IDK MSD-402 User manual

Digital Multi Switcher
MSD-402
<User’s Guide>
Ver.1.4.0
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Before reading this manual
●All rights reserved.
●Some of the contents in this user’s guide such as product appearance in diagrams, menu operations,
communication commands, and so on may differ from the MSD depending on the version.
●This Users guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
website at:
http://www.idkav.com
The reference manual for the MSD consists of the two following volumes:
■User’s guide (this document):
Provides explanations and procedures for operations, installation, connections among devices, I/O
adjustment and settings.
■Command guide: Please download the command guide from the website above.
Provided explanations and procedures for external control using RS-232C and LAN communications.
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, in which case the user will be required to correct the 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 product. 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 product 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 product is
handled incorrectly.
Symbol
Description
Example
Caution
This symbol is intended to alert the user. (Warning and caution)
Electrical
Hazard
Prohibited
This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from specified actions.
Do not
disassemble
Instruction
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
Unplug
Caution
Warning

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Prohibited
Do not place the product in any unstable place.
Install the product in 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 lengthening them.
•Do not pull, place heavy objects on them, or pinch them.
•Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.
Misuse of the power cable and plug may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become damaged,
contact your IDK representative.
Do not
disassemble
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
Since the product includes circuitry that uses potentially lethal, high voltage levels, disassembly by unauthorized
personnel may lead to the risk of fire or electric shock. For internal inspection or repair, contact your IDK
representative.
Do not
touch
In the event of electrical storms, keep away from the main unit and 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. Improper installation may lead to the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
Unobstructed access to the plug enables unplugging the product in case of any extraordinary failure, abnormal
situation or for easy disconnection during extended periods of non-use.
Insert the power plug into an appropriate outlet completely.
If the plug is partially inserted, arching may cause the connection to overheat, increasing the risk of electrical shock
or fire. Do not use a damaged plug or connect to a damaged outlet.
Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may increase the risk of firer.
Unplug
Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or produces a
burning odor.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that the
product stops smoking, contact your IDK representative.
Unplug immediately if the product falls and/or if the cabinet is damaged.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
If you continue to use the product under these conditions, it may increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. For
maintenance and repair, contact your IDK representative.
For connection
Instruction
Differences in ground potential among product population of interconnected products and other external devices
may increase the risk of electric shock to personnel or cause damage tothe devices or cabling infrastructure. When
using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission cables, unplug the power
cables of all interconnected devices.
Power may be restored after all signal/control cables are connected to each device.
Warning

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For installation
For rack mount devices:
Instruction
Mount the product in a the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and
below for air circulation. For your safety, attach an L-shaped bracket in addition to the
panel mount bracket kit to improve mechanical stability.
For devices with rubber feet:
Instruction
Never insert screws without the rubber feet into the threaded holes on the bottom of the
product. Doing so may lead to damage when the screws contact electrical circuitry or
components inside the product.
Reinstall the originally supplied rubber feet using only the originally supplied 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 while under operation, it may affect the
product’s performance and reliability and may increase the risk of fire.
Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke filled, or dusty place.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or in a dusty area, it may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause the product to overheat, affecting performance and reliability and
may increase the risk of fire.
Do not place or stack heavy objects on the product.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the product and other property and may lead to the
risk of personal injury.
Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
Exceeding the rating of an outlet may increase the risk of fire and electric shock.
Use only the supplied AC adapter and power cable.
Do not use the supplied AC adapter and power cable with other products.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables are used, it may increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.
No wet hands
Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of electrical shock.
Instruction
Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the specified range for temperature and humidity continuously, it may increase the
risk of fire or electric shock.
Turn off devices while making connections to another device.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire or electric shock.
Unplug
If the product won’t be used for an extended period of time, unplug it.
Failure to observe this precaution may increase the risk of fire.
Unplug the product before cleaning.
To prevent electric shock.
Caution

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Table of Contents
1Included items.....................................................................................................................................10
2Product outline....................................................................................................................................11
3Features..............................................................................................................................................12
4Panels.................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Front panel.....................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Rear panel......................................................................................................................................14
5Example connection............................................................................................................................15
6Precautions.........................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Installing rubber feet.......................................................................................................................16
6.2 Installation......................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Cabling...........................................................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Cables ....................................................................................................................................17
6.3.2 Twisted pair cable...................................................................................................................18
6.3.3 Connecting audio cables.........................................................................................................19
6.3.4 Connecting RS-232C cable.....................................................................................................19
6.3.5 DIN plug AC adapter...............................................................................................................20
7Basic operation....................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Required time.................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Switching input channel..................................................................................................................22
7.2.1 Selecting input channel...........................................................................................................22
7.2.2 Turning OFF input signal.........................................................................................................22
7.3 Setting and canceling key lock........................................................................................................23
7.4 Remote input channel switching function of HDC-TH200 inputs......................................................23
7.5 Initialization ....................................................................................................................................24
7.6 PinP (Picuture in Picuture)..............................................................................................................27
7.7 WEB menu operation......................................................................................................................27
7.7.1 Control from WEB browser......................................................................................................27
7.7.2 WEB menu..............................................................................................................................28
8Menu...................................................................................................................................................29
8.1 WEB menu list................................................................................................................................29
8.2 Input Signal Automatic Detection....................................................................................................31
8.3 Crosspoint operation (WEB menu)..................................................................................................33
8.3.1 Selecting input channel (WEB menu) ......................................................................................34
8.3.2 PinP output.............................................................................................................................34
8.3.3 Remote input channel switching of HDC-TH200 inputs............................................................35
8.3.4 Editing channel name..............................................................................................................36
8.3.5 Setting and canceling key lock (WEB menu)............................................................................37
8.4 Output timing (WEB menu).............................................................................................................38
8.4.1 Output resolution.....................................................................................................................40
8.4.2 Aspect ratio for sink device......................................................................................................41
8.4.3 Aspect ratio.............................................................................................................................41
8.4.4 Aspect ratio control .................................................................................................................42
8.4.5 Overscan ................................................................................................................................42
8.4.6 Display position.......................................................................................................................43
8.4.7 Display size.............................................................................................................................43
8.4.8 Masking ..................................................................................................................................44
8.4.9 Automatic sizing......................................................................................................................46

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8.4.10 Background color....................................................................................................................46
8.4.11 Test pattern.............................................................................................................................46
8.5 Quality settings (WEB menu)..........................................................................................................48
8.5.1 Sharpness...............................................................................................................................50
8.5.2 Brightness...............................................................................................................................50
8.5.3 Contrast..................................................................................................................................50
8.5.4 HUE........................................................................................................................................50
8.5.5 Saturation ...............................................................................................................................51
8.5.6 Black level...............................................................................................................................51
8.5.7 Gamma...................................................................................................................................51
8.5.8 Default color............................................................................................................................51
8.6 Input settings (WEB menu).............................................................................................................52
8.6.1 No-signal input monitoring.......................................................................................................53
8.6.2 Setting HDCP input.................................................................................................................53
8.6.3 Input equalizer ........................................................................................................................54
8.6.4 Automatic detection of input video interruption.........................................................................54
8.6.5 Fixing setting for each input.....................................................................................................55
8.7 Input timing (WEB menu)................................................................................................................56
8.7.1 The total number of horizontal dots..........................................................................................57
8.7.2 Start position...........................................................................................................................57
8.7.3 Active area..............................................................................................................................58
8.7.4 Input timing initialization ..........................................................................................................58
8.8 Output settings (WEB menu) ..........................................................................................................59
8.8.1 Output mode...........................................................................................................................61
8.8.2 Synchronous signal output with no input video.........................................................................61
8.8.3 Output video with no input video..............................................................................................62
8.8.4 Window transition effect ..........................................................................................................62
8.8.5 Window transition speed .........................................................................................................62
8.8.6 Wipe color...............................................................................................................................63
8.8.7 HDCP output...........................................................................................................................63
8.8.8 The number of HDCP retries...................................................................................................63
8.8.9 Deep Color..............................................................................................................................64
8.8.10 CEC connection......................................................................................................................64
8.8.11 HDCP re-authentication...........................................................................................................64
8.8.12 Priority of input channel automatic switchin..............................................................................65
8.8.13 Masking time after automatic switching of input channel..........................................................66
8.9 Audio settings (WEB menu)............................................................................................................67
8.9.1 Output level.............................................................................................................................69
8.9.2 Output mute............................................................................................................................69
8.9.3 Audio output connector............................................................................................................69
8.9.4 Multi channel audio output.......................................................................................................70
8.9.5 Test tone.................................................................................................................................70
8.9.6 Input level ...............................................................................................................................70
8.10 EDID: Extended Display Identification Data (WEB menu)................................................................71
8.10.1 EDID.......................................................................................................................................73
8.10.2 Resolution for PCs ..................................................................................................................74
8.10.3 Input resolution for AV devices................................................................................................75
8.10.4 Deep Color..............................................................................................................................76
8.10.5 Audio format............................................................................................................................76
8.10.6 Speaker configuration .............................................................................................................77

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8.10.7 Copying EDID.........................................................................................................................78
8.11 Communication settings (WEB menu).............................................................................................79
8.11.1 RS-232C communication.........................................................................................................83
8.11.2 IP address/subnet mask/gate way address..............................................................................83
8.11.3 TCP port number.....................................................................................................................84
8.11.4 MAC address..........................................................................................................................84
8.12 Preset memory (WEB menu)..........................................................................................................85
8.12.1 Loading cross point.................................................................................................................86
8.12.2 Saving cross point...................................................................................................................86
8.12.3 Editing cross point...................................................................................................................87
8.12.4 Loading all settings .................................................................................................................87
8.12.5 Saving all settings...................................................................................................................88
8.12.6 Copying output setting.............................................................................................................89
8.12.7 Startup setting.........................................................................................................................90
8.13 Setting bitmap (WEB menu)............................................................................................................91
8.13.1 Sending bitmap file..................................................................................................................93
8.13.2 Outputing bitmap image..........................................................................................................94
8.13.3 Background color....................................................................................................................94
8.13.4 Aspect ratio.............................................................................................................................95
8.13.5 Display position.......................................................................................................................96
8.13.6 Input channel assignment........................................................................................................97
8.13.7 Bitmap output at startup ..........................................................................................................97
8.13.8 Dividing memory area .............................................................................................................97
8.13.9 Input image capture...............................................................................................................100
8.14 Other settings (WEB menu)..........................................................................................................101
8.14.1 Startup setting for key lock ....................................................................................................102
8.14.2 Automatic reload time............................................................................................................102
8.14.3 Backup and restore all settings..............................................................................................102
8.14.4 Initialization (WEB menu)......................................................................................................103
8.14.5 Displaying version.................................................................................................................103
8.15 Displaying status (WEB menu) .....................................................................................................104
8.15.1 Input signal status.................................................................................................................105
8.15.2 Sink device status.................................................................................................................108
8.15.3 Displaying EDID of sink device..............................................................................................111
9Product specification .........................................................................................................................112
10 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................114

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1 Included items
Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.
One (1) MSD-402 (main unit)
One (1) DIN plug AC adapter with
locking mechanism
Three (3) cable clamps
Two (2) terminal block (5-pin)
One (1) terminal block (3-pin)
Four (4) rubber feet
[Figure 1.1] Included items list