Extron electronics IN1606 User manual

User Guide
IN1606
Scaler
Scaling Presentation Switcher
68-2290-01 Rev. A
03 13

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 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.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
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le produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier
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EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de
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Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
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und die einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.
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ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del
producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
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al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con
el equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento de normativas,
compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas relacionados, consulte la Guía de
cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de
Extron, www.extron.es.
Chinese Simplified（简体中文）
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电 压 ，有 触 电 危 险 。
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重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。
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使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 www.extron.cn，参见 Extron
安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01。
Chinese Traditional（繁體中文）
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可能會導致觸電之風險的未絕緣危險電壓。
注意 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者。
有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細
資訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.cn，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規
遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。
Japanese
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 注意を喚起するものです。
安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目に
つ い て は 、エ ク スト ロ ン の ウェブ サ イト www.extron.jpより
『Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください 。
Korean
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안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련
항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.com)의
Extron 안전 및 규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.

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; the user must correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: 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.
Copyright
© 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
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, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PoleVault,
PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, System Integrator, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall
Registered Service Mark(SM) : S3 Service Support Solutions
Trademarks (™)
AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto-Image, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display
Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), Driver Configurator, DSP Configurator, DSVP (Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP,
MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedMount, SpeedNav, SpeedSwitch, Triple-Action Switching,
XTP, XTP 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.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
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” represents 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 specification are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents
SIS Communication and Control ............. 25
Host and Scaler Communication ...................... 25
Scaler-Initiated Messages ............................. 25
Copyright Information ................................... 25
Password Information................................... 26
Error Responses........................................... 26
SIS Overview .................................................... 27
Using the Command and Response Tables .. 27
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 27
Command and Response Tables...................... 31
Input Switching and Configuration
Commands ................................................. 31
Picture Adjustment Commands .................... 34
Output Configuration Commands ................. 36
Audio Configuration Commands................... 37
Preset Commands........................................ 38
Group Masters Commands .......................... 39
Advanced Configuration Commands ............ 40
Device Commands ....................................... 42
IP Control Port.............................................. 44
Internal Web Pages..................................... 45
Accessing the Internal Web Pages.................... 45
Turning Off Compatibility Mode..................... 45
Navigating the Internal Web Pages ................... 46
AV Controls Panel......................................... 46
Configuration Pages ......................................... 48
Input and Output Configuration Page............ 48
EDID Minder Page ........................................ 51
Image Settings Page..................................... 53
Size and Position Page................................. 57
Audio Config Page........................................ 58
Preset Management Page ............................ 64
Device Settings Page.................................... 65
Introduction ................................................... 1
IN1606 Description............................................. 1
Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the
IN1606 .............................................................. 3
Key Features ...................................................... 4
Video Inputs ................................................... 4
Video Outputs ................................................ 4
Audio.............................................................. 4
General........................................................... 5
Controlling the IN1606........................................ 6
Installation ..................................................... 7
Rear Panel Connections ..................................... 7
Operation...................................................... 10
Front Panel Overview........................................ 10
Powering Up .................................................... 11
Input Selection.................................................. 11
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System ........... 11
Menu Navigation Using Front Panel Controls 11
Menu Overview............................................. 12
Quick Setup Submenu.................................. 13
User Presets Submenu................................. 14
Picture Controls Submenu............................ 15
Input Submenu............................................. 16
Output Submenu.......................................... 17
Audio Submenu............................................ 19
Advanced Submenu ..................................... 20
Communication Submenu ............................ 22
Device Info Submenu.................................... 23
Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) ............ 23
Reset Modes.................................................... 24
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Hardware Pages............................................... 66
Unit Information Page ................................... 66
Device Name Page....................................... 67
Connection Settings Page ............................ 68
Firmware Loader Page.................................. 69
Executive/Power Mode Page........................ 70
Date and Time Page..................................... 71
Password Page ............................................ 72
Reset Device Page ....................................... 73
Reference Information .............................. 74
Part Numbers................................................... 74
Included Parts .............................................. 74
Optional Accessories.................................... 74
Mounting .......................................................... 75
Tabletop Mounting........................................ 75
UL Guidelines for Rack Mounted Devices ..... 75
Under the Table Mounting............................. 75
Downloading Updated Firmware....................... 76
IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Contents v

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Contents vi

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Contents vii

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 1
Introduction
This guide contains information about the Extron IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher
with instructions for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and operate the
equipment. Topics in this section include:
• IN1606 Description
• Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the IN1606
• Key Features
• Controlling the IN1606
In this guide, the terms “IN1606” and “scaler” are used interchangeably to refer to the
IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher.
IN1606 Description
The Extron IN1606 is a six input, HDCP-compliant video scaler in a 1U, full rack width
enclosure.
The IN1606 includes four HDMI inputs, two configurable analog video inputs, and two
simultaneous HDMI outputs. It accepts a wide variety of video formats including HDMI,
HDTV, RGB, and standard definition video. It features an advanced video scaling engine with
1080i deinterlacing and seamless switching to deliver uncompromised picture quality for up
to 1920x1200 and 2048x1080 and 2K output resolutions. Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown
detection maximizes the image detail and sharpness for content sources originating from
film. The IN1606 also uses a digital 3D adaptive comb filter that optimizes decoding of
NTSC, PAL, and SECAM sources for integration into systems worldwide. Enhanced audio
features include six stereo inputs, fixed and variable stereo outputs, two mic/line inputs with
ducking and phantom power, plus HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding. Designed
for professional AV integration, the IN1606 offers flexible control options including Ethernet,
RS-232, and USB. It provides two simultaneous HDMI outputs so that two displays can be
driven simultaneously, without the need for additional equipment.
To accommodate a variety of sources, the IN1606 features four HDMI inputs plus two
universal analog video inputs that can process RGB computer video, HDTV, component
video, S-video, and composite video. The IN1606 provides the capability to integrate digital
and analog devices, with HDCP-compliance to enable integration of Blu-ray Disc players
and cable or satellite HD receivers.
To enhance and simplify integration of HDMI sources and displays, the IN1606 features two
exclusive Extron technologies: EDID Minder and Key Minder. EDID Minder manages EDID
communication between the display devices and input sources. For HDMI signals with
protected content, Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP-encryption
between input and output devices. The IN1606 also features SpeedSwitch Technology that
delivers exceptional switching speed for HDCP-encrypted content.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 2
The IN1606 also provides complete control of advanced audio configuration settings
through internal Web pages. Using the internal Web pages, users can easily adjust audio
input and output gain, attenuation, mixing, and ducking parameters.
The IN1606 features front panel controls with an On-screen Display (OSD) menu system for
quick access to functions. Remote configuration and control are available via USB,
RS-232, and Ethernet. Housed in a 1U, full rack width metal enclosure, the IN1606 can
easily be integrated into many environments. The IN1606 is ideal in boardrooms where
superior performance is essential and instructional environments for complete integration of
digital and analog AV sources and displays.
The following diagram demonstrates an example of a typical application for the IN1606 with
multiple sources and outputs.
100-240V~ 50/60 Hz
--A MAX
1
2
CONFIGURABLE
HDMI
IN1606
HDMI
5
6
HDMI
A
B
3
4
INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS OUTPUTS REMOTE
L 1 R
L 2 R
L3R
L4R
L 5 R
+48V
+48V
1 2
L R
VARIABLE
Tx Rx
RS-232
G
LAN
RESET
1
2
MIC/LINE
L 6 R
100-240V 0.5A,50-60Hz
XPA1002
12
LIMITER/PROTECT
SIGNAL
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
18
14
26
∞
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
∞
21
ATTENUATION 8Ω/ 4Ω OUTPUTS
REMOTE
INPUTS
CLASS2 WIRING
12
G
GCV
12
10V 50mA
STANDBY
131
42
31
42
3
1
4
2
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM IR INPUT RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL250
®
Ethernet
TouchLink
Control
System
Extron
IN1606
Scaling Presentation
Switcher
TCP/IP
Network
Flat Panel
Display
Microphones
1 and 2
Flat Panel
Display
Blu-ray
Laptop
Laptop
VGA
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Audio
Extron
XPA 1002
Power
Amplier
Extron
SI 28
Surface-
mount
Speakers
S-video
HDMI
HDMI with
Embedded Audio
HDMI with
Embedded
Audio
HDMI with
Embedded
Audio
Audio
Document
Camera
PC
DisplayPort
to HDMI
Adapter
Figure 1. Typical IN1606 Application

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 3
Licensed Third-Party Software Used in the IN1606
The IN1606 uses various licensed third-party software during operation. To view details
about third-party packages and associated licensing, click the License Information
button on the Unit Information page of the internal Web pages (see Unit Information Page
on page 66).
To view a copy of a listed package license, in the License Information window, click the link
in the License column for the relevant package. This opens in a separate window a copy of
the package license.
The table below lists the licensed third-party software used by the IN1606.
NOTE: Licensed third-party software used by the IN1606 is subject to change without
notice.
Licensed Third-party Software Used in the IN1606
Package License Package License
avahi GNU LGPL v2.1 lightpd BSD
bstrib BSD Linux GNU GPL v2
busybox GNUPGL v2 lua MIT
bzip2 BSD lua-cjson MIT
cjson MIT luafilesystem MIT
expat MIT luasocket MIT
ExtJS4 Sencha Commercial License luastruct MIT
fcgi fcgi mtd GNU GPL v2
freetype Free Type License ncurses MIT
gnupg-1.4.7 GNU LGPL v2 openssh BSD
gpgme GNU LGPL openssl OpenSSL
ifplugd GNU GPL PAM BSD
jpeg libjpeg pcre BSD
libassuan GNU LGPL psmisc GNU GPL v2
libcgicc 3.2.3 GNU LGPL v2.1 qt GNU LGPL v2.1
libcurl ICS socat GNU GPL v2
libdaemon GNU GPL v2.1 spawn-fcgi BSD
libdnet BSD sqlite Public Domain
libgpg GNU GPL v2.1 xinetd Custom
libcap BSD zlib zlib
libpng libpng license

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 4
Key Features
Video Inputs
• Four HDMI inputs and two configurable analog video inputs — Allows for
switching between HDMI and analog video sources. Two configurable analog inputs
accept most standard analog video formats, including RGB, HD component video,
RGBcvS, S-video, and composite video signals.
• HDMI, HDTV, RGB, and video source integration into presentation systems with
audio switching — Provides centralized switching for a wide range of AV sources.
• Interface format correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source signals for
output to a connected DVI display.
• Glitch-free switching — Enhances presentations by eliminating distractions during
switching with glitch-free cut through black and fade through black transition effects.
Video Outputs
• Two simultaneous HDMI outputs — Drives two displays.
• Selectable output rates — Includes computer-video output rates from 640x480 to
1920x1200, HDTV rates up to 1080p/60, and 2048x1080.
Audio
• Front panel output volume control — Provides volume control for the variable audio
output. Both fixed and variable line level outputs are available, and each output can be
balanced or unbalanced. Stereo input signals can be output as dual mono.
• Two mic/line inputs with ducking and 48 volt phantom power — Independently
mixes microphone channels with program audio which is embedded onto the HDMI
outputs. Selectable 48 volt phantom power allows the use of condenser microphones.
• Audio input gain and attenuation — Gain or attenuation can be adjusted for each
analog input to eliminate noticeable differences when switching between sources.
• Advanced audio configuration — Offers complete control of audio input and output
gain, attenuation, mixing, and ducking parameters via internal Web pages.
• Audio breakaway — Provides the capability to break an analog audio signal away
from its corresponding video signal and route to the audio outputs.
• Audio switching transition — Lowers the audio of the switched-out source while
simultaneously bringing up the audio of the activated source. The duration of the audio
crossfade matches the duration of the video switching transition.
• Automatic integrated audio delay — Compensates for latency introduced by the
video processing.
• HDMI audio embedding and de-embedding — Embeds analog audio signals
onto the HDMI output signals or extracts embedded HDMI LPCM audio to the analog
outputs, or passes bitstream formats.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 5
General
• Supported HDMI specification features — Includes data rates up to 6.75 Gbps,
Deep Color, and HD lossless audio formats
• HDCP-compliant — Fully supports HDCP-encrypted sources, with selectable
authorization for unencrypted content.
• HDCP authentication and signal presence confirmation — Provides real-time
verification of HDCP status for each digital video input and output. This allows for
simple, quick, and easy signal and HDCP verification through front panel LEDs,
RS-232, USB, or Ethernet, providing valuable feedback to a system operator or
helpdesk support staff.
• HDCP Visual Confirmation — Sends a full-screen green signal when
HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing
immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display.
• 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.
• Advanced scaling engine — Scales inputs to a common high resolution output with
30-bit processing and 1080i deinterlacing.
• EDID Minder — Ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content
for display.
• SpeedSwitch Technology —Provides exceptional switching speed for
HDCP-encrypted content.
• Aspect ratio control — Controls the aspect ratio by selecting a Fill mode, which
provides a full screen output, or a Follow mode, which preserves the original aspect
ratio of the input signal.
• Image freeze control — Freezes a live image.
• Auto-Image — Automatically detects the resolution of the incoming video signal.
This can save time and effort in setting up a newly connected source, particularly in
presentation environments where the input is not connected to a fixed source, but
instead goes to an open connection for a presenter’s laptop.
• Auto Input Memory — Automatically stores size, position, and picture settings based
on the incoming signal. When the same signal is detected again, these image settings
are automatically recalled from memory.
• On-screen menus — Allows for easy system setup using the front panel controls. Key
parameters such as input and output video formats and resolutions are conveniently
grouped on the initial Quick Setup screen, while additional screens provide full control
over the unit’s other functions and settings.
• Output Standby Mode — Mutes video and sync output to the display device when
no active input signal is detected. This allows the projector or flat-panel display to
automatically enter into standby mode to save energy and enhance lamp or panel life.
• Power Save Mode — Conserves energy when not in use.
• Picture controls —Includes controls for brightness, contrast, color, tint, and detail, as
well as horizontal and vertical positioning, and sizing.
• Automatic 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Helps maximize image detail and
sharpness for NTSC, PAL, and HDTV 1080i sources that originated from film.
• Quad standard, 3D composite video decoding — Provides advanced decoding
of composite NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems
worldwide using a temporal, 3D adaptive comb filter.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Introduction 6
• User presets — Store optimized image settings to be recalled later.
• Internal test patterns — Include a crop pattern, grayscale, color bars, alternating
pixels, blue mode, and audio pink noise for calibration and setup.
• Front panel security lockout — Locks out all front panel functions, except for input
selection and volume control. Full controls remain available through Ethernet, USB, or
RS-232 control.
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a
LAN, WAN, or the Internet. An intuitive Web interface is included for full configuration of
the device.
• Built-in Web server — Enables the use of a standard browser for full control and
troubleshooting over an intuitive Web interface.
• RS-232 control port — Enables the use of serial commands for complete control and
configuration via an integrated control system. Extron products use the SIS, Simple
Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII commands that allow for quick
and easy programming.
• Front panel USB configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to
access the rear panel.
• Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure
• Includes LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets
• Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power
supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
Controlling the IN1606
The IN1606 can be controlled using one or more of the following methods:
• The front panel controls and the On-screen Display (OSD) menu.
• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive
serial communications through the USB, RS-232, or Ethernet port. The Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) is a set of simple keystroke commands that can be used with any
such devices.
• Internal Web pages provide a Web browser-based interface for controlling the switcher
from a computer over a LAN network.
• Ethernet control via IP Link, enabling the switcher to be controlled and actively
monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 7
Installation
This section describes how to connect cables to the IN1606.
Rear Panel Connections
100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz
0.5 A MAX 1
2CONFIGURABLE
HDMI
IN1606
HDMI
5
6HDMI
A
B
3
4
INPUTS OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS OUTPUTS REMOTE
L1R
L2R
L3R
L4R
L5R
+48V
+48V
12
LR
VARIABLE
Tx Rx
RS-232
G
LAN
RESET
1
2
MIC/LINE
L6R
Figure 2. Rear Panel Connectors
Power and Input Connections Output and Control Connections
aAC power connector
bAnalog video connectors — inputs 1 and 2
cHDMI connectors — inputs 3-6
dAnalog audio input connectors — inputs 1-6
eMic/Line connectors — inputs 1 and 2
fHDMI connectors — outputs A and B
gAnalog audio output connectors
hLAN connector
iRS-232 connector
aPower connector — Connect the standard IEC power cord from a 100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz power source into this connector. The front panel control and input selection
buttons light in sequence during power-up.
bAnalog video connectors — Connect video sources to the 15 pin HD connectors.
Each accepts RGB, YUV, RGBcvS, S-video, and composite video.
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
4
5 H Sync Return C Sync Return Sync Return
6 Red Return Red Return R-Y Return
7 Green Return Green Return Y Return L Return Video Return
8 Blue Return Blue Return B-Y Return C Return
9
10 Ground Ground
11
12 EDID/DDC EDID/DDC
15
11
15
13 H Sync C Sync Composite Video
14 V Sync
15 EDID/DDC EDID/DDC

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 8
cHDMI input connectors — Connect video sources to the HDMI connectors.
Use an Extron LockIt Lacing Bracket to secure an HDMI
cable to each device as follows:
1. Plug the HDMI cables into the panel connection.
2. Loosen the side 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.
ATTENTION: Do not overtighten the HDMI
connector mounting screw. The shield it
fastens to is very thin and can easily be
stripped.
4. Loosely place the included tie wrap around the
HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing bracket.
5. While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, use pliers or similar
tools to tighten the tie wrap, then remove any excess length.
The LockIt bracket can also be used in a stacked formation, as shown below.
Side Mounted Stacked
Figure 3. LockIt Bracket Mounting Options
dAnalog audio input connectors — Connect audio sources to the 5-pole captive
screw connectors associated with the desired input. Wire the connector for line level,
balanced or unbalanced, analog stereo.
Unbalanced Audio Input
Balanced Audio Input
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Slee
ves
Tip
Sleeve
Sleeve
Tip
LR
LR
Do not tin the wires!
Figure 4. Audio Input Connector Wiring
eMic/line connectors — Connect unbalanced audio sources to the 3-pole captive
screw connectors for configurable MIC or LINE level inputs.
fHDMI output connectors — Connect display devices to the HDMI connectors. Use
one of these connectors for a local monitor to display the OSD menu (see Operation
on page 10).
TIP: Use Extron HDMI LockIt Lacing Brackets to secure HDMI cables to the device
(see HDMI input connectors above).
3
4
2
1

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Installation 9
gAnalog audio output connectors — Connect audio output devices to these 5-pole
captive screw connectors. Wire the connector for line level, balanced or unbalanced,
analog stereo.
Do not tin the wires!
Balanced Audio Output
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Slee
ves
Unbalanced Audio Output
Tip
No Ground Here
No Ground Here
Tip
Sleeves
LR
LR
Figure 5. Audio Output Connector Wiring
hLAN connector — Connect computer network to this RJ-45 connector. Use a patch
cable to connect to a switch, hub, or router. Wire the connector as shown below.
Pin T568A
Wire Color
T568B
Wire Color
1 White-green White-orange
2 Green Orange
3 White-orange White-green
4 Blue Blue
5 White-blue White-blue
6 Orange Green
7 White-brown White-brown
8 Brown Brown
Activity LED indicator — Blinks to indicate LAN activity.
Link LED indicator — Lights to indicate a good LAN connection.
iRS-232 connector — Connect a host device to this 3-pole captive screw connector
for RS-232 serial control.
12345678
RJ-45
Connector
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
Pins:
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
White-orange
Orange
White-green
Blue
White-blue
Green
White-brown
Brown

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 10
Operation
This section of the guide discusses the operation of the IN1606 device. Topics in this
section include:
• Front Panel Overview
• Powering Up
• Input Selection
• On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System
• Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes)
• Reset Modes
Front Panel Overview
VOLUME
SCALING PRESENTATION SWITCHER
IN1606
INPUTS
65431 2
HDCP
SIGNAL
BA
OUTPUTS
ENTER
MENU
CONFIG
213
456
INPUTS
Figure 6. Front Panel Features
aConfig port — Connect a host device to the mini-USB B connector.
b Input selection buttons — Press one of these buttons to select an input. The buttons
light amber for audio and video selections, red for audio-only selections, or green for
video-only selections.
cInput and output LED indicators
Input signal LEDs — Light for each input when active video content is detected.
Output signal LEDs — Light green when active video is being output or blink amber
when video output and sync are disabled from the IN1606.
Input HDCP LEDs — Light for each input signal that is HDCP-encrypted. Analog
inputs 1 and 2 cannot be HDCP-encrypted.
Output HDCP LEDs — Light for the active output when it is HDCP-encrypted.
dMenu button — Press this button to enter or exit the OSD menu system.
eEnter button — Press this button to select options from the OSD menu system.
fDirection buttons — Press any of the four buttons navigate the OSD menu system or
change values to adjustable features.
gVolume knob — Rotate this knob to adjust the variable analog audio output volume.
Volume LEDs — Light in order from bottom to top according to the variable output
audio volume level. There are eight LED steps from 1% (-99 dB) to 99% (-1 dB). Every
quarter turn of the volume knob equates to a one step increment (about 12.5%). When
the volume is muted (0%), the bottom LED blinks. When the volume is at 100%, the top
LED blinks.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 11
Powering Up
When power is applied to the IN1606, the Input buttons light amber, green, and then red
before illuminating just the selected input.
Input Selection
Select any of the Input Selection buttons on the front panel to select an input. The current
active input lights as follows:
Input Selection Button Lights
Color Signal
Amber Audio and video
Green Video only
Red Audio only
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu System
IN1606 configuration and adjustments can be performed by using the internal Web
pages (see Internal Web Pages on page 45), the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
of commands (see SIS Communication and Control on page 25), or by using the front
panel controls and the OSD menu. The OSD menu is used primarily when the scaler is first
set up.
NOTE: The OSD menu has a fixed time-out of 60 seconds.
Menu Navigation Using Front Panel Controls
Menu button — Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu or close submenus and
settings.
Enter button — Press the Enter button to activate the OSD menu or select submenu
items.
Navigation buttons — Press the Up (>) button or the Down (<) button to navigate
submenus or submenu items. Press the Right (
>
) button to access currently selected
submenus or submenu items. Press the Left (
>
) button to exit currently selected submenus
or submenu items. Also use the navigation buttons to adjust settings according to specific
setting directions.
Input Selection buttons — Press any of the six input selection buttons to change the
selected input.

IN1606 Scaling Presentation Switcher • Operation 12
Menu Overview
In the OSD menu, the IP address and firmware version are displayed in the top border. The
active input settings and output resolution are displayed in the bottom border. The OSD
menu contains nine submenus with various submenu items of adjustable settings or device
information. Use the Menu, Enter, and Navigation buttons to navigate the OSD menu.
To open the OSD menu:
1. Connect a display device to an HDMI output connector.
2. Press the Menu or Enter button to open the OSD menu.
To navigate the OSD menu:
1. Press the Up or Down button to navigate the nine submenus. The following table shows
the nine submenus and their respective submenu items.
Submenus
Quick
Setup
User
Presets
Picture
Controls Input Output Audio Advanced Communication Device Info (Read Only)
Submenu Items
Auto-Image Recall Image
Position
Auto-Image Resolution Audio Mute Test Pattern Remote Port Unit Name
Input
Format
Save Image Size Input Format HDMI “A”
Format
Audio Format Screen Saver/
Timeout
MAC Address Firmware
EDID Clear Brightness/
Contrast
Film Mode HDMI “B”
Format
Gain Auto-Image DHCP Temperature
Output
Resolution
Color/Tint Horizontal/
Vertical Start
HDCP
Notification
Mic/Line 1
Gain/Phantom
Aspect Ratio IP Address Active Input
Details
Audio Mute Detail Horizontal/
Vertical Active
Mic/Line 2
Gain/Phantom
Auto Memory Subnet Mask Active Output
Details
Test Pattern Total Pixels/
Phase
Mic/Line
Volume
Overscan Gateway Detected
Displays
DHCP HDCP
Authorization
Program
Volume
Factory Reset
IP Address EDID Output 1/2
Format
NOTE: The Communication submenu is normally locked. Press and hold the Enter
button for 10 seconds to unlock the submenu items.
2. Press the Enter or Right button to open submenu items.
3. Press the Up or Down button to navigate the submenu items.
4. Press the Menu button to exit a submenu item or return to the previous submenu.
To adjust a submenu item:
1. Navigate to an adjustable item and press the Enter or Right button to select the
submenu item.
2. Press the Left or Right button to select a submenu item or a specific adjustable setting
within the selected submenu item.
If the selected submenu item has multiple adjustable settings, press the Up or Down
button to select a value.
3. Press the Enter button to accept the new value.
Press the Menu button to cancel any pending changes.
To exit the OSD menu:
Hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to exit the OSD menu.