM RGB card.

Sync - ISM VS

Details sync input/output types, standards, levels, impedance, and polarity for the ISM VS card.

Sync - ISM VS Specifications

Audio Specifications

Audio Input and Output Specs

Details signal types, connectors, impedance, levels, and gain adjustment for audio inputs/outputs.

Control;Remote - Switcher

Details serial host control ports, baud rates, pin configurations, Ethernet port, and data rate.

Ethernet Specifications

General Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

Extrons Warranty

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