MGP 464 DI - Audiovisual Equipment Extron - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Multi-Graphic Processor with DVI Input
Model	MGP 464 DI
Brand	Extron
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.5" (2U) x 17.4" x 12.0" (excluding rack ears)
Weight	8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Windows	4
Input Types	RGB, HDTV, Component, S-Video, Composite, DVI-D, HD-SDI (on HD-SDI models)
Number of Inputs	4 fully configurable + 15 virtual + 1 DVI background (all models)
Output Types	RGBHV, DVI-I (analog not available on DVI)
Output Resolution	640x480 to 1920x1200, including 1080p and DVI background rate
Video Scaling	All sources scaled to single output rate
Picture Controls	Size, position, brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, zoom
Presets	Window presets and input presets
Transition Effects	Cut, dissolve, wipes (22 effects)
Control Interfaces	RS-232, RS-422, Ethernet (Telnet/Web), front panel, IR (via remote)
Supported Protocols	Extron SIS commands, TCP/IP
Rack Mountable	Yes (2U, brackets included)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Compliance	CE, UL, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI, C-tick
Warranty	3 years parts and labor
User-Serviceable Parts	None (refer servicing to qualified personnel)
Cleaning	Wipe with dry cloth; do not use liquids or solvents
Battery (Lithium)	Replace only with same type; dispose per manufacturer instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - MGP 464 DI Extron

What video signal types can the MGP 464 DI accept?

The MGP 464 DI accepts RGB, HDTV (YUV), component video, S-video, composite video, and DVI-D signals. The DVI inputs are available on the DI model.

How many windows can be displayed simultaneously?

The MGP 464 DI can display up to four windows simultaneously on a single screen.

Can the unit be controlled via a network?

Yes, the MGP 464 DI supports remote control via Ethernet using Telnet, Web browser, or the Extron Windows-based control software.

How do I perform an Auto Image adjustment?

Press the Menu button, navigate to Auto Image, select the desired window using the Adjust knobs, and press Next to execute. The unit automatically optimizes size, centering, and sampling.

What output resolutions are supported?

Supported output resolutions include 640x480 up to 1920x1200, plus HDTV formats like 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and DVI background rate.

How do I save and recall a window preset?

Press the Preset Recall/Save button, then Enter. Use the Adjust knobs to select a memory slot and confirm. To recall, press Preset Recall, select the slot, and press Enter.

Can I use a DVI input as a background?

Yes, the MGP 464 DI has a dedicated DVI Background input on the rear panel. When selected, the output rate locks to the DVI source rate.

What is the purpose of the Freeze button?

The Freeze button locks the current image in the selected window. Press again to unfreeze. This is useful for holding a static frame while other windows change.

How do I reset the unit to factory defaults?

Go to Advanced Configuration > Factory Default from the front panel menu, then press the Detail button. Alternatively, press the recessed Reset button on the rear panel for IP resets.

What safety precautions should I observe?

Do not remove covers; no user-serviceable parts inside. Use only the specified power source. Route power cords to avoid damage. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Dispose of lithium battery according to manufacturer instructions.

USER MANUAL MGP 464 DI Extron

MGP 464 Series MGP 462xi Series

Multi-Graphic Processors

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.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • to remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

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. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 2-2

Tabletop use....2-2

Rack mounting 2-2

UL guidelines for rack mounting....2-2

Rack mounting procedure 2-3

Installing or Replacing Button Labels 2-4

Rear Panel Features 2-5

Chapter Three • Operation 3-1

Front Panel Features 3-2

Power-up and Default Cycle 3-5

Window Select Buttons 3-5

Input Selection....3-6

Selecting an input 3-6

Muting an input 3-6

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments....3-6

Menu system overview....3-6

Using the menus....3-6

Auto Image menu....3-9

Input Configuration menu 3-10

Input configuration submenu adjustments 3-10

Output Configuration menu 3-12

Resolution and Refresh Rate submenu 3-12

Output Type submenu....3-13

Sync Polarity submenu 3-13

Window Configuration menu....3-14

Window Priority submenu 3-14

Window Border submenus....3-14

Window Effect submenu....3-15

Available effects 3-15

Effect Duration submenu....3-16

Background Capture menu 3-16

Memory space for background files 3-17

Saving a background to memory ....3-17

Recalling a background from memory....3-18

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....3-21

Internal Temperature screen....3-22

Factory Default submenu....3-22

Adding and Configuring Window Text 3-22

Picture Controls 3-22

Adjusting the picture controls 3-22

Picture Controls summary....3-23

Auto Memories....3-24

Memory Presets 3-24

Window presets....3-24

Saving a window preset....3-24

To save a window preset using the front panel buttons, 3-24

Recalling a window preset....3-25

Default presets 3-26

Input presets....3-27

Additional Features 3-28

Freeze mode 3-28

Locking the front panel (executive mode)....3-28

Resetting 3-28

Chapter Four • Software Configuration and Control....4-1

Setting Up Serial Communication 4-2

Connector pin assignments 4-2

Communication software 4-3

Setting Up Internet Communication....4-3

Ethernet connection....4-3

Default address 4-3

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands 4-4

Host-to-MGP communications 4-4

MGP-initiated messages....4-4

Error responses....4-4

Telnet and Web communications 4-5

Symbol definitions 4-7

Command/response table for SIS commands....4-10

Windows®-based Control Software 4-38

Installing the software 4-38

Downloading the MGP Series software from the Web 4-40

Starting the control program....4-41

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....5-5

Selecting the video signal type 5-6

Configuring the output....5-6

Enabling/disabling blue mode 5-7

Window Settings page 5-8

Setting window priority 5-9

Passwords page 5-10

Assigning a password....5-10

Clearing a password 5-10

Email Alerts page 5-11

Setting up e-mail alerts....5-11

Setting up SMTP authorization 5-12

Firmware Upgrade page....5-12

Determining the current firmware version....5-13

Downloading the firmware file....5-13

Updating the firmware on the MGP 5-14

Using the File Management Page 5-15

Uploading files 5-15

Adding a directory....5-16

Other file management activities....5-16

Using the Control Pages....5-17

Picture Controls page 5-17

Window Selection....5-17

Input sections....5-18

Window Controls....5-19

Image Controls....5-19

Presets page....5-21

Window Presets 5-21

Default presets....5-22

Naming a window preset 5-23

Saving (creating) a window preset 5-23

Recalling a window preset 5-23

Selecting a window preset transition effect 5-24

Input Presets 5-24

Saving (creating) an input preset 5-24

Recalling an input preset 5-24

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 • Special Applications 6-1

Application 1: Connecting the MGP to a Matrix Switcher ....6-2

Setting up the MGP to work with the switcher 6-3

Using the MGP and the matrix switcher after the MGP is synchronized to the

matrix switcher 6-5

Minimizing synchronization problems when not using the Sync to Matrix feature .....6-5

Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining)....6-6

Setting up MGPs for daisy-chaining 6-7

Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories ...... A-1

Specifications ...... A-2

Part Numbers and Accessories......A-4

Included parts....A-4

Optional accessories ...... A-4

Appendix B • Firmware Update Guide......B-1

Determining the Firmware Version......B-2

Using the LCD display at power-on....B-2

Using a Web browser ....B-2

Using the Windows-based configuration software....B-4

Downloading the firmware....B-4

Updating the Firmware....B-5

Updating using the Web pages....B-5

Updating using the Windows-based control software ....B-7

Updating using the Firmware Loader....B-8

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Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors

Features

Application Diagrams

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.

About the MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processors

The MGP Series are multi-window, high resolution graphics processors that can display multiple video sources on a single screen in picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture format. The MGPs combine high performance graphics scaling with customizable picture-in-picture functionality.

The MGP 464 can display up to four windows; the MGP 462xi can display one or two. The MGPs accept RGB, HDTV, component, S-video, and composite video signals on 4 fully-configurable inputs and 15 virtual inputs; and have 1 scaled output. The processors can switch among inputs, and provide a full range of picture controls for each window. Configurations can be saved as presets and recalled at need.

The following models are available:

• MGP 464/MGP 462xi — Standard models with BNC input connectors that accept RGB, component video, S-video, or composite video
• MGP 464 DI/MGP 462xi DI — An MGP 464/462xi with a DVI input card installed, providing four DVI input connectors.
• MGP 464 HD-SDI/MGP 462xi HD-SDI — An MGP 464/462xi with two HD-SDI inputs and two DVI inputs.

All versions can be controlled remotely via the serial interfaces using the sExtron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ^™ ) commands or the Windows ^® -based control software, or via an Ethernet LAN using the MGP's embedded Web pages, SIS commands, or the Windows-based control software.

Features

Multiple windows — Up to four (MGP 464) or two (MGP 462xi) windows can be shown on a single display simultaneously, allowing multiple video and computer sources to be viewed at once.

Inputs — The MGP Series have four fully configurable video inputs, which accept RGB, HDTV, component, S-video, and composite video signals. In addition to these four configurable inputs, the MGP 464/462xi DI models have four DVI inputs and the MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI have two HD-SDI and two DVI inputs.

DVI-D Background input — A DVI input is provided on all models as a means to display live video from a DVI source as a background.

Virtual inputs — 15 virtual inputs can be configured through software to accept standard definition component video, S-video, and composite video.

Output — All MGP Series models have one scaled output, available both on a set of five BNC connectors for RGB and on a DVI-I connector for DVI.

Picture controls — Picture controls allow you to adjust the size, position, brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom for each window.

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.

Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) a window to the current image.

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. Jaggies and other image artifacts can result if conventional deinterlacing techniques are used on film-source video.

The MGP's advanced film mode processing recognizes signals that originated from film. The MGP then applies video processing algorithms that optimize the conversion of video made in the 3:2 pulldown process. This results in richly detailed images with sharply defined lines.

A similar process, 2:2 film detection, is used for PAL film-source video.

Background image capture, save, and recall — Background Capture enables you to capture and save the image currently on the output screen. You can then recall the captured image and display it as a background later.

Auto Image ^™ — Auto Image automatically sizes, centers, and optimizes the image to the scaled output rate, filling the window.

Remote operation — The MGP can be operated remotely via the serial interfaces using the Windows-based control software or SIS commands, or via the Ethernet interface using the embedded Web pages, SIS commands, or the Windows-based control software.

Rack mounting — The 2U high and full rack wide metal enclosure can be rack mounted using the included rack/through-desk mounting brackets.

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — Locks the front panel controls to prevent accidental changes to the unit's settings.

RGB and video scaling — All sources are scaled to a single output rate.

Application Diagrams

The following application diagrams show examples of how devices may be connected to the MGP Series.

graph TD
    A["Extron MGP 464<br>Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor"] --> B["Extron CrossPoint Ultra Series<br>Matrix Switcher"]
    B --> C["Video Camera"]
    C --> D["Extron RGB 109xi Interface"]
    D --> E["Laptop"]
    D --> F["PC"]
    D --> G["PC"]
    B --> H["Extron Projector"]
    H --> I["TCP/IP Network"]
    I --> J["Preview Monitor"]
    B --> K["Camera"]
    B --> L["DVD"]
    B --> M["Laptop"]

Connection diagram for an MGP 464 (with a CrossPoint Ultra Matrix Switcher)

graph TD
    A["Extron MGP 464 DI Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor"] --> B["Video"]
    A --> C["Camera"]
    A --> D["Control System"]
    A --> E["Projector"]
    A --> F["PC PC PC PC"]
    A --> G["Remote User and Administration Control"]
    A --> H["TCP/IP Network"]
    A --> I["Preview Monitor"]
    A --> J["Computer"]

Connection diagram for an MGP 464 DI

graph TD
    A["Extron MGP 464 DI Four Window Multi-Graphic Processor"] --> B["Media Center PC"]
    A --> C["HD Tuner/DVR"]
    A --> D["HD Game Console"]
    A --> E["Blu-rayDisc Player"]
    A --> F["Projector"]
    A --> G["Preview Monitor"]
    A --> H["Control System"]
    A --> I["Security Cameras"]

Connection diagram for an MGP 464 DI

Chapter Two

Installation

Installation Overview

Mounting the MGP

Installing or Replacing Button Labels

Rear Panel Features

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:

1 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the MGP, or mount the unit using the supplied rack mounting brackets. See "Mounting the MGP", below.
2 Turn off power to the input and output devices and remove the power cords from them.
3 Connect the input sources to the MGP's BNC, DVI, and/or HD-SDI input connectors. See ① Inputs 1 through 4 or “② Virtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19)” under “Rear Panel Features”, later in this chapter.

For the MGP 464/462xi DI, connect up to four input sources to the DVI-I and/or the BNC connectors as desired. For the MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI, connect up to four input sources to the two HD-SDI connectors, the two DVI-I connectors, and/or the four BNC connectors, in any desired combination. (Sources can be connected to DVI/HD-SDI and RGB connectors at the same time; the MGP processes the signal for which the input is configured.)

4 Attach an output device to the RGBHV/YUV BNC output connector and/or to the DVI-I output connector.

NOTE Analog is not available on this DVI connector.

5 If the MGP will be connected to a computer or to a host controller for remote operation, connect an RS-232 cable from the host to the processor's 9-pin D RS-232/422 connector on the rear panel or to the front panel 2.5 mm TRS Config port. See "③ RS-232/422 connector" under "Rear Panel Features", later in this chapter, or "⑩ Config port", in chapter 3, "Operations".
6 If desired, connect an active LAN Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the MGP's rear panel to establish a link to the network. See “④ LAN connector”, later in this chapter.
7 Plug the MGP, input devices, and output devices into a grounded AC source, and power on all devices.

Mounting the MGP

Tabletop use

Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the MGP. For tabletop use, attach one foot to each corner of the bottom side of the unit and place the unit in the desired location.

Rack mounting

UL guidelines for rack mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the MGP into a rack:

• Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

- 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. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern.

- Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

Rack mounting procedure

For optional rack mounting, do not install the rubber feet. Mount the MGP in the rack as follows:

1. Attach the included rack/through-desk mounting brackets (part #70-155-01) to the unit, using eight of the machine screws supplied with the mounting kit. (See the illustration below.)

2. Insert the unit into the rack and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the rack. Use four machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack.

Rack mounting an MGP 464/462xi

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. (See the illustrations at right and below.)

Remove the button assembly from the MGP as follows:

1. Make any desired button labels and cut them out.
2. Remove the button assembly by inserting a small, flat-bladed screwdriver between the button's base and the diffuser to gently pry the button assembly off the button plunger, as shown in the illustration at right (②).
3. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver between the lens cap and the diffuser. (See ③ in the illustration below.)
4. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver, carefully pry the two pieces apart. (See ④ in the illustration below.)

graph TD
    A["Plunger"] --> B["Base"]
    B --> C["Diffuser Button Label"]
    C --> D["Text"]
    D --> E["Pry the two pieces apart."]
    E --> F["Separating the two-piece button here at the corner."]
    F --> G["Notch"]
    G --> H["Clear Lens"]

Replacing a button label

1. Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace, being careful not to damage the circuits beneath it. You may need to use the small screwdriver to gently pry the label out.
2. Insert one of the new labels you created in step 1 into the clear button cap, align the white backing plate with the cap, and firmly snap it into place.
3. Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place on the MGP front panel.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons.

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). In all other respects the rear panels are identical for all models.

MGP 464 DI and MGP 462xi DI rear panel

MGP 464 HD-SDI and MGP 462xi HD-SDI rear panel

① Inputs 1 through 4 — Plug RGB, high or standard definition component video, S-video, or composite video sources into these fully configurable BNC connectors, as shown in the following diagram. Configure these connectors for the desired signal types via the front panel, the Windows-based control software, SIS commands, or the MGP Web pages.

Connecting to RGB/HD/VIDEO inputs 1 through 4

② 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):

Up to three composite video inputs (can be plugged into any • connector[s] in the column)

• One S-video input and, optionally, one composite video input

NOTE The S-video must always be connected to the top two BNC connectors. The Y connector must be on top, the C connector in the middle). If desired, a composite video source can be connected to the bottom BNC connector.

- One interlaced component video source (must be connected to all three BNC connectors in the column).

Virtual input connector configuration examples

You can configure these virtual inputs for the desired signal types using the Windows-based control software (see the control software help file), SIS commands (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"), or the Web pages (see chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control"). They cannot be configured via the front panel.

NOTE When you configure a virtual input as S-video (using two input connectors) or component video (using three input connectors), pressing any one of its equivalent buttons selects the input. For example, if you plug an S-video source into input connectors 8 and 9, pressing either the 8 or the 9 input button selects that input.

③ RS-232/422 connector — Plug a computer or other RS-232 or RS-422 host device into this female D connector. Wire the connector as shown on the next page. See "Setting Up Serial Communication" in chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control," for more information on controlling the MGP remotely via RS-232/422.

Pin RS-232 function Description

1 - No connection

2 Tx Transmit data

3 Rx Receive data

4 - No connection

5 Gnd Signal ground

6 - No connection

7 - No connection

8 - No connection

9 - No connection

Pin RS-422 function Description
1 - No connection
2 Tx- Transmit ground
3 Rx- Receive ground
4 - No connection
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 - No connection
7 Rx+		Receive data
8 Tx+		Transmit data
9 - No connection

NOTE The MGP also has an RS-232-only Config port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front panel. For information on this port, see “⑩ Config port” in chapter 3, “Operation.”

④ LAN connector — Plug an RJ-45 network cable into this connector to connect the unit to a network (via a switch, hub, or router) or to a single computer.

Activity LED — This LED blinks to indicate network activity.

Link LED — This LED lights to indicate a good network connection.

Use a straight-through cable to connect to a network, or a crossover cable to connect directly to a computer.

• For 10BaseT (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable.
• For 100BaseT (max. 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable.

RJ-45 Connector

Pin	End 1 Wire color	End 2 Wire color
1	White-green	White-orange
2	Green	Orange
3	White-orange	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Orange	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown

T568A T568B A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Straight-through Cable
Pin	End 1 Wire color	End 2 Wire color
1	White-orange	White-orange
2	Orange	Orange
3	White-green	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Green	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown

T568B T568B A cable wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

If desired, configure the LAN port by using SIS commands (see "IP Setup Commands" in the "Command/response table for IP 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). The LAN port defaults are:

• IP address: 192.168.254.254
• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0
- Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
- DHCP: off

⑤ Reset button — Pressing this recessed button causes various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults.

⑥ 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.

⑦ BNC output connectors — Plug an output device into these five BNC connectors, as shown below.

Connecting to output BNC connectors

⑧ DVI output — Plug a DVI output device into this DVI-I connector.

NOTE Analog RGB is not available on this DVI connector.

NOTE When two output devices are attached (one to each output connector), they both display the same image.

⑨ DVI background input — Connect a DVI input source to this DVI-I connector

in order to display the DVI video source live as a background on your output screen. The four MGP windows are displayed in front of this DVI image. When a DVI background is used, the MGP output is locked to the input rate of the DVI background. This

NOTE This input connector can be used only to receive the background image. The input is not scaled or processed. To process DVI input signals, use an MGP DI or HD-SDI model.

⑩ DVI inputs — Connect up to four (MGP 464/462xi DI) or two

(MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI) DVI input sources to these DVI input connectors, as an alternative to using the fully-configurable BNC input connectors (①). These inputs are available only on the MGP DI and HD-SDI models, which have the DVI card installed.

NOTE Analog is not available on these DVI-I connectors.

⑪ HD-SDI inputs (MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI models only) — Connect one or two HD-SDI inputs to these HD-SDI input connectors.

NOTE Standard definition SDI is not supported on these HD-SDI inputs.

⑫ AC power connector — Connect the included power cord from this male IEC connector to a 100–250 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.

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

You can set up and operate the MGP 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™) or the Windows-based control software.

- A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol (Telnet or a Web browser).

This chapter discusses the functions available through the front panel. For details on setup and control via RS-232/RS-422, see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"; for Ethernet, see chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control."

Front Panel Features

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["RGB / HD / VIDEO INPUTS"]
    B --> C["1"]
    B --> D["2"]
    B --> E["3"]
    B --> F["4"]
    C --> G["VIRVUL VIDEO INPUTS"]
    D --> G
    E --> G
    F --> G
    G --> H["5 8 11 14 17"]
    G --> I["6 9 12 15 18"]
    G --> J["7 10 13 16 19"]
    H --> K["5 8 11 14 17"]
    I --> L["6 9 12 15 18"]
    J --> M["7 10 13 16 19"]
    K --> N["5 8 11 14 17"]
    L --> N
    M --> N
    N --> O["5 8 11 14 17"]
    N --> P["6 9 12 15 18"]
    N --> Q["7 10 13 16 19"]
    O --> R["5 8 11 14 17"]
    P --> S["6 9 12 15 18"]
    Q --> T["7 10 13 16 19"]
    R --> U["5 8 11 14 17"]
    S --> U
    T --> U
    U --> V["5 8 11 14 17"]
    V --> W["5 8 11 14 17"]
    W --> X["5 8 11 14 17"]
    X --> Y["5 8 11 14 17"]
    Y --> Z["5 8 11 14 17"]
    Z --> AA["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AA --> AB["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AB --> AC["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AC --> AD["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AD --> AE["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AE --> AF["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AF --> AG["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AG --> AH["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AH --> AI["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AI --> AJ["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AJ --> AK["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AK --> AL["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AL --> AM["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AM --> AN["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AN --> AO["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AO --> AP["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AP --> AQ["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AQ --> AR["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AR --> AS["5 8 11 14 17"]
    AS --> AT["5.8"] --> AU["5.8"] --> AV["5.8"] --> AW["5.8"] --> AX["5.8"] --> AY["5.8"] --> AZ["5.8"] --> BA["5.8"] --> BB["5.8"] --> BC["5.8"] --> BD["5.8"] --> BE["5.8"] --> BF["5.8"] --> BG["5.8"] --> BH["5.8"] --> BI["5.8"] --> BJ["5.8"] --> BK["5.8"] --> BL["5.8"] --> BM["5.8"] --> BN["5.8"] --> BO["5.8"] --> BP["5.8"] --> BQ["5.8"] --> BR["5.8"] --> BS["5.8"] --> BT["5.8"] --> BU["5.8"] --> BV["5.8"] --> BW["5.8"] --> BX["5.8"] --> BY["5.8"] --> BZ["5.8"] --> CA["5.8"] --> CB["5.8"] --> CC["5.8"] --> CD["5.8"] --> CE["5.8"] --> CF["5.8"] --> CG["5.8"] --> CH["5.8"] --> CI["5.8"] --> CJ["5.8"] --> CK["5.8"] --> CBT["5.8"] --> CT["MGP-464"]
    CH --> CU["MGP-464"]
    CI --> CV["MGP-464"]
    CBT --> CW["MGP-464"]
    CC --> CX["MGP-464"]
    CBT --> CY["MGP-464"]
    CX --> CZ["MGP-464"]

MGP 464 Series front panel

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["FREEZ"]
    C["2"] --> D["RGB / HD / VIDEO INPUTS"]
    D --> E["3"]
    E --> F["VIRUAL VIDEO INPUTS"]
    F --> G["4"]
    G --> H["5"]
    H --> I["6"]
    I --> J["7"]
    J --> K["8"]
    K --> L["9"]
    L --> M["M0GP 462xi"]
    M --> N["10"]
    N --> O["11"]
    O --> P["12"]
    P --> Q["13"]
    Q --> R["14"]
    R --> S["15"]
    S --> T["16"]
    T --> U["17"]
    U --> V["18"]
    V --> W["19"]
    W --> X["20"]
    X --> Y["21"]
    Y --> Z["22"]
    Z --> AA["23"]
    AA --> AB["24"]
    AB --> AC["25"]
    AC --> AD["26"]
    AD --> AE["27"]
    AE --> AF["28"]
    AF --> AG["29"]
    AG --> AH["30"]
    AH --> AI["31"]
    AI --> AJ["32"]
    AJ --> AK["33"]
    AK --> AL["34"]
    AL --> AM["35"]
    AM --> AN["36"]
    AN --> AO["37"]
    AO --> AP["38"]
    AP --> AQ["39"]
    AQ --> AR["40"]
    AR --> AS["41"]
    AS --> AT["42"]
    AT --> AU["43"]
    AU --> AV["44"]
    AV --> AW["45"]
    AW --> AX["46"]
    AX --> AY["47"]
    AY --> AZ["48"]
    AZ --> BA["49"]
    BA --> BB["50"]
    BB --> BC["51"]
    BC --> BD["52"]
    BD --> BE["53"]
    BE --> BF["54"]
    BF --> BG["55"]
    BG --> BH["56"]
    BH --> BI["57"]
    BI --> BJ["58"]
    BJ --> BK["59"]
    BK --> BL["60"]
    BL --> BM["61"]
    BM --> BN["62"]
    BN --> BO["63"]
    BO --> BP["64"]
    BP --> BQ["65"]
    BQ --> BR["66"]
    BR --> BS["67"]
    BS --> BT["68"]
    BT --> BU["69"]
    BU --> BV["70"]
    BV --> BW["71"]
    BW --> BX["72"]
    BX --> BY["73"]
    BY --> BZ["74"]
    BZ --> CA["75"]
    CA --> CB["76"]
    CB --> CC["77"]
    CC --> CD["78"]
    CD --> CE["79"]
    CE --> CF["80"]

MGP 462xi front panel

① Freeze button — Press this button to freeze the image in the currently selected window on the display. The image remains frozen until the Freeze button is pressed again, or a different input is selected.
② RGB/HD/Video Inputs selection buttons — Press these buttons to select fully configurable inputs 1 through 4. On the MGP 464/462xi DI models, these buttons can also select the four DVI inputs, depending on the unit's input configuration. On the MGP 464/462xi HD-SDI, input buttons 1 and 2 can select the HD-SDI inputs and buttons 3 and 4 can select the DVI inputs. When one of these buttons is pressed, its input signal switches to the window that is currently selected (④).

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. The Window Configuration menu lets you select a transition effect (e.g., dissolve, curtain, or square wipe) with which the window will open or close (the default effect is cut). See "Window Configuration menu," later in this chapter.

③ Virtual video input selection buttons — Press these buttons to select inputs 5 through 19. These inputs can be configured via remote control to accept standard definition component video, S-video, or composite video signals only.

These inputs are referred to as “virtual” inputs because they can be configured as a variety of combinations of component, S-video, and composite video through SIS commands, the Windows-based control software, or the MGP 464/462xi Web pages. They cannot be configured via the front panel.

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. (Repeated pressing of an virtual input button toggles between muting and unmuting the input.) When you press an input button connected to a component video source, all three buttons in its column light. If you press a button connected to an S-video source, the top two buttons in the column light. When a composite video source is selected, only one button lights.

NOTE Only one input can be selected in each column.

④ Window Select buttons — Press these buttons to select, activate, or adjust one of the windows. While a window is selected, all picture controls are associated with it. The MGP 464 models have four window selection buttons; the MGP 462xi models have two.
⑤ Window Preset buttons — Press the Preset Recall/Save and Enter buttons to save or recall window presets. See "Window Presets," later in this chapter, for more information.
⑥ Picture control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust window and image size, position, brightness, range of dark and light values (contrast), color, tint, detail, and zoom (magnify/reduce). See "Picture Controls," later in this chapter, for further information.
⑦ LCD screen — This screen displays messages, menu information, and your selections. See “Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments,” later in this chapter, for more information.
⑧ Adjust knobs — Turn these horizontal and vertical Adjust knobs to adjust picture controls and to scroll through preset memory slots and submenu options. See “Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments,” later in this chapter, for more information.
⑨ Menu navigation buttons — Press Menu to access the MGP menu system and step through the menus. From each menu, press Next to step through its submenus. See “Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments,” later in this chapter, for more information.

10 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" in chapter 2, "Installation").

Both of the MGP's serial ports are used for system configuration and control. Commands are received through these ports from the PC, using SIS commands or the Windows-based control software. Both serial ports can be active at the same time.

The protocol for this configuration port is as follows:

• 9600 baud
- 8 data bits
- 1 stop bit
- No parity

- Always RS-232

An optional 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable (part #70-335-01) is available from Extron and can be used to connect your computer to this port.

The diagram on the next page shows this cable's configuration and pin assignments.

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip

Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring

Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

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 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. The following flow diagram shows the order in which these screens appear.

graph TD
    A["Power on"] --> B["Extron MGP 4xx Vx.xx"]
    A --> C["Extron MGP 4xx DI Vx.xx"]
    A --> D["Extron MGP 4xx HD-SDI Vx.xx"]
    B --> E["Multi-Graphic Processor"]
    C --> E
    D --> E
    E --> F["Window 1 DVI 000.0 kHz 000.0 Hz"]
    F --> G["Window 2 RGB 000.0 kHz 000.0 Hz"]
    G --> H["Window 3* RGB 000.0 kHz 000.0 Hz"]
    H --> I["Output Rate 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz"]
    I --> J["Window 4* RGB Freeze Enabled"]
    J --> K["2 sec."]
    K --> L["Default Cycle"]
    L --> F
    L --> G
    L --> H
    L --> I

*MGP 464 models only

Default cycle example

NOTE From any menu or submenu, the MGP saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default screens after 20 seconds of inactivity.

Window Select Buttons

The MGP front panel contains two (MGP 462xi) or four (MGP 464) 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.

When you select a picture control, the window whose button was previously selected is affected. (See "Picture Controls," later in this chapter, for information on the available controls.)

To select a window, press its Window Select button, which lights. To deselect a window, press another Window Select button.

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.

Selecting an input

Before you can select an input, you must first select a window, as follows:

1. Press the Window Select button for the window in which you want the input to be displayed.
2. Press the button for the input you want to display.

For example: If you have a computer connected to input 1 and you want to display the computer's output in window 4, press Window Select button 4, then press Input button 1.

Muting an input

To mute the currently selected input (turn off its signal and close the window on the display), press its Input button again. The button's backlight blinks continuously, which indicates that the input is muted.

When an input is muted or unmuted, the currently selected transition effect (cut, wipe, or dissolve), if any, is used to close or open the window on the output display. See "Window effect submenu" in the "Window Configuration menu" section, later in this chapter, for information on transition effects.

To unmute the input, press its button again. The button's backlight stops flashing and returns to a steady light.

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

The MGP'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's menu system consists of a main menu with nine options (menus). Each of these nine menus has a set of submenus, which enable you to make desired adjustments. (See the flow diagram on page 3-8.)

Using the menus

Access the different levels of menus by pressing the Menu and Next buttons and turning the Adjust knobs as follows:

1. Main menu — To access the Main menu, press the Menu (left) button, located below and to the left of the LCD screen. The first Main menu option (Auto Image) is displayed on the screen.
2. Main menu options (menus) — By repeatedly pressing the Menu button, you cycle through the Main menu options. Press the Menu button repeatedly until the desired menu is displayed.

3. Submenu options — When the Main menu item that you want to configure is displayed on the LCD screen, press the Next button (at the right of the Menu button) to cycle through the displayed menu's submenu options.

4. 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.

5. Implementation — To save and implement the adjustments you have selected, do one of the following:

6. Press Next to display another submenu option to adjust.

7. Press Menu repeatedly until the Exit menu screen appears, then press Next.
8. Do nothing more, and wait until the LCD screen returns to the default cycle.

Your adjustments remain in effect until you change them or reset the unit to factory defaults (see "Resetting," later in this chapter).

NOTE The menus time out and the default cycle displays after 20 seconds of inactivity; however, any selections you made with the Adjust knobs are saved and remain in effect.

Menu flow

graph TD
    A["Power on"] --> B["Extron MGP 46x Vx.xx"]
    B --> C["Multi-Graphic Processor"]
    C --> D["Default Cycle"]
    D --> E["Menu"]
    E --> F["Auto Image"]
    F --> G["Menu"]
    G --> H["Input Configuration"]
    H --> I["Menu"]
    I --> J["Output Configuration"]
    J --> K["Menu"]
    K --> L["Window Configuration"]
    L --> M["Menu"]
    M --> N["Background Capture"]
    N --> O["Menu"]
    O --> P["Comm. / IP Configuration"]
    P --> Q["Menu"]
    Q --> R["Advanced Configuration"]
    R --> S["Menu"]
    S --> T["Exit Menu Press Next"]
    T --> U["Next"]
    U --> D
    D --> V["20 sec."]
    V --> W["20 sec."]
    W --> X["20 sec."]
    X --> Y["20 sec."]
    Y --> Z["20 sec."]
    Z --> AA["20 sec."]
    AA --> AB["20 sec."]
    AB --> AC["20 sec."]
    AC --> AD["20 sec."]
    AD --> AE["20 sec."]
    AE --> AF["20 sec."]
    AF --> AG["20 sec."]
    AG --> AH["20 sec."]
    AH --> AI["20 sec."]
    AI --> AJ["20 sec."]
    AJ --> AK["20 sec."]
    AK --> AL["20 sec."]
    AL --> AM["20 sec."]
    AM --> AN["20 sec."]
    AN --> AO["20 sec."]
    AO --> AP["20 sec."]
    AP --> AQ["20 sec."]
    AQ --> AR["20 sec."]
    AR --> AS["20 sec."]
    AS --> AT["20 sec."]
    AT --> AU["20 sec."]
    AU --> AV["20 sec."]
    AV --> AW["20 sec."]
    AW --> AX["20 sec."]
    AX --> AY["20 sec."]

Main menu flow

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. If an unknown input is connected to the MGP, the processor measures and estimates the resolution of the incoming video. If the processor's estimate proves inaccurate, the Auto Image function makes measurements to more accurately set up the input sampling.

graph TD
    A["Default Cycle"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Auto Image"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Perform Auto Image\nSelect the window on which to perform an Auto Image.\nSelect NA to exit the menu without performing the Auto Image adjustment."]
    E --> F["Next"]
    F --> G["Use either Adjust knob to select a submenu option."]

Auto Image menu flow

To perform an Auto Image adjustment,

1. Press the Menu button once to display the Auto Image menu.
2. Press the Next button once to display the available option.
3. Rotate the horizontal (◀) or vertical (◀) Adjust knob to select the window for which you want to perform Auto Image.
4. Press Next again to perform the Auto Image.
5. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other windows for which you want to perform an automatic image adjustment.

6. When finished with Auto Image, do one of the following:

7. Select NA and press Next.

8. Press the Menu button.
9. Do nothing and wait for the menu to time out.

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); RGB is the default. You can also select the horizontal and vertical start positions, pixel sampling phase for the four windows (except for YUVi, S-video, and composite video inputs), total pixels, active pixels, and active lines for each input. Rotate the horizontal Adjust (◀) knob to cycle through the four inputs, and the vertical Adjust knob (◀) to adjust the setting.

NOTE The 15 virtual inputs (numbered 5 through 19) cannot be configured from the front panel; you must use SIS commands, the Windows-based control software, or the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi Web pages.

graph TD
    A["Auto Image"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Input Configuration"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Input #1 ▲ RGB"]
    E --> F["Input video type: Select a signal format: RGB YUV-HD RGBcvS YUVi S-video Composite DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only) HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only)"]
    F --> G["Input #1 ▲ Film Mode ON"]
    G --> H["Input #1 ▲ Vert Start 0128"]
    H --> I["Input #1 ▲ Horz Start 0128"]
    I --> J["Input #1 ▲ PxPhs Win#1 16"]
    J --> K["Input #1 ▲ Pixel Phase 1 Adjust the pixel sampling point for window 1 for each input."]
    K --> L["Input #1 ▲ PxPhs Win#2 16"]
    L --> M["Input #1 ▲ Pixel Phase 2 Adjust the pixel sampling point for window 2 for each input."]
    M --> N["Input #1 ▲ PxPhs Win#3 16"]
    N --> O["Input #1 ▲ PxPhs Win#3 16"]
    O --> P["Input #1 ▲ PxPhs Win#4 16"]
    P --> Q["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    Q --> R["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    R --> S["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    S --> T["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    T --> U["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    U --> V["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    V --> W["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    W --> X["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    X --> Y["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    Y --> Z["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    Z --> AA["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AA --> AB["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AB --> AC["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AC --> AD["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AD --> AE["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AE --> AF["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AF --> AG["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AG --> AH["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AH --> AI["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AI --> AJ["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AJ --> AK["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AK --> AL["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AL --> AM["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AM --> AN["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AN --> AO["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AO --> AP["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AP --> AQ["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AQ --> AR["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AR --> AS["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AS --> AT["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AT --> AU["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AU --> AV["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AV --> AW["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AW --> AX["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AX --> AY["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AY --> AZ["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AZ --> BA["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    BA --> BB["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    BB --> BC["Input #1 ▲ Total Px1 1688"]
    AC --> BD["Input #2 ▲ RGB YUV-HD RGBcvS YUVi S-video Composite DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only) HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only)"]

Input Configuration menu flow

Input configuration submenu adjustments

The table on the next page shows how to make the selections and adjustments that are accessed through the Input Configuration submenus.

Input Configuration submenu Horizontal knob adjustment Vertical knob adjustment
Video typeAccepted video signal types include:RGB S-videoRGBcvS HD-SDI (MGP 464 HD-SDI only)YUV-HD Composite videoYUVi DVI (MGP 464 DI and MGP 464 HD-SDI only)	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Select	the desired video format for the displayed input.Default: RGB
Film modeFor low resolution inputs. The video signal type for the input you are configuring must be set to YUVi, composite video, or S-video in order to place the input in film mode.	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4.Shows the current film mode status for the displayed input:On, Off, or na (not applicable).	Select On or Off to turn 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown (film mode) on and off for the selected input.
Vertical start positionThe distance in pixels from the top edge of the input's total video display area to the top edge of its active area	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4.Shows the current vertical start point for the displayed input.	Increase or decrease the distance in pixels from the top edge of the video display's total area to the top edge of its active area.Default is 128.
Horizontal start positionThe distance in pixels from the left edge of the input's total video display area to the left edge of its active area	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4.Shows the current horizontal start point for the displayed input.	Increase or decrease the distance in pixels from the left edge of the video display's total area to the left edge of its active area.Default is 128.
Pixel phases 1 through 4The point at which pixels are sampled for the selected window. (These values cannot be changed when the input is DVI, YUVi, S-video, or composite video.)	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4 for the selected window.	Increase or decrease the displayed value to move the pixel sampling point for the selected window to an optimal sampling point that ensures output clarity. The range of settings is 0-31; default is 16.
Total pixelsThe width in pixels of the total video display area. (The values cannot be changed for DVI, YUVi, S-video, or composite video inputs.)	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the total video display area of the selected input. The default width is marked with an asterisk (*) on the LCD screen.
Active pixelsThe width in pixels of the active video area	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the active video area of the selected input. The default width is marked with an asterisk (*) on the LCD screen.
Active linesThe height in lines of the active video area	Select input #1, 2, 3, or 4. Increase or decrease the height in lines of the active video area of the selected input. The default width is marked with an asterisk (*) on the LCD screen.

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.

graph TD
    A["Input Configuration"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Output Configuration"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Resolution"]
    D --> F["Refresh rate"]
    E --> G["1024 x 768 @60 Hz"]
    F --> G
    G --> H["Next"]
    H --> I["Output Type RGBHV"]
    I --> J["Next"]
    J --> K["Sync Polarity H - V -"]
    K --> L["Polarity combinations"]
    L --> M["H - V - (default)"]
    L --> N["H - V +"]
    L --> O["H + V -"]
    L --> P["H + V +"]
    L --> Q["na'"]

*Appears when YUV bi-level or tri-level is selected.

Output Configuration menu flow

Resolution and Refresh Rate submenu

While this submenu is displayed, rotate the horizontal Adjust (◀) knob to select 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.

Resolution	Refresh Rates
	24 Hz 50	Hz 59.94	Hz 60 Hz	72 Hz 96	Hz 100 Hz	120 Hz
640 x 480 X X X X X X
800 x 600 X X X X X X
852 x 480 X X X X X
1024 x 768		X X X	X
1024 x 852		X X X	X
1024 x 1024		X X X
1280 x 768		X X
1280 x 800		X X X
1280 x 1024		X X
1360 x 765		X X
1360 x 768		X X
1365 x 768		X X
1366 x 768		X X
1365 x 1024		X X
1400 x 1050		X X
1440 x 900		X X X
1600 x 1200		X X
1680x 1050		X
1920 x 1200 X X
480p X X
576p X
720p X X X
1080i X X X
1080p X X X X
1080p Sharp ^1		X
DVI BCKGD ^2 RATE	Resolution and clock of the incoming background input

^1 An HDTV 1080p rate specifically tailored to Sharp ^ Professional displays (such as the G655u).
^2 When DVI BCKGD is selected as the output resolution/rate, the MGP uses the incoming DVI background input resolution and clock as the output rate. The sync type and polarity options are available for the RGB output while the background timings are used. If available, the output of the MGP is locked to the DVI background rate until you select a different resolution or disconnect the DVI background input.

By default, the resolution provided in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the last selected factory rate. To manually set the resolution information provided in the EDID data, see the Set EDID information SIS command on page 4-10.

Output Type submenu

Rotate either the horizontal Adjust (◀) or the vertical Adjust (◀) knob to select the output signal type required by the display device. Available signal types are RGBHV, RGSb, RGBS, YUV bi-level and YUV tri-level. The default is RGBHV.

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 ( ) or the 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). The default is H-V-.

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.

graph TD
    A["Output Configuration"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Window Configuration"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Window Priority F<1> 2 3 4 B"]
    E --> F["Window priority Default: 1 2 3 4"]
    F --> G["Next"]
    G --> H["Window 1 Border None"]
    H --> I["Next"]
    I --> J["Window 2 Border None"]
    J --> K["Next"]
    K --> L["Window 3 Border None"]
    L --> M["Next"]
    M --> N["Window 4 Border None"]
    N --> O["Next"]
    O --> P["Window Effect Cut"]
    P --> Q["Next"]
    Q --> R["Effect Duration 0.5 second(s)"]
    R --> S["Next"]

    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style S fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

    note right of A
        Rotate either Adjust knob to adjust the submenus.
    end
    note right of S
        Effect duration (in seconds)
        0.0 to 5.0 seconds
        in 0.1 second increments
        Default: 0.5 seconds
    end

Window Configuration menu flow

Window Priority submenu

The Window Priority submenu allows you to set how the windows will overlap one another or "stack" on the display. For example, the window with priority 1 is displayed in front of all the other windows. If the top priority window is sized to fill the screen, the other windows are not visible.

By default, the Window Priority submenu displays the numbers of the windows in order, from left to right, with window 1 having first priority. To change a window's priority,

1. Select a window by rotating the vertical Adjust ( ) knob to move the angle brackets on the LCD screen to the number of the window whose priority level you want to change.

2. Rotate the horizontal Adjust ( ◀▶) knob to move the bracketed window number to the desired priority position. For example, if you want window 2 to display in front of all the other windows (priority 1), move <2> all the way to the left, following the letter F on the LCD screen.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as desired for each additional window whose priority you want to change.

Window Border submenus

Use these submenus (one for each window) to select colored borders for the 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. The defaults are Red for window 1, Green for window 2, Blue for window 3, and Magenta for window 4.

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,

1. Press the Menu button repeatedly until Window Configuration is displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Press the Next button repeatedly until Window Effect is displayed.
3. Rotate either the horizontal Adjust (◀) or the vertical Adjust knob (▲) to select a transition effect.

Available effects

Cut — A cut instantly mutes or unmutes the window. The effect duration does not apply.

Dissolve — A dissolve causes the window to fade in or out.

Standard wipe — A standard wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over the other one. The new window can roll from the top, bottom, left, or right.

A standard wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge.

Center wipe — A center wipe causes the new window to appear to unroll over the other one in one of two ways:

• In from the top and bottom edges to the center of the window
• Out from the center to the top and bottom edges of the window
  A center wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge.

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.

A square wipe can have a soft (fuzzy) or a hard (sharp) leading edge.

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.

Effect Duration submenu

Use this submenu to set the amount of time the MGP 464 takes to complete a transition effect. Select from durations ranging from 0.0 to 5.0 seconds, in 0.1 second increments. (Duration is not available with the cut effect.)

To set an effect duration,

1. Press the Menu button repeatedly until Window Configuration is displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Press the Next button until Effect Duration is displayed.
3. Rotate either the horizontal Adjust (◀) or the vertical Adjust (◀) knob to select an effect duration.

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 "Windows®-based Control Software" in chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control").

graph TD
    A["Window Configuration"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Background Capture"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Save Bkgd to Mem none"]
    E --> F["Next"]
    F --> G["[Detail"] = Confirm]
    G --> H["Detail"]
    H --> I["Save Bkgd to mem Saving Busy!!!"]
    E --> J["Recall Bkgd Mem none"]
    J --> K["Next"]
    K --> L["Recalling"]
    L --> M["Recalled"]
    C --> N["Recall a background Image from memory\nSelect an image file name to recall for use as background."]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Background Capture menu flow

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.

Resolution	640 x 480	800 x 600	1024 x 768	1280 x 1024	1400 x 1050	1600 x 1200	1080p
Image Size (kB)	900.00	1406.25	2304.00	3804.00	4306.64	5625.00	6075.00
Total Images	16	11	6	4	3	2	2

To calculate the size of a bitmap file for any image of any specified size, use this formula:

file size (in kilobytes) = (horizontal x vertical x 3) + 54 (file header ID)

Saving a background to memory

To save the current image to memory for use as a background,

1. Press Menu repeatedly until the Background Capture screen is displayed.
2. Press Next to display the Save Background to Memory submenu screen.
3. Rotate either Adjust knob to select a background file name (bkg01.bmp through bkg16.bmp) with which to save the image.

NOTE You can save the background image only under one of the file names on this menu (you cannot make up a different name for it). However, images loaded via the Windows-based control software (IP Link File Manager) or via the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi Web pages may be given any desired file names. Refer to the Windows-based Control Software help file or see "Using the File Management Page" in chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control", for information on methods of saving files under new names.

If you do not want to save the image, select None on the LCD screen, then press Next. The Recall Background submenu screen is displayed.

1. Press the Next button to save the image as a bitmap (.bmp) file. The LCD screen displays the message "[Detail] = Confirm."

NOTE The unit supports 24-bit bitmap files only. Their file names must have no more than 16 characters, including the .bmp extension.

CAUTION The image that you save overwrites any existing image file with the same file name.

1. Press the Detail button (the top button located at the immediate left of the LCD screen).

The LCD screen displays the message "Save Background to Mem. Saving Busy!!!" The time the MGP takes to save an image varies depending on the image file size. For example, a 1024 by 768 pixel image takes about 150 seconds to save; a very large image combined with a high output resolution could take as long as 5 minutes.

After 20 seconds, the MGP displays the default cycle, but the Menu and Next buttons continue to blink until the image capture is complete.

NOTE The unit continues to respond to commands while it is saving an image; however, the response time is longer. It is not recommended that you attempt to save or recall another background image during this process.

1. If you want to recall a background file for the output display, press Next within 20 seconds.

Recalling a background from memory

To recall an image from memory for use as a background,

1. Press Menu repeatedly until the Background Capture screen is displayed.

2. Press Next repeatedly until the Recall Background from Memory submenu screen is displayed.

3. Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of background image files to recall for use as the output background.

To perform no action, press the Menu button.

1. Press the Next button to recall the image. The LCD screen displays the message "Recalling" while the image is being recalled, then "Recalled" after the recall is complete.

Comm./IP Configuration menu

Use the Comm./IP Configuration menu to view and edit the serial communication port configuration and the MGP's IP addresses. The Comm./IP Configuration menu consists of two levels: view and edit.

Viewing serial port and IP settings

When you first reach the Comm./IP Configuration menu, you are on view level; that is, all the screens that you cycle through by pressing Next show the current settings. You cannot make changes from them. To view the serial port and IP settings,

1. Press Menu repeatedly until the Comm./IP Configuration menu is displayed.

2. Press Next repeatedly to cycle through the screens displaying the current settings for the serial port, MAC address, DHCP mode, IP address, Gateway address, and Subnet mask.

3. Press Menu to return to the Comm./IP Configuration screen.

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:

1. 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).

2. Press Next repeatedly to cycle through the edit level screens.

3. To enter or change information on each screen, rotate the horizontal Adjust knob (◀) to move the angle brackets to the desired setting. Rotate the vertical Adjust knob (◀) to adjust the setting.

4. When finished editing the settings for the selected item, either press Next to go to the editing screen for the next item, or press Menu to exit serial/IP edit mode and go to the next menu (Advanced Configuration).

Screens are provided for editing the following parameters:

- Serial Config: Configure the serial port by switching between RS-232 and RS-422, and selecting the baud rate.

- Set DHCP Mode: Set DHCP to On or Off.

NOTE DHCP must be off before you can edit the IP addresses.

• Set IP Address: Set the IP address.
• Set Gateway Addr: Set the gateway address.
• Set Subnet Mask: Set the subnet mask.

NOTE You cannot edit the MAC address; there is no editing screen for it.

graph TD
    A["Background Capture"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Comm. / IP Configuration"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Serial Port RS232 9600"]
    E --> F["Next"]
    F --> G["MAC Address 0005A600C1A5"]
    G --> H["Next"]
    H --> I["DHCP Mode Off"]
    I --> J["Next"]
    J --> K["IP Address 010.013.005.130"]
    K --> L["Next"]
    L --> M["Gateway Address 010.013.000.100"]
    M --> N["Next"]
    N --> O["Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000"]
    O --> P["Next"]
    P --> Q["Subnet Mask 255.255.000.000"]
    Q --> R["Next"]
    R --> S["Edit level"]
    S --> T["Next"]
    T --> U["Set Subnet Mask <255>.255.000.000"]
    U --> V["Set Gateway Addr <010>.013.000.100"]
    V --> W["Next"]
    W --> X["Set IP Address <010>.013.005.130"]
    X --> Y["Next"]
    Y --> Z["Set DHCP Mode <Off>"]
    Z --> AA["Next"]
    AA --> AB["Serial Config <RS232> 9600"]
    AB --> AC["Menu"]
    AC --> AD["Advanced Configuration"]
    AD --> AE["Next"]
    AE --> AF["Set DHCP Mode <Off>"]
    AF --> AG["Next"]
    AG --> AH["Set IP Address <010>.013.005.130"]
    AH --> AI["Next"]
    AI --> AJ["Set Gateway Addr <010>.013.000.100"]
    AJ --> AK["Next"]
    AK --> AL["Set Subnet Mask <255>.255.000.000"]
    AL --> AM["Next"]
    AM --> AN["Edit level"]
    AN --> AO["Next"]
    AO --> AP["Enter Press and hold for 2 seconds."]

Communication/IP Configuration menu flow

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.

graph TD
    A["Comm. / IP Configuration"] --> B["Menu"]
    B --> C["Advanced Configuration"]
    C --> D["Next"]
    D --> E["Background Color None"]
    E --> F["Next"]
    F --> G["Blue Mode Off"]
    G --> H["Next"]
    H --> I["Test Pattern Off"]
    I --> J["Test pattern type"]
    J --> K["Off (default)"]
    J --> L["Colorbars"]
    J --> M["X-Hatch"]
    J --> N["4 x 4 X-Hatch"]
    J --> O["Grey Scale"]
    J --> P["Ramp"]
    J --> Q["Alt. Pixels"]
    J --> R["White Field"]
    J --> S["Crop"]
    J --> T["Side-By-Slide*"]
    J --> U["Quad Split"]
    J --> V["PIP Images"]
    J --> W["1.78 Aspect*"]
    J --> X["1.85 Aspect*"]
    J --> Y["2.35 Aspect*"]
    C --> Z["Rotate either Adjust knob to adjust the submenus."]
    I --> AA["Test Pattern Off"]
    AA --> AB["Next"]
    AB --> AC["Internal Temp. 120.20F 49C"]
    AC --> AD["Next"]
    AD --> AE["Factory Default [DETAIL"]]
    AE --> AF["Detail"]
    AF --> AG["Factory Reset Please Wait !!!"]
    AG --> AH["Factory Default Press the Detail button to reset the unit to its factory default settings. When finished, the system returns to the default cycle."]

Advanced Configuration menu flow

Background Color submenu

Rotate either Adjust knob to select a background color for the output screen. Options are None, Red, Green, Blue, White, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, Stored-Image, and DVI Background.

- None, the default setting, produces a black background.

- Stored-Image is the saved background that was most recently recalled. Select this option if you want to return to the recalled background after having changed to a different background color.

- DVI Backgnd displays the unscaled image from the DVI Background input as the background on the screen. When this option is selected, the MGP changes the output rate to match that of the DVI Background source.

The output rate remains set to the DVI Background rate until the rate is manually switched back to the factory default resolution. This provides clean transitions between the DVI Background and stored images or background colors.

Blue Mode submenu

Blue mode causes only sync and blue video signals to be passed to the display. This can aid in the setup of the color and tint of video inputs on the MGP. While the blue mode submenu is displayed, rotate either Adjust knob to turn blue mode on and off.

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)
• X-Hatch (16 x 12 crosshatch)
• 4x4 X-Hatch (4 x 4 crosshatch)
- Grey Scale (grayscale)

- Ramp - Alt. Pixels (alternating pixels)

- White Field

- Crop - Side-By-Side (4 x 3 or 16 x 9 side by side crop)

• Quad Split (4 x 4 quad split crop)

- PIP Images (4 x 3 or 16 x 9 picture-in-picture images)

• 1.78 Aspect (film aspect ratio 1.78)

• 1.85 Aspect (film aspect ratio 1.85)

• 2.35 Aspect (film aspect ratio 2.35)

The default setting is Off.

Colorbars (8) X-Hatch

(16×12)

4x4 X-Hatch Grey Scale

Scale

Ramp Alt. Pixels Crop

Crop

White Field

PIP Images (4x3)

Side-By-Side (4x3 crop)

Side-By-Side (16x9 crop)

Quad Split

PIP Images (16x9)

1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect

Test patterns available for the MGP

NOTE

On the MGP 462xi, all of the above test patterns are available except 4x4 Quad Split, 4x3 PIP Images, and 16x9 PIP images.

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.

Internal Temperature screen

The Internal Temp submenu displays the unit's current internal temperature. The MGP 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 to the default settings with which it was delivered from the factory. Press the Detail button to initiate the reset.

Adding and Configuring Window Text

You can add a text box or label, containing up to 16 characters, to each window. You can also specify several parameters for the text label, including text size and color, label background color, label border color, and the position of the text box on the screen.

These window text specifications cannot be made from the front panel. You can create and configure the label using the Windows-based control software (refer to the software's help file), SIS commands via the serial or LAN ports (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"), or the MGP 464 or 462xi Web pages (see "Window Settings page" in chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control").

Picture Controls

The MGP has six picture control buttons located on the front panel to the left of the menu button. You can use these buttons to adjust size, position, brightness and contrast, color and tint, detail, and magnification (zoom). See the Picture Controls table on the next page for an explanation of these buttons' functions.

NOTE Picture controls are window-dependent. You set the values separately for each window.

NOTE For Window/Image Size, Window/Image Position, and Window Image Zoom, pressing the button repeatedly switches back and forth between window settings and image settings.

Adjusting the picture controls

Make image adjustments to an input by using the picture control buttons on the front panel. When you select one of these buttons, the button for the most recently selected window lights, indicating that the window is being adjusted.

To adjust the picture controls,

1. Press the Window Select button to select the window you want to adjust.
2. Press the Input button for the input that you want to adjust, if it is not currently selected.
3. Press the button for the desired picture control: Window/Image Size (sizing), Bright/Cont (brightness and contrast), Detail (sharpness), Window/Image Position (moving and centering), Color/Tint (color quality), or Window/Image Zoom (magnification).

4. Rotate the horizontal Adjust (◀) and/or vertical Adjust (◀) knobs to select a level from the available range.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each image adjustment to be made for the selected input/window.

NOTE 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. (In the Display column, n is a single digit, 0 through 9.)

Button Display Function Range Adjust Knob
Window/Image Size	WINDOW_n SIZE: H=nnnn V=nnnn	Enlarge or shrink window 1, 2, 3, or 4.	Min: 1/16 of the output rateMax: Output rate	For H (width): horizontal ◀Adjust knobFor V (height): vertical ◆Adjust knob
	(Press button twice.) IMAGE #nn SIZE: H=nnnn V=nnnn	Enlarge or shrink the image within the window.	Min: 1/16 of the output rateMax: 2 times the output rate
Bright/Cont	BRIT CONT nnnn nnnn	Brightness: Increase or decrease intensity of video light on screen.Contrast: Increase or decrease range of image light and dark values.	Brightness: 000-127Default: 064Contrast: 000-127Default: 064	Bright: horizontal ◀Adjust knobContrast: vertical ◆Adjust knob
Detail	DETAIL nnnn	Adjust image sharpness.	000 - 127Default: 064	Either
Window/Image Position	WINDOW_n CNTR: H=±nnnn V=±nnnn	Position window 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the output screen in relation to center.	Default: 0000 ± the output rate	For H: horizontal ◀Adjust knobFor V: vertical ◆Adjust knob
	(Press button twice.) IMAGE #nn START: H=±nnnn V=±nnnn	Position the image within the window in relation to the window center.	Default: 0000 ± the output rate
Color/Tint	COLOR TINT nnnn nnnn	Color: Adjust color intensity. (At the lowest adjustment, all colors are shades of gray.)Tint: Change the appearance of colors.	Color: 000 - 127Default: 064Tint: 000 - 127Default: 064	Color: horizontal ◀Adjust knobTint: vertical ◆Adjust knob
Window/Image Zoom	WINDOW_n ZOOM: H=nnnn V=nnnn	Increase/decrease the size of the selected window while keeping the aspect ratio constant.	Min: 1/16 of the output rateMax: Output rate	For H: horizontal ◀Adjust knobFor V: vertical ◆Adjust knob
	(Press button twice.) IMAGE #nn ZOOM: H=nnnn V=nnnn	Increase/decrease the size of the image in the selected window while keeping the aspect ratio constant.	Min: 1/16 of the output rateMax: 2 times the output rate

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. These memory locations are separate from the input presets.

The following settings are saved by the auto memory feature:

Pixel phase Percentage of window filled*

Total pixels Brightness

Active pixels Contrast

Active lines Color

Vertical start Tint

Horizontal start Detail

*Image size and position are saved as a percent of the window, so that the auto memory can be used for any size window.

Memory Presets

A preset is a set of window or input parameters that you create and save as a file in MGP memory. You can recall a saved preset and implement its settings at any time. A preset enables you to save time by applying a group of settings to your MGP at one time.

Window presets

The MGP allows up to 128 window presets that save information for all the windows. Use the Preset Save/Recall and Enter buttons on the front panel to save and recall presets. Window presets can also be saved, recalled, and named using the Windows-based control software (see the software's help file), by SIS commands via the serial interface or an Ethernet connection (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"), or by accessing the product Web pages using an Ethernet connection (see "Presets page" in chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control").

The following settings can be saved in a window preset:

Window border color Background setting

Window priority Window size/position

Window mute status Image size/position in the window

Label text color Brightness

Label text size Contrast

Label location Color

Label border color Tint

Label background color Detail

NOTE The label text itself cannot be saved, because it is always the name of the input.

Saving a window preset

To save a window preset using the front panel buttons,

1. Set the parameters listed above as desired for windows 1, 2, 3, and 4.

2. Press and hold the Preset Recall/Save button for at least 2 seconds. The LCD screen displays the following:

WINDOW PRESET

Save To #001

1. Rotate either Adjust knob to select one of the 128 available window preset locations in which to save the settings.
2. Press the Enter button to save the current window setting in the preset location that you selected. The LCD screen shows a message indicating that the preset is being saved to the selected memory location, followed by a message that the preset has been saved.

The following examples show a preset saved to memory location 1.

WINDOW PRESET Saving To #001

WINDOW PRESET

001 SAVED

If you want to exit this menu without saving any changes, repeatedly press the Preset Recall/Save button until the following message appears on the LCD screen, then press the Enter button to exit the Window Presets dialog.

WINDOW PRESET [ENTER] TO EXIT

Recalling a window preset

To recall a window preset using the front panel buttons,

1. Press and release the Preset Recall/Save button. The following message appears on the LCD screen:

WINDOW PRESET Recall #001 woINP

1. If you want to recall the preset without the input whose number was displayed when the preset was saved ("Recall #xxx woINP"), proceed to step 3.

If you want to recall the input with the preset ("Recall #xxx wINP"), press the Preset Recall/Save button again. The following message appears:

WINDOW PRESET Recall #001 wINP

If you select this option, the inputs change to display the sources that were displayed at the time the preset was saved.

1. Use either Adjust knob to select a window preset number to recall.
2. Press the Enter button to recall the preset you selected. The LCD screen shows a message indicating that the preset was recalled. The following example shows a message indicating that preset 1 was recalled.

WINDOW PRESET

001 RECALLED

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. 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.)

Factory default preset configurations for MGP 464 models

Preset #1

Preset #2

Preset #3

Preset #4

Preset #5

Preset #6

Preset #7

Preset #8

Preset #9 Preset #10

Factory default presets for the MGP 462xi

Input presets

The MGP has 128 input preset slots, which can save signal type, input configuration settings, picture control settings, and window text for any of the inputs. These presets can be saved and recalled using the Windows-based control software (refer to the software's help file), SIS commands (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"), or the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi Web pages (see "Input presets" in chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control," for further information).

The following settings are contained in the input presets:

Input Type Horizontal Start Total Pixels

Input Name Vertical Start Active Pixels

Film Mode On/Off Pixel Phase Active Lines

Brightness Contrast Color

Tint Detail (sharpness) Percentage of window filled*

*Image size and position are saved as a percent of the window, so that the input preset can be used for any size window.

NOTE

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.

Each input should be switched into the MGP, configured (window/image sizing, position, color, tint, brightness, contrast, and text label), then saved as a preset for recall by the control system when that input is sent from the switcher to any of the four MGP inputs.

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.

If you switch inputs while a window is frozen, the freeze mode is cancelled and the new input's image appears in the window.

Locking the front panel (executive mode)

To prevent access by unauthorized users or accidental changes to the MGP 464's settings, some of the front panel controls can be locked using executive mode. When you put the MGP in executive mode via the front panel, the picture control buttons and the menu selection buttons are locked. All other functions (input and window selection, freezing, and preset saving and recalling) remain accessible. The rear panel RS-232/422, front panel Config, and LAN ports also remain unlocked.

You can enable or disable executive mode when the system is in the default cycle. To turn executive mode on and off, press the Window/Image Size and the Window/Image Position buttons simultaneously, and hold them for at least 2 seconds. The default is Disabled.

You can also enable and disable executive mode by using the SIS commands or the Windows-based control software via the serial or LAN ports (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control," for more information).

NOTE If you place the MGP in executive mode by using SIS commands or the Windows-based control software, you have an additional type of executive mode available. In executive 2 mode, all the front panel controls are locked. This mode is available only through SIS commands. See chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control," for information on SIS commands, or the control software's help program.

Resetting

Resetting the unit causes various IP functions and Ethernet connection settings to revert to factory defaults. There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with Extron IP Link products) that are available by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so you must use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to press it. See the table on the next page for a summary of the reset modes.

CAUTION Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or processor reboot.

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes
1 Hold in the recessedReset button (located next to the LAN connector) while applying power to the unit.	Mode 1 causes the MGP to revert to the factory default firmware. Event scripting does not start if the unit is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings are maintained.	Use mode 1 to remove a version of firmware if incompatibility issues arise.
3 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).	Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting; 3 times if events are stopping.	Events must be turned on if you want to change IP settings or scheduling.
4 Hold in the Reset button for 6 seconds, until the Reset LED has blinked twice: once at 3 seconds and once at 6 seconds. Then, within 1 second, press Reset briefly (for less than 1 second).	Mode 4 does the following:Enables ARP capability.Sets the IP address back to factory default.Sets the subnet back to factory default.Sets the default gateway address back to the factory default.Sets port mapping back to factory default.Turns DHCP off.Turns all events off.The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick succession during reset.	Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.
5 Hold in the Reset button for 9 seconds, until the Reset LED has blinked three times: once at 3 seconds, once at 6 seconds, and once at 9 seconds. Then, within 1 second, press Reset briefly (for less than 1 second).	Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults (except the firmware).Does everything mode 4 does.Resets all video settings and miscellaneous options.Resets all IP options.Removes/clears all files from the processor.The Reset LED flashes 4 times in quick succession during the reset.	Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with control software configuration and uploading, and to replace events.

NOTE The reset modes listed in the table above close all open IP and Telnet connections and all sockets. Also, each mode is a separate function, not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5.

Chapter Four

Software Configuration and Control

Setting Up RS-232/422 Communication

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands

Windows®-based Control Software

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. For instructions on using the Windows-based control software, refer to the software's Help program. See chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control," for information on using the Web pages.

Setting Up Serial Communication

The MGP has two serial communication ports: the RS-232/422 port, accessed via a 9-pin female D-sub connector on the rear panel, and the Config port, a 2.5 mm TRS connector on the front panel. These ports are used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the processor's responses.

Connector pin assignments

The 9-pin RS-232/422 connector on the rear panel (see the illustration at right) has the following pin assignments:

Pin	RS-232 function	Description
1	-	No connection
2	Tx	Transmit data
3	Rx	Receive data
4	-	No connection
5	Gnd	Signal ground
6	-	No connection
7	-	No connection
8	-	No connection
9	-	No connection

Pin	RS-422 function	Description
1	-	No connection
2	Tx-	Transmit ground
3	Rx-	Receive ground
4	-	No connection
5	Gnd	Signal ground
6	-	No connection
7	Rx+	Receive data
8	Tx+	Transmit data
9	-	No connection

The 2.5 mm TRS RS-232 connector on the front panel may be connected to a computer via the optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm stereo mini TRS RS-232 cable (part #70-335-01). The pin assignments are shown below.

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip

Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring

Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Front panel RS-232 configuration port pin assignments

NOTE

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.

HyperTerminal for Windows is one such program that is commonly used on PCs. In addition, the MGP has a Windows-based control software program, discussed later in this chapter, that is available through the RS-232/422 port, the front panel Config port, or via Ethernet. (See the MGP software's help file for information on using the software to configure the MGP.)

For any program that you use, set up communication using the following protocol:

Baud rate: 9600 Stop Bits: 1

Data bits: 8 Flow Control: None

Parity: None

Setting Up Internet Communication

The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MGP can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the MGP possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.

RJ-45 Connector

Pin	End 1 Wire color	End 2 Wire color
1	White-green	White-orange
2	Green	Orange
3	White-orange	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Orange	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown

T568A	T568B
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Pin	End 1 Wire color	End 2 Wire color
1	White-orange	White-orange
2	Orange	Orange
3	White-green	White-green
4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue
6	Green	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown
8	Brown	Brown

T568B	T568B
A cable wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

RJ-45 connector pinout table

Ethernet connection

The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable (figure 4-3) and must be properly terminated for your application:

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the ISS to an Ethernet hub, router, or switch that also hosts a controlling computer
  • Crossover cable — Direct connection between the ISS and a computer

Default address

To access the MGP via the LAN port, you need the MGP's IP address. If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can get the actual numeric IP address using the front panel (see "Comm./IP Configuration Menu" in chapter 3, "Operation"). If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands

Host-to-MGP communications

The MGP accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the RS-232/422 port on the rear panel, the RS-232 front panel Config port, and the LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each response to a command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (←), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

MGP-initiated messages

When a local event such as a front panel selection or adjustment takes place, the 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

or

(c) Copyright 2009, Extron Electronics, MGP462xi, Vx.xx 60-1023-xx

The MGP sends the copyright message when it is first powered on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number, and 60-771-xx or 60-1023-xx are the part numbers for the MGP 464 or the MGP 462xi series, respectively.

Www, DD Mmm yyyy hh:mm:ss

The current date and time are displayed following the copyright message at power-up if the connection is via the Internet. (Www are the first three letters of the day of the week; e.g., Mon, Fri.)

Reconfig

Reconfig

Reconfig

Reconfig

The MGP sends a Reconfig message as each of the four windows is configured via the new connection.

Out n In nn (where Out n is the window number, and In nn is the input number).

The MGP sends this response when an input is switched.

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. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large)

E09 — Invalid function number (too large)

E10 — Invalid command

E11 — Invalid preset number

E12 — Invalid output number (applies for addressing windows)

E13 — Invalid value (out of range)

E14 — Invalid for this configuration

E17 — Invalid command for signal type

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). The ASCII and URL commands listed in the tables later in this chapter perform the same functions, but are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser).

The ASCII to hexadecimal (hex) character conversion table below is for use with the Command/response table for SIS commands, beginning on page 4-10.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Esc

1B

CR

∅D

LF

∅A

20

!

21

“

22

#

23

$ 24

%

25

&

26

‘

27

( 28 )

29

*

2A

+

2B

,

2C

-

2D

•

2E

/

2F

∅

30

1

31

2

32

3

33

4

34

5

35

6

36

7

8

38

9

39

:

3A

;

3B

<

3C

=

3D

>

3E

?

@

40

A

41

B

42

C

43

D

44

E

45

F

46

G

H

48

|

49

J

4A

K

4B

L

4C

M

4D

N

4E

O

P

50

Q

51

R

52

S

53

T

54

U

55

V

56

W

X

58

Y

59

Z

5A

[

5B

\

5C

]

5D

^

5E

-

`

60

a

61

b

62

c

63

d

64

e

65

f

66

g

h

68

i

69

j

6A

k

6B

l

6C

m

6D

n

6E

o

p

70

q

71

r

72

s

73

t

74

u

75

v

76

w

x

78

y

79

z

7A

{

7B

|

7C

}

7D

~

7E

DEL

ASCII to hexadecimal character conversion table

The command/response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet) command codes, the corresponding URL encoded (for Web browsers) command codes, the processor's responses to the host, and a description of the command's function or results from executing the command.

- Upper- and lowercase letters may be used interchangeably in the command field unless otherwise specified.

- Commands may be sent back-to-back without spaces; for example, 2*2!2*0B.

- Numbers can be entered as 1 digit, or as 2 or 3 digits with leading zeros; for example, 8V = 08V = 008V .

- 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. For example, a comma (,) would be represented as %2C.

When using these commands through a Web browser, the URL reference is used to shorten the examples. "URL" refers to the full URL of the control interface and Web page reference, including all path information; for example, http://192.168.100.10/myform.htm.

- 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 (1) [must not be encoded]

NOTE With Telnet you can use either the "Escape" commands or the "W" commands, and the carriage return or the pipe character. With the Web browser, you are required to use the "W" commands and the pipe character.

In either method, the data string (shown in braces as {data} in the Command/response table) is directed to the specified port, and must be encoded if it is non-alphanumeric.

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

Esc = Escape key (hex 1B)

For Web browser commands, use W instead of Esc.)

24, 27, 28 = Superscripts indicate the error message displayed if the command is entered incorrectly or with invalid parameters. See "Error responses," earlier in this chapter.

X1 = Specific port number (01-99)

The port number is represented as two ASCII characters (2 bytes). For example, port 05 would be represented as 30 35 in hexadecimal.

01 = RS-232/422 port (rear panel)

02 = Config port (front panel)

X2 = Command data section

NOTE For Web encoding only:

Data is directed to the specified port and must be encoded if it is non-alphanumeric. Because data can include either command terminator, it must be encoded as follows when used within the data section:

Space (Hex 20) must be encoded as %2 (hex 25.32.30)

Plus sign (Hex 2B) must be encoded as %2B (hex 25 32 42).

3 = Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (-12:00 to 14:00) in hours and minutes (hh:mm)

X5 = On/Off

0 = off/disable 1 = on/enable

X11 = Version number (listed to two decimal places)

12 = Unit name is a text string of up to 24 characters drawn from the alphabet (A-Z), digits (0-9), and the minus sign/hyphen (-). The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus. No blank or space characters are permitted, and no distinction is made between upper- and lowercase.

X13 = Local date and time format

Set format (MM/DD/YY-HH:MM:SS); e.g., 06/21/02-10:54:00

Read format (day of week, day month year) (HH:MM:SS), e.g., Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:19:33

14 = IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx); leading zeros in each of four fields are optional in setting values, and are suppressed in returned values.

X15 = Mail domain name (e.g., Extron.com)

[X17] = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait for the response via the serial port Default = 10 (100 ms) Maximum = 32767

X18 = Hardware (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx)

X19 = Subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are optional in setting values in each of four fields, and are suppressed in returned values.

20 = Time in tens of milliseconds to wait between characters received via the serial port Default = 20 (200 ms) Maximum = 32767

21 = Message length, delimiter value, or byte count (via the serial port) #L = Length of message to be received #D = Delimiter value # = byte count (1 through 32767; default = 0)

22 = Verbose response mode 0 = clear/none

1 = verbose mode

2 = tagged responses for queries

3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries

Default = 0 for Telnet connections; 1 for RS-232/422 control.

NOTE If tagged responses are enabled, all read commands return the constant string plus the data.

Example:

Command: Esc CN Response: Ipn • X12

X23 = Priority status for the port receiving timeouts. 0 = Use Send data string command parameters 1 = Use Configure receive timeout command parameters. The response includes leading zeros. (Default = 0.)

X25 = Baud rate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200

X26 = Parity (only the first letter is needed):

Odd

Even

None

Mark

Space

X27 = Data bits: 7 or 8

X28 = Stop bits: 1 or 2

X29 = Port type

0 = RS-232

1 = RS-422

X30 = Flow control

H = hardware

S = software

N = none

X31 = Data pacing (0000-0001 ms between bytes) Default = 0 ms

X33 = Password (12 characters = maximum length; no special characters are allowed.)

NOTE A user password cannot be assigned if no administrator password exists; the E14 error code is returned. If the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also removed.

X34 = 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

X35 = Event number, range = 0 - 99

X36 = Event buffer

0 = receive

1 = user

2 = NVRAM

X37 = Event buffer offset (range = 0 to MaxBufferSize)

X38 = Event data size

b = bit

B = byte (8 bits)

S = short (16 bits)

L = long (32 bits)

NOTE This parameter is case sensitive.

X39 = Event data to write

X41 = Read password. RS-232/422 connection responds with the password. The IP connection responds with 4 asterisks (****) if a password exists, and with an empty space if none exists, instead of with an actual password.

X44 = Number of bytes to read

X45 = E-mail event number (1 - 64)

X46 = E-mail recipient's address

X47 = Name of e-mail file to be sent First line of the file is the subject. The rest is the body of the e-mail.

X49 = Default name: a combination of the model-name and the last 3 character pairs of the unit's MAC address (e.g., MGP-464-00-02-3D)

X51 = Extended security (password) levels: 1-10 The response is returned as two digits with a leading zero.

X52 = Connection's security level

0 = anonymous

1 through 10 = extended security level

11 = user

12 = administrator

x53 = (Ethernet only) Number of seconds (stated in tens of seconds) before timeout on IP connections (min = 1 (10 seconds), max = 65000 (650,000 seconds), and default = 30 (300 seconds). If no data is received during the timeout period, the Ethernet connection is closed. Each step is 10 seconds. When the unit is connected via RS-232/422, only the global timeout commands apply; anything else returns an E13 error code. The response contains leading zeros.

X54 = ASCII digit(s) representing the numeric value of the data element read from the event buffer (leading zeros are suppressed)

66 = Login without password is allowed. If enabled, the user does not enter a password. After the user clicks OK, the login level is set based on the setting in the 68 parameter. 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled

X68 = No-password login level

1 through 11 = Entry without password goes to the level specified if an administrator password exists.

0 = Entry without password is placed one level below the lowest password level (0 through 11).

The response is returned as two digits with a leading zero if needed.

X69 = Number of seconds (in tens of seconds) before timeout on IP connections

[X70] = Number that is inserted into the e-mail message if the .eml file has an embedded Esc ← command with no parameters.

Use 0 as a placeholder if the optional X47 is used, but X70 is not needed.

X500 = Input 1 through 19

X502 = Window

0 = All windows (available only for input selection, Freeze, and window muting)

1 = Window 1

2 = Window 2

3 = Window 3 (MGP 464 models only)

4 = Window 4 (MGP 464 models only)

X503 = Input video format

1 = RGB

2 = YUV-HD

3 = RGBcvS

4 = YUVi

5 = S-video

6 = Composite

7 = DVI or HD-SDI

X504 = Test pattern

0 = Off

1 = Color Bars

2 = X-hatch (crosshatch 16x12)

3 = 4 × 4 X-hatch

4 = Grey scale

5 = Ramp

6 = Alt. pixels (alternating pixels)

7 = White field

8 = Crop

9 = Side By Side (4x3 crop)

10 = Quad Split (4x4)

11 = Pip Images (4 x 3 or 16 x 9 PIP column)

12 = 1.78 Aspect (4 x 3/16 x 9 with 1.78 film aspect ratio)

13 = 1.85 Aspect (4 x 3/16 x 9 with 1.85 film aspect ratio)

14 = 2.35 Aspect (4 x 3/16 x 9 with 2.35 film aspect ratio)

NOTE Patterns #10 and 11 are not available on the MGP 462xi models.

X505 = Window text position

0 = None

1 = Bottom left

2 = Bottom center

3 = Bottom right

4 = Top left

5 = Top center

6 = Top right

X506 = Window text, 16 characters maximum. The following characters can be used:

Symbols: / - _ + " (space)

Numerals: 0 through 9

Letters: Lowercase a through z and uppercase A through Z

X507 = Picture adjustment range

(0 - 127; default = 64)

X508 = Scaler resolution

1 = 640 × 480

2 = 800 × 600

3 = 852 × 480

4 = 1024 × 768

5 = 1024 × 852

6 = 1024 × 1024

7 = 1280 × 768

8 = 1280 × 1024

9 = 1360 × 765

10 = 1365 × 768

11 = 1366 × 768

12 = 1365 × 1024

13 = 1400 × 1050

14 = 1600 × 1200

15 = 480p

16 = 576p

17 = 720p

18 = 1080i

19 = 1080p

20 = DVI background input resolution

21 = 1280 × 800

22 = 1360 × 768

23 = 1440 × 900

24 = 1680 × 1050

25 = 1080p Sharp

26 = 1920 × 1200

X509 = Detected input signal standard

0 = None

1 = NTSC

2 = PAL

4 = SECAM

- = Not applicable (occurs when input is set for RGB or YUV)

X510 = Sharpness (detail) level (0 through 127)

X511 = Window transition effect type

1 = Cut

2 = Dissolve

3 = Soft wipe up

4 = Soft wipe down

5 = Soft wipe right

6 = Soft wipe left

7 = Soft wipe center in

8 = Soft wipe center out

9 = Soft wipe square i

10 = Soft wipe square out

11 = Soft wipe curtain in

12 = Soft wipe curtain out

13 = Hard wipe up

14 = Hard wipe down

15 = Hard wipe right

16 = Hard wipe left

17 = Hard wipe center in

18 = Hard wipe center out

19 = Hard wipe square in

20 = Hard wipe square out

21 = Hard wipe curtain in

22 = Hard wipe curtain out

512 = Blanking adjustment range (0 through 255; default is 128.)

X513 = Window preset (1 through 128)

X514 = Input preset (1 through 128)

X515 = Scaler refresh rate

1 = 50Hz

2 = 60 Hz

3 = 72 Hz

4 = 96Hz

5 = 100Hz

6 = 120 Hz

7 = DVI background input refresh rate

8 = 24 Hz

9 = 59.94 Hz

X516 = Pixel phase (0-31)

X517 = Advanced picture settings value (Range is the auto-sensed value ±512 lines or pixels.)

X518 = Window dissolve speed; 0 to 5 seconds in 0.1 second increments (e.g., 01 = 0.1 second; 50 = 5.0 seconds)

X519 = Internal temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

521 = Image/Window shift value (Zero location is 2048, and limits are ± the output resolution.) Example: Front panel displays +50, but the response to the SIS command is 2098.

X522 = Window size. The minimum size is 1/16 the size of the output active area. The maximum size is the active output area.

X523 = Image size. The minimum size is 1/16 the size of the input active area. The maximum size is double the active output area for 200% zoom.

X524 = Window preset effect

0 = Cut

1 = Real time motion

NOTE Recalling a window preset with the windows in new positions causes the windows to move to the new location and resize in a fluid motion.

X525 = Red, green, or blue color value (0-255)

X527 = Window priority (1 through 4, where 1 is top priority and 4 is lowest priority)

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command	ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)	Response(processor to host)	Additional description
Input selection
Select an input	X500 * X502 ! Out	X502 • In X500 ←	Set input source X500 to window X502.
View input EDID/DDC	X502 !	X500 ←	View the input channel for the selected window.X500= 1 through 19.X502= 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.
Input video type
Set video type	X500 * X503 \	X500 Typ X503 ←	Set input X500 to format X503
View video type	X500 \	X503 ←	View video signal type for input X500.For X503:1 = RGB 5 = S-video2 = YUV-HD 6 = Composite video3 = RGBcvS 7 = DVI or HD-SDI4 = YUVi
NOTE 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 (resolution and refresh rate)
Set EDID information	41 * X508 * X515 # DDC	X508 * X515 ←	Set the DVI input EDID resolution to X508 and the refresh rate to X515X508= the scaler resolution. For X508:1 = 640x480 14 = 1600x12002 = 800x600 15 = 480p3 = 852x480 16 = 576p4 = 1024x768 17 = 720p5 = 1024x852 18 = 1080i6 = 1024x1024 19 = 1080p7 = 1280x768 20 = DVI background input resol.8 = 1280x1024 21 = 1280x8009 = 1360x765 22 = 1360x76810 = 1365x768 23 = 1440x90011 = 1366x768 24 = 1680x105012 = 1365x1024 25 = 1080p Sharp13 = 1400x1050 26 = 1920x1200For X515:1 = 50 Hz 6 = 120 Hz2 = 60 Hz 7 = DVI background refresh rate3 = 72 Hz 8 = 24 Hz4 = 96 Hz 9 = 59.94 Hz5 = 100 Hz
NOTE The default state is to match the output resolution: X508 = 0; X515 = 0.
DVI Input EDID/DDC (resolution and refresh rate) (continued)
View input 41#		X508 + X515 ←	View the DVI input EDID resolution/refresh rate.
Window blanking (muting)
Mute window	X502 * 1B	X502 Blk1 ←	Blank (mute) window(s) X502 using a selected transition effect.X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.
Unmute window	X502 * 0B	X502 Blk0 ←	Display (unmute) window(s) X502 using a selected transition effect.
View blanking status	X502 B	X5 ←	View the window blanking status: 0 = off; 1 = on.
Window priority
Set priority	X502 + X502 + X502 + X502 ~ Pri	X502 X502 X502 X502 ←	Set the priority of the windows to the order entered.
View priority	~	X502 X502 X502 X502 ←	Display the priorities of the windows.
Window transition effect
Select effect	4 * X511 # Eff	X511 ←	Select window mute/unmute effect X511For X511:1 = Cut 12 = Soft wipe curtain out2 = Dissolve 13 = Hard wipe up3 = Soft wipe up 14 = Hard wipe down4 = Soft wipe down 15 = Hard wipe right5 = Soft wipe right 16 = Hard wipe left6 = Soft wipe left 17 = Hard wipe center in7 = Soft wipe center in 18 = Hard wipe center out8 = Soft wipe center out 19 = Hard wipe square in9 = Soft wipe square in 20 = Hard wipe sq. out10 = Soft wipe sq. out 21 = Hard wipe curtain in11 = Soft wipe curtain in 22 = Hard wipe curt. out
View effect 4 #		X511 ←	View the currently selected mute/unmute effect.
Window effect duration
Select duration	5 * X518 # Dur	X518 ←	Set the speed of the window effect to X518X518 = 0 to 5 seconds in 0.1-second increments
View duration 5#		X518 ←	View the effect duration time.
Window preset effectNOTE For information on setting the two available transition effects for window presets, refer to the MGP 464 Windows-based control software help.
Select effect	19 * X524 # Wpe	X524 ←	Set the window preset transition effect to X524.For X524:0 = Cut1 = Real time motion
View effect 19#		X524 ←	View the current preset transition effect.
Color
Specific value	X502 * X507 C	X502 Col X507 ←	Set color level for window X502 to X507.X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.X507 = Picture adjustment range — 0 through 127.Default = 64.
Increment color value	X502 + C	X502 Col X507 ←	Select next higher color level.
Decrement color value	X502 - C	X502 Col X507 ←	Select next lower color level.
View color level	X502 C	X507 ←	View current color level setting.
Tint
Specific value	X502 * X507 T	X502 Tin X507 ←	Set the tint level for window X502 to X507.
Increment tint value	X502 + T	X502 Tin X507 ←	Select next higher tint level.
Decrement tint value	X502 - T	X502 Tin X507 ←	Select next lower tint level.
View tint level	X502 T	X507 ←	View current tint level setting.
Contrast
Specific value	X502 * X507 ^	X502 Con X507 ←	Set the contrast level for window X502 to X507.
Increment contrast value	X502 + ^	X502 Con X507 ←	Select next higher contrast level.
Decrement contrast value	X502 - ^	X502 Con X507 ←	Select next lower contrast level.
View contrast level	X502 ^	X507 ←	View current contrast level setting.
Brightness
Specific value	X502 * X507 Y	X502 Brt X507 ←	Set the brightness level for window X502 to X507.
Increment brightness value	X502 + Y	X502 Brt X507 ←	Select next higher brightness level.
Decrement brightness value	X502 - Y	X502 Brt X507 ←	Select next lower brightness level.
View brightness level	X502 Y	X507 ←	View current brightness level setting.
Detail filter
Specific value	502 * 510	502 510	Set detail (sharpness) level for window 502 to 510. 502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. 510 = 0 through 127.
Increment detail level	502 +	502 510	Select next higher sharpness level.
Decrement detail level	502 -	502 510	Select next lower sharpness level.
View detail value	502	510	View current sharpness level setting.
Horizontal shift (window)NOTE 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. The SIS response gives the actual location of the window in pixels.Example: The LCD window displays +50, but the response to the SIS command is 2098.
Specific value	1 * 502 * 521	502 521	Set horizontal centering of window 502 to 521. For 521: 0 = 2048; limits are ± the output resolution.
	1 * 502 +	502 521	Shift window 502 right.
Decrement horizontal window shift	1 * 502 -	502 521	Shift window 502 left.
View horizontal window shift amount	1 * 502	521	View amount of horizontal window shift.
Vertical shift (window)
Specific value	1 * 502 * 521 /	502 521	Set vertical centering of window 502 to 521.
Increment vertical window shift	1 * 502 + /	502 521	Shift window 502 up.
Decrement vertical window shift	1 * 502 - /	502 521	Shift window 502 down.
View vertical window shift amount	1 * 502 /	521	View amount of vertical shift.
Horizontal shift (image)
Specific value	2 * 502 * 521	502 521	Set horizontal centering of the image in window 502 to 521.
Increment horizontal image shift	2 * 502 +	502 521	Shift image in window 502 right.
Decrement horizontal image shift	2 * 502 -	502 521	Shift image in window 502 left.
View horizontal image shift amount	2 * 502	521	View current setting for horizontal centering of the image in window 502.
Vertical shift (image)
Specific value	2 * X502 * X521 /	X502 lvp X521 ←	Set vertical centering of the image in window X502 to X521. X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. For X521: 0 = 2048; limits are ± the output resolution.
Increment vertical image shift	2 * X502 + /	X502 lvp X521 ←	Shift image in window X502 up.
Decrement vertical image shift	2 * X502 - /	X502 lvp X521 ←	Shift image in window X502 down.
View vertical image shift amount	2 * X502 /	X521 ←	View current setting for vertical centering of the image in window X502.
Horizontal size (window)
Specific value	1 * X502 * X522 :	X502 Whs X522 ←	Set the width of window X502 to X522. For X522: Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active output area. Maximum = size of the active output area.
Increase horizontal size of window	1 * X502 + :	X502 Whs X522 ←	Widen the window.
Decrease horizontal size of window	1 * X502 - :	X502 Whs X522 ←	Narrow the window.
View horizontal size of window	1 * X502 :	X522 ←	View the width of the window.
Vertical size (window)
Specific value	1 * X502 * X522 ;	X502 Wvs X522 ←	Set the height of window X502 to X522.
Increase vertical size of window	1 * X502 + ;	X502 Wvs X522 ←	Increase the height of the window.
Decrease vertical size of window	1 * X502 - ;	X502 Wvs X522 ←	Decrease the height of the window.
View vertical size of window	1 * X502 ;	X522 ←	View the height of the window.
Horizontal size (image)
Specific value	2 * X502 * X523 :	X502 lhs X523 ←	Set the width of the image in window X502 to X523. For X523. Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area. Maximum = double the active output area for 200% zoom.
Increase horizontal size of image	2 * X502 + :	X502 lhs X523 ←	Widen the image.
Decrease horizontal size of image	2 * X502 - :	X502 lhs X523 ←	Narrow the image.
View horizontal size of image	2 * X502 :	X523 ←	View the width of the image.
Vertical size (image)
Specific value	2 * X502 * X523 ;	X502 Ivs X523 ←	Set the height of the image in window X502 to X523.X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.For X523:Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active input area.Maximum = double the active output area for 200% zoom.
Increase vertical size of image	2 * X502 + ;	X502 Ivs X523 ←	Increase the height of the image in window X502
Decrease vertical size of image	2 * X502 - ;	X502 Ivs X523 ←	Decrease the height of the image in window X502
View vertical size of image	2 * X502 ;	X523 ←	View the height of the image in window X502.
Picture control copy
Copy picture controls	21 * X502 # Pcc	X500 ←	Copy the picture controls for currently displayed input X500 to window X502.X500 = 1 through 19.
Window size and position
Set window size and position	Esc X502 , X521 * X521 * X522 * X522 X Y ←Wxy X502 , X521 * X521 * X522 * X522 ←	Set the position and size of window X502 to X521 and X522 respectively.For X521:0 = 2048; limits are ± the output resolution.For X522:Minimum = 1/16 the size of the active output area.Maximum = size of the active output area..
NOTE The variables must be entered in the following order: Horizontal position, vertical position, horizontal size, vertical size.View size and position	Esc X502 X Y ← X502 , X521 * X521 * X522 * X522 ←	View the position and size of window X502.
Image size and position
Set image size and position	Esc X502 , X521 * X521 * X523 * X523 I Y ←Ixy X502 , X521 * X521 * X523 * X523 ←
	View image size and position	Esc X502 I Y ← X502 , X521 * X521 * X523 * X523 ←View position and size of the image in windowX502.
Zoom mode (window)
Zoom in	1 * X502 + {	X502 Wzm ←	Increase the size of window X502 while keeping the aspect ratio constant.
Zoom out	1 * X502 - |	X502 Wzm ←	Decrease the size of window X502 while keeping the aspect ratio constant.
Zoom mode (image)
Zoom in	2 * X502 + {	X502 Izm ←	Increase the size of the image in window X502 while keeping the aspect ratio constant.
Zoom out	2 * X502 - |	X502 Izm ←	Decrease the size of the image in window X502 while keeping the aspect ratio constant.
Window presets
Recall window preset without input	1 * X513 , Rpr 1 *	X513 ←	Recall window preset X513 without input settings.X513 = 1 through 128.
Recall window preset with input	2 * X513 , Rpr 2 *	X513 ←	Recall window preset X513 with input settings.
Save window preset	2 * X513 , Spr 2 *	X513 ←	Save window settings to a preset at location X513.
Preset preview	Esc X513 * X502 XY ←	Wxy X513 * X502 * X527 * X521 * X521 * X522 * X522 ←View the size, priority, and position of windowX502 saved as preset X513.X527 = 1 through 4; 1 = top priority

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command	ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)	Response(processor to host)	Additional description
Horizontal start
Specific value	X500 * X512 ) Hst	X500 * X512	Set the horizontal position of the first active pixel in the active window (input X500 ) to X512 X500 = 1 through 19. X512 = 0 through 255; default = 128.
Increment horizontal start value	X500 + ) Hst	X500 * X512	Increase the horizontal start location value for input X500 .
Decrement horizontal start value	X500 - ) Hst	X500 * X512	Decrease the horizontal start location value for input X500 .
View horizontal start setting	X500 )	X512	View the horizontal start location of the first active pixel in the active window.
Pixel phase (available only for RGB and YUV-HD input signals)
Specific value	X502 * X516 U	X502 Phs X500 * X516	Set the pixel phase value for the input in window X502 to X516 X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows. X516 = 0 through 31.
Increment pixel phase value	X502 + U	X502 Phs X500 * X516	Select the next higher pixel phase value.
Decrement pixel phase value	X502 - U	X502 Phs X500 * X516	Select the next lower pixel phase value.
View pixel phase setting	X502 U	X516	View the current pixel phase setting for the input in window X502 .
Total pixels
Specific value	11 * X500 * X517 \# Tpx	X500 * X517	Set the total pixels value for input X500 to X517 . X517 = Auto-sensed value ± 512 lines or pixels.
Increment total pixels value	11 * X500 + \# Tpx	X500 * X517	Select the next higher total pixels value for input X500 .
Decrement total pixels value	11 * X500 - \# Tpx	X500 * X517	Select the next lower total pixels value for input X500 .
View total pixels setting	11 * X500 \#	X517	View the current total pixels setting for input X500
Active pixels
Specific value	12 * X500 * X517 \# Apx	X500 * X517	Set the active pixels value for input X500 to X517 .
Increment active pixels value	12 * X500 + \# Apx	X500 * X517	Select the next higher active pixels value for input X500 .
Decrement active pixels value	12 * X500 - \# Apx	X500 * X517	Select the next lower active pixels value for input X500 .
View active pixels setting	12 * X500 \#	X517	View current active pixels value for input X500 .
Active lines
Specific value	13 * X500 * X517 # Aln	X500 * X517 ←	Set the active lines value for the input X500 to X517.X500 = 1 through 19.X517 = Auto-sensed value ± 512 lines or pixels.
Increment active lines value	13 * X500 + # Aln	X500 * X517 ←	Select the next higher active lines value.
Decrement active lines value	13 * X500 - # Aln	X500 * X517 ←	Select the next lower active lines value.
View active lines setting	13 * X500 #	X517 ←	View the current active lines setting for input X500.
Output scaler resolution and rate
Set output resolution and scan rate	X508 * X515 = Rte	X508 * X515 ←	Select a scaler output resolution and scan rate.X508 = scaler resolution. For X508:1 = 640x480 14 = 1600x12002 = 800x600 15 = 480p3 = 852x480 16 = 376p4 = 1024x768 17 = 720p5 = 1024x852 18 = 1080i6 = 1024x1024 19 = 1080p7 = 1280x768 20 = DVI background input resol8 = 1280x1024 21 = 1280x8009 = 1360x765 22 = 1360x76810 = 1365x768 23 = 1440x90011 = 1366x768 24 = 1680x105012 = 1365x1024 25 = 1080p Sharp13 = 1400x1050 26 = 1920x1200X515 = scaler refresh rate. For X515:1 = 50 Hz 6 = 120 Hz2 = 60 Hz 7 = DVI background input refresh rate3 = 72 Hz 8 = 24 Hz4 = 96 Hz 9 = 59.94 Hz5 = 100 Hz
View output rate settings	=	X508 * X515 ←	View the current output's resolution X508 and refresh rate X515 settings.
View output rate details 0 =		width * height * refresh rate ←	View the current output's resolution and refresh rate in actual numbers.
NOTE The output rate detail command can display the actual resolution of the output when the MGP is configured to use the DVI background rate.Example 0 = 1024*0768*060 The output resolution is 1024x768; the rate is 60 Hz.
Freeze
Enable freeze	X502 * 1 F	X502 Frz 1←	Freeze the output video image in window X502.X502= 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.
Disable freeze	X502 * 0 F	X502 Frz 0←	Unfreeze the output image.
View freeze status	X502 F	X5←	View the freeze status.For X5: 1 = frozen; 0 = not frozen.
Test pattern
Set test pattern	X504 J Tst	X504←	Select test pattern X504. For X504:0 = Off (none) 8 = Crop1 = Color Bars 9 = Side By Side (4x3 crop)2 = X-hatch (16x12) 10 = Quad Split (4x4)3 = 4x4 H-hatch 11 = Pip Images (4x3 or 6x94 = Grey scale PIP col.)5 = Ramp 12 = 1.78 Aspect (4x3/16x9)6 = Alt. pixels 13 = 1.85 Aspect (4x3/16x9)7 = White field 14 = 2.35 Aspect (4x3/16x9)NOTE Patterns #10 and 11 are not available onthe MGP 462xi models.
View test pattern J		X504←	View the currently selected test pattern.
Executive mode
Enable executive mode 1X		Exe 1←	Lock front panel control except for the inputbuttons; allow RS-232/422 and Ethernet control.
Enable executive mode 2 2X		Exe 2←	Lock all front panel controls including inputbuttons; allow RS-232/422 and Ethernet control.
Disable executive mode 0X		Exe 0←	Unlock all front panel controls.
View executive mode status X		0←/ 1←/ 2←	View executive mode status.
Information requests
General information	X502 * I Chn	X500 • Typ X503 • Std X509 • Blk X5 ←View input number, video signal type, input signal standard, and blanking (muting) status in window X502 . X500 = 1 through 19. X503 = signal type. For X503 :1 = RGB 5 = S-video2 = YUV-HD 6 = Composite video3 = RGBcvS 7 = DVI/HD-SDI4 = YUVi X509 = signal standard. For X509 :0 = None 4 = SECAM1 = NTSC - = Not applicable2 = PAL X5 = muting status. For X5 :1 = muted; 0 = unmuted
Query firmware version Q		x.xx ←	View firmware version number x.xx .
Query part number N		60-771- xx or 60-1023- xx ←	View the MGP's part number.60-771- xx = MGP 464 serics60-1023- xx = MGP 462xi seriesFor xx :-01 = standard model-02 = DI model-03 = IID-SDI model
View internal temperature 20S		X519 ←	View internal temperature X519 in degrees Fahrenheit.With tagged response – Verbose modes 2 and 3:Sts20 * X519 ←
Special functions
Output polarity	1 * X! # Pol	X!←	Set output polarity. For X! :0 = H-/V- (default)1 = H-/V+2 = H+/V-3 = H+/V+
Example:	1 * 2 #	Pol 2←	H+/V- sync polarity
View output polarity 1 #		X!←	View the current output polarity setting.
Output sync format	2 * X! # Syn	X!←	Set the output sync format. For X!1 = RGBHV2 = RGBS3 = RGsB4 = YUV bi-level5 = YUV tri-level
View output sync format 2 #		X!←	View the current output sync format setting.
Blue mode	3 * X5 # Blu	X5←	Turn blue mode on and off. For X51 = blue mode on; 0 = blue mode off.
View blue mode status 3 #		X5←	View the current blue mode status.
Text position	6 * X502 * X505 #	X502 Tlc X505←	Change the location of the text label to X505 in window X502.X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.For X5050 = None 4 = Top left1 = Bottom left 5 = Top center2 = Bottom center 6 = Top right3 = Bottom right
View text position	6 * X502 #	X505←	View the text label position in window X502.
Text size	10 * X! # Tsz	X!←	Set the size of the label text. For X! :1 = Small2 = Medium3 = Large
View text size 10 #		X!←	View the current size of the label text.
Special functions (continued)
Text border color	14 *X502*X!#	X502 Txb X!	Change the color of the text label border in windowX502.X502= 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.For X!:0 = Off (no border) 5 = Magenta1 = Red 6 = Cyan2 = Green 7 = Yellow3 = Blue 8 = Black4 = White 9 = Translucent
View text border color	14 *X502#	X!←	View the current border color of the text label in window X502.
Text color	16 *X502*X!#	X502 Txc X!←	Set the color of the text in the label in window X502to X!For X!:1 = Red 5 = Magenta2 = Green 6 = Cyan3 = Blue 7 = Yellow4 = White 8 = Black
View text color	16 *X502* #	X!←	View the current color of the text in window X502.
Text background color	17 *X502*X!#	X502 Tbc X!←	Set the background color of the text label in window X502to X!For X!:0 = Off (none) 5 = Magenta1 = Red 6 = Cyan2 = Green 7 = Yellow3 = Blue 8 = Black4 = White 9 = Translucent
View text background color	17 *X502#	X!←	View the current color of the text label background in window X502.
Window border color	9 * X502 * X1 #	X502 Bcl X1 ←	Set the color of the border around window X502 to X1.X502 = 0 through 4; 0 = all windows.For K1:0 = Off (no border) 5 = Magenta1 = Red 6 = Cyan2 = Green 7 = Yellow3 = Blue 8 = Black4 = White
View window border color	9 * X502 #	X1 ←	View the current border color in window X502
Background color
Set background color	8 * X1 # Bkg	X1 ←	Set a background color for the output screen.For K1:0 = Off (default) 6 = Cyan1 = Red 7 = Yellow2 = Green 8 = Background image3 = Blue 9 = DVI background input4 = White 10 = Custom color5 = Magenta
View background color 8 #		X1 ←	View the current background color setting.
Set custom color	22 * X525 * X525 * X525 # Ubk	X525 * X525 * X525 ←	Set custom color values for red, green, and blue, in that order.X525 = 0 through 255.
View custom color 22#		Ubk X525 * X525 * X525 ←
Background image
Save image	Esc 0 , filename MF ←	Ims filename ←	Save the current output image to memory under the designated name.
NOTE The filename must be no more than 16 characters, including the .bmp extension.
Recall image	Esc 0 , filename RF ←	Imr filename ←	Recall the image with the specified file name and display it as a background.
Current image	Esc RF ←	filename ←	View the name of the currently displayed background image.

Command/response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command/response table for IP SIS commands

Command	ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)	URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)	Response(Processor to host)	Additional description
Bi-directional serial data port
Send data string	Esc X1 * X17 * X20 * X21 RS ← X2W X1 %2A X1 %2A X20 %2A X21 RS | X2Response from command ←
NOTE X1 = Port number (01-99).X17 = 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.)X20 = 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. (Default = 20 = 20 ms; max. = 32767.)X21 = #L or #D. The letter parameter is case sensitive (requires capital D or capital L).L = Length of the message to be received.D = Delimiter value. A delimiter of ASCII 0A = 10D.# = Byte count (for L) or a single ASCII character expressed in decimal form (for D).Byte count # can be 0 - 32767; default = 0. The ASCII decimal # can be 0 - 00255; default = the byte count. A 3-byte length = 3L.The response includes leading zeros.X2 = Command data section. For Web encoding for X2, be sure to convert non-alphanumeric characters to hex numbers.
Example: Esc 05 * 4 * 7 * 3L RS ←
NOTE The * X17 * X20 * X21 sequence is optional. If X17 and X20 are not specified, the default values are used.
Configure serial port parameters24	Esc X1 * X25 , X26 , X27 ,X28 CP ←W X1 %2A X25 %2A X26 %2A X27 %2A X28 CP |Cpn X1 • Ccp X25 , X26 , X27 , X28 CP ←
Bi-directional serial data port (continued)
Configure mode^24	Esc1 * X29 CY ←	W 1 %2A X29 CY |	Cpn1 • Cty X29 ←	Select serial mode X29 for the rear panel RS-232/422 port .For X29:0 = RS-2321 = RS-422NOTE Only the rear panel RS-232/422 port can be configured.
View mode	Esc X1 CY ←	W X1 CY | X29	←
Configure flow control^24	Esc X1 * X30 , X31 CF ←	W X1 %02A X30 %02C X31 CF |Cpn X1 • Cfl X30 , X31 ←		Set flow control type X30 with X31 ms between bytes. For X30H = Hardware.S = Software.N = None (default).X31 = 0000 through 0001; ddefault = 0 ms.
View flow control	Esc X1 CF ←	W X1 CF | X30 , X31 ←		Set the time that the MGP will wait for a response before terminating the command.
Configure receive timeout^24	Esc X1 * X17 * X20 * X23 * X21 CE ←	W X1 %2A X17 %2A X20 %2A X23 %2A X21 CE |Cpn X1 • Ccc X17 , X20 , X23 , X21 CE ←
	[HYG3]
	0 =
View receive timeout
Ethernet data port
Set current connection port timeout	Esc0 * X69 TC ←	W 0 %2A X69 TC |	Pti 0 * X69 ←	Set number of seconds (in tens of seconds) before timeout on IP connections. X69 = 1 through 32767.
View current connection port timeout	Esc 0TC ←	W 0TC | X69	←
Set global IP port timeout	Esc 1 * X69 TC ←	W 1 %2A X69 TC |	Pti 1 * X69 ←
View global port timeout	Esc 1TC ←	W 1TC | X69	←
Firmware version requests
NOTE An asterisk (*) after the version number in these commands indicates which version is currently running. A coret (^) indicates bad checksum/invalid load. Question marks (2.7?) indicate that the firmware version is not loaded.
Query firmware version	Q or 1Q	Q or 1Q	X11 ←	Show the MGP's firmware version number X11 to two decimal places. Gives the number of the currently running version of the user-updatable firmware.
			With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver01 * X11 ←
Example:	1Q 1Q 1.01
Query verbose version information 0Q 0Q			Sum of responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q ←
				Show bootstrap, factory-installed, and updated firmware versions. (See 2Q, 3Q, and 4Q, on the following lines.)
			With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver00 * Sum of responses from 2Q-3Q-4Q ←
Example:	0Q 0Q 1.00-0.00(1.48-MGP464 Series -Wed, 23 Jan 2003 18:37:59 GMT)-2.02* (1.66-MGP464 Series -Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:50:01 GMT)
Query bootstrap version 2Q 2Q			X11 ←	The bootstrap firmware is not user-replaceable, but you may need this information for troubleshooting.
			With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver02 * X11 ←
Query factory firmware version 3Q 3Q			X11 (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time) ←
				Factory-installed firmware is not user-replaceable. This firmware was installed at the factory; it is the version the processor reverts to after a mode 1 reset (see chapter 3).
			With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3: Ver03 * X11 (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time) ←
Example:	3Q 3Q 1.00(1.07-MGP464Series-Wed, 16 Jan 2006 03:28:10 GMT)			In this example, the factory firmware version is 1.00, also known as the kernel version 1.07, for the MGP 464, dated 16 January, 2006.
Firmware version requests (continued)
Query updated firmware version 4Q 4Q			X11 (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. X11 = firmware version to two decimal places.
Example:	4Q	4Q 2.02 * (1.66-MGP464 Series -Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:03:46 GMT		With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Ver04 * X11 (plus web ver.-desc-UL date/time)←In this example, the factory firmware version is 2.02, also known as kernel version 1.66, for MGP 464, dated 14 January, 2008, at 5:03 and 46 seconds p.m., Greenwich mean time.
Information requests
Request unit part number N N			60-771-xx or 60-1023-xx←	Show unit part number.MGP 464 is 60-771-xx;MGP 462xi is 60-1023-xx.For xx:01 = standard model02 = DI model03 = HD-SDI model
				With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Pno 60-771-xx or Pno 60-1023-xx←
Request model name 11 11 MGP 464, MGP 464 DI, or			MGP 464 HD-SDI; orMGP 462xi, MCP 462xi DI,or MGP 462xi IID-SDIWith tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Inf01 * MGP 464 or Inf01 * MGP 462xi	Show unit model name.
Request model description	21	21	Four or Two Window Multi-Graphic ProcessorShow type of unit.With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Inf02 * Four or Two Window Multi-Graphic Processor
Information requests (continued)
Request system memory usage 31 31			n bytes used out of n kBytes←Show amount of memory used and total available memory for system operations.With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Inf03 * n bytes used out of n kBytes←
Request user memory usage 41 41			n bytes used out of n kBytes←Show amount of user memory used and total available user memory.With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Inf04 * n bytes used out of n kBytes←
Event control
Read event buffer memory27	Esc X35, X36, X37, X38 E ←W X35, X36, X37, X38 E |X54 ←	Read the contents of a specific section of a memory buffer for event number X35.X35 = event number, 1 through 99.X36 = event buffer. For X36: 0 = receive 1 = user2 = NVRAMX37 = event buffer offset, 0 to maximum buffer size.X38 = Event data size. For X38:b = bitB = byte (8 bits)S = short (16 bits)L = long (32 bits)X54 = data element value in ASCII from event buffer (leading zeros suppressed).
Write event to memory buffer27	Esc X35, X36, X37, X39, X38 E ←W X35, X36, X37, X39, X38 E |Ewr X35, X39 ←	Write event X35 to buffer X36, offset by X37.Include data X39, size X38.X39 = event data to write.
Event control (continued)
Read string from event buffer memory27	Esc X35, X36, X37, X44 FE ←W X35, X36, X37, X44 FE |string| ←			Read string from event X35, buffer X36, offset by X37, X44 bytes.X44 = number of bytes to read.
Write string to event buffer memory212	Esc X39, X35, X36, X37 FE ←W X39, %2A X35, X36, X37 FE |Ewr X35, X39 ←			Write data string X39 from event X35, buffer X37, offset by X37.
Start events2127	Esc 1AE ←	W 1AE |	Ego ←	Initiate all programmed events.
Stop events2127	Esc 0AE ←	W 0AE |	Est ←	Stop all programmed events.
Read number of events running	Esc AE ←	W AE |	Enm## ←	## = 2-digit number
With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:			Enm ##### ←	Enm ##### = 5-digit number
E-mail
Configure e-mail events24	X45, X46, X47 CR ←	W X45, X46, X47 CR |	Ipr X45, X46, X47 ← X45	= e-mail event number (1 through 64).X46 = e-mail recipient's address.X47 = name of e-mail file to be sent (first file line is the subject; the rest is the e-mail body).
Example:	Esc 5, [e-mail], 7.eml CR ←W5 %2C jdoe %40 extron %2E xom %2C 7 %2E eml CR |lpr5, [e-mail], 7.eml ←			For e-mail event 5, send file 7.eml to [e-mail].
View e-mail events	X45 CR ←	W X45 CR | X46	, X47 ←
Send e-mail (file named in mail box)	Esc X45 SM ←	W X45 SM |	Eml X45 ←
Send e-mail (using a different file)	Esc X45, X70, X47 SM ←	W X45 %2C X70 %2C X47 SM ←	Eml X45 ← X70	= number inserted into the e-mail message if the .eml file has an embedded Esc ← command.
Web browser specific commands
Read response from last URL command
	Esc UB ←	W UB |	Response from command ←
IP setup commands
Set unit name23	Esc X12 CN ←	W X12 CN |	Ipn • X12 ←	Change the processor's name to X12, a name of your choosing.For X12 The name can consist of up to 24 alphanumeric characters (and the minus sign/hyphen). The first character must be a letter, the last character cannot be a minus sign. Case does not matter.
Set unit name to factory default24	Esc • CN ←	W %20 CN |	Ipn • X49 ← X49	is the name the processor was shipped with: MGP464-##-##-#, a combination of the model name and the last three pairs of the hex numbers in the unit's MAC address (e.g., MGP464-00-02-3d).
Read unit name	Esc CN ←	W CN | X12	← X12	is the processor's current name.
Set time/date25	Esc X13 CT ←	W X13 CT |	Ipt • X13 ← X13	is the local date and time format. The set format is MM/DD/YY-III:MM:SS. (The hours, minutes, and seconds can also be separated by periods.)Examples: 11/13/06-10:54:00 or 11/13/06-10.54.00
Read time/date	Esc CT ←	W CT | X13	←	The read format is day of week, DD month year HH:MM:SS.Example: Tue, 18 Nov 2006 18:19:33
Set GMT offset24	Esc X3 CZ ←	W X3 CZ |	Ipz X3 ←	Set the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) offset value (X3) for the processor's location. GMT offset (-12.00 to -14.00) represents the time difference in hours and minutes (= hh:mm relative to Greenwich, England). The plus sign and leading zero are optional.X3 is in the format hh:mm.Example: 5:30 or 5.30 = +05:30
Read GMT offset	Esc CZ ←	W CZ |	X3 ←
IP setup commands (continued)
Set daylight saving time ^24	EscX34CX ←	W X34CX |	Ipx X34← X34	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. For X34:0 = off/ignore1 = on in northern hemisphere2 = on in Europe3 = on in BrazilFor example, California uses GMT -8:00 from second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, and -7:00 GMT from November to March. DST should be turned off in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Arizona (excluding the Navajo Nation).
Read daylight saving time	EscCX ←	W CX | X34	←
Set DHCP on ^24	Esc1DH ←	W 1DH |	Idh1 ←
Set DHCP off ^24	Esc0DH ←	W 0DH |	Idh0 ←
View DHCP mode	EscDH ←	W DH |	Idh X5 ←	X5 = DHCP on/off status: 0 = off; 1 = on.
Set IP address ^24	EscX14CI ←	W X14CI |	Ipi • X14← X14	= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros in each of the four fields are optional in setting values.
Read IP address ^24	EscCI ←	W CI | X14	←	Leading zeros in each of the four fields are suppressed in returned values.
Read hardware address (MAC)	EscCH ←	W CH | X18	← X18	= hardware media access control (MAC) address (xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx).
Set subnet mask ^24	EscX19CS ←	W X19CS |	Ips • X19← X19	= subnet mask (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Syntax is the same as for IP addresses. Leading zeros are optional in setting values.
Read subnet mask	EscCS ←	W CS | X19	←	Leading zeros are suppressed.
Set gateway address ^24	EscX14CG ←	W X14CG |	Ipg • X14← X14	= IP address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx). Leading zeros are optional.
Read gateway address	EscCG ←	W CC | X14	←
Set administrator password	Esc X33 CA ←	W X33 CA |	Ipa • X41 ←	Set administrator access password X33.X33 = 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters.The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces or symbols) are not allowed.X41 = password displayed as four asterisks (****).
Clear administrator password^1	Esc • CA ←	W %20 CA |	Ipa • ←	Clear/remove all passwords (administrator and user).
NOTE A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist. Entering a password when the MGP has not been configured yields an E14 error response from the processor. If the administrator password is cleared (removed), the user password is removed also.
View administrator password	Esc CA ←	W CA | X41	←	View password level X41, shown with leading zeros.
Set user password^1,21	Esc X33 CU ←	W X33 CU |	Ipu • X41 ←	Set user password X33 (4-12 alphanumeric characters). The password is case sensitive. Special characters (spaces or symbols) are not allowed.
NOTE A user password cannot be assigned if an administrator password does not exist.
Clear user password^2	Esc • CU ←	W %20 CU |	Ipu • ←	Clear the user password only.
View user password	Esc CU ←	W CU | X41	←	View password level X41, shown with leading zeros.
View read-only security level support^4	Esc EP ←	W EP | X66	* X68 ←	View status and level of no-password security.
Query session security level	Esc CK ←	W CK | X52	←	View the security level X52 of the current connection. For X52:0 = Anonymous1-10 = Extended security level11 = User12 = AdministratorWith tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Pvl X52 ←
Set Verbose mode ^23	Esc X22 CV ←	W X22 CV | X22	←	Enable or disable verbose mode type X22.For X23:0 = clear/none1 = verbose mode2 = tagged responses for queries3 = mode and tagged responses for queries.Default is 0 for Telnet connections and 1 for RS-232/422 control.
NOTE 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. For a direct RS-232/422 connection, the processor is set for verbose mode by default. When the MGP 464 is connected via Ethernet, verbose mode is disabled by default in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network. If you want to use the verbose mode with a processor connected via Ethernet, this mode must be set to On each time you reconnect to the processor.
Read verbose mode	Esc CV ←	W CV | X22	←
Read connection's security level	Esc CK ←	W CK | X52	←With tagged response – verbose modes 2 and 3:Pvl X52←
Re-map port designations
Set Telnet port map ^24	Esc |port#| MT ←	W |port#| MT |	Pmt |port#| ←
Reset Telnet port map ^24	Esc 23MT ←	W 23MT |	Pmt 00023 ←
Disable Telnet port map ^24	Esc 0MT ←	W 0MT |	Pmt 00000 ←
Read Telnet port map	Esc MT ←	W MT |	{port#} ←
Set Web port map ^25	Esc |port#| MI1 ←	W |port#| MI1 |	Pmh |port#| ←
Reset Web port map ^21	Esc 80MH ←	W 80MH |	Pmh 00080 ←
Disable Web port map ^24	Esc 0MH ←	W 0MH |	Pmh 00000 ←
Read Web port map ^24	Esc MH ←	W MH |	{port#} ←
Set Direct Access port map ^24	Esc |port#| MD ←	W |port#| MD |	Pmd |port#| ←
Reset Direct Access port map ^24	Esc 2001MD ←	W 2001MD |	Pmd 02001 ←
Disable Direct Access port map ^24	Esc 0MD ←	W 0MD |	Pmd 00000 ←
Read Direct Access port map ^24	Esc MD ←	W MD |	{port#} ←
Listing connections
Get connection listing	Esc CC ←	W CC |	Number of connections

Command	ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)	URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)	Response(Processor to host)	Additional description
IP setup commands (continued)
Set Verbose mode2	Esc X22 CV ←	W X22 CV | X22	←	Enable or disable verbose mode type X22For X22:0 = clear/none1 = verbose mode2 = tagged responses for queries3 = mode and tagged responses for queries.Default is 0 for Telnet connections and 1 for RS-232/422 control.
NOTE 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. For a direct RS-232/422 connection, the processor is set for verbose mode by default. When the MGP 464 is connected via Ethernet, verbose mode is disabled by default in order to reduce the amount of communication traffic on the network. If you want to use the verbose mode with a processor connected via Ethernet, this mode must be set to On each time you reconnect to the processor.
Read verbose mode	Esc CV ←	W CV | X22	←
Read connection's security level	Esc CK ←	W CK | X52	←With tagged response - verbose modes 2 and 3:Pvl X52 ←
Re-map port designations
Set Telnet port map24	Esc |port#| MT ←	W {port#} MT |	Pmt {port#} ←
Reset Telnet port map24	Esc 23MT ←	W 23MT |	Pmt 00023 ←
Disable Telnet port map24	Esc 0MT ←	W 0MT |	Pmt 00000 ←
Read Telnet port map	Esc MT ←	W MT |	{port#} ←
Set Web port map24	Esc |port#| MI1 ←	W {port#} MI1 |	Pmh {port#} ←
Reset Web port map24	Esc 80MH ←	W 80MH |	Pmh 00080 ←
Disable Web port map24	Esc 0MH ←	W 0MH |	Pmh 00000 ←
Read Web port map24	Esc MH ←	W MH |	{port#} ←
Set Direct Access port map24	Esc |port#| MD ←	W {port#} MD |	Pmd {port#} ←
Reset Direct Access port map24	Esc 2001MD ←	W 2001MD |	Pmd 02001 ←
Disable Direct Access port map24	Esc 0MD ←	W 0MD |	Pmd 00000 ←
Read Direct Access port map24	Esc MD ←	W MD |	{port#} ←
Listing connections
Get connection listing	Esc CC ←	W CC |	Number of connections

Command/response table for IP SIS commands (continued)

Command	ASCII (Telnet)(host to processor)	URL Encoded (Web)(host to processor)	Response(Processor to host)	Additional description
File commands
List files from current directory	EscDF←	W DF|	(See below.) Retrieve a list of files stored in the MCI' 464.
List files from current directory and below	EscLF←	W LF|	(See below.) Each line of the response lists a different file name and its corresponding file size. The last line of the response indicates how much available file space remains.
	Unit Telnet text responses:filename x • date/time • length←filename x • date/time • length←filename x • date/time • length←filename x • date/time • length←...space_remaining • bytes left←←	←	Var file - new Array():file [1] = "filename 1, date 1, filesize 1";file [2] = "filename 2, date 2, filesize 2";file [3] = "filename 3, date 3, filesize 3";...file [n] = "filename n, date n, filesize n";file [n+1] = "filename n+1, date n+1, filesize n+1";
Stream files via port 80
Load file to user flash memory	Use POST on port 80 followed by the delimited data to be written to the flash file memory.
Retrieve file from user flash memoryExample	Send a page GET on port 80 followed by: WSF |http://192.168.254.254/mypage.html?cmd=WSF |		Responds with raw unprocessed data in file.
Stream files via Telnet or RS-232
Load file to user flash memory	Esc+ UF filesize, filename← {Raw unprocessed data in file up to filesize}Up←
Retrieve file from user flash memory	Escfilename SF←	1B filename 53 46 0D Responds with 4 bytes of file size + raw unprocessed data in file.
Mail server setup commands
Set mail server IP, unit domain name24	EscX14,X15CM←	W X14 %2C X15 CM |	lpm • X14,X15← X14	= IP address, format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.X15= mail domain name.
Read mail server IP, unit domain name2128	EscCM←	W X14 %2C X15 CM | X14	, X15←
Directory commands
Change/create directory	Esc|path| / |directory|/CJ←
		W {path} / |directory|/CJ|	Dir • |path| / |directory| / ←
NOTE A directory does not actually exist until a file has been copied into the path.
Move back to root directory	Esc/ CJ←	W %2F CJ|	Dir • / ←
Move up one directory	Esc.. CJ←	W %2E %2E CJ|	Dir • |path| / |directory| / ←
View current directory	Esc CJ←	W CJ|	{path} / |directory| / ←
Reset (Zap) / Erase commands
Erase user-supplied Web page/file ^24,28	Esc|filename) EF←	W {filename} EF|	Del • |filename| ←
Erase current directory and its files ^24,28	Esc/ EF←	W / EF|	Ddl ←
Erase current directory and subdirectories ^24,28
					Esc// EF←	W // EF|	Ddl ←
Erase flash memory	Esc ZFFF←	W ZFFF|	Zpf ←
Reset all device settings to factory default ^24
					Esc ZXXX←	W ZXXX|	Zpx ←	No IP-related settings are reset.
Absolute system reset ^24	Esc ZQQQ←	W ZQQQ|	Zpq ←	Reset all settings/memories, including all adjustments, the IP address, and the subnet mask, to the factory default values. The IP address is reset to 192.168.254.254, and the subnet mask is set to 255.255.0.0 (identical to reset mode 5).
Absolute reset retaining IP ^24	Esc ZY←	W ZY|	Zpy ←	Same as Absolute system reset (EZQQQ) except that IP settings, including IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, unit name, DHCP setting, and port mapping (Telnet/Web/Direct Access) are excluded in order to preserve communication with the device.(Recommended after a firmware update.)

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.

Using the software, you can do the following types of tasks to configure your MGP:

Input configuration — Specify a name; video signal type; size in pixels of the active video area; horizontal/vertical start points of the total video display area; and each window's pixel sampling points (pixel phase) for each of the 19 inputs.

Output configuration — Set output resolution, refresh rate, sync polarity, and signal type (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or YUV tri-level and bi-level); select a test pattern; and enable/disable blue mode in order to set video color and tint levels.

Picture controls — Position and size the four windows and the images within the windows, zoom in or out on the images/windows, and make fine adjustments to contrast, brightness, color, tint, and detail.

Presets — Create, save, and recall window and input presets.

Window configuration — Set window priority; border color; text label colors, size, and location; and transition effects for each window of the display.

Background capture — Capture the entire display on the output screen and save it as a bitmap, to be recalled and used as a window background when needed.

Installing the software

The MGP Series configuration software is provided on a disk that is delivered with your MGP unit. To use the software, you must install the program on your PC. Follow these steps:

1. Insert the Software Products DVD into your CD or DVD drive. The disk should start automatically. If it does not, open your Windows Explorer and double-click LAUNCH.EXE on the CD or DVD drive to start it.

2. On the Extron Software DVD screen (shown on the next page), click the Software button, shown at right.

Link to the installation software on the software DVD

1. 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.

1. 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. 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 setup file icon, click Run on the Security prompt, and restart the procedure at step 4.

1. Another Security prompt appears. Click Run on this window to continue with the installation.

2. Follow the instructions on the InstallShield Wizard screens to complete the program installation.

By default the installation creates a folder called "MGP464" or "MGP462xi" in the following location on your computer:

c: \Program Files\Extron\MGP464 (or \MGP462xi)

If there is no Extron folder in your Program Files folder, the installation program creates it as well.

1. When installation is complete, close the Software Products screen. You can now start the Windows-based control program.

Downloading the MGP Series software from the Web

The MGP Series Windows-based control program is also available on the Extron Web site at www.extron.com. From this site, you can also download updates to the MGP software as they become available. To access the software on the Web,

1. Open the Extron Web page, and select the Download tab.

2. On the Download Center screen, click the Control Software button (shown at right). A Control Software screen is displayed, containing a list of control software products.

3. In one of the linked alphabets displayed across the top and bottom of the screen, click M.

4. On the "M" software products page, scroll to locate MGP 464 or MGP 462xi, and click the Download link at the far right.

1. On the next screen, fill in the required information.
2. Click the Download MGP464SW1xn.exe or Download MGP462xiSW1xn.exe button.
3. On the File Download - Security Warning window that appears, click Run to begin downloading the installer file.

If you want to save the installation file to your computer hard drive to run later, click Save. On the Save As window that opens, save the setup file to the desired location. When you are ready to install the software, double-click on the MGP464SW1xn.exe or MGP462xiSW1xn.exe icon, click Run on the download screen that opens, and restart this procedure at step 8.

1. On the second security prompt window that opens, click Run again to start the installation process.
2. Follow the instructions on the InstallShield Wizard screens to complete the software program installation. By default the installation creates a folder called "MGP464" or "MGP462xi" in the following location on the computer:

c: \Program Files\Extron\MGP464 (or \MGP462xi)

If there is no Extron folder in your Program Files folder, the installation program creates it as well.

Starting the control program

The MGP Series software help program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.

1. To run the MGP Series control program, do either of the following:

2. Double-click on the MGP.exe file, located on your computer at c: \Program Files\Extron\MGPSeries.

3. Access the program from the Start menu on your computer as follows:

a. Click Start on your computer screen.
b. Select All Programs from the Start menu.
c. From the All Programs menu, select Extron Electronics.
d. From the Extron Electronics menu, select MGP Series.
e. Select MGP Series Control Program.

The Communication Type Selection window appears.

1. On the Communication Type Selection window, select the tab for the communication method you want to use between your computer and the MGP.

NOTE

Most items in the MGP Series control program can also be configured via the front panel, or via the MGP 464 or MGP 462xi Web pages. (Virtual inputs 5 through 19 cannot be configured from the front panel.) For details on features and settings, see "Front Panel Features" in chapter 3, "Operation", to configure via the front panel or chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control," to configure using the Web pages.

Comm Port Selection window with TCP/IP and RS232 tabs

- Select TCP/IP if you are using the LAN port.

NOTE 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. The 9-pin rear panel serial port supports both RS-232 and RS-422.

1. 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 required.

- RS-232/422: Select your PC's communication port from the Port menu, and the baud rate from the Speed menu. All other parameters are preset.

1. Click OK. After a few seconds, the MGP Series main window opens.

MGP Series main window (MGP 464)

1. 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.

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

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. Access these HTML pages using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.

NOTE Administrators have access to all of the Web pages and are able to make changes to settings. Users can access the pages on the System Status, Control, and Background tabs only.

NOTE The screen examples in this chapter all show MGP 464 Web pages. The MGP 462xi Web pages are identical in content and appearance except for the product names and number of windows discussed.

Accessing the Web Pages

To access the MGP's HTML Web pages, follow these steps:

1. Start the Web browser program.

2. Enter the MGP's IP address in the browser's Address field.

NOTE If your local system administrators have not changed the address, use the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, for this field.

1. If you want the browser to display a page other than the default page (such as a custom page that you have created and uploaded), enter a slash (/) and the name of the file to open.

NOTE The browser's Address field should display the address in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/optional_file_name.html

NOTE The following characters are invalid in file names:

$$ {\text { space } } \sim @ = ^ {\prime} [ ] {} < > ^ {\prime \prime};: | \backslash \text { and }?. $$

1. Press the Enter key. If the MGP's HTML pages are not password protected, the browser displays a start page as described in step 5.

If the MGP's HTML pages are password protected, the browser displays the "Connect to" dialog box.

Example of a "Connect to" dialog box

a. Enter the administrator or user password in the Password field.

NOTE A User Name entry is not required.

b. If desired, select the Remember my password check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter the IP address.

c. Click OK.

1. 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'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.

Viewing System Status

The System Status Web page on the Status tab provides information on your MGP's current settings. Changes must be made via the Configuration Web pages, the MGP Series Windows-based configuration software, SIS commands, or the MGP front panel. Personnel who have user access can view this page but cannot access the Configuration pages; they see only the Status, Control, and Background tabs. The following figure shows a typical MGP System Status Web page.

System Status page

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.

System Settings page

On the System Settings page (shown below), you can set date and time parameters, and change the IP information for the MGP.

System Settings page

To change your system settings,

1. On the Configuration tab, select System Settings from the sidebar menu at the left edge of the screen.
2. Select or enter the new information in the desired field(s) in either the IP Settings or the Date/Time Settings section.
3. When you have made all the desired inputs in one section, click the Submit button at the bottom of the section. The new settings appear in the fields.
4. Follow steps 2 and 3 to make changes in the other section, if needed.

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, enable and disable film mode for 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown, and select the video signal type for each of the 19 available inputs.

Naming inputs

You can assign names to the inputs using the input name boxes located beneath each input number. The name in this box is displayed on the screen as a text label in the window, unless you specify otherwise. (See "Window Settings page," later in this chapter.)

Initially, the default name Input## is displayed in each box.

NOTE If you select a virtual input that actually consists of two inputs (S-video) or three inputs (YUVi), only the first input number of the set is displayed in the window.

For example, if inputs 5, 6, and 7 have been configured together as a YUVi input, only 5 appears as the input number on the screen.

To change the name of an input,

1. On the Scaler I/O Settings page, select and delete the text in the box under the desired input number.

2. Enter a name of up to 16 characters for the input. The following characters may be used:

Symbols: / : - + " "

Numerals: 0 through 9

Letters: Lowercase a through z, uppercase A through Z

Spaces also can be used.

Selecting the video signal type

Under each input name box is a pull-down menu from which you can select the video signal type for the input.

Signal type — RGB, YUV-HD, RGBcvS, DVI (DI and HD-SDI models only), or HD-SDI (HD-SDI models only) are available on inputs 1 through 4 only. YUVi component video, S-video, and composite video are available on all inputs.

The virtual inputs (5 through 19) are displayed on the screen in groups of three, with one drop-down menu for each set of three inputs.

For each virtual input group,

• If you select YUVi from the menu, all three inputs in the group are configured together as one component video input.
• If you select S-Video,Comp, the first (top) two inputs are configured as S-video and the third, as composite.
• If you select Comp,Comp,Comp, each input in the group is configured as composite video.

Film mode — To place an input in film mode, which enables 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown, select the Film Mode check box below or to the right of the signal type menu. If RGB, YUV-HD, DVI, or HD-SDI is selected as the signal type, this check box is unavailable.

Configuring the output

In the Output Configuration section of the Scaler I/O Settings page, you can select output parameters from the following pull-down menus:

Resolution — Select the resolution at which the image is displayed on the output screen.

Refresh Rate — Select the rate in Hz at which the output screen is refreshed.

Sync Format — Select the output signal type required by the display device. Available formats are RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV bi-level and YUV tri-level.

Polarity — Select the combination of horizontal and vertical synchronization signal polarities.

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.

NOTE 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.

Colorbars (8) X-Hatch

(16×12)

4x4 X-Hatch Grey Scale

Scale

Ramp Alt. Pixels Crop

Side-By-Side (16x9 crop)

White Field

PIP Images (4x3)

Side-By-Side (4x3 crop)

Side-By-Side (16x9 crop)

Quad Split

PIP Images (4x3)

PIP Images (16x9)

1.78 Aspect 1.85 Aspect 2.35 Aspect

PIP Images (4x3)

Test patterns available on the MGP 464

Enabling/disabling blue mode

In the Blue Screen Mode section, select the Off or On radio button to disable or enable blue mode. When you enable blue mode, only the sync and blue video signals are passed to the display. This helps in setting up the color and tint.

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 — MGP 462xi

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. The All button selects all the windows, enabling you to quickly specify the same parameters for all four of the windows.

Window Priority — In this section you can set how the windows overlap one another or "stack" on the display. For example, the window with priority 1 is displayed in front of (on top of) all the other windows. (If it is sized to fill the screen, the other windows are not visible.) If the window with priority 1 is closed, the window with priority 2 is displayed in front, overlapping or covering the others. See "Setting window priority", on the next page, for instructions on using this section.

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.

From the Effect Duration menu in this section, select the amount of seconds that the MGP takes to complete a transition (displaying the transition effect on the output screen) when muting or unmuting a window.

NOTE If you select Cut from the Window Effect menu, any selection from the Effect Duration menu is ignored.

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. The defaults are Red, Green, Blue, and Magenta for windows 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Off specifies that there is no window border.

Text Border Color: Select a color for the border surrounding the text label. The default is Black.

Text Background Color: Select a color for the text label background. The default is White.

• Off specifies that there is no special background for the text label; only the window background is behind the text. (The window background is specified from the Advanced Configuration menu.)
• Translucent specifies that the window background shows through the text background with a cloudy effect.

Text — In this section you can make selections from the following menus to specify parameters for the label text in the selected window.

Text Color: Select a color for the text in the label displayed in the window. The default is Black.

Text Location: Select the area on the screen in which a text label is displayed on all windows. The default is None, which specifies that no text label is displayed.

Text Size: Select Small, Medium, or Large for the size of the text label on the selected window.

Setting window priority

The Window Priority section of the Window Settings page lets you set the priority for each of the four windows individually. Set window priority as follows:

1. From the "1st" pull-down menu in the Window Priority section, select the window to which you want to give first priority. The window that you select here covers or overlaps all the other windows on the screen unless it is muted.
2. From the "2nd", "3rd", and "4th" menus, select the window to which you want to assign second, third, and fourth priority, respectively.
3. When finished selecting from the priority menus, click Set to establish your priority selections.

NOTE If you assign the same window two priorities, your selections are not implemented when you click Set, and the priority fields return to their previous selections.

Passwords page

The Passwords page lets you assign an administrator and/or user password to control access to the MGP Web pages.

NOTE An administrator password must be in place before a user password can be assigned.

NOTE Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

Passwords page

Assigning a password

To assign passwords,

1. Enter the new administrator password in the Administrator Password field.
2. In the Re-enter Admin Password field, enter the same password again to confirm it.
3. If you want to assign a user password, enter it in the User Password field.

NOTE You cannot assign a user password unless an administrator password has been assigned.

1. Reenter the same user password in the Re-enter the User Password field.
2. Click the Submit button to set the password(s).

Clearing a password

To remove an assigned password,

1. In the Administrator Password or User Password field, enter a single space.
2. Enter a single space in the Re-enter Admin Password or the Re-enter User Password field.
3. Click the Submit button.

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. This prevents spam from taking up space in the MGP's e-mail system.

Email Alerts page (top portion)

Setting up e-mail alerts

To set up the system to send e-mail alerts when MGP settings are changed,

1. On the sidebar menu on the Configuration tab, click Email Alerts.
2. On the Email Alerts page, click the Edit button located to the right of the Mail IP Address and Domain Name fields. The button changes to Save.
3. Enter your MGP's IP address and your domain name in the appropriate fields. (This information is available from your network administrator.)
4. If your MGP has a password assigned, enter it.
5. Click the Save button.
   To set up e-mail addresses for notification, do the following for each recipient:
6. Click the Edit button at the right end of the address row. The Edit button changes to Save.
7. Enter the e-mail address of the recipient, and the file name on your computer (.eml extension) that contains the message.
8. Click the Save button to save the changes. The Save button changes to Edit.

Setting up SMTP authorization

To set the MGP to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail,

1. 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.
2. Select the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field. This enables the User Name and Password fields below the check box.
3. In the User Name and Password fields, enter a user name and a password that senders must enter in order for the MGP to accept their e-mail messages.

For the User name, you can use any combination of letters, numerals, spaces, and symbols except the comma (,) and the single and double quotation marks (' and " ). For the password, you can use all characters except the comma. The user name and password can each be from 1 to 30 characters.

NOTE You must specify both a user name and a password.

1. Click the Save button next to the Mail IP Address field to save your user name and password.

To remove SMTP authorization, click Edit, clear the SMTP Authorization Required check box, then click Save.

Firmware Upgrade page

The Firmware Upgrade page enables you to install a new version of firmware to your MGP. (The same firmware is used for both the MGP 464 and the MGP 462xi.) You can download the latest firmware version from the Extron Web site to your computer. Appendix B, "Firmware Update Guide", provides more details on firmware updating.

Firmware Upgrade page

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).
• Using the System Status Web page: Select the Status tab on the MGP Web page to display the System Status page. The firmware version is on the third line (to the right of the part number) in the System Description section.

Downloading the firmware file

To obtain the latest version of MGP Series firmware file and install it on your computer,

1. Go to the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) and click the Download tab.
2. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar.
3. On the Firmware page, click the letter M in the alphabet displayed at the top and bottom of the page, then scroll down to the "MGP Series" line.
4. Click the Download link located at the far right of the MGP line.

MGP SeriesFirmware for the MGP 462xi and MGP 464 series.Release Notes

19-1765-50

4.01

June 9, 2009

2.5 MB

Download

1. On the next page, fill in the required information, then click the Download button. A File Download - Security Warning window is displayed.

2. Click Save. A Save As window opens.

If you want to install the firmware on your computer immediately, click Run instead of Save, and skip to step 9.

1. Browse to the folder where you want to save the firmware installation file on your computer, and click Save.

2. When ready to install the new firmware on your computer, locate the downloaded file, and double-click on it to open it.

3. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware on your computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded to your computer.

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.

1. On the MGP's Configuration tab, select Firmware Upgrade from the sidebar menu to display the Firmware Upgrade page.

2. 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

CAUTION Uploading a file with an extension other than .S19 may cause the unit to stop functioning.

1. Open the firmware file. Its name appears in the field below the Current Firmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade page.

2. Click the Upload button on the Firmware Update page 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!!!"

NOTE While the firmware is uploading and rebooting, do not press any front panel buttons or make any selections on the Web pages.

When the uploading process is complete, the Uploading... button on the screen changes back to Upload.

NOTE As an alternative method of updating the MGP's firmware, you can use the Firmware Loader software. See appendix B, "Firmware Update Guide," for information on downloading and using this software.

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. You can use this function to load background images from your computer or the internet to display on the output screen. All background image files must be 24-bit bitmaps. The image files must be loaded to a folder named "nortxe-graphics."

File Management page

Uploading files

Names of files to be uploaded to the MGP must contain only valid alphanumeric characters and underscores. No spaces or special characters (symbols) are allowed. To upload files from the server,

1. Click the Browse button to the right of the file name field.
2. Browse to locate the file that you want to upload, and open it. The file's name and directory path are displayed in the file name field on the File Management page.
3. Click the Upload File button. The selected file name appears in the Files column on the File Management page. (Files are listed separately under headings of their extensions.)

Adding a directory

To add a directory or folder to the MGP's file system,

1. Enter the directory name in the Dir: field, following the slash (/).

2. Click the Add Dir button.

3. With the directory name displayed, perform the Uploading files procedure described in the previous section to add a file to the directory. The directory name appears at the top of the Files column, preceded by a slash.

To add more files to the directory, click the directory name to open it, then use the Uploading files procedure. To exit the directory, click (root) or (back).

Other file management activities

You can also perform the following tasks on the File Management page:

Open a file — Click on the name of the file in the Files column.

Delete a file — Click the Delete button at the right end of the line that contains the file you want to remove.

Delete all files — Click the Delete All button.

Display files by file extension — The Filter by File Extension menu lists the extensions of the files that have been uploaded to the MGP. This menu lets you choose to display only files with the extension you select. Select All to display all uploaded files.

Filter by File Extension menu

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. You can also select the input for each window.

Picture Controls page

The Picture Controls page contains the following sections:

Window Selection

This section contains the following buttons:

Window radio buttons — Select one of the radio buttons to specify the window(s) to which the other selections on this page will apply. (The MGP 464 has four of these radio buttons; the MGP 462xi has two.)

NOTE The All radio button cannot be used to make adjustments in the Window Controls and the Image Controls section. These selections must be made for one window at a time.

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. If an unknown input is connected to the MGP, the processor measures and estimates the resolution of the incoming video. If the estimate proves not to be accurate, the Auto Image function makes measurements to more accurately set up the input sampling.

Mute — The Mute button closes or opens the selected window. When the selected window is muted, this button is highlighted. To unmute the selected window, click Mute again. The highlighting is removed from the button.

Freeze — The Freeze button freezes the current image in the currently selected window. When the image in the selected window is frozen, this button is highlighted. To unfreeze the selected window, click Freeze again. The highlighting is removed from the button.

If you switch inputs while a window is frozen, the freeze mode is cancelled and the new input's image appears in the window.

NOTE In order to see your Mute and Freeze selections reflected on the front panel, you must also press the front panel Output Window button that corresponds to the window you selected on the screen. (The Mute and Freeze buttons blink while muting and freezing, respectively, are enabled.)

Input sections

In the following sections, you can click a button to specify an input for the currently selected window. When an input is selected, its button is highlighted on the screen.

RGB/HD/Video Inputs — Click one of these buttons to choose one of the fully configurable inputs (1 through 4) for the selected window. On the MGP DI models, these buttons also select among the four DVI inputs; on the MGP HD-SDI models, the buttons can select among two DVI and two HD-SDI inputs.

Virtual Video Inputs — Click one of these buttons to choose one of the virtual inputs (5 through 19) for the selected window. These inputs can pass only YUVi component video, S-video, or composite video signals, and cannot be configured from the front panel.

The virtual inputs are configurable in sets of three, arranged in columns on the screen. When you click a button for an input that is configured as YUVi, all three buttons in the group change to blue. When you click a button for an S-video input, the top two buttons become blue (shown in the example at right).

When you click a composite video input button, only the button you clicked turns blue.

NOTE In order to see your input selection reflected on the front panel, you must also press the front panel Output Window button that corresponds to the window you selected on the screen. (The button for the selected input lights.)

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. The Zoom control can be adjusted only by arrow buttons.

NOTE While adjusting the window controls, watch the image on your display screen to observe the effects of your adjustments.

In the Window Controls section, you can make the following adjustments:

Horizontal Center — Move the selected window to the right or left on the display. The value in the text box is the distance in pixels of the window's left edge from the left edge of the display. The range is determined by the output size; the default is 0 plus or minus the output rate.

Vertical Center — Move the selected window up or down on the display. The value in the text box is the distance in lines of the window's top edge from the top edge of the display. The range is determined by the output rate; the default is 0 plus or minus the output rate.

Horizontal Size — Stretch or shrink the selected window horizontally. The value in the text box is the window's width in pixels. The range is determined by the output rate.

Vertical Size — Stretch or shrink the selected window vertically. The value in the text box is the window's height in lines. The range is determined by the output rate.

Zoom — Change the view of the image between near and far on the display (magnifying or reducing the total view).

Image Controls

The Image Controls section contains 16 fields that enable you to make adjustments to the image in the selected window on the display. In most of these fields, you can make adjustments by entering a number in the text box or by clicking the arrow buttons. The Zoom control can be adjusted only by arrow buttons.

NOTE While adjusting the image controls, watch the image on your display screen to observe the effects of your adjustments.

In this section, you can make the following adjustments:

Horizontal Center — Move the image to the right or left in the selected window. The value in the text box is the distance in pixels of the image's left edge from the left edge of the window. The range is dependent on the output rate; the default is 0 plus or minus the output rate.

Vertical Center — Move the image up or down in the selected window. The value in the text box is the distance in lines of the image's top edge from the top edge of the window. The range is dependent on the output; the default is 0 plus or minus the output rate.

Horizontal Size — Stretch or shrink the image horizontally. The value in the text box is the width of the image in pixels. The range is dependent on the output rate.

Vertical Size — Stretch or shrink the image vertically. The value in the text box is the height of the image in lines. The range is dependent on the output rate.

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. The default is 128.
Color — Adjust the intensity of the colors in the selected window. (At the lowest adjustment, all colors appear as shades of gray.) The range is 000 to 127; the default is 064.
Tint — Change the appearance of the colors in the selected window. The range is 000 to 127; the default is 064.
Contrast — Increase or decrease the range of image light and dark values in the selected window. The range is 000 to 127; the default is 064.
Brightness — Increase or decrease the intensity of video light in the selected window. The range is 000 to 127; the default is 064.
Detail — Adjust the sharpness of the image in the selected window. The range is 000 to 127; default is 064.
Pixel Phase — Adjust the point at which pixels are sampled for the image in the selected window. The range is 1 to 31; the default is 16.
Total Pixels — Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the total line of video. The default is the auto-sensed value. The range is ±512 from the auto-sensed value.
Active Pixels — Increase or decrease the width in pixels of the active video area of the selected input. The default is the auto-sensed value. The range is ±512 from the auto-sensed value.
Active Lines — Increase or decrease the height in lines of the active video area of the selected input. The default is the auto-sensed value. The range is ±512 from the auto-sensed value.
Zoom — Increase or decrease the size of the image in the selected window while keeping the aspect ratio constant. The range is dependent on the output rate.

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. The MGP has 128 preset memory locations, in which it can store up to 128 window presets. Presets save information for all four windows.

The following settings can be saved in a window preset:

Window border color

Window priority

Window mute status

Label text color

Label text size

Label location

Label border color

Label background color

Window background setting

Window size/position

Image size/position in the window

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. 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.

Factory default preset configurations — MGP 464 models

Preset #1

Preset #2

Preset #3

Preset #4

Preset #5

Preset #6

Preset #7

Preset #8

Preset #9 Preset #10

Factory default presets — MGP 462xi models

In the Window Presets section, you can do the following:

Naming a window preset

To change the name of a preset,

1. From the Select Preset menu in the Preset Save/Recall section, select a preset to rename. The name of your selected preset is displayed in the Preset Name field.
2. In the Preset Name field, enter the name you want to give the selected preset. The following characters are may be used:

Symbols: : / - + " _ [space]

Numerals: 0 through 9

Letters: Lowercase a through z, uppercase A through Z

1. Click the Change Preset Name button. The new name replaces the one you selected on the Select Preset menu.

Saving (creating) a window preset

To save all the current window settings as a preset,

1. From the Select Preset menu, select the preset number to which you want to save the current settings for all the windows.
2. Click Save Preset.

Recalling a window preset

To recall a saved preset and enable all its settings,

1. From the Select Preset menu, select the name of the preset that you want to recall.
2. If you want to recall all window settings contained in the selected preset, including the input displayed when the preset was saved, click Recall Preset with Input.

If you do not want to recall the inputs for the selected preset, click Recall Preset.

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.

- The effect how immediately moves to the location specified for it in the new preset, and is instantly resized.

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Follow these steps to specify a window transition effect between presets:

1. From the Window Effect menu, select Real time motion or Cut.
2. From the Effect Duration menu, select the amount of seconds the MGP will take to complete the transition to its new size and location.

NOTE Effect Duration applies only if the Real time motion effect was selected.

NOTE The duration set here is the same value as the Window Effect duration.

Input Presets

An input preset is a file containing settings such as the signal type, image control settings, and window text for the input that is currently displayed in a selected window. The MGP has 128 memory preset locations to which you can save settings as input presets.

The following settings are contained in the input presets:

Input Type Horizontal Start Total Pixels

Input Name Vertical Start Active Pixels

Film Mode On/Off Pixel Phase Active Lines

Brightness Contrast Color

Tint Detail (sharpness) Percentage of window filled*

*Image size and position are saved as a percent of the window, so that the input preset can be used for any size window.

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,

1. Select a Window Selection radio button to specify the window whose group of settings for the current input will be saved as a preset.
2. From the Input Preset menu, select a preset number to which you want to save the input's settings.
3. Click Save Preset.

Recalling an input preset

To recall a saved preset and enable all its settings on your MGP 464,

1. Select a Window Selection radio button to specify the input for which the settings will be recalled.
2. From the Input Preset menu, select the preset number you want to recall.
3. Click the Recall Preset button to enable all settings contained in the selected preset.

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.

Image Settings screen

Selecting a background color

To change the background color on the output display, select a color from the Background Color pull-down menu. The default selection, Off, results in a black background.

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,

1. Connect a DVI source to the DVI Background connector on the rear panel.
2. From the Background Color menu, select DVI Background Input.

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.

NOTE The MGP supports only 24-bit bitmap files as backgrounds. The background file names must have a .bmp extension. The MGP has 16 MB of memory to store captured or loaded images. See "Background Capture menu" in chapter 3, "Operation," to calculate the size of an image.

Uploading an image

To upload a bitmap image to the MGP,

1. In the Image Index field, click Add. The Add Image field is displayed.

Add Image field on the Image Settings screen

1. Click Browse to open the Choose file window, and locate the image (.bmp) file that you want to upload.

2. Open the image file in the Choose File window. Its name and the path to it are displayed in the Add Image field on the Image Settings screen.

3. Click Upload Image. This button changes to Uploading... while the file is being loaded.

When the uploading is complete, a thumbnail image of the uploaded file is displayed in the Image Index section.

Selecting a background image

To select an uploaded image to be displayed as the background on the output screen,

1. 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.

2. Click Take to select that image for the output background.

Chapter Six

Special Applications

Application 1: Connecting the MGP to a Matrix Switcher

Application 2: Connecting Multiple MGPs in Succession (Daisy-chaining)

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 supports RGB, component video, S-video, and composite video signal types. This application can be used with either an MGP 464 or an MGP 462xi.

graph TD
    A["Extron MGP 464<br>Four Window<br>Multi-Graphic Processor"] --> B["Video Camera"]
    A --> C["Extron CrossPoint Ultra Series<br>Matrix Switcher"]
    A --> D["Extron RGB 109xi<br>Interface"]
    A --> E["Camera"]
    A --> F["Control System"]
    A --> G["PC"]
    A --> H["Laptop"]
    A --> I["Laptop"]
    A --> J["VTR"]
    A --> K["Video Camera"]
    A --> L["Projector"]
    A --> M["TCP/IP Network"]
    A --> N["Preview Monitor"]

Application diagram for an MGP 464 connected to a matrix switcher

NOTE If you are using an MGP 462xi with this application, only inputs 1 and 2 are connected from 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. This setup can include the video signal type; picture controls; advanced input configuration functions such as setting the active lines/pixels, total lines/pixels, and pixel phase; and the input name.

You can perform the required MGP setup operations using any of the following:

• SIS commands (See chapter 4.)

The MGP Web pages (See chapter 5.)•

The Windows-based control software (See chapter 4 and the help file.) •

Setting up the MGP to work with the switcher

Follow these steps to set up the MGP to work with a matrix switcher.

1. Install and connect the MGP as described in the "Installation Overview" section of chapter 2, "Installation," with the exception of step 3. In place of step 3, do the following:

Connect the MGP's four fully-configurable inputs to four of the matrix switcher's outputs. (See the diagram below.)

graph LR
    A["Input 1"] --> B["Matrix Switcher"]
    C["Input 2"] --> B
    D["Input 3"] --> B
    E["Input 4"] --> B
    F["Input 5"] --> B
    G["Input 6"] --> B
    H["..."] --> B
    I["Input 64"] --> B
    B --> J["Output 1"]
    B --> K["Output 2"]
    B --> L["Output 3"]
    B --> M["Output 4"]
    B --> N["Output 5"]
    B --> O["Output 6"]
    B --> P["..."]
    B --> Q["Output 64"]
    R["MGP 464"] --> S["Output to Display"]

Connecting the matrix switcher to an MGP 464

1. Size the windows on the MGP to full screen. You can do this quickly by selecting window preset 1, 31, 61, 91, or 121.
2. On the matrix switcher, tie input 1 to the four switcher outputs that are connected to the MGP. (Refer to your matrix switcher user's manual for the procedure.)
3. Select window 1 on the MGP, and configure the input as follows:

a. Set the following input sampling parameters as desired: signal type, horizontal and vertical start, total pixels, active pixels, and active lines.
b. Set the following picture controls as desired: image size, image position, color, tint, brightness, and contrast.
c. Set the pixel phase for window 1, then mute the window to display the next window behind it. Repeat this step for windows 2, 3, and 4.
d. Save the adjusted settings as Input Preset 1.

1. 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.

NOTE Each input preset must be saved with the same number as the input on the matrix switcher.

1. Synchronize the MGP to the matrix switcher as follows:

a. Open the Windows-based control software.
b. From the Tools menu, select Sync MGP Device to Matrix Switcher... . The Sync MGP to Matrix Switcher window opens.
c. In the IP Address field, enter the matrix switcher's IP address.

d. Click Connect To Matrix button. The switcher's matrix size is displayed to the right of the button, and its input-output ties are displayed in the Matrix Status section below.

e. From the drop-down menu in the MGP Input #1 field, select the number of the matrix switcher output to which you connected the MGP's input 1 in step 1.

f. Repeat step e for MGP inputs 2 through 4, making sure to select the number of the switcher's output connector to which you attached the MGP input with which you are working.

g. Click Take to tie the MGP inputs to the selected switcher outputs.

h. Click Close to close the Sync MGP to Matrix Switcher window.

Example of a Sync MGP to Matrix Switcher window with input ties to switcher (MGP 462xi)

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.
• Perform all input switching using the matrix switcher. A 1-second RGB delay is recommended to minimize the amount of video sync noise while the processor locks onto the new signal.
• Window presets can be recalled, but they must be recalled "without input," so that the inputs remain matched to the windows with the same numbers.
• Input presets do not have to be issued manually to the MGP. The MGP senses when the matrix switcher changes input ties and recalls the matching preset.

Minimizing synchronization problems when not using the Sync to Matrix feature

When operating the system using a manually configured control system (for which Sync to Matrix was not used), you can avoid synchronization problems that cause unwanted image blanking or scrambling during input switches by doing the following:

1. While setting up the switcher and the MGP to work together, set the RGB delay on the matrix switcher to greater than or equal to 1.0 second.
2. Create a tie on the matrix switcher from desired input X to the output number that corresponds to MGP window Y, in which input X will be displayed.
3. Immediately (within 1 second) recall the input preset with the same number as switcher input X that you selected in step 2 (preset X), to MGP window Y.

NOTE

Input presets cannot be recalled via the MGP front panel. You can recall them via SIS commands (see chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control"), the MGP Web pages (see "Input presets" in chapter 5, "HTML Configuration and Control"), or the Windows-based control software/Preset Selector software's help file).

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.)

NOTE This application can also be used with an MGP 462xi; however, because the MGP 462xi has only two windows, you are able to display half the number of windows that the MGP 464 can support. For example, when you daisy-chain three MGP 462xi processors together, 6 windows are provided instead of 12.

Connecting via the DVI Background connector has the advantage of the input not being scaled. Therefore, no analog/digital sampling is required and there is no signal loss.

NOTE In the diagrams, the MGPs are given letters in the order of their priority, starting with the unit closest to the output display. Therefore, the first MGP in the chain is shown as unit C (or B, if there are only two MGPs). The second MGP is designated as unit B, and the third is unit A.

The illustration on the next page shows diagrams of three possible configurations for MGP 464s.

1. 8-window configuration: Two MGP 464s are daisy-chained together, so that eight windows (four from each MGP) are displayed on the output screen. (On the MGP 462xi, this is a 4-window configuration.)

2. The DVI Output of the first MGP (unit B) is connected to the DVI Background input of the second MGP (unit A).

3. The first diagram in the row shows the output display with one MGP attached. The second diagram shows the display with two MGPs attached.

4. 12-window configuration: Three MGP 464s are daisy-chained so that 12 windows are displayed on the output screen. (On the MGP 462xi, this is a 6-window configuration.)

5. The DVI Output of the first MGP (unit C) is connected to the DVI Background input of the second MGP (unit B).

6. The DVI Output of the second MGP (unit B) is connected to the DVI Background input of the third MGP (unit A).

7. The first diagram in the row shows the output display with one MGP attached. The second diagram shows the display with two MGPs attached. The third diagram shows the display with all three units connected.

8. 8-window with DVI background configuration: A DVI computer (or another DVI source) is daisy-chained to two MGP 464s, so that eight windows are displayed in front of a live video background from the DVI source.

9. The DVI source is connected to the DVI Background input of the first MGP (unit B).

10. The DVI Output of the first MGP (unit B) is connected to the DVI Background input of the second MGP (unit A).

11. The first diagram in the row shows the DVI computer, which is the input source. The second diagram shows the display with one MGP attached. The third diagram shows the display connected to two MGPs. (On the MGP 462xi, this is a 4-window configuration.)

12. 8 Window Configuration
    

graph TD
    A["MGP 464 Unit B\nOutput rate = any factory rate"] -->|DVI out\nDVI BKG in\nDVI output from first MGP output to DVI background input| B["Block 1A 2A 3A"]
    A --> C["Block 1B 2B"]
    A --> D["Block 3B 4B"]
    E["MGP 464 Unit A\nOutput rate = DVI background rate"] --> F["Block 1A 2A 3A"]
    E --> G["Block 4A 1B 2B"]
    E --> H["Block 3B 4B"]
    F --> I["Block 1A 2A 3A"]
    F --> J["Block 4A 1B 2B"]
    F --> K["Block 3B 4B"]
    L["To display"] --> F

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

1. 12 Window Configuration
   

graph LR
    A["MGP 464 Unit C\nOutput rate = any factory rate"] -->|DVI out\nDVI BKG in\nDVI output from first MGP output to DVI background input| B["MGP 464 Unit B\nOutput rate = DVI background rate"]
    B -->|DVI out\nDVI BKG in\nDVI output from second MGP output to DVI background input| C["MGP 464 Unit A\nOutput rate = DVI background rate"]
    C -->|To display| D["Final Display"]

    subgraph Input
        E["1C 2C 3C 4C"] --> F["1B 2B 3B 4B"]
        F --> G["1C 2C 3C"]
        G --> H["4C"]
    end

    subgraph Data
        I["1A 2A 3A 4A"] --> J["1B 2B 3B 4B"]
        J --> K["1C 2C 3C"]
        K --> L["4C"]
    end

4 video windows on output display
Output display with the 4 windows from unit C, and the 4 windows from unit B laid on top
Output display with the 8 windows from unit C and unit B, and the 4 windows from unit A laid on top

1. 8 Window Configuration with a DVI Computer Background
   

graph TD
    A["Computer or Other DVI Source"] -->|DVI out| B["MGP 464 Unit B"]
    B -->|Output rate = DVI background rate| C["MGP 464 Unit A"]
    C -->|Output rate = DVI background rate| D["Output display with the 4 windows from unit B and the computer output as the background"]
    D --> E["Computer output"]
    B -->|DVI BKG in DVI output from computer to DVI background input| F["Computer output"]
    C -->|DVI BKG in DVI output from first MGP output to DVI background input| G["Computer output"]
    C --> H["Output display with the 4 windows from unit A laid on top"]

MGP 464 daisy-chain configuration examples

Setting up MGPs for daisy-chaining

Follow these steps to set up one to three MGPs in a daisy-chain formation:

1. Connect input sources to the MGP to be displayed in the windows.

2. Connect the DVI output of the first MGP (the unit farthest from the display) to the DVI Background connector of the second MGP. If you are daisy-chaining three units, connect the DVI output of the second MGP to the DVI Background connector of the third unit (the unit connected to the display).

3. Configure the output as follows:

a. Set the output resolution/refresh rate of the first MGP (the unit farthest from the display) to your output display's native rate.

NOTE Do not set this unit to the DVI background rate.

b. Set the output rates of the second and, if appropriate, the third MGP to "DVI Background Rate." This setting uses the incoming DVI resolution and pixel clock as the output rate of the MGPs, which is essential in order to avoid any sampling of the incoming DVI signal.

NOTE By default, the resolution provided in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the last selected factory rate. To manually set the resolution information provided in the EDID data, see the Set EDID information SIS command on page 4-10.

c. If it has not yet been selected, set the background of the second and third MGPs to "DVI Background." When you do this, these two units set their output rates to the DVI background rate.

NOTE The DVI background rate remains in effect, even when the background is not set for DVI Background. This prevents any image scrambling on the display when the system is switching between the DVI background source and other background images or colors.

1. Configure the windows on all the MGPs as follows:

a. Mute the windows on the second and third MGPs to view the windows on the first MGP only.

b. Set the size and position of the four windows on the first MGP, either manually or by selecting a window preset.

c. Save the configuration for the first MGP as a window preset, for future use.

d. Unmute the windows for the second MGP in the chain and configure them as desired. Save this window configuration as a preset.

NOTE The default presets provided with the MGP have no background selected. For the second and third MGPs in the chain, you must select "DVI background" as the background.

e. Repeat step d for the third MGP if appropriate.

NOTE It is recommended that you save the window configurations on the second and third MGPs with the same preset number. This is required if you are using the Preset Selector software for both MGPs, because the Preset Selector recalls the same preset number for all MGPs that have been added to it.

Refer to the Windows-based control software help file for information on using the Preset Selector.

Appendix A

Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories

Specifications

Part Numbers and Accessories

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 video4 to 15 (configurable) component video (interlaced), S-video, or composite video4 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

Inputs 1-4	(4) x 5 female BNC (all models)
	4 female DVI-I (DI models only)
	2 female BNC, 2 female DVI-I (HD-SDI models only)
Inputs 5-19	15 female BNC

Nominal level ......	1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
	0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
	0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance 75 ohms

Horizontal frequency.... 15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency.... 50 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range ......

640x480 to 1920x1200*, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p*Only the reduced blanking version of the 1920x1200 resolution is sampled at full bit rate.HD-SDI models accept the resolutions listed above on the non-HD-SDI inputs. The HD-SDI inputs, themselves, accept only the following resolutions: 720p^2,4,5,6,7 , 1080i^5,6,7 , 1080p^1,2,3,4 ^1 = at 24 Hz, ^2 = at 25 Hz, ^3 = at 29.97 Hz, ^4 = at 30 Hz, ^5 = at 50 Hz, ^6 = at 59.94 Hz, ^7 = at 60 Hz

DC offset (max. allowable).... 0.5 V

Video processing

Digital sampling.... 24 bit, 8 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard (video), 162 MHz standard (RGB)

Colors 16.78 million

Video output

Number/signal type.... 1 scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HD YUV component video

Connectors 5 BNC female, 1 DVI-I female

Nominal level.... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and for G of RGsB 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

Minimum/maximum levels ..... 0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance 75 ohms

Vertical frequencies.... 24 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 96 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Scaled resolution ......

640x480 ^1,2,3,4,5,6 , 800x600 ^1,2,3,4,5,6 , 852x480 ^1,2,3,4,5 , 1024x768 ^1,2,3,4 , 1024x852 ^1,2,3,4 ,1024x1024 ^1,2,3 , 1280x768 ^1,2 , 1280x800 ^1,2,3 , 1280x1024 ^1,2 , 1360x765 ^1,2 , 1360x768 ^1,2 ,1365x768 ^1,2 , 1365x1024 ^1,2 , 1366x768 ^1,2 , 1400 x 1050 ^1,2 , 1440x900 ^1,2,3 ,1600 x 1200 ^1,2 , 1680x1050 ^2 , 1920x1200 ^1,2 HDTV: 480p ^2,8 , 576p ^1 , 720p ^1,2,8 , 1080i ^1,2,8 , 1080p ^1,2,7,8 , and 1080p Sharp ^2 ^1 = at 50 Hz, ^2 = at 60 Hz, ^3 = at 72 Hz, ^4 = at 96 Hz, ^5 = at 100 Hz, ^6 = at 120 Hz, ^7 = 24 Hz, ^8 = 59.94 Hz

Return loss.... -30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset.... ±25 mV with input at 0 offset

Switching type .... Triple-Action Switching ^24

A-2 MGP Series • Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories

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 2.75 V to 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS

0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync

0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

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 75 ohms

Polarity...... Positive or negative (selectable)

Control/remote — processor/decoder/scaler

Serial control ports.... (1) RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Serial control pin configurations

9-pin D connector ...... RS-232: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND

RS-422: 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

2.5 mm mini stereo jack.... Tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Ethernet control port.... 1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate.... 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol...... ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP

Program control.... Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS ^TM )

Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Telnet

Extron's control/configuration program for Windows ^®

General

Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 30 watts, internal

Temperature/humidity...... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling.... Fan, right to left (as viewed from the front panel)

Mounting .... Rack mountable with included brackets

Enclosure type ...... Metal

Enclosure dimensions (per unit). 3.4" H x 17.5" W x 12.0" D (2U high, 1 rack wide)

(8.6 cm H x 44.5 cm W x 30.5 cm D)

(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

Shipping weight 18 lbs (9 kg)

Vibration.... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC ...... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Environmental...... Complies with the appropriate requirements of WEEE.

MTBF 30,000 hours

Warranty 3 years parts and labor

NOTE All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers and Accessories

Included parts

These items are included in each order for an MGP Series processor:

Included parts	Replacement part 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	60-1023-02
MGP 462xi HD-SDI	60-1023-03
Rack mounting brackets kit 70-155-01
IEC power cord
Rubber feet, self-adhesive
MGP Series User's Manual
Windows-based control software on DVD

Optional accessories

These items can be ordered separately:

Accessory Part number
DVI-D male-to-male 6' patch cable 26-584-06
9-pin D female to 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable 70-335-01
Button cap/diffuser assembly replacement kit 70-352-01

MGP Series Multi-Graphic Processor

Appendix B

Firmware Update Guide

Determining the Firmware Version

Downloading the Firmware

Updating the Firmware

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 the MGP's embedded Web pages, or select About MGP... from the Windows-based control software Help menu.

Using the LCD display at power-on

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).

graph LR
    A["Power on"] --> B["Extron MGP 464 V1.01"]
    B --> C["Multi-Graphic Processor"]
    C --> D["Default Cycle"]
    D --> E["Firmware version number"]
    C -->|2 sec.| B
    C -->|2 sec.| D

Power-up cycle flow diagram

Using a Web browser

The MGP comes from the factory with a set of default embedded Web pages. The System Status Web page displays the firmware version of your unit, along with other information such as your MGP's IP address and part number.

NOTE The firmware update screen examples in this chapter all show MGP 464 pages. The MGP 462xi Web pages are identical in content and appearance except for the product names.

To use the Web pages to find out the current firmware version number,

1. Connect the MGP to a PC via an Ethernet connection (using a crossover cable), or connect the MGP and the PC to a network/LAN (using a straight-through cable). See "Rear Panel Features" in chapter 2 for details.
2. Start a Web browser program (such as Microsoft ^® Internet Explorer).
3. Enter the MGP's IP address in the browser's Address field.

NOTE If your local system administrators have not changed the value, use the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, for this field.

1. Press the Enter key. If the MGP's HTML pages are not password protected, the browser displays the System Status page.

If the MGP's HTML pages are password protected, the browser displays the Enter Network Password dialog box, shown on the next page.

Example of an Enter Network Password dialog box

a. Enter the appropriate administrator password in the Password field.

NOTE A User name entry is not required.

b. If desired, select the check box to have the system input your password the next time you enter your MGP's IP address.

c. Click OK. The System Status page or your custom start page opens.

1. Access the System Status page if it is not already displayed. The firmware version is listed in the System Description area, on the third line, to the right of the part number.

System Status Web page

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.

1. Open the configuration software. (See "Windows -based Control Software," in chapter 4, for the procedure.)

2. From the Help menu, select About... . The following screen appears, providing information about the current MGP version.

About... screen
3. When finished viewing the information, click OK to close the window.

Downloading the firmware

Obtain the latest version of MGP firmware by downloading it from the Extron Web site, as follows:
1. Visit the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) and click the Download tab.
2. On the Download Center page, click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu.
3. On the Firmware page, click the letter M in the alphabet displayed at the top and bottom of the page, then scroll down to the "MGP Series" line.
4. Click the Download link located at the far right of the MGP line.

MGP SeriesFirmware for the MGP 462xi and MGP 464 series.Release Notes

19-1765-50

4.01

June 9, 2009

2.5 MB

Download

1. On the next page, fill in the required information, then click the Download button. A File Download - Security Warning window is displayed.

2. Click Save. A Save As window opens.

If you want to install the firmware on your computer immediately, click Run instead of Save, and skip to step 9.

1. Browse to the folder where you want to save the firmware installation file on your computer, and click Save.

2. When ready to install the new firmware, locate the downloaded file, and double-click on it to open it.

3. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware on your computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded.

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. Unless you are using the Firmware Loader (see "Using the Firmware Loader," later in this chapter), it is recommended that you always perform firmware upgrades via an IP connection.

NOTE Check the Extron Web site for firmware-related documents, instructions, patch files, and new firmware files before loading new firmware into the unit.

Updating using the Web pages

Follow these steps to update the firmware using the MGP Web pages.

1. Launch a Web browser (for example, Internet Explorer) on the connected computer, and enter the MGP's IP address in the address field.

2. If no password has been assigned, the MGP's Web page opens, displaying the System Status screen.

If an administrator password has been assigned to the MGP, the Enter Network Password dialog box opens (shown below). Enter the administrator password in the Password field (a User name is not required), and click OK. The MGP's Web page appears.

NOTE Passwords must contain 4 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Symbols and spaces are not allowed, and the passwords are case sensitive.

Enter Network Password dialog box

1. On the MGP's Configuration tab, select Firmware Upgrade from the sidebar menu to display the Firmware Upgrade screen.

Firmware Upgrade screen

1. Click Browse to open the Choose file window, and locate the firmware file on your computer or server. The file extension must be .S19.

CAUTION Uploading a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop functioning.

Choose file window with firmware file selected

1. Open the firmware file. Its name appears in the field below the Current Firmware Version on the Firmware Upgrade screen.
2. 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!!!"

NOTE While the firmware is uploading and rebooting, do not press any front panel buttons or make any selections on the Web pages.

When the uploading process is complete, the Uploading... button on the screen changes back to Upload.

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.

1. 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.

Updating using the Windows-based control software

To update the firmware on the MGP using the Windows-based control software,

1. Open the Windows-based control software, using an IP connection. See "Windows®-based Control Software" in chapter 4, "Software Configuration and Control," for information on accessing this program.
2. From the Options menu, select Update Firmware... . An Open window appears.
3. Browse to locate the firmware file that you saved to your computer. The file extension must be .S19.

CAUTION Uploading a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop working.

Open window with firmware file selected

1. 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

1. 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.

1. Download the Firmware Loader installer executable file to your computer.

a. On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab.
b. On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu.
c. Locate the "Firmware Loader" line and click the Download link at the far right.
d. Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file to your computer.

1. Locate the Firmware Loader executable file in your computer's file system and open it.

2. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the Firmware Loader on your computer. The installer program places the Firmware Loader file, "FWLoader.exe" at the following location:

c:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader

(If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your Program Files folder, the installer creates them.)

1. 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.

1. On the Add Device window, select the tab for the desired connection type and enter the parameters for your MGP.

Add Device window tabs

- 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).

1. If you want to upload the firmware to additional device(s),

a. Click Add Next. Your first device is added to the Devices field in Firmware Loader window, and the Add Device window remains open.
b. Enter the connection information for the next device.
c. Repeat steps a and b until all desired devices have been added to the Firmware Loader window.

Firmware Loader window with two MGPs added

To remove a device from the Devices field,

a. Click on the names of the device(s) to be deleted, to highlight them.
b. Select Remove Selected Device(s) from the Edit menu.
c. On the Remove Device(s) window, select or deselect any devices on the list as desired, then click Remove.

To remove all devices from the Devices field, select Remove All Devices from the Edit menu.

1. When finished adding devices, click OK. The Add Device window closes.
2. From the File menu on the Firmware Loader window, select Open.
3. In the Choose File window that opens, browse to locate the firmware file to be uploaded and double-click it to open it. The file extension must be .S19.

CAUTION Uploading a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop functioning.

Choose file window with firmware file selected.

1. 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.

Firmware upload in progress

1. When the firmware update is finished, "Completed" appears above the progress bar in the Total Progress field. Close the Firmware Loader window.

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, 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:

USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics

1001 East Ball Road

Anaheim, CA 92805

U.S.A.

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:

Extron Europe

Hanzeboulevard 10

3825 PH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

China:

Extron China

686 Ronghua Road

Songjiang District

Shanghai 201611

China

Asia:

Extron Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01

PM Industrial Bldg.

Singapore 368363

Singapore

Middle East:

Extron Middle East

Dubai Airport Free Zone

F12, PO Box 293666

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Extron USA - WestHeadquarters	Extron USA - East	Extron Europe	Extron Asia	Extron Japan	Extron China	Extron Middle East
+800.633.9876Inside USA / Canada Only	+800.633.9876Inside USA / Canada Only	+800.3987.6673Inside Europe Only	+800.7339.8766Inside Asia Only	+81.3.3511.7655+81.3.3511.7656 FAX	+400.883.1568Inside China Only	+971.4.2991800+971.4.2991880 FAX
+1.714.491.1500+1.714.491.1517 FAX	+1.919.863.1794+1.919.863.1797 FAX	+31.33.453.4040+31.33.453.4050 FAX	+65.6383.4400+65.6383.4664 FAX		+86.21.3760.1568+86.21.3760.1566 FAX