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EXTRON

User Guide

MGP 641

Signal Processors

Multi-Graphic Processor

68-2396-01 Rev. C 03 22

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

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Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, eLink, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free, Global Configurator, Global Scripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink, MediaPort, NAV, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, ShareLink, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, StudioStation, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V‑Lock, VN‑Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XPA, XTP, XTP Systems, and ZipClip

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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits 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 interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

ATTENTION:

• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.

• La technologie extension paires torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires torsadées blindées (UTP) ou non blindées (STP). Afin de s’assurer de la compatibilité entre FCC Classe A et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP sont nécessaires.

NOTES:

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

VCCI-A Notice

Battery Notice This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile. Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.

ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ̂ B 51 ̂ W^C.0 [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide, the character “0” is the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms A glossary of terms is available at https://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

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Contents

Introduction

About this Guide About the MGP 641 Multi-Graphic Processor Features Application Diagram

Installation

Installation Overview Rear Panel Features and Connections Installing the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Brackets

Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP, XTP, and HDBT Communication

RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion Connecting for Ethernet to RS-232 Insertion

Operation

Front Panel Features Power-up and Default Cycle Selecting a Window and Input

Window Select Buttons Muting and Freezing a Window

Mute Freeze

Presets Window Presets Input Presets

Picture Controls Adjusting the Picture Controls Picture Controls Summary

Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Menu System Overview Input Configuration Menu Output Configuration Menu Window Configuration Menu Image/Logo Configuration Menu Advanced Configuration Menu Comm Settings Menu

Additional Functions HDCP Authorization Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode) Resetting

Remote Configuration and Control

Host and Processor Communication Connecting the MGP to the host Initial Power Up Messages Password Messages Processor-initiated Messages Error Responses

SIS Overview Using the Command and Response Tables

Symbol Definitions Command and Response Table for MGP 641 SIS Commands

Command and Response Table for IP SIS Commands

Videowall Configuration Software (VCS) Program

Downloading VCS from the Website Starting the Configuration Program

HTML Configuration and Control

Accessing the Web Page Disabling Compatibility Mode

Web Page Components Device Info Panel Inputs Panel Roles and Permissions Panel Device Status Panel Outputs Panel Firmware Panel Network Settings Panel RS-232 Panel

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Reference Information

Best Practices for Cleaning Your Extron Products

Mounting the MGP 641 Tabletop Use Rack Mounting

Updating the Firmware Determining the Firmware Version Downloading the Firmware Uploading the Firmware to the MGP 641

IP Address What is an IP Address?

Choosing IP Addresses Subnet Mask Pinging for the IP Address Subnetting, a Primer

MGP 641 Series • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section provides an overview of the MGP 641 Multi-Graphic Processor, including information about the following:

• About this Guide

• About the MGP 641 Multi-Graphic Processor

• Features

• Application Diagram

About this Guide This guide discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP 641 processors.

Throughout this guide, the terms “MGP,” “MGP 641,” and “processor” are used interchangeably to refer to the product.

About the MGP 641 Multi-Graphic Processor The Extron MGP 641 is a multi-window processor that scales and presents up to four 4K @ 60 Hz source signals on a single screen. It features advanced Extron Vector 4K scaling technology for high image quality. The HDCP 2.3-compliant processor includes four HDMI 2.0 inputs and an additional HDMI background input for presenting live, non‑scaled content behind source windows. HDMI and DTP2 4K @ 60 Hz outputs deliver duplicate signals to local and remote displays. Fully customizable window layouts, logo and video keying, and window transition effects enhance presentation of the source content. Source and output rotation enable use with portrait displays, and audio de‑embedding simplifies integration. Configurations can be saved as presets and recalled as needed.

The MGP 641 can be controlled and configured remotely using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via the RS-232, USB, or Ethernet LAN connections, the Videowall Configuration Software (VCS) via an Ethernet LAN or USB, the MGP 641 embedded web pages, and the front panel buttons and knobs.

Features

• Displays up to four source windows on a single screen with a live or static background — Simplifies system design by reducing the need for multiple displays.

• Four HDMI 2.0 inputs

• HDMI 2.0 background input — A dedicated, non‑scaled input accepts live background content from an HDMI source.

• HDMI 2.0 and DTP2 outputs — The MGP 641 features one HDMI output and a duplicate DTP2 output.

• Supports resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 — Supports HDMI 2.0 input and output signals up to 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color sampling.

• Supported HDMI 2.0 specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, Deep Color, and HD lossless audio formats

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• Advanced Extron Vector 4K scaling engine — The Vector 4K scaling engine is specifically designed for critical-quality 4K imagery, with image upscaling and downscaling.

• Multiple window transition effects — Windows can be transitioned into and out of the window preset using dissolve and cut effects.

• Integrated DTP2 extension supports transmission of 4K @ 60 Hz video up to 330’ (100 m) over a shielded CATx cable

• Compatible with all DTP‑enabled products, plus XTP CrossPoint matrix switchers — Enables mixing and matching with desktop and wallplate endpoints, as well as other DTP and DTP2‑enabled products to meet application requirements. The MGP 641 processor can be integrated with XTP and XTP II CrossPoint matrix switchers to provide connectivity between presentation spaces and a larger, facility-wide system.

• DTP2 output is compatible with HDBaseT-enabled devices — The DTP output can be configured to send video and embedded audio, plus bidirectional RS‑232 and IR signals to an HDBaseT-enabled display.

• HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP‑compliant devices.

• User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP compliant or non‑HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non‑HDCP mode.

• HDCP Visual Confirmation — When HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑HDCP compliant display, green video is sent to the display for immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.

• Key Minder continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to two or more displays.

• EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources reliably output content at power up.

• Supports custom EDID and output resolutions — User-defined output resolutions up to 600 MHz pixel clock can be supported by uploading custom EDID files or capturing EDID from a display or other destination device.

• Logo image keying and display — A logo graphic can be positioned and keyed over live video. Graphics files in BMP, JPG, PNG, or TIFF format may be uploaded to the unit. Full-screen images up to 4K resolution can also be displayed to eliminate loss of video between presentations. Up to 32 logo images can be stored on the processor.

• Video keying — Title information or other content from any window can be keyed over lower priority windows or background content.

• Cascade multiple MGP 641 processors for additional windows — Up to four MGP 641 units can be cascaded via the HDMI 2.0 background input to present up to 16 windows on a single display.

• Fully customizable window layouts — The four windows can be sized, positioned, and overlapped anywhere on the display, with additional adjustments for image zoom and priority.

• Output rotation — The duplicate HDMI and DTP2 output signals can be rotated 90 degrees, accommodating displays arranged in portrait or landscape orientations.

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• Source rotation — Inputs 2 and 4 can be rotated + or - 90 degrees, providing flexible and creative presentation options for live content.

• Dynamic input detection — Instead of conventional lookup tables, Vector 4K technology dynamically analyzes incoming digital video signal parameters for precise signal detection, conversion, and scaling. This capability facilitates fast, flexible detection of both standard and custom resolutions.

• Custom output resolutions — Maximizes compatibility with evolving display technology, non‑standard displays, and direct-view LED systems.

• Auto-Layout Mode — Automatically configures the window layout to a full screen, side by side, pyramid, or a quad arrangement, based on which inputs have an active signal.

• Seamless presentation of signals sourced from upstream devices — Signals sourced from an upstream switcher can be transitioned using cut to black, fade to black, seamless cut, or seamless fade. In addition, low latency mode allows the window to display the new signal as quickly as possible.

• Image freeze control — Any window can be frozen via the front panel, RS‑232, or Ethernet control.

• Window mute control — Any window can be added or removed via the front panel, RS‑232, or Ethernet control.

• Customizable window borders — To provide easy identification of displayed content, window border options include semi-transparent borders and text labels with adjustable size, color, and location.

• 128 window configuration presets — A total of 128 default window presets are available and customizable to allow quick saving and recall of size, positioning, priority, and border style for each window.

• Window preset effects — Transitions between presets can be set to Cut or Animated.

The Animated effect dynamically resizes and repositions the four windows to the locations determined by a new preset. Duration is adjustable.

• Screen Saver Mode — Can be set to automatically mute video and sync output to the display device when there are no active connections or logos displayed. The connected display automatically enters standby mode to conserve energy.

• Customizable on-screen clock — A single on‑screen clock in a digital time format can be presented anywhere on screen, with user-definable size, color, time, and date formatting.

• Stereo audio de‑embedding — Embedded HDMI two‑channel PCM audio can be extended over the DTP2 output or extracted as balanced or unbalanced stereo audio to the analog outputs.

• Aspect ratio control — The aspect ratio of the image in a window can be controlled by selecting a fill mode that provides a full window display or a follow mode, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the input signal.

• Front panel controls with LCD display — Back‑lit front panel buttons and an LCD menu system with navigation controls provide quick access to configuration settings.

• Front panel USB configuration port — Enables system configuration without having to access the rear panel.

• Configuration and control software — Extron VCS reduces configuration and preset programming time with a task-oriented, intuitive interface.

• Built-in web pages — Enable the use of a standard browser for device monitoring and troubleshooting over an intuitive web interface.

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• Internal video test patterns and pink noise generator for calibration and setup

— Offers a selection of video test patterns and audio pink noise to facilitate proper system setup and calibration of display devices.

• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and monitoring over a LAN or

WAN.

• RS-232 control port — Facilitates the use of serial commands for integration into a control system. Extron products use the SIS protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

• Front panel security lockout — Locks out front panel functions. All functions remain available through Ethernet, USB, or RS‑232 control.

• Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure

• LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets — Prevent HDMI devices from being accidently unplugged from the rear panel.

• Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption.

• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty.

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Application Diagram Figure 1 shows an example of how devices can be connected to the MGP 641.

50 – 60 Hz

100-240V~ --A MAX

M G

P

BACKGROUND

INPUT

1B

OUT

AUDIO OUT

REMOTE

LAN

RS-232

L R

Tx Rx GTx

SIG LINK

IR

Rx G

RESET

DTP

POWER

DTP2

DTP

OUTPUTS (DTP2/XTP/HDBT)

OVER TP

IN

P

U T

S

1 2 4 1A3

HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI

INPUT

OFF

SEND

POWER

STATUS

OUTPUT

LINK

DTP2 R 211

CONFIG

LINK

ACT

R IR

IPCP PRO 250

eBUS

OVER

LIMITS

COM

I/O

RTS

CTS

Tx

Rx

RELAYSIR/S

HDMIRS-232

Extron

MGP 641

4K/60 HDMI Multi-Window Processor with DTP2 Extension

Extron

DTP2 R 211

Receiver

Extron IPCP Pro 250 IP Link Pro Control Processor

Extron TLP Pro 1025T 10" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

PC Workstation 4K Workstation

BYOD

4K Media Player

HDMI Camera

HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI

HDMI

Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet

CATx Cable up to 330' (100 m)

4K Projector

Figure 1. Connection Diagram for an MGP 641

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Installation

This section describes the installation procedures for the MGP 641 Multi-Graphic Processor and the connectors on the rear panel. Topics include:

• Installation Overview

• Rear Panel Features and Connections

• Installing the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Brackets

• Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP, XTP, and HDBT Communication

• RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion

Installation Overview The MGP Processor can be connected to up to four input devices simultaneously, and up to two output devices. Follow these steps to install the MGP 641:

1. Mount the MGP to a rack using the pre-installed side mounting brackets. The MGP 641 has a 1U high, full rack wide enclosure.

Alternatively, attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the MGP and place the unit in the desired location.

2. Connect HDMI or DVI (with an appropriate adapter) sources to the HDMI input� connectors (inputs 1 through 4), (see figure 2, B on the next page).

3. If desired, connect a source to the HDMI live background connector (C). The MGP 641 windows are displayed in front of this unscaled background video source.

NOTE: You must set the output resolution to match that of the background source, or the background video is not displayed. The refresh rates do not need to match.

4. Make the following output connections as needed:

• Connect an HDMI, or DVI with an appropriate adapter, display to the HDMI output 1A connector (D).

• Connect a DTP endpoint, XTP matrix switcher, or HDBaseT compatible receiver to the buffered DTP/XTP/HDBT output connector 1B (F). For cable wiring and recommendations, see Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP, XTP, and HDBT Communication on page 11.

• To pass infrared data, connect a control device to the 3-pole Over TP IR captive screw connector (see OVER TP IR pass-through connector on page 8).

5. Connect a balanced or unbalanced analog audio output device (such as a DSP device or an amplifier) to the 5-pole captive screw AUDIO OUT connector (J) for 2-Ch audio from the selected input. This connector is configurable via VCS (see the VCS Help File) or SIS (see Audio Output Format commands on page 58) as two discrete mono outputs or as one stereo output.

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6. If the MGP 641 is to be connected to a computer or to a host �controller for remote control, connect an RS-232 cable from the host �to the 5-pole REMOTE RS-232 rear panel connector (see figure 2, K) or to the front panel USB mini-B CONFIG port (see figure 8, A, on page 13). The default protocol for the RS-232 port is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and 8 data bits, with no flow control.

Alternatively, connect an� RJ-45 network cable to the rear panel LAN port for remote configuration and control.

7. Connect power to the MGP by plugging a standard IEC power cord (provided) from a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source into the power receptacle (see figure 2, A).

8. Apply power to all other devices.

Rear Panel Features and Connections The rear panel of the MGP 641 has the following connectors:

KKK

50 – 60 Hz

100-240V~ 1.5A MAX

M G

P

BACKGROUND

INPUT

1B

OUT

AUDIO OUT

REMOTE

LAN

RS-232

L R

Tx Rx GTx

SIG LINK

IR

Rx G

RESET

DTP

POWER

DTP2

DTP

OUTPUTS (DTP2/XTP/HDBT)

OVER TP

IN

P

U T

S

1 2 4 1A3

HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI

AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF GGG III JJJHHH

A AC power connector G OVER TP IR pass-through connector

B HDMI inputs H RESET button and LED

C HDMI live BACKGROUND INPUT I LAN connector

D HDMI output (output 1A) J Analog audio output connector

E DTP remote power LEDs K REMOTE RS-232 connector

F DTP/XTP/HDBT output (output 1B)

Figure 2. Rear Panel

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

B HDMI inputs (inputs 1 through 4) — Connect HDMI (or DVI with an appropriate adapter) sources to these four HDMI connectors, which feed directly to the windows with the same numbers. These windows support pixel clocks up to 600 MHz and raster sizes up to 4096 x 2400.

C HDMI live BACKGROUND INPUT — Connect an HDMI or DVI (with an appropriate adapter) input source to this HDMI connector in order to display the video source live as a background on the output screen. The background HDMI source is displayed behind the four MGP 641 windows and any auxiliary content. This input is not scaled.

D HDMI output (output 1A) — Plug an HDMI (or DVI with an appropriate adapter) output device into this HDMI connector. The HDMI output port supports resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz.

E DTP remote power LEDs — These green LEDs light to indicate when either DTP2 or DTP remote power is being provided to a receiver via the DTP output.

NOTE: Remote power is not available when the DTP Out port is set to XTP or

HDBT.

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F DTP/XTP/HDBT output (output 1B) — This connector and the HDMI output connector (1A) are mirrored, meaning that they display the same image (see figure 2, F, on the previous page).

• Connect a DTP or DTP2 receiver, an XTP matrix switcher, or an HDBaseT compatible receiver to this RJ-45 twisted pair Out connector. For cable wiring and recommendations, see Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP, XTP, and HDBT Communication on page 11.

• This output also allows for remote powering of DTP and DTP2 receivers, as well as over-DTP analog audio which matches the 5-pole analog audio output of the MGP.

(It does not support remote power to XTP or HDBT devices.)

• To transmit or receive infrared data to and from a sink connected to the DTP/DTP2/HDBT receiver or XTP matrix, connect a control device to the 3-pole IR Over TP captive screw output port (see G, “Over TP IR pass-through connector,” below).

ATTENTION:

• Do not connect this connector to a computer or telecommunications network.

• Ne connectez pas ce port à des données informatiques ou à un réseau de télécommunications.

• DTP remote power is intended for indoor use only. No part of the network that uses DTP remote power should be routed outdoors.

• L’alimentation DTP2 à distance est exclusivement réservée à un usage en intérieur. Un réseau utilisant une alimentation à distance ne peut pas être routé en extérieur.

Signal Support

DTP Mode XTP Matrix and HDBaseT Mode

• HDCP-compliant digital video

• Embedded audio into the TMDS output or analog audio

• IR pass-through signals on the associated Over TP 3-pole captive screw connector

• Ethernet insertion of RS-232 control signals (see RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion on page 11)

• Remote power to a DTP receiver

• HDCP-compliant digital video

• Embedded audio into the TMDS output

• IR pass-through signals on the associated Over TP 3-pole captive screw connector

• Ethernet insertion of RS-232 control signals (see RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion on page 11)

G OVER TP IR pass-through connector — To transmit or receive infrared data to and from a sink connected to a DTP or DTP2 receiver, XTP matrix, or HDBaseT display, connect a control device to the 3-pole Over TP IR captive screw port (see figure 2, G on the previous page). Figure 3 shows how to wire the connector.

R x

T x

RxTx

IR Device

G

G

IR

MGP 641

Tx, Rx, and G Pins

Figure 3. Wiring the Over TP IR Connector

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NOTE: RS-232 communication can also be sent to the far end of the twisted pair connection, but it must be done through RS-232 insertion via Ethernet. A control signal applied to an MGP 641 LAN port can be routed to the RS-232 port of any connected twisted pair device (see Connecting for Ethernet to RS-232 Insertion on page 12).

H RESET button and LED — Pressing the recessed RESET button causes various settings to be reset to the factory defaults (see Resetting on page 36 for more information).

The green RESET LED, located to the upper-left of the reset button, blinks a varying number of times to indicate which reset mode has been entered.

I 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 yellow LED blinks to indicate network activity.

• Link LED — This green 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 (maximum 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable.

See figure 4 for LAN port wiring information.

Pin TIA/EIA T568B Wire Color

12345678

RJ-45

Connector

Insert Twisted Pair Wires

Pins:

1 White-orange

2 Orange

3 White-green

4 Blue

5 White-blue

6 Green

7 White-brown

8 Brown

Figure 4. Wiring the LAN Connector

If desired, configure the LAN port by using SIS commands (see the LAN port setup commands, beginning with Set IP address on page 69) or by using the Comm Settings menu on the front panel (see Comm Settings Menu on page 34). The LAN port default settings are:

IP address: 192.168.254.254 Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP: off

LAN

RJ-45

Port

Link

LED

Activity

LED

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J Analog audio output connector — Connect audio output devices to this 5-pole captive screw connector. Wire the connector for line level, balanced or unbalanced, analog stereo.

Do not tin the wires!

Balanced Audio Output

Tip Ring

Tip Ring

Sleeves

Unbalanced Audio Output

Tip

No Ground Here

No Ground Here

Tip Sleeves

L R

L R

Figure 5. Audio Output Connector Wiring

K REMOTE RS-232 connector — Plug a computer or other RS-232 host device into the three left-most pins (Tx, Rx, and G) of this 5-pole captive screw connector.

Do not tin the wires!

Controlling Device

Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Tx Rx G

RS-232

Figure 6. RS-232 Connection

Installing the LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Brackets The Extron LockIt lacing brackets make it possible to simply and universally secure a standard HDMI cable to most HDMI devices.

NOTE: The HDMI device must have an HDMI connection mounting screw for this bracket to be used.

To securely fasten an HDMI cable to a device:

1. Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection.

2. Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing bracket to be placed over it. The screw does not have to be removed.

3. Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector, then tighten the screw to secure the bracket.

4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing bracket as shown.

5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length.

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI connection mounting screw. The shield to which it is fastened is very thin and can easily be stripped.

• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage auquel elle est attachée est très fin et peut facilement être dénudé.

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Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP, XTP, and HDBT Communication

The MGP 641 is compatible with shielded twisted pair (F/UTP, SF/UTP, and S/FTP) cable DTP, XTP, or HDBaseT communication.

ATTENTION:

• Do not use Extron UTP23SF-4 Enhanced Skew-Free AV UTP cable or STP201 cable to link the device with DTP transmitters or receivers.

• N’utilisez pas le câble AV Skew-Free UTP version améliorée UTP23SF d’Extron ou le câble STP201 pour relier le appareil avec les émetteurs ou les récepteurs DTP.

Extron recommends using the following practices to achieve full transmission distances and reduce transmission errors.

• Use the following Extron XTP DTP 24 SF/UTP cables and connectors for the best performance:

• XTP DTP 24/1000 Non-Plenum 1000' (305 m) spool

• XTP DTP 24P/1000 Plenum 1000' (305 m) spool

• XTP DTP 24 Plug Package of 10

• If not using XTP DTP 24 cable, at a minimum, Extron recommends 24 AWG, solid conductor, STP cable with a minimum bandwidth of 400 MHz.

• Terminate cables with shielded connectors to the TIA/EIA-T568B standard.

• Limit the use of more than two pass-through points, which may include patch points, punch down connectors, couplers, and power injectors. If these pass-through points are required, use shielded couplers and punch down connectors.

NOTE: When using shielded twisted pair cable in bundles or conduits, consider the following:

• Do not exceed 40% fill capacity in conduits.

• Do not comb the cable for the first 20 meters, where cables are straightened, aligned, and secured in tight bundles.

• Loosely place cables and limit the use of tie wraps or hook-and-loop fasteners.

• Separate twisted pair cables from AC power cables.

RS-232 and IR Signal Insertion The twisted pair output port allows you to insert RS-232 and IR control signals onto the same cable that carries video and audio to extend them to the over TP port on a connected endpoint (see figure 7 on page 12).

A control signal applied to an MGP 641 LAN port can be routed to the RS-232 port of the connected twisted pair device. The RS-232 inputs and outputs inserted via Ethernet can support up to a 115 K baud rate.

When connected to an Ethernet LAN, the MGP can be accessed from a computer running a standard Internet browser. Connect the MGP to a computer, control device, router, or switch (see figure 4 on page 9 to wire the crossover cable).

The default IP address of the MGP 641 is 192.168.254.254, the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway address is 0.0.0.0.

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Connecting for Ethernet to RS-232 Insertion Figure 7 shows a connection example of an Ethernet to RS-232 insertion, in which an Extron IPCP Pro control processor provides control of a display via the MGP 641. Configure this type of insertion as follows:

1. Connect a twisted pair cable from the control processor to the MGP 641 LAN port, directly or via a network.

2. If necessary to match the device to be controlled, use VCS (see the VCS Help File) or SIS commands (see the Serial Port Configuration commands on page 66) to configure the port RS-232 protocol (baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits).

3. Connect the TP cable from the MGP 641 DTP Out connector to the input of the DTP endpoint (receiver).

4. Connect a serial cable from the DTP receiver to the device to be controlled.

Port number

For Ethernet to RS-232 insertion, the insertion port number must be stated from a specific universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) start point. This number is entered as the IP port number when you establish communication with the insertion port. The output insertion port number is automatically assigned as 2001 and cannot be changed.

DTP HDMI 330 Rx

Rear Panel

Front Panel

RS-232

RS-232

MGP 641

RS-232 Insertion

MODEL 80

FLAT PANEL

Display

OUTPUTS

OUTPUTS

50 – 60 Hz

100-240V~ 1.5A MAX

M G

P

BACKGROUND

INPUT

1B

OUT

AUDIO OUT

REMOTE

LAN

RS-232

L R

Tx Rx GTx

SIG LINK

IR

Rx G

RESET

DTP

POWER

DTP2

DTP

OUTPUTS (DTP2/XTP/HDBT)

OVER TP

IN

P

U T

S

1 2 4 1A3

HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI

1.2A MAX

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

PWR OUT = 12W

+V +S -S G

2 3 7

5 6 8

S G S G S G S GTx Rx G Tx Rx G Tx Rx G Tx Rx G RTSCTS

1 2 1 2 3 41 2 3 4

321 4 G

Tx Rx G Tx Rx G Tx Rx G Tx Rx G RTS CTS S G S G S G S G

5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8

SWITCHED 12 VDC

40W MAX TOTAL

3 4

COM

eBUS

FLEX I/ORELAYSIR/SERIAL12 VDC

AV

LAN

LAN

Control Processor

AV LAN

DTP HDMI 330 Rx

OVER DTP

RS-232 IR

Tx Rx Tx RxG

L R

POWER

12V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO

SIG LINK

DTP IN

OUTPUTS

Figure 7. Typical Ethernet to RS-232 Insertion to an Endpoint

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Operation

This section describes setup and operating procedures for the MGP 641 available from the front panel. The following topics are discussed:

• Front Panel Features

• Power-up and Default Cycle

• Selecting a Window and Input

• Muting and Freezing a Window

• Presets

• Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments

• Additional Functions

You can set up and operate the MGP 641 using:

• The front panel controls

• A computer or any other device that can send and receive communications through the remote RS-232 port or the LAN port. Settings can be adjusted through the host computer using SIS commands or VCS.

• A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol (Telnet, SSH, or a web browser).

For details on setup and control, see Remote Configuration and Control starting on page 38. For web page control, see the HTML Configuration and Control starting on page 79. For configuration and control via VCS, see the VCS Help File.

Front Panel Features

AA

MGP 641

MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR

CONFIG

WINDOW SELECT ADJUST

MUTE

FREEZE

MENU

NEXT

PRESET

RECALL

/SAVE

ENTER

WINDOW

/IMAGE

SIZE

WINDOW

/IMAGE

POSITION

AUTO

IMAGE

WINDOW

/IMAGE

ZOOM

A BB CC DD EE FF GG HH

A USB CONFIG port E Picture control buttons

B Window and input selection buttons F LCD screen

C MUTE and FREEZE buttons G Menu navigation buttons

D PRESETPRESET RECALL/SAVE and ENTER buttons H ADJUST knobs

Figure 8. MGP 641 Front Panel

A USB CONFIG port — Connect a host device to this USB mini-B port for device configuration, control, file transfer, and firmware upgrades.

B Window and input selection buttons — Press one of these buttons to select windows 1 through 4 for configuration. The selected button lights orange.

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C MUTE and FREEZE buttons —

• MUTE — Press this button to mute the selected window. The button lights orange when the mute is enabled. To unmute, press the lit MUTE button again.

• FREEZE — Press this button to freeze the selected window. The button lights orange when freeze is enabled. To unfreeze the window, press the lit FREEZE button again.

D PRESET RECALL/SAVE and ENTER buttons — In combination, these buttons save the current settings to a window preset or recall a stored preset (up to 128). Press PRESET RECALL/SAVE, then rotate the ADJUST knobs to select a window preset to recall. Press ENTER to complete the action.

Press and hold PRESET RECALL/SAVE to save a window preset.

E Picture control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust the size, position,� and zoom, or to perform an auto-image adjustment on the selected window.

• Press WINDOW/IMAGE SIZE, WINDOW/IMAGE POSITION, or WINDOW/IMAGE ZOOM once to select the window (the button lights orange) or twice to select the image within the window (the button lights green).

Use the horizontal ([) and vertical ({) ADJUST knobs to adjust the settings shown on the left and right sides of the LCD screen, respectively.

• Press AUTO-IMAGE to perform an Auto Image adjustment on the selected input window. Press it again to confirm the adjustment.

F LCD screen — Displays the configuration menus, messages, and your selections.

G Menu navigation buttons — Press MENU to step through the menus on the LCD screen. From each menu, press NEXT to step through its submenus.

H ADJUST knobs — Turn the horizontal ([) and vertical ({) ADJUST knobs to scroll through submenu options and preset memory slots, and to adjust picture controls.

Power-up and Default Cycle When the MGP 641 first powers up, the LCD screen displays an initial sequence of three screens:

1. Extron

2. MGP 641

3. 60-1574-01 or 60-1574-01 (product part number) FW n.nn.nnnn (firmware version)

The initial sequence is 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. Figure 9 on the next page shows a flow diagram of the order in which these screens are repeated.

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Default Cycle

Win 1 Signal Type Resolution@Rate

Win 2 Signal Type Resolution@Rate 2 sec.

Output Rate Resolution@Rate

2 sec.

Power on

2 sec.

Win 3 Signal Type Resolution@Rate

2 sec.

Win 4 Signal Type Resolution@Rate2 sec.

2 sec.

Extron

Extron

MGP 641

60-1574-01 FW n.nn.nnnn

Figure 9. Default Cycle Example

NOTE: From any menu or submenu, the MGP 641 saves all adjustment settings and times out to the default screens after 30 seconds of inactivity.

Selecting a Window and Input The MGP 641 has four windows in which to display sources. To select a window is to select its associated input or logo, if assigned.

Window Select Buttons The four WINDOW SELECT buttons let you select which window is affected by the MUTE, FREEZE, and PICTURE CONTROL buttons, as well as the menu selections on the LCD screen.

When you select a picture control, the window whose button was previously selected is affected (see Picture Controls on page 19 for information on the available controls).

To select a window, press its WINDOW SELECT button, which lights. To deselect a window, press any other WINDOW SELET button. Only one window can be selected at a time.

WINDOW SELECT

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Muting and Freezing a Window

Mute The MUTE button is located to the right of the WINDOW SELECT buttons on the front panel (see figure 8 on page 13). To mute a window (remove the window from being displayed on the output):

1. Select the desired WINDOW SELECT button.

2. Press MUTE. The button lights orange and remains lit while the input is muted.

To unmute the window, press MUTE again.

When a window is muted or unmuted, the currently selected transition effect (cut or fade), if any, is employed as the window on the display closes or opens (see Window Configuration Menu on page 27 for information on transition effects).

You can also mute and unmute the windows using VCS (see the VCS Help File) or SIS commands (see the Window Mute commands on page 50).

If the unit loses power, the mute status is maintained and the output of the MGP appears as it did when power was lost.

If a window is muted and the source to that window is changed or removed, the window remains muted until manually frozen.

Freeze The front panel FREEZE button is located below the MUTE button (see figure 8). Press FREEZE to freeze the image in the selected window. When the window is frozen, this button lights orange and remains lit while Freeze is enabled. To unfreeze the image, press FREEZE again. The button LED turns off.

You can also freeze the windows using VCS (see the VCS Help File) or SIS commands (see the Freeze commands on page 50).

If the unit loses power, the freeze function is disabled when power is restored. If an image is frozen and the source to that window is changed or removed, the image remains frozen until manually unfrozen.

Presets A preset is a set of window (input) parameters that you create and save as a preset in MGP 641 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 the MGP 641 simultaneously.

Window Presets The MGP 641 provides 128 slots for window presets that save information for all the windows. Use the PRESET RECALL/SAVE and ENTER buttons on the front panel to save and recall presets. Window presets can also be saved, recalled, and named using VCS (see the VCS Help File) or SIS commands via RS-232 (SIS only), USB, or Ethernet connection (see the Presets commands starting on page 56).

The table on the next page shows the settings that are saved in a window preset.

MUTE

FREEZE

PRESET

RECALL

/SAVE

ENTER

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Window Settings Global Settings

• Window size and position

• Image size and position in the window

• Window mute status

• Active window border style

• Window priority

• Window source (HDMI or logo preset)

• Background source

• Background logo preset number (if used)

• Foreground logo preset number (if used)

• User defined color (if used)

Saving a window preset

To save a window preset using the front panel buttons:

Press and hold the PRESET RECALL/SAVE button until the message shown at right appears (approximately 2 seconds). The PRESET RECALL/SAVE button lights green.

3. Rotate either ADJUST knob to select one of the 128 available window preset slots.

4. Press the ENTER button, located below the PRESET RECALL/SAVE button, to save the current window settings in the selected preset location.

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 (see the images at right).

If you want to exit the preset dialog without saving any changes, press the MENU button or wait until the PRESET RECALL/SAVE button turns off (about 30 seconds).

Recalling a window preset

To recall a window preset using the front panel buttons:

1. Press and release the PRESET RECALL/SAVE button.

The button lights orange and the LCD screen displays the message shown at right.

2. Use either ADJUST knob to select a window preset number to recall.

3. Press the ENTER button to recall the selected preset selected. The LCD screen shows a message indicating that the preset was recalled (see the image at right).

Recalled presets apply to both outputs.

Window Preset Save To #001

Window Preset Save #nnn

#nnn Saved Window Preset

Recall #nnn Window Preset

#nnn Recalled Window Preset

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Default window presets

Figure 10 shows the 16 different factory default preset window configurations for the MGP 641. These presets can be used for any output rate, and do not have border styles associated with them (see the Presets commands on page 56). By default, the 16 presets are repeated to fill all 128 preset locations.

3 4

2 31 4

2 31 4

1,2,3,4 Fullscreen

Preset #1 Preset #2 Preset #3 Preset #4 Preset #5

Preset #6 Preset #7 Preset #8 Preset #9 Preset #10

Preset #11 Preset #12 Preset #13 Preset #14 Preset #15

Preset #16

Figure 10. Factory Default Preset Configurations

Input Presets The MGP 641 has 128 input preset slots that are global, containing all of the settings for an input when the MGP 641 is used with an upstream matrix switcher. Input presets allow a matrix switcher with multiple types of video inputs to be connected to the MGP 641 to expand the number of input video sources.

Each input should be switched into the MGP 641, configured (size, position, and preset name), 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.

Input presets can be saved and recalled using VCS (see the VCS Help File) or by SIS commands (see the Input Presets commands on page 57).

The following settings are contained in the input presets:

• Input type

• Input name

• Image position

• Image size

• Window size (for reference)

Image size and position are saved based on the percentage of the window filled, so the preset can be used for the input in any window size. Therefore, the preset can be saved from any window and the saved size and position is scaled proportionally when recalled in another window.

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When an input preset is recalled to a window, it fills the window based on the sizing and positioning that the preset had at the time that it was saved. For example, if a video source had been zoomed into when it was saved as a full screen window, it is still displayed zoomed in if it is recalled to a smaller window.

Since all inputs are digital, input presets can be saved based on one input rate and recalled to a different input rate. This enables presets to be used to set aspect ratio or for other quick sizing shortcuts.

Picture Controls The MGP 641 has four picture control buttons located on the front panel to the left of the PRESET RECALL/SAVE and ENTER buttons. Use these buttons to adjust horizontal and vertical size, horizontal and vertical position, Auto Image, and magnified focus (zoom).

NOTE: Picture controls are window-dependent. The values must be set separately for each window.

• Pressing a picture control button once displays the picture control for the selected window on the LCD screen. While the control is displayed, pressing any of the other window buttons displays the picture control settings for that window.

• For the WINDOW/IMAGE SIZE, WINDOW/IMAGE POSITION, and WINDOW/IMAGE ZOOM buttons, press the button repeatedly to switch between window settings and image settings.

The selected window displays a blinking blue border, whether or not a border is enabled for that window.

Adjusting the Picture Controls Use the picture controls buttons to make adjustments to an input window or perform an Auto-Image. When you select one of these buttons, the button for the most recently selected window lights, indicating that the window is being adjusted.

Adjusting window and image picture controls for position, size, or zoom

1. Press the WINDOW SELECT button for the window (input) to adjust.

2. Press the button for the desired picture control: WINDOW/IMAGE SIZE (sizing), WINDOW/IMAGE POSITION (moving and centering), WINDOW/IMAGE ZOOM (magnification), and Auto-Image. The controls are displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Rotate the horizontal ADJUST ([) or vertical ADJUST ({) knob to select a level from the available range.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each window or image adjustment to be made for the selected input.

WINDOW

/IMAGE

SIZE

WINDOW

/IMAGE

POSITION

WINDOW

/IMAGE

ZOOM

AUTO

IMAGE

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Performing Auto-Image

1. Press the WINDOW SELECT button for the window to adjust.

2. Press the AUTO IMAGE button. The button blinks green, and the message shown at right appears on the LCD screen.

3. Press AUTO IMAGE again to initiate the Auto Image.

When the process is complete, the AUTO IMAGE button turns off. A message appears briefly on the LCD screen (see the image at right), then the screen returns to the default cycle.

Picture Controls Summary The following table summarizes the functions of the picture control buttons and how to make adjustments.

Button Display Function Range ADJUST Knob

WINDOW/

IMAGE

SIZE

Enlarge or shrink window n. Min: 1/16 of output rate

Max: 2 times output rate

For H (width):

Horizontal [ ADJUST knob For V (height):

Vertical { ADJUST knob

(Press button twice.)

Enlarge or shrink the image of input nn within the window.

Min: 1/16 of output rate

Max: 2 times output rate

WINDOW/

IMAGE

POSITION

Position the upper-left corner of window n on the display in relation to the display center.

Default: 0000 ± output rate

For H: Horizontal [ ADJUST knob

For V:

Vertical { ADJUST knob(Press button twice.)

Position the upper-left corner of the image of input nn within the window in relation to the window center.

Default: 0000 ± output rate

WINDOW/

IMAGE

ZOOM

Increase or decrease the size of the selected window while keeping the aspect ratio constant.

Min: 1/16 of output rate

Max: 2 times output rate

For H:

Horizontal [ ADJUST knob

For V:

Vertical { ADJUST knob

(Press button twice.)

Increase or decrease the size of the image of input n in the selected window while keeping the aspect ratio constant.

Min: 1/16 of output rate

Max: 2 times output rate

AUTO

IMAGE

Auto Image Win 1 Press Auto = Go

Performs an Auto Image adjustment to the currently selected window. Size and position are reset to defaults for the input aspect ratio setting.

Fill: Horizontal and vertical image position return to 0,0, and the image size is set to match the current window size.

Follow: Horizontal and vertical image position and size are set to maintain the native aspect ratio for the input rate with respect to the window being affected.

(Press button again.)

When completed:

Auto Image Win 1 Complete!

Press Auto = Go Auto Image Win n

Complete!

Auto Image Win n

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Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments The MGP 641 menus enable you…