Extron electronics MGP Pro Series User manual

User Guide
MGP Pro Series
Signal Processors
Multi-Graphic Processors
68-2469-01 Rev. A
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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
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Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks(R), registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of
RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:
Registered Trademarks (®)
AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field,GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link,
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(Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel
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Systems, XTRA, ZipCaddy, ZipClip

Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or
associated equipment.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
EX!*X1&*X2)*X2#*X2!CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for 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.

vMGP Pro Series • Contents
Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide................................................. 1
About the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic
Processors ........................................................ 1
Features ............................................................. 2
Application Diagram ........................................... 4
Installation.............................................................. 5
Installation Overview ........................................... 5
Rear Panel Features ........................................... 6
Installing or Replacing Button Labels ................ 10
Operation.............................................................. 12
Front Panel Features......................................... 12
Power-up and Default Cycle ............................. 15
Window Select Buttons .................................... 15
Input Selection.................................................. 16
Selecting an Input ........................................ 16
Muting an Input .......................................... 16
Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments ........... 16
Menu System Overview ................................ 16
Auto Image Menu ......................................... 19
Input Configuration Menu ............................. 20
Output Configuration Menu........................... 22
Window Configuration Menu......................... 24
Background Capture Menu........................... 27
Comm./IP Configuration Menu ..................... 28
Advanced Configuration Menu...................... 30
Adding and Configuring Window Text ........... 33
Picture Controls................................................ 33
Adjusting the Picture Controls....................... 33
Picture Controls Summary ............................ 34
Auto Memories ................................................. 35
Memory Presets ............................................... 35
Window Presets ........................................... 35
Input Presets ................................................ 38
Additional Functions ......................................... 38
Freeze Mode ................................................ 38
HDCP Authorization...................................... 38
Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)..... 39
Resetting ...................................................... 39
Remote Configuration and Control................ 41
SIS Commands ................................................ 41
Serial Ports ................................................... 41
Ethernet Port ................................................ 42
Communication Software ............................. 42
Host-to-MGP Pro Communications .............. 43
MGP Pro-initiated Messages ........................ 43
Error Responses........................................... 43
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 45
Command and Response Table for
MGP Pro SIS Commands............................ 50
Command and Response Table for IP SIS
Commands ................................................. 65
Windows-based Control Software .................... 78
Installing the Software................................... 78
Downloading the MGP Pro Series
Software from the Web................................ 80
Starting the Control Program ........................ 81
HTML Configuration and Control................... 84
Accessing the Web Pages................................ 84
Viewing System Status ..................................... 86
Using the Configuration Pages ......................... 87
System Settings Page .................................. 87
Date/Time Settings Fields ............................. 89
Passwords Page........................................... 90
Firmware Upgrade Page............................... 91
Using the File Management Page ..................... 93
Uploading Files ............................................. 93
Adding a Directory........................................ 93
Other File Management Activities.................. 94
Using the Background Page............................. 94
Selecting a Background Color ...................... 94
Displaying a Background Image.................... 95

MGP Pro Series • Contents vi
Special Applications .......................................... 97
Application 1: Connecting the MGP Pro to
a Matrix Switcher............................................. 97
Setting Up the MGP Pro to Work with a
Matrix Switcher ........................................... 98
Application 2: Connecting Multiple
MGP Pros in Succession (Daisy-chaining)...... 101
Setting up MGPs for Daisy-chaining ........... 102
Reference Information .................................... 104
Mounting the MGP Pro .................................. 104
Tabletop Use .............................................. 104
Rack Mounting ........................................... 104
Rack Mounting Procedure .......................... 105
IP Addressing ................................................. 105
What is an IP Address?............................... 105
Choosing IP Addresses .............................. 106
Subnet Mask .............................................. 107
Pinging for the IP Address .......................... 107
Connecting as a Telnet Client...................... 108
Subnetting, a Primer................................... 110
Updating the Firmware ................................... 111
Determining the Firmware Version............... 111
Downloading the Firmware ......................... 114
Uploading the Firmware.............................. 114

MGP Pro Series • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section provides an overview of the MGP Pro Multi-Graphic Processors, including
information about the following:
• About this Guide
• About the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Processors
• Features
• Application Diagram
About this Guide
This guide discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron MGP Pro Series and
the multi-graphic processors.
Throughout this guide, the terms “MGP,” “MGP Pro,” and “processor” are used
interchangeably to refer to all models of the products.
About the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic Processors
The MGP Pro Series are multi-window, high resolution signal processors that can display
multiple video sources simultaneously on a single screen in picture-in-picture or picture-by-
picture format. The MGPs combine high performance graphics scaling with customizable
picture-in-picture functionality.
The MGP 464 Pro models can display up to four windows; the MGP 462 Pro models can
display one or two. The MGPs accept RGB, HDTV, component, S-video, and composite
video signals on 4 fully-configurable inputs and 15 virtual inputs; and have 1 scaled output.
The processors can switch among inputs, and provide a full range of picture controls for
each window. Configurations can be saved as presets and recalled as needed.
The following models are available:
• MGP 464 Pro and MGP 462 Pro — Standard models with BNC input connectors that
accept RGB, component video, S-video, and composite video
• MGP 464 Pro DI and MGP 462 Pro DI — An MGP 464 Pro or MGP 462 Pro with an
HDMI input card installed, providing four HDMI input connectors.
• MGP 464 Pro 3G-SDI and MGP 462 Pro 3G-SDI — An MGP 464 Pro or
MGP 462 Pro with two 3G/HD-SDI inputs and two HDMI inputs.
All HDMI inputs and outputs on these models support HDCP.
All models can be controlled remotely via the serial interfaces using the Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands or the Windows-based control software, or via an Ethernet
LAN using the MGP Pro embedded web pages, SIS commands, or the control software.

MGP Pro Series • Introduction 2
Features
• Inputs — Four fully configurable video inputs on BNC connectors accept RGBHV
(up to 1920x1200 and 2K), HDTV component video (up to 1080p @ 60 Hz), S-video,
and composite video signals. In addition, the MGP 464 Pro and 462 Pro DI models
have four HDMI inputs, and the MGP 464 Pro and 462 Pro 3G-SDI models have two
3G/HD-SDI and two HDMI inputs.
• Virtual inputs — 15 virtual inputs can be configured through software to accept
standard definition component video, S-video, and composite video.
• Output — All MGP Pro models have one scaled output on the following:
• A set of five BNC connectors for RGB (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB) and HD component
• An HDMI connector for HDMI and DVI
• HDCP compliance and visual confirmation — A green screen is displayed when
HDCP encrypted content is sent to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing immediate
visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display.
• Key Minder — 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
one or more displays.
• Picture controls — Picture controls allow you to adjust the size, position, brightness,
contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom for each window.
• Window and input presets — Window presets save sizing, positioning, and priority
information. Input presets save input signal type information and picture control settings.
• Window transition effects — 6 types of window transition effects (22 different effects
altogether) seamlessly mute and unmute (close and open) the windows.
• Freeze control — Freeze control freezes (locks) a window to the current image.
• 3:2 pulldown detection for NTSC video and 2:2 film detection for PAL — These
advanced film mode processing features help maximize image detail and sharpness for
video sources that originated from film.
When film is converted to NTSC video, the film frame rate has to be matched to the
video frame rate in a process called 3:2 pulldown. Jaggies and other image artifacts can
result if conventional deinterlacing techniques are used on film-source video.
The MGP Pro advanced film mode processing recognizes signals that originated
from film. The MGP Pro then applies video processing algorithms that optimize the
conversion of video made in the 3:2 pulldown process. This results in richly detailed
images with sharply defined lines.
A similar process, 2:2 film detection, is used for PAL film-source video.
• Graphics still store — Screen captures and uploaded bitmap (.bmp) graphics can
be stored and used as background images. Images stored on the MGP Pro can
be downloaded to a computer as .bmp files for archiving. Up to six full screen high
resolution images can be stored in graphics still store memory.
• Background image capture, save, and recall — Background Capture enables you
to capture and save the image currently on the output screen. You can then recall the
captured image and display it as a background later.
• Live Background input — An HDMI input is provided on all models as a means to
display live, full-motion high-resolution computer or HDTV video from an HDMI or DVI
source as a background. The Live Background input can be used for cascading two or
three MGP Pro units to create large-scale displays with 6 to 12 windows.

MGP Pro Series • Introduction 3
• Auto Image — Auto Image automatically sizes, centers, and optimizes the image to
the scaled output rate, filling the window.
• EDID Emulation — The MGP Provides selectable resolutions and refresh
rates, enabling you to specify the rate of the incoming signal and ensure proper
communication with the video source.
• Remote operation — The MGP Pro can be operated remotely via the serial interfaces
using the Windows-based control software or SIS commands, or via the Ethernet
interface using the embedded web pages, SIS commands, or the Windows-based
control software.
• Rack mounting — The 2U high and full rack wide metal enclosure can be rack
mounted using the included rack and through-desk mounting brackets.
• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — Locks the front panel controls to
prevent accidental changes to the unit settings.
• RGB and video scaling — All sources are scaled to a single output rate.
• Window captioning — Each picture-in-picture window can be labeled with a text
label of up to 16 characters. The label can be positioned and sized as desired, and
background, text, and border colors can be selected.
• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — Access to front panel controls
can be disabled or limited to prevent unauthorized use in non-secure environments.
• LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets — One bracket is provided for each HDMI input
and output connector to secure the cables to the rear panel and prevent signal loss due
to loose connections.
• Test patterns — A variety of internal test patterns, including crop pattern, crosshatch,
colorbars, and three aspect ratio patterns, enable proper system setup.
• Quad standard video decoding — A digital four-line adaptive comb filter decodes
NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide.

MGP Pro Series • Introduction 4
Application Diagram
The following application diagram shows an example of how devices may be connected to
the MGP Pro series.
HDMIHDMIHDMIHDMI
-A MAX
100
-
240V
50/60 Hz
1
MGP/WINDOWALLPRO SERIES
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
2
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
RESET
5
6
7
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
8
9
10
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
11
13
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
14
15
16
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
17
18
19
VID
Y
R/
R-Y
H/
HV
G/Y B/
B-Y
V
RS-232/422
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
3
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
4
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
INPUTS
HDMI HDMI
OUTPUTS
VIRTUALINPUTS
BACKGROUND
LAN
REMOTE
13
1
42
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM IR INPUT RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL250
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DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
ANAHEIM
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Camera
Extron
MGP 464 Pro DI
Four Window
Multi-Graphic
Processor
DVD
PC
TCP/IP
Network
Projector
Local
Output
Monitor
PC
PC
PC
TCP/IP
TouchLink
Control
System
GlobalViewer
AV Resource
Management and
Remote Control
Application
RS-232
Figure 1. Connection Diagram for an MGP 464 Pro DI

MGP Pro Series • Installation 5
Installation
This section describes the installation procedures for the MGP Pro Series Multi-Graphic
Processor and the connectors on the rear panel. Topics include:
• Installation Overview
• Rear Panel Features
• Installing or Replacing Button Labels
Installation Overview
The MGP Processor can be connected to as many as 19 input devices simultaneously, and
up to two output devices. Follow these steps to install the MGP Pro:
1. Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the MGP Pro, or mount the unit using the
supplied rack mounting brackets (see Mounting the MGP Pro on page 104).
2. Turn off power to the input and output devices and remove the power cords from them
3. Connect the input sources to the BNC, HDMI, or 3G/HD-SDI input connectors (see
aBNC Inputs 1 through 4 on page 6 or bVirtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19) on
page 7).
4. For the MGP Pro DI models, connect up to four input sources to the HDMI and the
BNC connectors as desired. For the MGP 462 Pro 3G-SDI, connect up to four input
sources to the two 3G/HD-SDI connectors, the two HDMI connectors, and the four
BNC connectors, in any desired combination. (Sources can be connected to HDMI,
3G/HD-SDI, and RGB connectors at the same time. The MGP Processes the signal for
which the input is configured.)
5. Attach an output device to the RGBHV/YUV BNC output connector set, the HDMI
output connector, or both.
6. If the MGP Pro will be connected to a computer or to a host controller for remote
operation, connect an RS-232 cable from the host to the Remote RS-232/422
connector on the rear panel (see cRS-232/422 connector on page 7) or to the front
panel Config port (see jConfig port under “Front Panel Features” on page 14).
7. If desired, connect an active LAN Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the MGP Pro rear
panel to establish a link to the network (see dLAN connector on page 8).
8. Plug the MGP Pro, input devices, and output devices into grounded AC sources, and
power on all devices.

MGP Pro Series • Installation 6
Rear Panel Features
Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the MGP 464 Pro DI and 462 Pro DI, which has four HDMI
input connectors. Figure 3 shows the MGP 464 Pro and 462 Pro 3G-SDI rear panel, which
has two 3G/HD-SDI and two HDMI input connectors. The standard MGP 464 Pro and 462
Pro models do not have HDMI or 3G/HD-SDI input connectors (although all models have
HDMI output and Live Background connectors). In all other respects the rear panels are
identical for all models.
-A MAX
100 - 240V
50/60 Hz
MGP/WINDOWALL PRO SERIES
1
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
2
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
RESET
5
6
7
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
8
9
10
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
11
12
13
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
14
15
16
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
17
18
19
VID
Y
R/
R-Y
H/
HV
G/Y B/
B-Y
V
RS-232/422
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
3
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
4
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
INPUTS
HDMI
HDMIHDMIHDMIHDMI
HDMI
OUTPUTS
VIRTUAL INPUTS
BACKGROUND
LANREMOTE
4
25
3
8
12
16
10 97
Figure 2. MGP 464 Pro DI and MGP 462 Pro DI Rear Panel
HDMI
3G/HD-SDI3G/HD-SDI
HDMI
-A MAX
100 - 240V
50/60 Hz
MGP/WINDOWALL PRO SERIES
1
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
2
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
RESET
5
6
7
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
8
9
10
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
11
12
13
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
14
15
16
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
17
18
19
VID
Y
R/
R-Y
H/
HV
G/Y B/
B-Y
V
RS-232/422
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
3
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
4
R
R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
INPUTS
HDMI HDMI
OUTPUTS
VIRTUAL INPUTS
BACKGROUND
LANREMOTE
4
25
3
8
12
16
11 10 97
Figure 3. MGP 464 Pro 3G-SDI and MGP 462 Pro 3G-SDI Rear Panel
aBNC Inputs 1 through 4 — Plug RGB, high or standard definition component video,
S-video, or composite video sources into these fully configurable BNC connectors, as
shown in figure 4. Configure these connectors for the desired signal types via the front
panel, the Windows-based control software, SIS commands, or the MGP Pro web
pages.
RGBHV
Video RGsB or
Component
Video
S-Video Composite
Video
RGBS or
RGBcvS
Video
H/HV
V
R/R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
R/R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-YV
R/R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
R/R-Y
G/Y
VID
B/C
B-Y
H/HV
V
R/R-Y
G/Y
VID
11111
Figure 4. Connecting to RGB, Component HD, S-video, or Composite Video
Inputs 1 through 4

MGP Pro Series • Installation 7
bVirtual inputs (inputs 5 through 19) — Connect standard definition component video,
S-video, or composite video sources to these BNC connectors. The 15 connectors for
the virtual inputs are arranged in columns of three BNCs.
In each column, you can connect inputs as follows (see figure 5):
• Up to three composite video inputs (can be plugged into any connector or
connectors in the column)
• One S-video input and, optionally, one composite video input
NOTE: The S-video must always be connected to the top two BNC
connectors. The Y connector must be on top, the C connector in the middle.
If desired, a composite video source can be connected to the bottom BNC
connector.
• One interlaced component video source (must be connected to all three BNC
connectors in the column).
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
5
6
7
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
5
6
7
S-video and
Composite Component
VID
Y
VID
B-Y
C
VID
R-Y
5
6
7
Composite
Figure 5. Virtual Input Connector Configuration Examples
You can configure these virtual inputs for the desired signal types using the Windows-
based control software (see the control software help file) or SIS commands (see the
Remote Configuration and Control section beginning on page 41. They cannot be
configured via the front panel.
NOTE: When you configure a virtual input as S-video (using two input
connectors) or component video (using three input connectors), pressing any
one of its equivalent buttons selects the input. For example, if you plug an
S-video source into input connectors 8 and 9, pressing either the 8 or the 9
input button selects that input.
cRemote RS-232/422 connector — Plug a computer or other RS-232 or RS-422 host
device into this female 9-pin D connector. Wire the connector as shown in figure 6
on the next page (see the Remote Configuration and Control section for more
information on controlling the MGP Pro remotely via RS-232 or RS-422).
NOTE: The MGP Pro also has an RS-232-only Config port on a 2.5 mm TRS
connector on the front panel. For information on this port, see jConfig port on
page 14.

MGP Pro Series • Installation 8
FIG_RS-232/422 pin asmts
RS-232 FunctionPin Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
—
Tx
Rx
—
Gnd
—
—
—
—
Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
—
Tx–
Rx–
—
Gnd
—
Rx+
Tx+
—
Not used
Transmit data (–)
Receive data (–)
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Receive data (+)
Transmit data (+)
Not used
RS-422
5
1
9
6
RS-232 / 422
REMOTE
Figure 6. RS-232/422 Connector Pin Configuration
NOTE: The cables used to connect the RS-232/422 port to a computer or control
system may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting wires. If unneeded
pins are connected, the processor may cease functioning.
dLAN connector — Plug an RJ-45 network cable into this
connector to connect the unit to a network (via a switch, hub, or
router) or to a single computer.
• Activity LED — This LED blinks to indicate network activity.
• Link LED — This LED lights to indicate a good network
connection.
Use a straight-through cable to connect to a network, or a
crossover cable to connect directly to a computer.
• For 10BaseT (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable.
• For 100BaseT (maximum 155 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 5 cable.
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.
A cable that is wired the same at both ends
is called a "straight-through" cable because
no pin or pair assignments are swapped.
Both ends of the cable can be T568B
(as shown) or T568A (not shown).
RJ-45
Connector
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
12345678
Pins: Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Wire Color
White-green
Green
White-orange
Blue
White-blue
Orange
White-brown
Brown
Wire Color
T568A T568B
End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2
White-orange
Orange
White-green
Blue
White-blue
Green
White-brown
Brown
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Wire Color
Blue
White-blue
White-brown
Brown
Wire Color
T568B
T568B
White-orangeWhite-orange
OrangeOrange
White-greenWhite-green
Blue
White-blue
GreenGreen
White-brown
Brown
Figure 7. Wiring the LAN Connector
LAN
RJ-45
Port
Link
LED
Activity
LED

MGP Pro Series • Installation 9
If desired, configure the LAN port by using SIS commands (see the LAN port setup
commands, beginning with the Set IP address command in the Command and
Response Table for IP SIS commands on page 65) or by using the Comm./IP
Configuration menu on the front panel (see Comm./IP Configuration Menu on
page 28). The LAN port defaults are:
IP address: 192.168.254.254
Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
DHCP: off
eReset button — Pressing this recessed button causes various IP functions and
Ethernet connection settings to be reset to the factory defaults (see Resetting on
page 39 for more information).
fReset LED — This LED, located to the upper-right of the reset button, blinks a varying
number of times to indicate which reset mode has been entered (see Resetting for
details).
gBNC output connectors — Plug an output device into these five BNC connectors, as
shown in figure 8.
R
/R-Y G /Y
B
/B-Y
H
/HV V
RGBHV
R
/R-Y G /Y
B
/B-Y
H
/HV V
RGBS
R
/R-Y G /Y
B
/B-Y
H
/HV V
RGsB
R
/R-Y G /Y
B
/B-Y
H
/HV V
HDYUV ComponentVideo
Figure 8. Connecting to BNC Output Connectors
hHDMI output — Plug an HDMI or DVI output device into this HDMI
connector.
NOTES:
• When two output devices are attached (one to each output connector), they
both display the same image.
• Connecting a DVI display to this HDMI connector requires an adapter cable.
LockIt brackets: LockIt cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and the output
connector, are provided with the MGP Pro. These brackets secure the HDMI cables to
the rear panel connectors and reduce stress on the connectors, preventing signal loss
due to loose cable connections. For information on attaching the LockIt brackets, see
the LockIt HDMI Lacing Bracket Installation Guide card, available at www.extron.com.
HDMI

MGP Pro Series • Installation 10
iHDMI background input — Connect a HDMI or DVI input source to this HDMI
connector in order to display the video source live as a background on your output
screen. The four MGP Pro windows are displayed in front of this HDMI image. When a
HDMI background is used, the MGP Pro output is locked to the input rate of the HDMI
background. This input is not scaled.
NOTES:
• This input connector can be used only to receive the background image. To
process HDMI input signals, use an MGP Pro DI or 3G-SDI model.
• Connecting a DVI source to this HDMI connector requires an adapter cable.
jHDMI inputs — Connect up to four (MGP Pro DI) or two (MGP Pro 3G-SDI) HDMI
input sources to these HDMI input connectors, as an alternative to using the fully-
configurable BNC input connectors (a). These inputs are available only on the MGP Pro
DI and 3G-SDI models, which have the HDMI card installed.
k3G/HD-SDI inputs (MGP Pro 3G-SDI models only) — Connect one or
two SDI inputs to these SDI BNC input connectors.
NOTE: Standard definition SDI is not supported on these 3G/HD-SDI
inputs.
lAC power connector — Connect the included power cord from this male IEC
connector to a 100–250 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source.
Installing or Replacing Button Labels
The front panel button caps are pre-labeled for your convenience
by default. However, you can replace them with button labels
that you create, using the Button-Label Generator or other button
label software.
The button assembly consists of a clear lens cap, the button
label, and a white diffuser (see the illustration at right and figure 9
on the next page).
Remove the button assembly from MGP Pro as follows:
1. Make any desired button labels and cut them out.
2. Remove the button assembly by inserting a small, flat-bladed
screwdriver between the button base and the diffuser to
gently pry the button assembly off the button plunger, as
shown in the illustration at right (b).
3G/HD-SDI
Pry the b
utton
from the base
.
2

MGP Pro Series • Installation 11
3. Locate the small corner notch on the lens cap, and slide the screwdriver between the
lens cap and the diffuser (see cin figure 9.)
4. Using a rotating motion of the screwdriver, carefully pry the two pieces apart (see din
figure 9.)
3
4
TEXT
Separating the two-
piece button here at
the corner.
Pry the two
pieces apart.
Diffuser
Plunger
Base
Button Label
Clear Lens
Notch
Figure 9. Replacing a Button Label
5. Lift out the transparent square label that you want to replace, being careful not to
damage the circuits beneath it. You may need to use the small screwdriver to gently pry
the label out.
6. Insert one of the new labels you created in step 1into the clear button cap, align the
white backing plate with the cap, and firmly snap it into place.
7. Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place on the MGP Pro front panel.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons.

MGP Pro Series • Operation 12
Operation
This section describes the set up and operating procedures for the MGP Pro and includes
the following sections
• Front Panel Features
• Power-up and Default Cycle
• Window Select Buttons
• Input Selection
• Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments
• Picture Controls
• Auto Memories
• Memory Presets
• Additional Functions
You can set up and operate the MGP Pro using:
• The front panel controls
• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive serial
communications through either serial port or the LAN port. Settings can be adjusted
through the host computer using SIS commands or the Windows-based control
software.
• A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol (Telnet or a
web browser).
This section discusses the functions available through the front panel. For details on setup
and control via RS-232 or RS-422, see the Remote Configuration and Control section
beginning on page 41. For Ethernet, see the HTML Configuration and Control section
beginning on page 84.
Front Panel Features
MGP 464 Pro
MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR
INPUTS
VIRTUAL INPUTS
WINDOW SELECT
ADJUST
CONFIG
FREEZE
1234
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
8
16
17
18
19 3 4
1 2
ENTER
PRESET
RECALL
/SAVE
WINDOW/
IMAGE
POSITION
WINDOW/
IMAGE
SIZE
BRIGHT
/CONT
COLOR
/TINT
DETAIL
WINDOW/
IMAGE
ZOOM
MENU NEXT
236
8
9
10
1457
Figure 10. MGP 464 Pro Front Panel

MGP Pro Series • Operation 13
MGP 462xi Pro
MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR
INPUTS
VIRTUAL INPUTS
WINDOW SELECT
ADJUST
CONFIG
FREEZE
12341
5
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
8
16
17
18
19 1 2
ENTER
PRESET
RECALL
/SAVE
WINDOW/
IMAGE
POSITION
WINDOW/
IMAGE
SIZE
BRIGHT
/CONT
COLOR
/TINT
DETAIL
WINDOW/
IMAGE
ZOOM
MENU NEXT
2367
9
10
145
8
Figure 11. MGP 462 Pro Front Panel
aFreeze button — Press this button to freeze the image in the currently selected
window on the display. The image remains frozen until the Freeze button is pressed
again, or a different input is selected.
bInput selection buttons — Press these buttons to select fully configurable inputs
1 through 4. On the DI models, these buttons can also select the four HDMI inputs,
depending on the input configuration of the unit. On the MGP Pro 3G-SDI, input buttons
1 and 2 select the 3G/HD-SDI inputs and buttons 3 and 4 select the HDMI sources.
When one of these buttons is pressed, its input signal switches to the window that is
currently selected (d).
When an input is selected, pressing its button again mutes the input. The input signal
turns off and the window closes. The button flashes while the input remains muted. To
unmute the input, press its button again.
When an input is muted or unmuted, the window in which it was displayed opens or
closes with the currently selected window transition effect. The Window Configuration
menu lets you select a transition effect (for example, dissolve, curtain, or square wipe)
with which the window will open or close (the default effect is cut) (see Window
Configuration Menu on page 24).
cVirtual video input selection buttons — Press these buttons to select inputs 5 through
19. These inputs can be configured via remote control to accept standard definition
component video, S-video, or composite video signals only.
These inputs are referred to as “virtual” inputs because they can be configured as a
variety of combinations of component, S-video, and composite video through SIS
commands, the Windows-based control software, or the MGP Pro/462 web pages.
They cannot be configured via the front panel.
The virtual input buttons are arranged in five columns of three buttons each, reflecting
the arrangement of the virtual input connectors on the rear panel.
Like the buttons for the four fully configurable inputs, the virtual input buttons light
when pressed. (Repeated pressing of a virtual input button toggles between muting
and unmuting the input.) When you press an input button connected to a component
video source, all three buttons in its column light. If you press a button connected to
an S-video source, the top two buttons in the column light. When a composite video
source is selected, only one button lights.
NOTE: Only one input can be selected in each column.

MGP Pro Series • Operation 14
dWindow Select buttons — Press these buttons to select, activate, or adjust one
of the windows. While a window is selected, all picture controls are associated with it.
The MGP 464 Pro models have four window selection buttons; the MGP 462 Pro models
have two.
eWindow Preset buttons — Press the Preset Recall/Save and Enter buttons to save or
recall window presets (see Window Presets on page 35).
fPicture control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust window and image size,
position, brightness, range of dark and light values (contrast), color, tint, detail, and
zoom (magnify or reduce) (see Picture Controls on page 33).
gLCD screen — This screen displays messages, menu information, and your selections
(see Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments on page 16.)
hAdjust knobs — Turn these horizontal and vertical Adjust knobs to adjust picture
controls and to scroll through preset memory slots and submenu options (see Menus,
Configuration, and Adjustments).
iMenu navigation buttons — Press Menu to access the MGP Pro menu system and
step through the menus. From each menu, press Next to step through its submenus (see
Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments).
jConfig port — This configuration port on a 2.5 mm TRS connector is an alternative to
the RS-232/422 port on the MGP Pro rear panel. However, unlike the rear panel port, it
supports only RS-232 (see Rear Panel Features on page 6 for a description of the rear
panel RS-232/422 port).
Both of the MGP Pro serial ports are used for system configuration and control.
Commands are received through these ports from the computer, using SIS commands
or the Windows-based control software. Both serial ports can be active at the same
time.
The protocol for this configuration port is as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• Always RS-232
An optional 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable is available from Extron and can be used
to connect your computer to this port. Figure 12 shows the configuration and pin
assignments of this cable.
6 feet
(1.8 m)
5
1
9
6
Sleeve (Gnd)
Ring
Tip
6
9
9-pin D Connection TRS Plug
Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip
Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring
Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve
Figure 12. Optional 2.5 mm Connector Cable for the Front Panel Config Port