IDK MSD-5401 User manual

Presentation Switcher
MSD-54 SERIES
MSD-5401 / MSD-5402 / MSD-5403 / MSD-5404
MSD-5401SL / MSD-5402SL
<User’s Guide>
Ver. 1.0.3
POWER
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DIGITAL MSD-5404
MULTI
SWITCHER OUT1
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IN1 IN3 IN 4 IN5 IN6 IN7 I N8 IN9 OFF
POWER
DISPLAY
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MENU/SET
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COMM AND
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COMM AND COMM AND COMMAND CO MMAND
A B C D
V&A VIDEO AUDIO
SWITCHING M ODE
PRESET LOAD
COMMAND
●Thank you for choosing our presentation switcher.
●To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User’s Guide and Command Guide fully
and carefully before using your switcher and keep this manual beside the product.
IDK Corporation

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Trademarks
●The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
●PJLink is a trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries/regions.
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Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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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 MSD consists of the following two volumes:
■User’s Guide (this document):
Contains installation, connection, configuration ,and operating information for the MSD.
■Command Guide: Please download the command guide from the website above.
Provides explanations and procedures for external control using serial 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 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 external devices may cause electric shock or damage of the
device. When using cables to connect devices, including connectionof 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.
Caution

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Table of Contents
1Included Items............................................................................. 12
2Product Outline............................................................................ 13
3Features.................................................................................. 14
4Application Diagrams....................................................................... 15
5Panels ................................................................................... 16
5.1 Front Panel .......................................................................... 16
5.2 Rear Panel .......................................................................... 17
6Installation ................................................................................ 18
6.1 Connecting Digital Input/Output Devices ................................................. 18
6.2 Analog Video Input Connectors ......................................................... 20
6.3 Serial Port ........................................................................... 21
6.4 LAN Port ............................................................................ 22
6.4.1 The number of TCP-IP connections.................................................. 23
7Basic Operations .......................................................................... 24
7.1 Selecting Input Channels .............................................................. 24
7.2 VFD screen/Menu Operation Keys ...................................................... 25
7.3 Turning ON/OFF Display Devices ....................................................... 26
7.4 Executing Control Commands .......................................................... 27
7.5 Loading Cross Point .................................................................. 28
7.6 Locking/Unlocking Front keys .......................................................... 28
7.7 WEB Browser Control by .............................................................. 29
7.8 Remote Control Program .............................................................. 32
7.9 Factory Reset ........................................................................ 32
7.10 Startup Time ......................................................................... 36
8Settings .................................................................................. 37
8.1 Menu List............................................................................ 37
8.2 Input Signal Automatic Detection........................................................ 46
8.3 Setting Position, Size, and Masking ..................................................... 47
8.3.1 Output resolutions [RESOLUTION] .................................................. 49
8.3.2 Aspect ratio control of output video [MONITOR ASPECT]............................... 51
8.3.3 Aspect ratio control of input video [INPUT ASPECT] ................................... 52
8.3.4 Aspect ratio control [ASPECT PROCESS] ............................................ 57
8.3.5 Overscan [INPUT OVER SCAN] .................................................... 58

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8.3.6 Input position [INPUT POSITION] ................................................... 59
8.3.7 Input size [INPUT SIZE]............................................................ 61
8.3.8 Input masking [INPUT MASKING] ................................................... 62
8.3.9 Input automatic sizing [INPUT AUTO SIZING]......................................... 64
8.3.10 Output position [OUTPUT POSITION]................................................ 65
8.3.11 Output size [OUTPUT SIZE] ........................................................ 66
8.3.12 Output masking [OUTPUT MASKING] ............................................... 68
8.3.13 Output automatic sizing [OUTPUT AUTO SIZING] ..................................... 70
8.3.14 Background color [BACKGROUND COLOR] .......................................... 71
8.3.15 Test pattern [TEST PATTERN]...................................................... 72
8.4 Video Correction...................................................................... 74
8.4.1 Input brightness [INPUT BRIGHTNESS].............................................. 74
8.4.2 Input contrast [INPUT CONTRAST].................................................. 75
8.4.3 Hue [INPUT HUE]................................................................. 76
8.4.4 Saturation [INPUT SATURATION]................................................... 77
8.4.5 Black level [INPUT SETUP LEVEL].................................................. 78
8.4.6 Input default color [IN DEFAULT COLOR] ............................................ 79
8.4.7 Output brightness [OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS] .......................................... 80
8.4.8 Output contrast [OUTPUT CONTRAST] .............................................. 81
8.4.9 Output default color [OUT DEFAULT COLOR] ........................................ 82
8.5 Input Settings ........................................................................ 83
8.5.1 No-signal input monitoring [INPUT VIDEO DETECT] ................................... 83
8.5.2 HDCP input enabled/disabled [HDCP INPUT ENABLE]................................. 85
8.5.3 Input equalizer [INPUT EQUALIZER] ................................................ 87
8.5.4 Signal type of analog input [ANALOG INPUT TYPE] ................................... 88
8.5.5 Automatic detection of input video interruption [INPUT OFF CHECK] ..................... 89
8.6 Input Timing Settings.................................................................. 90
8.6.1 The total number of horizontal dots [H TOTAL DOTS] .................................. 91
8.6.2 Horizontal start position [H START] .................................................. 92
8.6.3 Horizontal display period [H DISPLAY] ............................................... 93
8.6.4 Vertical start position [V START] .................................................... 94
8.6.5 Vertical display period [V DISPLAY] ................................................. 95
8.6.6 Analog input automatic measurement [AUTO SETUP].................................. 96
8.6.7 Automatic measurement of start position [AUTO START POS] .......................... 99
8.6.8 Automatic setting of input timing [UNKNOWN TIMING] ................................ 101
8.6.9 Loading device data [LOAD] ....................................................... 103
8.6.10 Registering device data [SAVE] .................................................... 105
8.6.11 Tracking [TRACKING] ............................................................ 106
8.7 Output Settings...................................................................... 107
8.7.1 Output equalizer [OUTPUT EQUALIZER]............................................ 107
8.7.2 Output mode [OUTPUT MODE] .................................................... 108
8.7.3 Synchronous signal output with no input video [SYNC OUTPUT]........................ 109
8.7.4 Output video with no input video [VIDEO OUTPUT] ................................... 110
8.7.5 Window transition effect [VIDEO SWITCHING] ....................................... 111
8.7.6 Effect duration [SWITCHING SPEED]............................................... 113
8.7.7 Wipe color [WIPE COLOR] ........................................................ 115
8.7.8 HDCP output mode [HDCP OUTPUT MODE] ........................................ 116

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8.7.9 The number of HDCP retries [HDCP ERROR RETRY] ................................ 117
8.7.10 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR OUTPUT] .............................................. 118
8.7.11 CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) [CEC CONNECTION]............................ 119
8.7.12 HDCP re-authentication [HDCP AUTHORIZATION]................................... 121
8.8 Audio Settings....................................................................... 122
8.8.1 Output level [OUTPUT LEVEL]..................................................... 123
8.8.2 Output mute [OUTPUT MUTE] ..................................................... 124
8.8.3 Input selection [AUDIO INPUT SELECT] ............................................ 125
8.8.4 Input level [INPUT OFFSET]....................................................... 126
8.8.5 Output lip sync [OUTPUT LIP SYNC] ............................................... 127
8.8.6 Input lip sync [INPUT LIP SYNC] ................................................... 128
8.8.7 Sampling frequency of analog audio input [SAMPLING FREQUENCY] .................. 129
8.8.8 Output connector [OUTPUT CONNECTOR] ......................................... 130
8.8.9 Multi-channel audio output [MULTI AUDIO] .......................................... 131
8.8.10 Test tone [TEST TONE]........................................................... 132
8.9 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data)............................................. 134
8.9.1 EDID setting [EDID DATA] ........................................................ 134
8.9.2 PC resolutions [PC RESOLUTION] ................................................. 136
8.9.3 Input resolution for AV devices [AV RESOLUTION] ................................... 138
8.9.4 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR INPUT]................................................. 139
8.9.5 Audio format [AUDIO FORMAT].................................................... 140
8.9.6 Speaker configuration [SPEAKER] ................................................. 142
8.9.7 EDID Copy [MONITOR EDID COPY] ............................................... 144
8.10 Serial (COM) Port Settings............................................................ 145
8.10.1 Communication setting [PARAMETERS] ............................................ 145
8.10.2 Operation mode [FUNCTION]...................................................... 146
8.11 LAN Settings........................................................................ 147
8.11.1 IP address [IP ADDRESS]......................................................... 147
8.11.2 Subnet mask [SUBNET MASK] .................................................... 148
8.11.3 Gateway address [GATEWAY ADDRESS]........................................... 149
8.11.4 Operation mode [FUNCTION]...................................................... 150
8.11.5 TCP port number [PORT NUMBER] ................................................ 153
8.11.6 Displaying MAC address [MAC ADDRESS] .......................................... 154
8.12 Control Command Settings............................................................ 155
8.12.1 Control commands [COMMAND EDIT] .............................................. 159
8.12.2 Reply commands [RECV COMMAND EDIT] ......................................... 171
8.12.3 Command link [COMMAND LINK] .................................................. 176
8.12.4 Command execution [COMMAND EXECUTION] ..................................... 179
8.12.5 Invalid time [INVALID TIME] ....................................................... 180
8.12.6 Initializing registered commands and associations [INITIALIZE]......................... 181
8.12.7 Command execution key: Lighting condition [COMMAND TALLY]....................... 183
8.12.8 Flash time (Command keys and DISPLAY POWER keys) [FLASH TIME] ................ 184
8.13 Preset memory...................................................................... 185
8.13.1 Loading cross point [LOAD CROSS POINT] ......................................... 185
8.13.2 Saving cross point [SAVE CROSS POINT] .......................................... 186
8.13.3 Editing cross point [EDIT CROSS POINT] ........................................... 188
8.13.4 Loading all settings [LOAD ALL SETTING]........................................... 190

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8.13.5 Saving all settings [SAVE ALL SETTING]............................................ 191
8.13.6 Startup settings [STARTUP] ....................................................... 193
8.14 Parallel............................................................................. 194
8.14.1 Assigning functions [FUNCTION ASSIGN]........................................... 195
8.14.2 Audio level [AUDIO VOLUME] ..................................................... 203
8.14.3 The number of clicks (Rotary encoder) [ROTARY ENCODER].......................... 204
8.14.4 Enable/Disable [LOCK SETTING] .................................................. 205
8.14.5 Switching mode [SWITCHING MODE] .............................................. 206
8.14.6 Toggle [CHANNEL TOGGLE]...................................................... 207
8.14.7 Chattering reduction [CHATTERING FILTER] ........................................ 208
8.14.8 Buzzer [BUZZER] ................................................................ 209
8.14.9 Analog input measurement [AUTO SETUP].......................................... 209
8.14.10 Function initialization [INITIALIZE] .................................................. 210
8.15 Tally ............................................................................... 211
8.15.1 Assigning functions [FUNCTION ASSIGN]........................................... 212
8.15.2 Function initialization [INITIALIZE] .................................................. 221
8.16 Bitmap ............................................................................. 222
8.16.1 Bitmap transfer .................................................................. 222
8.16.2 Bitmap output [BITMAP OUTPUT].................................................. 225
8.16.3 Background color [BACKGROUND COLOR] ......................................... 226
8.16.4 Aspect ratio [ASPECT]............................................................ 227
8.16.5 Position [POSITION].............................................................. 229
8.16.6 Input bitmap channel assignment [CHANNEL ASSIGN]................................ 230
8.16.7 Bitmap output at startup [POWER ON BITMAP] ...................................... 231
8.16.8 Dividing memory area [DIVIDE MEMORY]........................................... 232
8.16.9 Input image capture [VIDEO CAPTURE] ............................................ 235
8.17 Startup Settings ..................................................................... 238
8.17.1 DISPLAY POWER keys [DISPLAY POWER]......................................... 238
8.17.2 Control command keys [COMMAND KEY] ........................................... 239
8.17.3 Key lock [KEY LOCK]............................................................. 240
8.17.4 Tally outputs [COMMAND Tally].................................................... 241
8.18 Others ............................................................................. 242
8.18.1 Setting key lock mode [KEY LOCK MODE] .......................................... 242
8.18.2 Key buzzer [BUZZER] ............................................................ 243
8.18.3 Automatic key lock for control command keys [COMMAND AUTO LOCK] ................ 244
8.18.4 DISPLAY POWER key pressing time length [POWER SWITCH ON] .................... 245
8.18.5 Input channel automatic linking [INPUT CHANNEL LINK] .............................. 246
8.18.6 Top VFD screen [TOP DISPLAY]................................................... 248
8.18.7 Input signal status [INPUT STATUS]................................................ 249
8.18.8 Display device status [MONITOR STATUS].......................................... 251
8.18.9 EDID of display device [EDID STATUS] ............................................. 253
8.18.10 Version information [VERSION] .................................................... 255
9ASCII codes ............................................................................. 256
10 Specification ............................................................................. 258

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11 Trouble shooting.......................................................................... 261
12 Fuse .................................................................................... 270

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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 us.
･One (1) presentation switcher (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
･Cable clamps
Six (6) for MSD-5401 and MSD-5401SL
Seven (7) for MSD-5402 and MSD-5402SL
Eight (8) for MSD-5403
Nine (9) for MSD-5404
You can download the latest version of the User’s Guide from IDK’s website at:
http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html

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2 Product Outline
The MSD is a Presentation Switcher having a built-in scan converter with 9-inputs and 1 to 4-outputs.
For video input, the MSD has five digital and four analog inputs, and the series can input the following signals:
HDMI, DVI, composite video, S-video, analog RGB, analog YPbPr signals. The MSD converts input video
signals up to QWXGA or 1080p and outputs them as HDMI or DVI signals.
For audio input, the series has five digital and nine analog inputs, and the series can output selected audio
signals as digital audio (HDMI signals) and analog audio. You can set audio level of each input and output
separately. The MSD also has the Lip Sync function to correct gaps between video and audio signals.
The MSD series includes RS-232C (2 ports), LAN, and parallel contacts as communication ports for external
control, which enables you to set or edit settings remotely. You can also control external devices connected to
the MSD through RS-232C, LAN, Tally output and CEC by registering external control commands. For
external control commands, the wait function is available to switch the contact 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, LAN, and parallel connectors,
and you can also execute them when operating the input switching keys and turning on the MSD.
Video
Matrix
Switch
HDMI/DVI
Input (5 ch)Scan
Converter
*1 Digital I/O supports HDMI signals and DVI signals.
*1 *2
*2 Digital input audio: Can be converted into embedded or analog audio.
Analog
Audio
Output
(4 ch)
*3 Analog video input supports composite, S-Video, analog RGB and analog YPbPr signals.
Audio
Matrix
Switch
Analog
Audio Input
(9 ch)
Scan
Converter
Scan
Converter
Scan
Converter
Lip Sync
HDMI/DVI
Output
(4 ch)
*1
Analog
Video
Input (4 ch)
IN 6
D-sub15 pin
*3 IN 7
D-sub15 pin
IN 8
D-sub15 pin
IN 9
D-sub15 pin
IN 2
HDMI
IN 3
HDMI
IN 4
HDMI
IN 5
HDMI
IN 1
HDMI EDID Emulator
EDID Emulator
EDID Emulator
EDID Emulator
EDID Emulator
EDID Emulator
A/D Converter
EDID Emulator
A/D Converter
EDID Emulator
A/D Converter
EDID Emulator
A/D Converter
IN 1
RCA pin jack
IN 2
RCA pin jack
IN 3
RCA pin jack
IN 4
RCA pin jack
IN 5
RCA pin jack
IN 6
RCA pin jack
IN 7
RCA pin jack
IN 8
RCA pin jack
IN 9
RCA pin jack
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
A/D Converter
Lip Sync
Lip Sync
Lip Sync
D/A Converter OUT 4
RCA pin jack
OUT 4
HDMI
OUT 3
HDMI
OUT 2
HDMI
OUT 1
HDMI
D/A Converter OUT 3
RCA pin jack
D/A Converter OUT 2
RCA pin jack
D/A Converter OUT 1
RCA pin jack
Output EQ
Output EQ
Output EQ
Output EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
Input EQ
[Figure 2.1] I/O diagram of Video/Audio signals

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3 Features
■For 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 QWXGA or 1080p and outputs them as HDMI or DVI signals
・Aspect ratio control
・Cable compensation circuits for digital input and output
■For audio
・Analog audio can be output as HDMI signals (embedded output) and can be separated from embedded
audio of HDMI signals (analog output).
・Multi-channel linear PCM can be down-mixed to 2-channel linear PCM.
■For control
・Adjust function for display conditions, such as position, size, brightness, contrast, and so on
・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
*1 For models MSD-5401 to MSD-5404, seamless switching is available, which displays a black frame or
black background between two images.
For MSD-5401SL and MSD-5402SL, truly seamless switching is available with transition effect of cut,
dissolve, and wipe.
*2 The anti-snow function automatically fixes snowy noise that is a specific symptom of HDCP-compliant
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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4 Application Diagrams
Bru-ray Player
Desktop Computer
Laptop Computer
Video Camera
DVD Player
Video/Audio Input
HDMI
DVI
Analog
RGB
Analog
Video
Analog
YPbPr
Video/Audio
Output
Projector
Monitor
DVI
HDMI
Audio Input
CD Player
External Control
RS-232C
LAN
Desktop Computer Control Panel
Parallel
Audio
Outpuｔ
Power Amplifier
Controlling peripheral devices
RS-232C
LAN
Tally output
CEC
Power Supply Unit
Video/Audio
HDMI: Embedded audio is available (Multi-channel Liner PCM 8ch (7.1ch) supported).
Video
Audio
External Control
Controlling peripheral devices
RS-232C, LAN and Parallel are available.
By registering external control commands, peripheral devices can be controlled via RS-232C, LAN, Tally
output, or CEC. PJLink (Class1) is supported.
HDMI, DVI, Composite (NTSC/PAL), S-Video (NTSC/PAL), Analog RGB, Analog YPbPr (SDTV/HDTV) are
available.
Digital input/output and analog input/output mutual conversion are available.
VHS
S-Video
POW ER
ON
OFF
DIG ITAL MSD-5 404
M UL TI
SWITCHER OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
IN1IN3IN4IN5IN6IN7IN8IN9 OFF
POWER
DISPLAY
1
2
3
4
IN2
MEN U/SET
ESC
COMMAND E COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
AB C D
V&A VIDEO AUD IO
SWITCHIN G MODE
PRES ETLOAD
COMMA ND
[Figure 4.1] Sample configuration

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5 Panels
5.1 Front Panel
POWER
ON
OFF
DIGITAL MSD-5404
MULTI
SWITCHER OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
IN1 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 IN9 OFF
POWER
DISPLAY
1
2
3
4
IN2
MENU/SET
ESC
COMMAND E COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
A B C D
V&A VIDEO AUDIO
SWITCHING MODE
PRESET LOAD
COMMAND
2 4
139
8
76
5
10
[Figure 5.1] Front panel
#
Name
Description
1
Power supply switch (POWER)
Turns on/off the MSD.
2
DISPLAY POWER keys
(DISPLAY POWER 1 to 4)
Turns on/off connected display devices.
3
SWITCHING MODE key
Selects a switching mode (V&A, VIDEO,AUDIO) if an input is
selected.
4
Input channel selection keys
(IN1 to IN9, OFF)
Selects video and audio outputs.
5
Control command execution/
Cross point loading keys
(COMMAND A to E)
Executes registered commands A to E and loads the registered
cross point settings.
6
Operation mode selection key
COMMAND: Executes the registered control command.
PRESET LOAD: Loads the registered cross point.
Key lock is enabled/ disabled by pressing this key for 2 seconds
or longer.
7
VFD screen
Displays menus and settings.
8
MENU/SET key
Displays menus and edits/controls settings.
9
ESC key
Finishes the current menu setting.
10
Arrow keys (▲, ▼, ◄, ►)
Switches menu, moves cursor, and changes set values.

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5.2 Rear Panel
[Figure 5.1] Rear panel
#
Name
Description
1
HDMI input connectors
(HDMI/DVI IN1 to IN5) *
DVI signals can be input using an HDMI-DVI
conversion cable.
2
Analog 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
(NTSC/PAL), analog RGB (such as PCs) and YPbPr
(SDTV/HDTV).
3
Audio input connectors
(AUDIO IN1 to IN9)
Input connectors for stereo audio signals.
Cannot be used with embedded audio signals of
HDMI input connector.
4
HDMI output connectors
(HDMI/DVI OUT1 to OUT4)*
When a DVI display device is connected, DVI signals
are output automatically. Built-in cable EQ circuit
enables 5 m/ 16.4 ft. or longer cables to be
connected.
5
Audio output connectors
(AUDIO OUT1 to OUT4)
Output connectors for stereo audio signals.
6
LAN port (LAN)
For external control by communication commands or
web browsers.
7
RS-232C ports
(RS-232C CH1, CH2)
For external control by communication commands
using serial connector.
8
PARALLEL input port (PARALLEL)
For external control by contacts.
9
Tally output port (TALLY)
For external control by contacts.
10
Maintenance port (UPDATE)
Not used.
Keep this port free.
11
AC power connector (AC 100-240 V)
For the provided power cable.
12
Frame ground (FG)
For indoor ground terminal.
* 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.
S/N
FG
HDMI/DVI
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO
HDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVI
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RS-232C CH2 LAN
UPDATE
RS-232C CH1
TALLY
PARALLEL
IN 7 IN 9
IN 8IN 6
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN4 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN9 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4IN 5
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
FUSE
T2.5A 250V
2 1
3
4
56
7
8
910
12
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6 Installation
Since the MSD 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 MSD in that situation, the MSD and display devices may be damaged. Be
sure to plug cables completely and install them without any stress on the cables.
6.1 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.
Bru-ray Player PC
HDMI
Projector
Monitor
HDMI DVI
DVI
S/N
AC90-250V
FG
HDMI/DVI
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO ANALOG RGB/ YPbPr / VIDEO
ANALOG RGB / YPbPr / VIDEO
HDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVIHDMI/DVI
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
RS-232C CH2 LAN
UPDATE
RS-232C CH1
TALLY
PARALLEL
IN 7 IN 9
IN 8IN 6
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4IN 5
[Figure 6.1] Connecting digital devices
For digital I/O, the MSD 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: “8.7.1 Output equalizer”.
[Table 6.1] 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.

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For input and output of HDMI, use HDMI Type A (male) cables.
The HDMI cable does not have lock mechanism, but the provided cable clamp prevents the cable from falling
off.
[Figure 6.2] Cable clamp

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6.2 Analog Video Input Connectors
For analog video input, the D-Sub 15 pin connector enables not only analog RGB signals (such as PC) to be
input, but also supports analog YPbPr (SDTV/HDTV), composite video (NTSC/PAL), and S-video
(NTSC/PAL) signal inputs using a conversion cable.
[Figure 6.3] D-Sub15 pin connector
[Table 6.2] Pin assignments
N.C.: No Connection
The type of input video signals is recognized automatically, but if video is not output correctly, select
the signal type manually using the menu shown in section “8.5.4 Signal type of analog input”.
Pin
Input signal
Analog RGB
Analog YPbPr
Composite video
S-video
1
Red
Pr/Cr
N.C.
N.C.
2
Green/G on Sync
Y
VIDEO
Y
3
Blue
Pb/Cb
N.C.
C
4
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
5
GND
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
6
GND
GND
N.C.
N.C.
7
GND
GND
GND
GND
8
GND
GND
N.C.
GND
9
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
10
GND
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
11
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
12
DDC data
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
13
HD/CS
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
14
VD
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
15
DDC clock
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.