Extron electronics IN1608 xi Series User manual

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IN1608 xi Series • Setup Guide
The Extron IN1608 xi Scaling Presentation Switcher is an eight input, HDCP-compliant video scaler that accepts a wide
variety of audio and video formats and provides HDMI and DTP/HDBaseT video outputs. This guide provides instructions
for an experienced user to set up and congure IN1608 xi, IN1608 xi SA, IN1608 xi MA 70, IN1608 xi IPCP SA, and
IN1608 xi IPCP MA 70 scalers. It covers how to perform basic operations using the front panel controls and selected Simple
Instruction Set (SIS™) commands.
NOTES:
• For full installation, conguration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details, see the IN1608 xi Series User Guide
at www.extron.com. For installation, conguration, and operation details of the IPCP Pro dual-NIC embedded control
processor, see the IPCP Pro Series User Guide.
• The IN1608 xi Series products can also be congured via the Extron Product Conguration Software (PCS), available at
www.extron.com. For information on using PCS, see the IN1608 xi Series Help le
Installation
IN1608 xi Series Rear Panel Connectors
100-240V ~ 1.5 A MAX
1
2
CONFIGURABLE
HDMI HDMI
5
6
78
1C
RS-232 IR
RS-232 IR
Tx Rx Tx RxG
Tx Rx Tx RxG Tx Rx Tx RxG
HDMI
1A
1B
3
4
INPUTS OUTPUTS
Tx Rx
RS-232
G
2x25W(8Ω)/2x50W(4Ω)
RESET
AUDIO INPUTS OUTPUTS REMOTE
LL1RR
L2 R
L
3
R
CLASS 2 WIRING
L4R
L5R
+48V
+48V
12
LR
VARIABLE
IN1608 xi IPCP SA
2
MIC/LINE
L6R
SIG LINK
DTP IN
SIG LINK
DTP IN
SIG LINK
OUT
50/60 Hz
RS-232 IR
OVER DTP OVER TP
AMPLIFIED OUTPUT
DTP
HDBT
Tx Rx RTSCTS G Tx Rx GTxRxG
LAN
AV LAN 2AV LAN 3
AV LAN 1
R
1234G
DIGITAL I/OCOM 3COM 2COM 1
SSGG
1
12 2C34C -S G+S+V
PWR OUT = 6W
IR/SERIAL eBUSRELAYS
A BCDGHEFJL
I
K
M
Figure 1. Rear Panel Connectors, IN1608 xi IPCP SA
Power and Input Connections Output Connections Control Connections
AAC power connector
BConfigurable analog 15-pin HD (VGA)
connectors (inputs 1 and 2)
CHDMI inputs (inputs 3 through 6)
DDTP inputs and corresponding RS-232/IR Over
DTP connectors (inputs 7 and 8)
EAnalog audio inputs (associated with inputs 1
through 6)
FMic/Line audio inputs and adjacent phantom
power LEDs
GDTP/HDBaseT output connector and
corresponding RS-232/IR Over
TP connector (output 1C)
HDTP/HDBaseT mode selection switch
for twisted pair output
IHDMI outputs (outputs 1A and 1B)
JAnalog audio outputs
KAmplified audio output
(SA and MA models only)
LRemote RS-232 port
MIPCP Pro dual-NIC
embedded control
processor
(IPCP models only)
NLAN connector
(non-IPCP models
only, see the note and
illustration below)
The IN1608 xi IPCP models feature a built-in Extron IPCP Pro dual-NIC control processor for controlling and monitoring a variety
of external devices, such as projectors and lights (see the IPCP Pro Series Setup Guide for more details).
NOTE: The non-IPCP models have a LAN connector next to the Remote RS-232 connector (see Nin
the illustration at right) instead of the IPCP Pro control processor.
Tx Rx
RS-232
G
LAN
2x25W(8Ω)/2x50W(4Ω)
RESET
OUTPUTS
REMOTE
LR
CLASS 2 WIRING
12
LR
VARIABLE
AMPLIFIED OUTPUT
O
N
IN1608 xi SA

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IN1608 xi • Setup Guide (Continued)
Mounting and Cabling
Step 1 —Mount the device
a. Turn off or disconnect all equipment power.
b. Mount IN1608 xi scaler to a rack using the
pre-installed rack ears, or use an optional
mounting kit for under-desk mounting (see the
two images at right).
The IN1608 xi comes in a 1U, full rack width
enclosure (shown in the examples at right). All
other IN1608 xi models come in 2U, full rack
width enclosures.
Step 2 —Connect inputs
a. Connect analog video sources to the VGA connectors (see gure 1, B, on the previous page).
b. Connect digital HDMI or DVI (with an appropriate adapter) sources to the HDMI connectors (C).
c. Connect a DTP transmitter to the DTP input connectors (D). For cable wiring and recommendations, see Twisted Pair
Recommendations for DTP and HDBaseT Communication on the next page.
Signal LED — Lights green when the unit is receiving an active video signal from a DTP transmitter.
Link LED — Lights amber when a valid link is established to a DTP transmitter.
d. To pass serial or infrared data, connect the control device to the RS-232 and IR Over DTP captive screw connectors
(see RS-232 and IR Over TP Wiring on the next page). Alternatively, insert RS-232 communication to a DTP/HDBaseT
endpoint via Ethernet (see the IN1608 xi Series User Guide for more information).
e. Connect analog audio sources to the inputs via the 5-pole captive screw connectors (E). See Audio Wiring on the next
page for more information.)
f. Connect Mic/Line audio sources to the inputs via the 3-pole captive screw connectors (F).
Step 3 —Connect outputs
a. Set the twisted pair switch (H) to one of the following positions:
• HDBT — Set the twisted pair switch to the Up position to set the twisted pair connector for HDBaseT
communication. The switch returns to the middle position after.
• DTP — Set the twisted pair switch to the Down position to set the twisted pair connector for DTP communication.
b. Connect an DTP/HDBaseT-compatible device to the HDBT output connector (G). For cable wiring and
recommendations, see Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP and HDBaseT Communication.
Signal LED — Lights green when the scaler is outputting active video.
Link LED — Lights amber when a valid link is established between the scaler and the DTP/HDBaseT sink.
c. To pass serial or infrared data, connect a control device to the RS-232 and IR Over DTP captive screw connector (see
RS-232 and IR Over TP Wiring on the next page). Alternatively, insert RS-232 communication to a DTP/HDBaseT
endpoint via Ethernet (see the IN1608 xi Series User Guide for more information).
d. Connect suitable video displays to the HDMI connectors (I).
e. Connect analog audio devices to the outputs via the 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors (J). See Audio Wiring
on the next page for more information.
f. For SA and MA models, connect speakers to the Amplied Output via the 5 mm 4-pole or 2-pole captive screw
connector (K).
Step 4 —Connect control devices
a. To control non-IPCP models through Ethernet, connect a LAN or WAN to the LAN connector (see Non page 1). For the
IPCP models, connect a LAN or WAN to any of the LAN connectors on the IPCP Pro control processor (M). The default
IP address of the scaler is 192.168.254.254. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
b. For serial RS-232 control, connect a host device to the 3-pole captive screw connector (L). The default baud rate is
9600.
c. For control through USB, connect a host device to the front panel USB mini-B port (see gure 2, Aon page 4).
#8 Screw
(4) Places
Each Side MBU 149
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Screws
(2) Places
Each Side
Furniture Mounting
Rack Ears
Rack Mounting

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Step 5 —Set up the IPCP Pro 355 control processor (IPCP models only)
See the IPCP Pro Series Setup Guide, available at www.extron.com, for installation details.
Step 6 —Connect power
Connect a 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power source to the AC power connector (see
gure 1, A, on page 1).
Twisted Pair Recommendations for DTP and HDBaseT Communication
Extron recommends using the following practices to achieve full transmission distances and
reduce transmission errors:
• Use Extron XTP DTP 24 SF/UTP cable for the best performance. At a minimum, Extron
recommends 24 AWG, solid conductor, STP cable with a minimum bandwidth of
400 MHz.
• Terminate cables with shielded connectors to the TIA/EIA-T568B standard (shown at
right).
• Limit the use of more than two pass-through points, which may include patch points, punch down connectors, couplers, and
power injectors. If these pass-through points are required, use shielded couplers and punch down connectors.
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 use only. No part of the network that uses DTP remote power should be routed
outdoors.
• L’alimentation DTP à distance est destiné à une utilisation en intérieur seulement. Aucune partie du réseau qui utilise
l’alimentation DTP à distance ne peut être routée en extérieur.
NOTE: When using shielded twisted pair cable in bundles or conduits, consider the following:
• Do not exceed 40% ll capacity in conduits.
• Do not comb the cable for the rst 20 meters, where cables are straightened, aligned, and secured in tight bundles.
• Loosely place cables and limit the use of tie wraps or hook-and-loop fasteners.
• Separate twisted pair cables from AC power cables.
RS-232 and IR Over TP Wiring
To pass bidirectional serial command signals between DTP or HDBaseT-compatible devices, connect a control device to the three
leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and G) of the 5-pole captive screw connector. To transmit and receive IR signals, connect a control device
to the three rightmost poles (G, Tx, and Rx).
NOTE: Alternatively, RS-232 data can be inserted via Ethernet (see the IN1608 xi Series User Guide for details).
Audio Wiring
Wire the audio input and output connectors as shown
at right. Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio
cable to the extended tail of the connector. This does not
apply to the amplied audio output connector on the SA
and MA models.
ATTENTION: For unbalanced outputs, do not
connect wires to the “-” poles (see the Extron
Audio Wiring Card).
ATTENTION : Pour les sorties asymétriques, ne
connectez pas de câbles aux pôles «-» (voir le
Audio Wiring Card d’Extron).
NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).
Balanced Audio Output
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Slee
ves
Unbalanced Audio Output
Tip
No Ground Here
No Ground Here
Tip
Sleeves
LR
LR
Unbalanced Audio InputBalanced Audio Input
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Slee
ves
Tip
Sleeve
Sleeve
Tip
LR
LR
Do not tin the wires!
TIA/EIA-T568B
Pin Wire Color
1 White-orange
2 Orange
3 White-green
4 Blue
5 White-blue
6 Green
7 White-brown
8 Brown
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

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Front Panel Overview
VOLUME
SCALING PRESENTATION SWITCHER
IN1608 xi
INPUTS
1
HDCP
SIGNAL
OUTPUTS
ENTER
MENU
E
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1A 1B 1C
CONFIG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUTS
eBUS
OVER
LIMIT
S
Tx
Rx
RTS
12
1
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
CTS
23
COM
IR/S I/O RELAYS
ABCDE F
G
Figure 2. Front Panel Features, IN1608 xi IPCP SA
AFront panel configuration port — Connect a host device to the USB mini-B port for device conguration, control, and
rmware upgrades.
BInput selection buttons (1-8) — Press one of these buttons to select an input. The buttons light amber for audio and video,
green for video only, or red for audio only.
CStatus LED indicators
• Input signal LEDs — Light green for each input when active video content is detected.
• Output signal LEDs — Remain lit green when active video is being output or blink amber when output video and sync
are disabled.
• Input HDCP LEDs — Light green for each input signal that is HDCP-encrypted. Analog inputs 1 and 2 cannot be HDCP-
encrypted.
• Output HDCP LEDs — Light green for an output when it is currently HDCP-encrypted.
DMenu and Enter buttons — Press these buttons to access and navigate the on-screen display menu system.
ENavigation buttons — Press these buttons to navigate through the on-screen
display menu system or change selected settings.
FVolume knob and LED indicators — Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the
program, microphone, or output volume. The eight Volume LED indicators light
according to the volume level. The LEDs light in order from bottom to top to
indicate steps from 1% (-99 dB) to 99% (-1 dB). The bottom LED blinks when the
volume is muted. The top LED blinks when the volume is at 100% (0 dB).
GIPCP Pro LED indicators — IPCP Pro models only (see the IPCP Pro Series
Setup Guide for details).
IN1608 xi Series Configuration
To congure IN1608 xi scalers, use the front panel controls and the on-screen display
(OSD) menu, the internal web pages, PCS, or SIS commands.
On-screen Display (OSD) Menu System
To congure IN1608 xi scalers using the OSD menu, connect a display
to either HDMI output or to a DTP/HDBaseT device. The OSD menu
consists of nine submenus accessed using the front panel Menu or
Enter button (see the example above, right).
NOTE: Press and hold the Enter button for 10 seconds to edit
settings in the Communication submenu.
Internal Web Pages
To congure IN1608 xi scalers using the factory-installed web pages in a
web browser (see the example at right), connect the Ethernet port on the
device to a LAN or WAN. The default IP address is 192.168.254.254.

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Extron Product Configuration Software
To congure IN1608 xi scalers using PCS, install the software (available on the Extron website, www.extron.com) to a PC
connected to the scaler via Ethernet or front panel USB Cong port. After the installation, start the program. For full instructions,
press <F1> on the keyboard or click the ?button in the software and select Help File.
Basic SIS Command Table
To congure IN1608 xi scalers with specic SIS commands via an RS-232, USB, or Ethernet connection, use the Extron
DataViewer utility or a control system to send and receive SIS commands. The table below lists a selection of SIS commands. For
a full list of SIS commands and variables, see the IN1608 xi Series User Guide at www.extron.com.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description
Select audio and video input X!! InX!•All]Selects audio and video input X!.
Select video input only X!& InX! •RGB]Selects the video only input X!.
Select audio input only X!$ InX! •Aud]Selects the audio only input X!.
Execute Auto-Image™AImg0]Executes an Auto-Image on the current input.
Execute Auto-Image and ll 1*A Img1]Executes an Auto-Image and lls the output.
Execute Auto-Image and follow 2*A Img2]Executes an Auto-Image and maintains the aspect ratio of
the current input.
Mute video to black 1B Vmt1]Mutes the video and displays a black output.
Mute video and sync 2B Vmt2]Mutes the video and sync output.
Unmute video and sync 0B Vmt0]Unmutes the video.
NOTE: By default, setting the audio mute with the following commands affects all outputs (configurable through group masters).
Set master audio mute ED7*X(GRPM}GrpmD07*X(] Enable or disable master audio mute.
View master audio mute status ED7GRPM} X(] View the current master audio mute status.
Enable executive mode 1 1X Exe1]Locks the entire front panel.
Enable executive mode 2 2X Exe2]Locks the front panel except for input selection and
volume control.
Disable executive modes 0X Exe0]Allows all front panel adjustments and selections.
Set scaler IP address EX4) CI}Ipi•X4)] Species a new scaler IP address.
Set scaler DHCP mode EX( DH}IdhX(] Enables or disables DHCP (0= default).
Set subnet mask EX4! CS}Ips•X4!] Species a new subnet mask.
Set gateway IP address EX4@CG}Ipg•X4@] Species a new gateway IP address.
Reboot network E2BOOT}Boot2]Restarts the network connection after IP or DHCP
changes.
NOTE: IP settings do not take effect until the E2BOOT}command is executed.
View DTP vs. HDBT Switch
Position
EO3HDBT} X6&]
HdbtO3*X6&]
View the DTP/HDBT mode switch position X6& on
output 1C (verbose mode 2/3 response).
NOTES:
X! = Input selection (1-8)
X( = Enable or disable: 0= off or disabled, 1= on or enabled)
X4) = IP address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn), 192.168.254.254 = default)
X4! = Subnet mask (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn), 255.255.255.0 = default)
X4@ = Gateway address (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn), 0.0.0.0 = default)
X6& = TP format: 0= DTP format (default), 1= HDBaseT format
Firmware Updates
Download rmware updates from the Extron website and upload them via the internal web pages, PCS, or the Extron Firmware
Loader program.

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