IDK ICP-9401 User manual

Four Window Multi-window Processor
ICP-9401
＜User’s Guide＞
Ver.1.0.0
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Trademarks
●The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
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Before reading this manual
●All rights reserved.
●Some of the contents in this users guide such as appearance diagrams, menu operations, communication
commands, and so on may differ depending on the version.
●This User’s guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html
The reference manual for the ICP consists of the following two volumes:
■User’s Guide (this document):
Contains installation, connection, configuration ,and operating information for this product.
■Command Guide: Please download the command guide from the website above.
Provides explanations and procedures for external control using serial and LAN communications.
Included Items
Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact us.
･One (1) ICP-9401 (main unit)
･One (1) RS-232C cable (1.8 meters; approximately 5.91 feet)
･One (1) power cable (1.8 meters; approximately 5.91 feet)
･Two (2) rack mounting brackets
･Six (6) cable clamps
FCC STATEMENT
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. These limits are designed to 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 harmful interference and the user will be required to correct that interference at their
own expense.
CE MARKING
This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and
environmental protection legislation.
WEEE MARKING
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), Directive 2002/96/EC (This directive is
only valid in the EU.).
This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in
domestic household waste.

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Safety instructions
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this device. Follow all instructions and
cautions as detailed in this document.
Enforcement Symbol
Description
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may result in death or serious
personal injury if the warning is ignored or the equipment is handled
incorrectly.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that may cause minor personal
injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or the equipment is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is indicated to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibition
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Caution
Warning

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Prohibition
Do not place the product in any unstable place.
Install the product to a horizontal and stable place. Otherwise, it may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not place the product in any environment with vibration.
Otherwise, it may move/fall and lead to injury.
Keep out any foreign objects.
In order to avoid fire or electric shock, do not allow foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product from
the vent holes.
For power cable/ plug:
●Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including extending them.
●Do not pull, put heavy stuff on them, or pinch them.
●Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.
If they are used in those states continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become
damaged, contact IDK.
Do not
disassemble
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes high-voltage part, those actions may cause fire or electric shock. For internal inspections
or repairs, contact IDK.
Do not touch
In the event of lighting or thunder, do not touch the main unit or cables such as power
cable and LAN cable.
Contact may cause electric shock
Instruction
For installation:
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or
IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
You can easily unplug in case of any extraordinary failure or abnormal situation, and it also helps for unplugging when
you do not use it for a long period.
Plug the power plug into appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is plugged incompletely, it may overheat which causes electrical shock or fire. Do not use damaged plug or
loosened outlet.
Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may cause fire due to reduced insulating power.
Unplug
Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or smells.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that the
product stops smoking, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if you drop the product or if the cabinet is damaged.
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and
repair, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use it under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair,
contact IDK.
For connection
Instruction
Difference in ground potential among the product and peripheral devices may cause electric shock or damage of the
device. When using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission, unplug the power
cables of all related devices.
After connecting signal/control cables of each device, plug in the power cables of each device.
Warning

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For installation
For rack mount devices:
Instruction
Mount the product to the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and below
for air cooling. For your safety, attach an L-shape bracket in addition to the mount bracket kit
for the front panel in order to balance the weight.
For devices with rubber feet:
Instruction
Never insert only the screws into the holes after removing the rubber feet. It may lead to
damage when the screws contact electrical circuit or parts inside of the product.
To put the rubber feet back on, use only provided rubber feet and screws.
Altitude:
Instruction
Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Prohibition
Do not place the product in any place where it will be subjected to high temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, it may cause fire.
Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or dusty area, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause fire or failure due to internal heat.
Do not put heavy items on the product.
It may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
If several plugs are put in an outlet, it may cause fire and electric shock.
Use only the provided AC adapter and power cable.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables is used, it may cause fire or electrical shock. Use the provided AC power
connection cable. If you want to use your product in other countries that use different AC power cables, contact IDK.
No wet hands
Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
It may cause electrical shock.
Instruction
Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the range continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Turn off devices when they are connected to another device.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug
Unplug the power plug if you do not use the product for a long period.
In case of defect, it may cause fire.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning.
It may cause electric shock.
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Table of Contents
1Product outline.......................................................................................................................................12
2Features................................................................................................................................................13
3Application Diagrams.............................................................................................................................15
4Panels ...................................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Front panel ...................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................18
5Installation .............................................................................................................................................20
5.1 Connecting Digital Input/Output Devices .......................................................................................20
5.2 Analog Video Input Connectors.....................................................................................................22
5.3 Serial Port.....................................................................................................................................23
5.4 LAN Port.......................................................................................................................................24
5.4.1 The number of TCP-IP connections.........................................................................................25
6Basic operations....................................................................................................................................26
6.1 Selecting Output Windows............................................................................................................26
6.2 Selecting Input Channels ..............................................................................................................26
6.3 Selecting Window Patterns ...........................................................................................................27
6.4 Menu Operation keys....................................................................................................................28
6.5 Turning ON/OFF Display Devices..................................................................................................29
6.6 Executing Control Commands.......................................................................................................30
6.7 Locking/Unlocking Front keys........................................................................................................30
6.8 Control by Web browser................................................................................................................31
6.9 Remote Control Program ..............................................................................................................35
6.10 Factory Reset ...............................................................................................................................35
6.11 Startup Time .................................................................................................................................39
7Settings .................................................................................................................................................40
7.1 Menu List......................................................................................................................................40
7.2 Input Signal Automatic Detection...................................................................................................49
7.3 Setting Position, Size, and Masking...............................................................................................50
7.3.1 Output resolutions [RESOLUTION].........................................................................................50
7.3.2 Aspect ratio control of output video [MONITOR ASPECT] .......................................................52
7.3.3 Aspect ratio control of input video [INPUTASPECT]................................................................53
7.3.4 Aspect ratio control [ASPECT PROCESS] ..............................................................................57
7.3.5 Overscan [INPUT OVER SCAN].............................................................................................58
7.3.6 Input position [INPUT POSITION] ...........................................................................................59

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7.3.7 Input size [INPUT SIZE]..........................................................................................................60
7.3.8 Input masking [INPUT MASKING]...........................................................................................61
7.3.9 Input automatic sizing [INPUT AUTO SIZING].........................................................................62
7.3.10 Output position [OUTPUT POSITION].....................................................................................63
7.3.11 Output size [OUTPUT SIZE] ...................................................................................................64
7.3.12 Output masking [OUTPUT MASKING] ....................................................................................65
7.3.13 Output automatic sizing [OUTPUT AUTO SIZING]...................................................................66
7.3.14 Background color....................................................................................................................66
7.3.15 Test pattern [TEST PATTERN] ................................................................................................68
7.4 Window configuration 画面合成設定..............................................................................................69
7.4.1 Window border .......................................................................................................................69
7.4.2 Window border color [FRAME COLOR]...................................................................................70
7.4.3 Border size [FRAME SIEZE]...................................................................................................71
7.4.4 Telop [TELOP OUTPUT].........................................................................................................72
7.4.5 Telop background color [TELOP BACKCOLOR]......................................................................73
7.4.6 Telop font color [TELOP FONTCOLOR]..................................................................................74
7.4.7 Telop font size [FRAME FONTSIZE] .......................................................................................75
7.4.8 Telop display position [TELOP POSITION]..............................................................................76
7.4.9 Items to be displayed [TELOP CONTENTS]............................................................................77
7.4.10 Telop display time [TELOP VIEWTIME]...................................................................................78
7.4.11 Display position on window [IMAGE POSITION] .....................................................................78
7.4.12 Display size on window [IMAGE ZOOMRATE] ........................................................................80
7.4.13 Mirror reverse [IMAGE INVERT] .............................................................................................82
7.4.14 Window priority [OVERLAY PRIORITY]...................................................................................83
7.4.15 Window hiding [WINDOW INVISIBLE].....................................................................................84
7.4.16 Window background color [ENTIRE BACKCOLOR] ................................................................85
7.5 Video Correction...........................................................................................................................86
7.5.1 Input brightness [INPUT BRIGHTNESS] .................................................................................86
7.5.2 Input contrast [INPUT CONTRAST] ........................................................................................87
7.5.3 Hue [INPUT HUE]...................................................................................................................88
7.5.4 SATURATION [INPUT SATURATION].....................................................................................88
7.5.5 Black level [INPUT SETUP LEVEL].........................................................................................89
7.5.6 Input default color [IN DEFAULT COLOR]...............................................................................90
7.5.7 Output brightness [OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS]...........................................................................91
7.5.8 Output contrast [OUTPUT CONTRAST]..................................................................................92
7.5.9 Output default color [OUT DEFAULT COLOR].........................................................................93
7.6 Input Settings................................................................................................................................94
7.6.1 No-signal input monitoring [INPUT VIDEO DETECT]...............................................................94
7.6.2 HDCP input enabled/disabled [HDCP INPUT ENABLE]...........................................................95
7.6.3 Input equalizer [INPUT EQUALIZER]......................................................................................97
7.6.4 Signal type of analog input [ANALOG INPUT TYPE]...............................................................98
7.6.5 Automatic detection of input video interruption [INPUT OFF CHECK]......................................99
7.7 Input Timing Settings...................................................................................................................100
7.7.1 The total number of horizontal dots [H TOTAL DOTS]............................................................101
7.7.2 Horizontal start position [H START].......................................................................................102
7.7.3 Horizontal display period [H DISPLAY]..................................................................................103
7.7.4 Vertical start position [V START]............................................................................................104
7.7.5 Vertical display period [V DISPLAY] ......................................................................................105

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7.7.6 Analog input automatic measurement [AUTO SETUP]..........................................................106
7.7.7 Automatic measurement of start position [AUTO START POS]..............................................108
7.7.8 Automatic setting of input timing [UNKNOWN TIMING] .........................................................110
7.7.9 Loading device data [LOAD] .................................................................................................112
7.7.10 Registering device data [SAVE].............................................................................................114
7.7.11Tracking [TRACKING]...........................................................................................................115
7.8 Output Settings...........................................................................................................................116
7.8.1 Output equalizer [OUTPUT EQUALIZER]..............................................................................116
7.8.2 Output mode [OUTPUT MODE]............................................................................................117
7.8.3 Synchronous signal output with no input video [SYNC OUTPUT] ..........................................118
7.8.4 Output video with no input video [VIDEO OUTPUT] ..............................................................119
7.8.5 Window transition effect [VIDEO SWITCHING]....................................................................120
7.8.6 Effect duration [SWITCHING SPEED]...................................................................................121
7.8.7 Wipe color [WIPE COLOR] ...................................................................................................123
7.8.8 Pattern switching effect [PATTERN SWITCHING]..................................................................124
7.8.9 Pattern switching duration.....................................................................................................125
7.8.10 HDCP output mode [HDCP OUTPUT MODE]........................................................................126
7.8.11 The number of HDCP retries [HDCP ERROR RETRY]..........................................................127
7.8.12 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR OUTPUT] ..................................................................................128
7.8.13 CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) [CEC CONNECYION] .................................................129
7.8.14 HDCP re-authentication [HDCP AUTHORIZATION]...............................................................131
7.8.15 Output operation mode [COMBINED MODE]........................................................................132
7.9 Audio Settings.............................................................................................................................133
7.9.1 Audio output level.................................................................................................................133
7.9.2 Mute [OUTPUT MUTE].........................................................................................................134
7.9.3 Audio input selection [AUDIO INPUT SELECT].....................................................................135
7.9.4 Audio input level [INPUT OFFSET].......................................................................................136
7.9.5 Output lip sync [OUTPUT LIP SYNC]....................................................................................137
7.9.6 Input lip sync [INPUT LIP SYNC]...........................................................................................138
7.9.7 Sampling frequency of analog audio input [SAMPLING FREQUENCY].................................139
7.9.8 Output connector [OUTPUT CONNECTOR]..........................................................................140
7.9.9 Test tone [TEST TONE].........................................................................................................141
7.10 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data)................................................................................142
7.10.1 EDID setting [EDID DATA] ....................................................................................................142
7.10.2 PC resolution [PC RESOLUTION].........................................................................................144
7.10.3 Input resolution for AV devices [AV RESOLUTION] ...............................................................145
7.10.4 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR INPUT] ......................................................................................147
7.10.5 Audio format [AUDIO FORMAT]............................................................................................148
7.10.6 EDID Copy [NOMITOR EDID COPY]....................................................................................149
7.11 Serial Port Settings.....................................................................................................................150
7.11.1 Communication setting [PARAMETERS]...............................................................................150
7.11.2 Operation mode [FUNCTION]...............................................................................................151
7.12 LAN settings...............................................................................................................................152
7.12.1 IP address [IP ADDRESS].....................................................................................................152
7.12.2 Subnet mask [SUBNET MASK].............................................................................................153
7.12.3 Gateway address [GATEWAYADDRESS].............................................................................154
7.12.4 LAN operation mode [FUNCTION]........................................................................................155
7.12.5 TCP port number [PORT NUMBER]......................................................................................158

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7.12.6 Displaying MAC address [MAC ADDRESS]...........................................................................159
7.13 Control Command Settings.........................................................................................................160
7.13.1 Control commands [COMMAND EDIT]..................................................................................164
7.13.2 Reply commands [RECV COMMAND EDIT].........................................................................174
7.13.3 Control command link [COMMAND LINK].............................................................................178
7.13.4 Command execution [COMMAND EXECUTION]...................................................................181
7.13.5 Invalid time [INVALID TIME]..................................................................................................182
7.13.6 Initializing registered commands and associations [INITIALIZE]............................................183
7.13.7 Command execution key: Lighting condition [COMMAND TALLY] .........................................185
7.13.8 Flash time (Command keys and DISPLAY POWER keys) [FLASH TIME]..............................186
7.14 Pattern Memory..........................................................................................................................187
7.14.1 Loading cross point [LOAD CROSS POINT] .........................................................................187
7.14.2 Saving cross point [SAVE CROSS POINT]............................................................................188
7.14.3 Editing cross point [EDIT CROSS POINT].............................................................................190
7.14.4 Cross point link [CROSSPOINT LINK]...................................................................................192
7.14.5 Loading pattern memory [LOAD WINDOWPATTERN]...........................................................193
7.14.6 Saving window patens [SAVE WINDOWPATTEN].................................................................194
7.14.7 Deleting pattern memory [DELETE PATTERN]......................................................................196
7.14.8 Naming input channel [INPUT NAME EDIT]..........................................................................197
7.14.9 Startup settings [[STARTUP].................................................................................................198
7.15 Bitmap........................................................................................................................................199
7.15.1 Bitmap transfer .....................................................................................................................199
7.15.2 Bitmap output [BITMAP OUTPUT] ........................................................................................202
7.15.3 Background color [BACKGROUND COLOR].........................................................................203
7.15.4 Aspect ratio [ASPECT]..........................................................................................................204
7.15.5 Display position [POSITION].................................................................................................206
7.15.6 Bitmap output at startup [POWER ON BITMAP]....................................................................206
7.15.7 Dividing memory area [DIVIDE MEMORY]............................................................................208
7.15.8 Input image capture [VIDEO CAPTURE]...............................................................................211
7.16 Startup Settings ..........................................................................................................................214
7.16.1 DISPLAY POWER keys [DISPLAY POWER].........................................................................214
7.16.2 Control command UNLOCK key [COMMAND UNLOCK KEY]...............................................215
7.16.3 Key lock [KEY LOCL]............................................................................................................216
7.17 Others.........................................................................................................................................217
7.17.1 Setting key lock mode [KEY LOCK MODE]...........................................................................217
7.17.2 Key buzzer [BUZZER]...........................................................................................................218
7.17.3 Automatic key lock for control command keys [COMMAND AUTO LOCK].............................219
7.17.4 DISPLAY POWER key pressing time length [POWER SWITCH ON].....................................220
7.17.5 Top VFD screen [TOP DISPLAY]...........................................................................................221
7.17.6 Input signal status [INPUT STATUS] .....................................................................................222
7.17.7 Display device status [MONITOR STATUS]...........................................................................224
7.17.8 EDID of display device [EDID STATUS].................................................................................226
7.17.9 Version information [VERSION].............................................................................................228
8ASCII codes.........................................................................................................................................229
9Specification ........................................................................................................................................231

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10 Trouble shooting..................................................................................................................................233
11 Fuse ....................................................................................................................................................242

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Product outline
The IDK ICP-9401 Four Window Multi-Window Processor enables the simultaneous display of up to four
video sources on one screen with any layout. While multi-window function is not used, ICP-9401 can also be
used as a 9 inputs and 1 output truly seamless switcher with CUT/DISSOLVE/TRANSITION effects.
For video input, the ICP has five digital and four analog inputs, and it supports the following signals: HDMI,
DVI, composite video, S-video, analog RGB, analog YPbPr signals. The ICP converts input video signals up
to WUXGA or 1080p and outputs them as HDMI or DVI signals.
For audio input, the processor has five digital and nine analog inputs, and it outputs selected audio signals to
digital audio (HDMI signals) and analog audio. You can set audio level of each input and output separately.
The ICP also has the Lip Sync function to correct gaps between video and audio signals.
The ICP includes RS-232C (2 ports) and LAN as communication ports for external control, which enables you
to set or edit settings remotely. You can also control peripheral devices connected to the ICP through
RS-232C, LAN, and CEC by registering external control commands. For external control commands, the wait
function is available to send serial commands after cooling-down time of power control of projectors and other
devices passes.
You can execute external control commands using front panel keys, RS-232C, and LAN, and you can also do
it when operating the input switching keys and turning on the ICP.
Video
matrix
switch
5 HDMI/DVI
inputs
Scan
converter
※1Digital I/O supports HDMI signals and DVI signals.
※1※2
※2Digital input audio: Can be converted into embedded or analog audio.
1 analog audio
output
※3Analog video input supports composite, S-Video (Y/C), analog RGB and analog YPbPr signals.
Audio
switch
9 analog audio
inputs
Scan
converter
Scan
converter
Scan
converter
1 HDMI/DVI
output
※1
4 analog video
inputs
IN6
D-sub15 pin
※3IN7
D-sub15 pin
IN8
D-sub15 pin
IN9
D-sub15 pin
IN2
HDMI
IN3
HDMI
IN4
HDMI
IN5
HDMI
IN1
HDMI EDID emulator
EDID emulator
EDID emulator
EDID emulator
EDID emulator
EDID emulator
A/D conversion
EDID emulator
A/D conversion
EDID emulator
A/D conversion
EDID emulator
A/D conversion
IN1
RCA pin jack
IN2
RCA pin jack
IN3
RCA pin jack
IN4
RCA pin jack
IN5
RCA pin jack
IN6
RCA pin jack
IN7
RCA pin jack
IN8
RCA pin jack
IN9
RCA pin jack
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
A/D conversion
Lip sync
OUT
HDMI
D/A conversion OUT
RCA pin jack
Output EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Sync
[Fig. 1a]
I/O diagram of Video/Audio signals

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Features
■Video
・HDMI and DVI signals: HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection system) is supported.
・All input video signals including sources with HDCP can be switched speedily and free from sudden
screen disturbance.*1
・Various video formats such as NTSC, PAL, VGA to QWXGA and SDTV/HDTV (D1 to D5)
・Anti-snow*2
・Analog video signals can be converted into digital video signals and can be output as HDMI or DVI signals.
・Scan converter that converts sources up to WUXGA or 1080p and outputs them as HDMI or DVI signals
・Aspect ratio control
・Cable compensation circuits for digital input and output
Input: up to 32.8 ft. to 98.45 ft. approx. (10 m to 30 m)
Output: up to 32.8 ft. to 164 ft. approx. (10 m to 50 m)
■Audio
・Analog audio can be output as HDMI signals (embedded output) and can be separated from embedded
audio of HDMI signals (analog output).
・Audio level adjustment
・Lip sync.
■Multi window function
・Up to four images can be output to a single screen
・The following menus can be set for each window individually: Background color, Display priority. Display
ON/OFF, Position size, Displaying frames, Displaying titles
・Switching window effects, CUT/FADE
・Up to 20 patterns can be registered.
■Control input
・RS-232C, LAN
■Control output
・Projectors can be turned off using front panel keys.
・Meets the PJLink (class1) standard protocol for projector control regulated by JBMIA (Japan Business
Machine and Information System Industries Association).
・Power control of display devices using CEC.*3
■Others
・Connection Reset*4
・EDID emulation for all inputs
・Video and audio can switch separately
・Last memory
・Key lock
*1 When multiple window function is active, seamless switching is available which displays a black frame or
black background between two images.
When multiple window function is not active, truly seamless switching is available with transition effect of
cut, dissolve, and wipe.
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signals and mainly occurs at start-up. This feature does not work when snowy noise has already been
occurred during startup or when it occurs due to bad condition of the transmission line.
*3 The display device needs to support CEC to enable this function. Some display devices cannot be
controlled by CEC.
*4 For digital systems, some problems, such as an HDCP authentication error, can be recovered by physically
disconnecting and reconnecting the digital cables. However, the Connection Reset function will fix these
problems automatically without the need to physically plug and unplug the cables, by creating the same
condition as if the cable were physically disconnected and reconnected. This function works only for the
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Application Diagrams
Examples of how devices can be connected to the ICP.
Blu-ray
PC
Laptop
Camcorder
DVD
Video/Audio input
HDMI
DVI
Analog
RGB
Analog
video
Analog
YPbPr
Video/audio output
Projector
LC monitor
DVI
HDMI
Audio input
CD player
External control
RS-232C
LAN
PC
Audio output
Power amplifier
Controlling peripheral devices
RS-232C
LAN
CEC
Power unit
Video/audio
HDMI: Embedded audio is available.
Video
Audio
External control
Peripheral device control
RS-232C and LAN are available.
By registering external control commands, peripheral devices can be controlled via RS-232C, LAN or
CEC. PJLink (Class1) is supported.
HDMI, DVI, Composite (NTSC/PAL), S-Video (Y/C)(NTSC/PAL), Analog RGB, Analog YPbPr (SDTV/HDTV)
are available.
Digital input/output and analog input/output mutual conversion are available.
VHS
S video
P O WE R
ON
OF F
IMAGE
ICP-9401
COMBINE
PATT ERN 1
POWER
DIS PLAY M E NU /SET
ESC
COMMAND
E
COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
A B C D
IN1IN3IN4IN5IN6IN7IN8IN2IN9OFF
WIN D O W 2
PATT ERN 2PATT ERN 3PATT ERN 4PATT ERN 5PATT ERN 6PATT ERN 7PATT ERN 8PATT ERN 9PATT ERN 10
WIN D O W 1WI N D O W 3WI N D O W 4
PROCESSO
R
UNLOCK
AU DI OVI DEOV&A
SWITCHING MODE
[Fig. 3a] Application diagram

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4
Panels
4.1
Front panel
① ② ③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧⑩⑪ ⑫
⑨
POW ER
ON
OFF
IM AG E ICP-9401
C O M BIN E
PATTER N 1
POW ER
DISPLAY
MENU/SET
ESC
COMMAND
E
COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
A B C D
IN1IN3IN4IN5IN6IN7IN8
IN2IN9OFF
WINDOW 2
PATTER N 2PATTER N 3PA TTERN 4PATTERN 5P ATTE RN 6PATTE RN 7PATTE R N 8PATTER N 9PA TTER N 10
WINDOW 1WINDOW 3WINDOW 4
PRO C ESSO R
UNLOCK
AUDIOVID EOV&A
SW ITCHING M ODE
[Fig. 4.1a] Front panel
①Power supply switch (POWER):
Turns on/off the ICP.
②DISPLAY POWER keys (DISPLAY POWER)
Turns on/off connected display devices.
③Input channel selection keys (IN1toIN9, OFF)
Selects video and audio outputs.
④Output window selection keys (WINDOW1 to WINDOW4)
Selects output windows
⑤Window pattern selection keys (PATTERN1 to PATTERN10)
Selects a registered window pattern.
⑥SWITCHING MODE key (V&A, VIDEO，AUDIO)
Selects a switching mode (V&A, VIDEO,AUDIO) if an input is selected.
⑦Unlock key of Control command execution keys (⑧) (UNLOCK)
Unlocks Control command execution keys (⑧)
Locks/Unlocks front panel keys by pressing and holding for 2 seconds or longer.
⑧Control command execution keys (COMMAND A to COMMAND E)
Executes registered commands A to E.
⑨VFD screen
Displays menus and settings.

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⑩MENU/SET key (MENU/SET)
Displays menus and edits/controls settings.
⑪ESC key (ESC)
Finishes the current menu setting.
⑫Arrow keys (▲, ▼, ◄, ►)
Switches menu, moves cursor, and changes set values.

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4.2
Rear panel
①
②
③ ⑤ ⑦ ⑥ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩
④
FG
OUTIN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4IN 5
ANALOG R GB / YPbPr / VI DE O
ANALOG R GB / YPbPr / VI DE O ANALOG RG B / YPbPr / VID EO
ANALOG R GB / YPbPr / VI DE O
HDMI/D VIHDMI/D VIHDMI/D VIHDMI/D VIHDMI/D VIHDMI/D VI
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RS-232C CH2LAN
UP DATE
RS-232C CH1
IN 7IN 9
IN 8IN 6
IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4IN 6IN 7IN 8IN 9OUTIN 5
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
FUSE
T2. 5A 250V
S/N
[Fig. 4.2a] Rear panel
①HDMI input connectors (HDMI/DVI IN1 to IN5)※
DVI signals can be input using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. Since cable EQ circuit is mounted,
19.4 ft. approx./5 m or longer cable can be connected.
②Analog video input connectors (ANALOG RGB/YPbPr/VIDEO IN6 to IN9)
The following analog video signal formats can be input: Composite video (NTSC/PAL), S-video
(Y/C) (NTSC/PAL), analog RGB (such as PCs) and analog YPbPr (SDTV/HDTV).
③Audio input connectors (AUDIO IN1 to IN9)
Input connectors for stereo audio signals.
Cannot be used with embedded audio signals of HDMI input connector.
④HDMI output connector (HDMI/DVI OUT)※
DVI signals can be input by connecting an DVI display device. Since cable EQ circuit is mounted,
19.4 ft. approx./5 m or longer cable can be connected.
⑤Audio output connectors (AUDIO OUT)
Output connectors for stereo audio signals.
⑥LAN port (LAN)
For external control by communication commands or web browsers.
⑦RS-232C port (RS-232C CH1, CH2)
For external control by communication commands.

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⑧Maintenance port (UPDATE)
Not used.
Keep this port free.
⑨Frame ground (FG)
For indoor ground terminal.
⑩AC power connector (AC 100-240V)
For the provided power cable.
※The HDMI I/O connectors support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which is a
copy protection technique developed by Intel. If DVDs or other contents with copyright protection are
played, both source devices (such as DVD players connected to input connectors) and display
devices (connected to output connectors) are required to be HDCP compliant.

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5
Installation
Since the ICP has various types of I/O connectors, make sure that shapes of the cables and connectors
match when connecting cables. If you try to connect them forcibly to an unmatched cable and connector, they
might be damaged. If turning on the ICP in that situation, the ICP and display devices may be damaged. Be
sure to plug cables completely and install them without any stress on the cables.
5.1
Connecting Digital Input/Output Devices
For digital I/O, the HDMI output connectors are employed. These connectors can be connected not only to
HDMI devices but also to DVI devices using HDMI-DVI conversion cables.
Blu-ray PC
HDMI
Projector
LC monitor
HDMI DVI
DVI
FG
OUT
IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4IN 5
AN ALOG R GB / YPbPr / VIDEO
AN ALOG R GB / YPbPr / VIDEO AN ALOGR GB / YPbPr / VIDEO
AN ALOG R GB / YPbPr / VIDEO
HD MI /DVIHD MI /DVIHD MI /DVIHD MI /DVIHD MI /DVIHD MI /DVI
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RS-232C CH2LAN
UPDATE
RS-232C CH1
IN 7IN 9
IN 8IN 6
IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4IN 6IN 7IN 8IN 9OUTIN 5
AC 1 00 -2 40 V 50/60Hz
FUSE
T2.5A 2 50 V
S/N
[Fig. 5.1a] Connecting digital devices
For digital I/O, the ICP has the cable equalizing circuit to correct distorted signals when a long cable is
connected. The amount of equalization for the input side is set automatically, but set the amount for the output
side using the following menu settings: “7.8.1 Output equalizer [OUTPUT EQUALIZER]”.
[Table 5.1] Maximum extension distance
Digital input Up to 10 to 30 meters; approximately 98.43 feet *
Digital output Up to 10 to 50 meters; approximately 164.04 feet *
* Extension distance depends on the connected I/O devices. The range mentioned above is the maximum
extension range acquired when IDK’s AWG24 cable is used and signals of 1080p 60 Hz, 24 bit/pixel
(8bit/component) is input or output. For some I/O combinations, and if you use cables of other manufacturer,
video may be disturbed or may not be output even if signals are within the range mentioned above.