Page 2 - Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, 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. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; only; ” on the Extron website.; Battery Notice; This product contains a battery.; Do not open the unit to replace the battery; If the; Copyright; © 2015 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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 equ...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Notifications; CE; File; Specifications Availability
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: ATTENTION: • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. ...
Page 5 - Contents; Introduction; Menu Navigation Using Front Panel; SIS Configuration and Control
v IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Contents Contents Introduction ................................................... 1 About this Guide ................................................. 1IN1606 and IN1608 Series Description ............... 2Licensed Third-Party Software Used...
Page 6 - Reference Information
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Contents vi Configuration Software ..................................... 65 Software Installation.......................................... 65 Software Download Center Page .................. 65PCS Product Page ...................................
Page 7 - About this Guide; numbers to distinguish them.
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 1 Introduction This section provides general information about this guide and the Extron IN1606 and IN1608 Series. Topics in this section include: • About this Guide • IN1606 and IN1608 Series Description • Licensed Third-Party So...
Page 8 - The following terms refer to groups of IN1608 models:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 2 The following terms refer to groups of IN1608 models: • The term “IN1608 Series” refers to all IN1608 models. • The term “-0x models” refers to IN1608, IN1608 SA, and IN1608 MA models with DTP 230 extension. • The term “-5x mode...
Page 9 - maximum transmission distances.
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 3 To enhance and simplify integration of HDMI sources and displays, the scalers feature two exclusive Extron technologies: EDID Minder and Key Minder. EDID Minder manages Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) communication b...
Page 10 - TouchLink; Scaling Presentation; PC
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 4 The following diagram shows an example of a typical application for the IN1606. 100 -24 0V ~ 50 /60 Hz -- A MA X 1 2 CONFI GURABLE HDMI IN160 6 HDMI 5 6 HDMI A B 3 4 INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS OUTPUTS REM OTE L 1 R L 2 R L 3 R ...
Page 11 - Typical IN1608 SA Application
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 5 The following diagram demonstrates an example of a typical application for the IN1608 SA. 100 -24 0V ~ -- A M AX 1 2 CONFIGUR AB LE HDMI HDM I 5 6 7 8 C RS -232 IR RS -232 IR Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G HDM I A B 3...
Page 12 - Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers; Unit Information; Unit; License Information; License; Package
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 6 Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the Scalers The scalers use various licensed third-party software packages during operation. To view details about third-party packages and associated licensing, click the License Informatio...
Page 13 - Key Features; Video Features
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 7 Key Features Video Features • Multiple input types — Allow for switching between HDMI and analog video sources. Two configurable analog inputs accept most standard analog video formats, including RGB, HD component video, S-video...
Page 14 - General Features
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 8 General Features • Interface format correction — Enables or disables embedded audio and InfoFrames, and sets the correct color space for proper connection to HDMI and DVI displays. • Supported HDMI specification features — Inclu...
Page 16 - Control Methods; SIS; IPCP Pro Series User Guide; Configuration Software
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 10 Control Methods Control the scalers using one or more of the following methods: • The front panel controls and the on-screen display (OSD) menu (see On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System on page 25). • A computer, a touch screen ...
Page 17 - Installation; Installation Overview
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 11 Installation This section contains information on how to connect cables to the IN1606 and IN1608 Series models. Topics in this section include: • IN1606 and IN1608 Series Connector Overview • Installation Overview • Rear Panel ...
Page 20 - Power and Input Connections; AC Power connector
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 14 Power and Input Connections 100-240V ~ -- A MAX 1 2 CONFIGURABLE HDMI HDMI 5 6 7 8 C RS-232 IR RS-232 IR Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G HDMI A B 3 4 INPUTS OUTPUTS Tx Rx RS-232 G LAN 2x25W(8Ω)/2x50W(4Ω) RESET AUDIO I...
Page 21 - figure 8; Balanced Mic Input
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 15 ATTENTION: • Do not connect these connectors to a computer or telecommunications network. • Ne connectez pas ces ports à des données informatiques ou à un réseau de télécommunications. • DTP remote power is intended for indoor ...
Page 22 - Output Connections; Signal Support
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 16 Output Connections 100-240V ~ -- A MAX 1 2 CONFIGURABLE HDMI HDMI 5 6 7 8 C RS-232 IR RS-232 IR Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G Tx Rx Tx Rx G HDMI A B 3 4 INPUTS OUTPUTS Tx Rx RS-232 G LAN 2x25W(8Ω)/2x50W(4Ω) RESET AUDIO INPUTS OUT...
Page 23 - Operation; Control Connections; A B; LAN connector
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 17 RS-232 Over DTP port or RS-232 Over HDBT port — To pass bidirectional serial control, connect a control device to the 5-pole captive screw connector. This port includes only the 3 poles labeled “RS-232.” IR Over DTP port or IR ...
Page 24 - IPCP Pro 350 Control Processor Connections
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 18 A LAN connector — Connect a computer network to this RJ-45 connector (see figure 13 , A on page 17). Use a patch cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router. Wire the connector as shown below. Pin T568A Wire Color T568B Wire C...
Page 25 - Connection Details; Analog Video Connection
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 19 Connection Details Analog Video Connection Pinout Table for 15-pin HD Connectors Pin RGBHV RGBs RGBcvS Component S-video Composite 1 Red Red Red R-Y 2 Green Green Green Y Luma Video 3 Blue Blue Blue B-Y Chroma 45 H Sync Return ...
Page 26 - Analog Audio Connection; Analog Audio Wiring Configuration
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 20 Analog Audio Connection Wire the audio input and output connectors as shown in figure 16. Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector. This does not apply to the amplified audio outp...
Page 27 - HDMI Connections; LockIt Lacing Bracket Mounting Options; Plug the HDMI cables into the panel connection (see
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 21 HDMI Connections Use an Extron LockIt lacing bracket to secure an HDMI cable to the device. The bracket can be used in a side or stacked formation, as shown below. Side Mounted Stacked Figure 17. LockIt Lacing Bracket Mounting ...
Page 28 - Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP and HDBaseT Communication; Pin; Twisted Pair Cable Configuration; Supported cables; XTP DTP 24 Plug
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 22 Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP and HDBaseT Communication Use the following pin configurations for shielded twisted pair cables used for DTP or HDBaseT communication. Pin T568B Wire Color 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ-45 Connector In...
Page 29 - Front Panel Overview; Config port; — Connect a host device to the USB mini-B connector.; Input selection buttons; — Press one of these buttons to select an input. The number
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 23 Operation This section contains information on the front panel operation, on-screen display menu system, and reset modes of the scalers. Topics in this section include: • Front Panel Overview • Powering Up • Input Selection • On-S...
Page 30 - Powering Up
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 24 C Input and output LED indicators The number of input and output LED indicators (see figure 19 , C on page 23) depends on the scaler model. Input signal LEDs — Light for each input when active video content is detected. Output sig...
Page 31 - Menu Navigation Using Front Panel Controls; Menu button; Menu Overview; Submenus; Communication
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 25 On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System The OSD menu is used primarily for the initial setup of the device (for other methods of control, see Control Methods on page 10). The OSD menu presents configuration options on a local monitor ...
Page 33 - Quick Setup Submenu; Enter; Input Format; Left
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 27 Quick Setup Submenu Figure 20. Quick Setup Submenu (IN1608) The Quick Setup submenu provides quick access to common input, output, and communication settings. This submenu contains the following submenu items: Auto-Image — Press t...
Page 34 - User Presets Submenu; User Presets; Input Selection; Save; Preset Commands
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 28 User Presets Submenu Figure 21. User Presets Submenu (IN1608) The User Presets submenu manages user presets only (input presets are not available through the OSD menu). User presets save the current picture control settings for th...
Page 35 - Picture Controls Submenu; Picture Controls; Image Position
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 29 Picture Controls Submenu Figure 22. Picture Controls Submenu (IN1608) The Picture Controls submenu adjusts picture settings. Image Position — Press the Left and Right buttons to select the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) position o...
Page 36 - Input Submenu; Input; Advanced
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 30 Input Submenu Figure 23. Input Submenu (IN1608) The Input submenu adjusts the active input. Auto-Image — Press the Enter button to execute an Auto-Image on the active input. Auto-Image updates active pixel, active lines, horizonta...
Page 37 - Resolution
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 31 Input Format — Press the navigation buttons to select an analog video input format for inputs 1 and 2. All other inputs are digital inputs for HDMI or DVI input signals. The following table shows the available formats for each inp...
Page 38 - Output Submenu; The; Output
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 32 Output Submenu Figure 24. Output Submenu (IN1608) The Output submenu configures the output resolution, refresh rate, HDMI format, and HDCP notification.
Page 39 - HDMI or TP Output Format; HDMI “A” Format; HDCP Notification
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 33 Resolution — Press the navigation buttons to change the resolution and refresh rate from the select list. The following table shows the available resolution and refresh rates. Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 5...
Page 40 - Audio Submenu; Audio; Audio Configuration; Analog; Audio Input Format Details
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 34 Audio Submenu Figure 25. Audio Submenu (IN1608) The Audio submenu allows users to adjust audio settings. Extron recommends using the PCS or the internal Web pages for initial audio configuration (see Audio Configuration Page on pa...
Page 41 - Program Volume; Advanced Submenu
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 35 Gain — Press the navigation buttons to set the gain (in dB) for the active analog or LPCM-2Ch input. Mic/Line Gain and Phantom — After selecting Mic/Line 1 or Mic/Line 2 from the list of submenu items, press the Left and Right but...
Page 42 - Auto-Image threshold value
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 36 Test Pattern — Press the navigation buttons to select a test pattern to display or to turn off a test pattern. The available test patterns are Crop , Alternating Pixels , Color Bars , Grayscale , Blue Mode , and Audio Test (pink n...
Page 43 - — Press the navigation buttons to turn Auto Memory on or off for each; Overscan mode; — Press and hold the; button to reset the device to factory defaults.
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 37 Auto Memory — Press the navigation buttons to turn Auto Memory on or off for each input. The scaler stores 32 auto memories per input, with input configuration and picture control data for each video resolution. The default settin...
Page 44 - Communication Submenu
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 38 Communication Submenu Figure 28. Communication Submenu (IN1608) The Communication submenu displays RS-232 settings, current IP configuration (DHCP mode, IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address), and MAC address. Press and hol...
Page 45 - Device Info Submenu; Device Info; Menu
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 39 Device Info Submenu Figure 29. Device Info Submenu (IN1608) The Device Info submenu displays device information including unit name, firmware version, internal temperature, input and output signal information, and detected display...
Page 46 - Reset Modes; button on the rear panel; Reset Mode Summary; Use Factory Firmwar; ZQQQ
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 40 Reset Modes There are three reset modes (numbered 1, 4, and 5). These are available by pressing the recessed Reset button on the rear panel (see A in the image to the right). See the following table for a summary of the reset mode...
Page 47 - DataViewer Help; Host and Scaler Communication; Scaler-Initiated Messages; In; Copyright Information; © Copyright
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 41 SIS Configuration and Control The scaler can be configured and controlled with Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands when connected to a host computer or other device (such as a control system). Attach t...
Page 48 - Password Information; Login Administrator; Error Responses; Error codes
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 42 Password Information The ] Password: prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered. If the correct p...
Page 49 - SIS Overview; Using the Command and Response Tables; Command and Response Tables; ASCII to Hex Conversion Table; ASCII to Hexadecimal Character Conversion Table; Symbol Definitions; Error response references
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 43 SIS Overview Using the Command and Response Tables The Command and Response Tables for SIS commands beginning on page 48 lists the commands that the scaler recognizes as valid, the responses that are returned t...
Page 54 - Input Switching Commands
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 48 Command and Response Tables Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input Switching Commands Input selection Video and audio X! ! In X!• All ] Select video and au...
Page 55 - Input Configuration Commands; website; filename; definition
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 49 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Input Configuration Commands Input video format Set video format X! * X# \ Typ X! * X# ] Set input X! to format X# . View ...
Page 58 - Picture Adjustment Commands
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 52 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment Commands Video mute (defaults to unmuted after a power cycle) Mute output video X@ *1B Vmt X@ *1 ] Mute...
Page 60 - Output Configuration Commands
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 54 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Output Configuration Commands Output scaler rate Set output rate E X6) RATE } Rate X6) ] Set the output resolution and rat...
Page 61 - Audio Configuration Commands; Audio format
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 55 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Audio Configuration Commands Audio input format NOTE: For audio input format details, see Audio format on page 97. Set aud...
Page 64 - Advanced Configuration Commands
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 58 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Advanced Configuration Commands Test pattern Set pattern E X2) TEST } Test X2) ] Set test pattern X2) . View test pattern ...
Page 66 - Video signal presence
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 60 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description HDCP mode (valid for HDMI outputs only) Set HDCP mode E S X5( HDCP } Hdcp S X5( ] Set the HDCP mode to X5( . View HDCP mod...
Page 67 - Device Commands; Reset
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 61 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Device Commands On-screen input “bug” time-out NOTE: The OSD bug is a floating message displayed after selecting a new inp...
Page 69 - IP Control Port Commands; IP setup
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 63 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description IP Control Port Commands IP setup NOTE: Changes made to any TCP/IP settings do not take effect until the reboot networking...
Page 70 - space
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control 64 Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Response (scaler to host) Additional Description Passwords NOTE: Passwords may be hidden (for example, ****** ) on certain host devices. Set administrator password E X5@ C...
Page 71 - Software Installation; To download PCS from the Extron website, locate it on the; Download Center; page or go; PCS; Software Download Center Page; Download Center Page on the Extron Website
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 65 Configuration Software The Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) offers another way to control the scalers via USB, or TCP/IP connection. The graphical interface includes the same functions as those on the devic...
Page 72 - PCS Download Link; Download; PCS Product Page
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 66 1. On the Extron website, select the Download tab (see figure 31 , 1 on page 65). 2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link (see figure 31 , 2 on page 65). TIP: If PCS is featured in the left sidebar, click th...
Page 73 - Search; Software Connection; Start; Device; PCS Window
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 67 1. In the Search field (see figure 33 , 1 on page 66), type “ PCS .” A drop-down menu of selected search results appears under the field. 2. Press <Enter> on the keyboard or select PCS from the drop-down menu. 3...
Page 74 - Device Discovery; Device Discovery Panel; Communication Settings; Ethernet settings
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 68 Device Discovery Panel The Device Discovery panel displays accessible Extron devices connected directly to the PC or to a LAN or WAN. Devices are identified and sorted by model, IP address, device name, or connection ...
Page 76 - Offline Device Preview; To open a scaler device tab:; In the; New Configuration File; New; Configuration File Drop-Down Menu; Open Configuration File; option is not available for the IN1606 or; New Configuration File Dialog Box (IN1608 Selected); Select the desired device model from the; Device Models; Click the; Configure
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 70 Offline Device Preview Opening a new device tab for an offline device displays the interface and confirguration options for the chosen model without connecting to it. However, settings cannot be changed. To open a sca...
Page 77 - Software Overview; Internal Web Pages; IN1606 and IN1608 Series Product Configuration Software Help; Software; Software Menu
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 71 Software Overview NOTE: For specific software features, see Internal Web Pages on page 83 or open the IN1606 and IN1608 Series Product Configuration Software Help file. Figure 39. Online Device Tab (IN1608) Each devic...
Page 78 - Show Expanded Device Tabs; Expanded Device Tab (IN1608 Connected through USB); Software Settings; Software Settings Dialog Box; Tutorial; Extron PCS Help; Help
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 72 Show Expanded Device Tabs This option displays the device IP address or connection method in the Device tab. From the Software menu, select Show Expanded Device Tabs . Figure 41. Expanded Device Tab (IN1608 Connected ...
Page 79 - About Extron PCS; About - Extron PCS Dialog Box; Exit; Exit Dialog Box
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 73 About Extron PCS This option contains information about the current PCS version. 1. From the Software menu, select About Extron PCS . The About - Extron PCS dialog box opens. Figure 43. About - Extron PCS Dialog Box 2...
Page 80 - Device Menu; drop-down menu contains options pertaining to device connection,; If a device is already disconnected, the; Disconnect; option is disabled until the
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 74 Device Menu The Device drop-down menu contains options pertaining to device connection, configuration, and information. Figure 45. Device Menu (IN1608) Disconnect This option disconnects the PCS program from the conne...
Page 81 - Hardware Settings; Hardware Pages; Apply
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 75 Settings Hardware Settings This option displays device information or changes the device name, internal clock, and password of the connected device.From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Hardware Setting...
Page 82 - Communication Settings Page; Reset Device; Reset Device Dialog Box
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 76 Communication Settings This option changes communication settings of the connected device.From the Device drop-down menu, select Settings > Communication Settings... . The Communication Settings dialog box opens. F...
Page 83 - To save a configuration:; Backup; Restore; Restore Options; Restore this Device; To restore a saved configuration to the connected device:; Restore This Device; Restore This Device Dialog Box; Open Backup File
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 77 Backup This option exports all audio, video, and communication settings of the connected device to the PC. This exported configuration can be saved as a backup, or be used to replicate settings from one device to othe...
Page 84 - Restore this Device Confirmation Dialog Box; Restore to Multiple Devices; Restore to Multiple Devices; Restore Multiple Devices Dialog Box
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 78 4. Select the file and click the Open button. The Open Backup File window closes. NOTE: Valid configuration files have a .extz file extension. 5. If desired, select the Include Communication Settings check box to incl...
Page 85 - To save the current list of target devices:; Save Device List; To open a previously saved device list:; Open Device List; To remove a target device from the device list:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 79 4. Add target devices to the Device List in any of the following ways: • In the TCP/IP panel (see figure 52 , 2 on page 78), enter the necessary information for the target device in the IP Address , Password , and Te...
Page 86 - Downloading Updated Firmware; Update Firmware; Update Firmware This Device Dialog Box; Open Firmware File; Open Firmware File; Update
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 80 Update Firmware The update firmware options upload firmware from the host device to the connected device or multiple devices. NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Downloading Updated ...
Page 88 - About This Module; About This; About This Module Dialog Box; Close
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Configuration Software 82 To open a previously saved device list: 1. Click the Open Device List... button ( 5 ). The Open Device List window opens. 2. Navigate to the location of the saved device list file and select it. 3. Click the Open butt...
Page 89 - Turning Off Compatibility Mode; Using the Internal Web Pages; Accessing the Internal Web Pages; To check compatibility view settings:; Compatibility View Settings
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 83 Internal Web Pages The scalers feature an on-board Web server, displayed as a set of internal Web pages. These pages allow for control and operation of the scaler through a LAN or WAN connection. Use a Web browser to view...
Page 90 - Navigating the Internal Web Pages; Configuration; AV Controls Panel; AV Controls Panel; AV Inputs Buttons
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 84 Navigating the Internal Web Pages The internal Web pages open with two main tabs: Configuration (see figure 58 , 1 on page 86) and Hardware (see figure 81 , 1 on page 115). Below the tabs is a global navigation bar with i...
Page 91 - Active Input; Outputs; Symbol
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 85 Breakaway Audio Check Box Select the Breakaway Audio check box (see figure 57 , 3 on page 84) to enable audio breakaway. The input buttons separate into two columns: video and audio.In the Video column, click the input bu...
Page 92 - Configuration Pages; Global Navigation Bar - Configuration; Input and Output Configuration Page; Global Navigation Bar; Input Configuration panel; Input Configuration; Signal type; Signal Type
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 86 Configuration Pages The configuration pages contain options for input and output configuration, EDID management, image settings, image size and position, audio configuration, preset management, and device settings. Figure...
Page 93 - Aspect ratio; Auto Memory; Auto Memory and Auto-Image Interaction table; HDCP Authorized
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 87 Aspect ratio From the Aspect Ratio drop-down menu (see figure 59 , 3 on page 86), select Fill or Follow . • Fill — Scales the input signal to fill the entire video output. • Follow — Follows the signal aspect ratio, with ...
Page 94 - Output Configuration panel; Output Configuration; Switch Transitions; Test patterns; Test Pattern
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 88 Output Configuration panel The Output Configuration panel contains controls for output resolution and rate, format settings, switch transitions, and available test pattern selection. Figure 60. Output Configuration (IN160...
Page 95 - EDID Minder Page; EDID Minder; Audio Input Format
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 89 EDID Minder Page EDID Minder is a management process that manages the EDID information between the scaler and one or more input sources. Click the EDID Minder icon (see figure 58 , 3 on page 86) on the Global Navigation B...
Page 96 - To assign EDID to selected inputs:; EDID Library and EDID files; To add EDID files to the EDID Library:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 90 EDID filters Use the Filter tab to limit the number of available EDID displayed in the Available EDIDs and Connected Outputs panes. 1. From the Resolution drop-down menu (see figure 62 , 1 on page 89), select a specific r...
Page 97 - Image Settings; Image Settings Page; Signal Sampling panel; Signal Sampling Panel; Up
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 91 Image Settings Page The Image Settings page adjusts signal sampling and picture control settings, saves and recalls user and input presets, and applies overscan settings. Click the Image Settings icon (see figure 58 , 4 o...
Page 98 - Picture Controls panel; Picture Controls Panel; Overscan panel; Overscan Panel
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 92 Picture Controls panel The Picture Controls panel shows adjustable image settings for the selected input. Figure 65. Picture Controls Panel To adjust the picture settings, click and drag the associated slider for any imag...
Page 99 - Presets panel; Settings Included Within Presets
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 93 Presets panel Presets save output settings to be recalled through RS-232, USB, or Ethernet (see the following table for a comparison of saved settings for input and user presets). Settings Included Within Presets Setting ...
Page 101 - Size and Position; Size and Position Page
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 95 Size and Position Page The Size and Position page provides three methods of adjusting image output size and position: graphically, numerically, or automatically with Auto-Image. Click the Size and Position icon (see figur...
Page 102 - Audio Configuration Page; Audio Config; Global Navigation; Configuration overview; Audio Configuration Tabs; Line Input
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 96 Audio Configuration Page From the Audio Configuration page, audio inputs and outputs are configured and mixed. Click the Audio Config icon (see figure 58 , 6 on page 86) on the Global Navigation Bar to open this page. The...
Page 103 - Line input configuration; None
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 97 Line input configuration The Line Input tab contains options to set the audio input format for each input and adjust the input gain for analog inputs. Figure 70. Line Input Tab (IN1608) Audio format The audio input format...
Page 104 - To select an audio format:; Input gain; To adjust the fader level:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 98 To select an audio format: 1. Click the Line Input tab (see figure 70 , 1 on page 97). 2. From the Audio Format drop-down menu ( 2 ) of the each input, select the desired format. Input gain The Input Gain fader can apply ...
Page 105 - To optimize input gain with pink noise:; Microphone audio input configuration
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 99 To optimize input gain with pink noise: 1. Click the Line Input tab (see figure 70 , 1 on page 97). 2. For the Web pages only, select the Enable Meters check box ( 5 ). NOTE: Meters are automatically enabled on the PCS. 3...
Page 106 - Phantom power; To enable or disable phantom power:; Phantom Power; High pass filter; To apply or remove a high pass filter:; High Pass
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 100 Phantom power Phantom power adds +48 VDC to the mic/line input. The default level for the microphone input is 0 dB, muted. Having the input muted before plugging in a microphone and especially before turning on phantom p...
Page 107 - To optimize the mic/line gain on each microphone input:; Gain
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 101 Mic/line gain The mic/line Gain fader has a gain range of -18 dB to +60 dB. Adjustments increase or decrease in 0.1 dB increments. The default setting is 0.0 dB.The gain range accommodates a line level signal, typically ...
Page 108 - Ducking parameters; To apply ducking for microphone inputs:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 102 Ducking parameters Ducking lowers the level of microphone or program material (based on a source signal from another microphone) for the duration of the signal that is present at the source microphone. It restores the or...
Page 109 - Audio mix configuration; Mix Controls Tab; Mic mix levels; To adjust the mic mix levels:; Mix Controls
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 103 Audio mix configuration After the audio inputs have been properly configured, select the Mix Controls tab (see figure 72, 1 ) to mix microphone levels, create a mix of the microphone and program volume, and set bass and ...
Page 110 - Mic volume; Mic Volume; Program volume; To adjust the program volume:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 104 Mic volume Mic volume adjusts the listening level of the mic mix (the blend of the individual microphones) while maintaining the relative individual levels (see Mic mix levels on page 103). The Mic Volume fader has a ran...
Page 111 - To adjust individual output gain:; Program Volume Offsets; Program Offsets; To optimize the program volume:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 105 To adjust individual output gain: 1. Click the Program Volume Offsets button (see figure 72 , 8 on page 103). The Program Offsets panel appears below the Group Controls panel. 2. Adjust the level of each desired output i...
Page 112 - Bass and treble; To adjust the bass or treble:; Bass; Output configuration; Amplified Audio Output Section (SA Models)
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 106 Bass and treble Also known as shelving or tone controls, the bass and treble faders provide the ability to cut or boost levels. Both faders have a range of -24 dB to +12 dB. They also includes soft limit handles to adjus...
Page 113 - If the detected format is; Limiters; Threshold
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 107 Figure 75. Analog Audio Output 1/2 Section Figure 76. Variable Analog Audio Output Section Figure 77. Digital Audio Output Section (IN1608 Series) The digital output section displays the detected audio format sent to the...
Page 114 - Mix options; Mix Options
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 108 • Release time — Restores the output signal level to normal (unprocessed) levels when the signal level remains below the threshold level for 100 ms. • Ratio — Reduces the signal level at a 100:1 ratio when the limiter is...
Page 115 - For the variable analog output:; Output gain; To adjust the gain fader:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 109 For the variable analog output: 1. Click the Output tab (see figure 69 , 4 on page 96). 2. If desired, deselect the Mic/Line check box (see figure 76 , 2 on page 107) to not include the mic/line inputs in the amplified o...
Page 116 - Group masters
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 110 Group masters The IN1606 and IN1608 Series include eight pre-configured group masters that allow multiple group members to be adjusted using a single group master control (see the table below for a description of each gr...
Page 117 - Configure Groups; table; Group Controls; Configure Groups; Configure Groups; Group members
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 111 Figure 78. Configure Groups Dialog Box To configure the groups: 1. Click the Mix Controls tab (see figure 72 , 1 on page 103). 2. In the Group Controls panel, click the Configure Groups button (see figure 72 , ~ ). The C...
Page 118 - Preset Management Page
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 112 Preset Management Page The Preset Management page gives access to input and user presets. Click the Preset Management icon (see figure 58 , 7 on page 86) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the Preset Management page. F...
Page 119 - Device Settings Page; Screen Saver panel; scaler model
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 113 To clear a preset: 1. Select the input preset or user preset (see figure 79 , 1 on page 112) to be cleared. 2. Click the Clear button (see figure 79 , 4 ) located in the same section of the screen. A confirmation dialog ...
Page 121 - Hardware; Hardware Global Navigation Bar; Unit Information Page; License Information Dialog Box
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 115 Hardware Pages The Hardware pages contain unit information and options for device naming, communication settings, updating firmware, executive and power modes, date and time settings, passwords, and reset modes. Click th...
Page 122 - Device Name; Device Name Page
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 116 Device Name Page The Device Name page allows users to assign or change the name or hostname of the connected device. Click the Device Name icon (see figure 81 , 3 on page 115) on the Global Navigation Bar to open this pa...
Page 123 - To configure the Ethernet settings for use with DHCP:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 117 Communication Settings Page The Communication Settings page contains options to adjust device settings for RS-232 and Ethernet connections. Click the Communication Settings icon (see figure 81 , 4 on page 115) on the Glo...
Page 124 - Firmware Loader; Global; Update Firmware Page; Browse; Choose File to Upload
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 118 Update Firmware Page The Firmware Loader page provides a means of uploading firmware files to the connected scaler. Click the Update Firmware icon (see figure 81 , 5 on page 115) on the Global Navigation Bar to open this...
Page 125 - Executive and Power Mode Page; Executive and Power Mode; Executive/Power Mode Page; Executive mode
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 119 Executive and Power Mode Page The Executive and Power Mode page contains options for enabling or disabling the front panel lockout and power modes. Click the Exec/Power Mode icon (see figure 81 , 6 on page 115) on the Gl...
Page 126 - Date and Time; Date and Time Page; Date and Time Settings
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 120 Date and Time Page The Date and Time page contains adjustable device date and time settings. Click the Date and Time icon (see figure 81 , 7 on page 115) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 87. Date and...
Page 127 - Password; Password Page; admin; To create or change an administrator password:
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 121 Password Page The Password page allows the user to set an administrator and user password on the device. Click the Password icon (see figure 81 , 8 on page 115) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 88. P...
Page 128 - Reset Device Page
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Internal Web Pages 122 Reset Device Page The Reset Device page allows the user to reset the device. Click on the Reset Device icon (see figure 81 , 9 on page 115) on the Global Navigation Bar to open the page. Figure 89. Reset Device Page Ther...
Page 129 - Mounting; Tabletop Mounting; Mount the scalers into racks with the pre-installed rack ears (see; UL Guidelines for rack; on page 124). To install the device, line up the screw holes on the rack; Rack Mounting; U Rack Mounting
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Reference Information 123 Reference Information This section provides reference or supplemental information. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Downloading Updated Firmware Mounting Tabletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet t...
Page 130 - UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Furniture Mounting
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Reference Information 124 UL Guidelines for rack mounted devices The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the scaler in a rack. 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is ...
Page 131 - Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website; On the Extron; From the left sidebar, click the; Firmware; Use Extron Firmware Loader, the internal Web pages (see; on
IN1606 and IN1608 Series Scaling Presentation Switcher • Reference Information 125 Downloading Updated Firmware Figure 93. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website , click the Download tab (see figure 93, 1 ). 2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link ( 2 ). 3. N...
Page 132 - Contact Information; USA; xtron
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