IDK MSD-804FD Series User manual

Presentation Switcher
MSD-804FD
＜User’s Guide＞
Ver. 1.0.0
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Before reading this manual
●All rights reserved.
●Some of the contents in this user’s guide such as appearance 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.idk.co.jp/en/index.html
The reference manual for the MSD consists of the following two 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.
Provides 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 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 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. 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
Differences in ground potential among the product and peripheral devices may cause electric shock or damage of
the devices. 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 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.
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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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.

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Table of Contents
1Product outline........................................................................................................................................... 12
2Features..................................................................................................................................................... 13
3Application example................................................................................................................................... 14
4Panels........................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Front panel ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Rear panel......................................................................................................................................... 16
5Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Connecting digital input/output devices............................................................................................. 18
5.2 RS-232C communication specification ............................................................................................. 22
5.3 LAN communication specification..................................................................................................... 23
5.3.1 The number of TCP-IP connections ........................................................................................... 23
6Basic operations......................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Selecting input channels ................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Menu operation ................................................................................................................................. 26
6.3 Turning ON/OFF display devices...................................................................................................... 27
6.4 Command control.............................................................................................................................. 28
6.5 Loading cross point........................................................................................................................... 29
6.6 Locking/unlocking front keys............................................................................................................. 29
6.7 Web browser control ......................................................................................................................... 30
6.8 Factory reset ..................................................................................................................................... 34
6.9 Startup Time...................................................................................................................................... 38
7Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.1 Menu list............................................................................................................................................ 39
7.2 Input Signal Automatic Detection ...................................................................................................... 47
7.3 Setting Position, Size, and Masking.................................................................................................. 48
7.3.1 Output resolution [RESOLUTION].............................................................................................. 50
7.3.2 Aspect ratio control of output video [MONITOR ASPECT]......................................................... 52
7.3.3 Aspect ratio control of input video [INPUT ASPECT] ................................................................. 53
7.3.4 Aspect ratio control [ASPECT PROCESS]................................................................................. 58
7.3.5 Overscan [INPUT OVER SCAN] ................................................................................................ 59
7.3.6 Input position [INPUT POSITION] .............................................................................................. 60
7.3.7 Input size [INPUT SIZE].............................................................................................................. 61
7.3.8 Input masking [INPUT MASKING].............................................................................................. 63
7.3.9 Input automatic sizing [INPUT AUTO SIZING] ........................................................................... 64
7.3.10 Output position [OUTPUT POSITION]........................................................................................ 64

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7.3.11 Output size [OUTPUT SIZE]....................................................................................................... 67
7.3.12 Output masking [OUTPUT MASKING]....................................................................................... 68
7.3.13 Output automatic sizing [OUTPUTAUTO SIZING] .................................................................... 69
7.3.14 Background color [BACKGROUND COLOR]............................................................................. 70
7.3.15 Test pattern [TEST PATTERN].................................................................................................... 71
7.3.16 Multi display mode [MULTI DISPLAY] ........................................................................................ 73
7.4 Video Correction................................................................................................................................ 75
7.4.1 Input brightness [INPUT BRIGHTNESS].................................................................................... 75
7.4.2 Input contrast [INPUT CONTRAST] ........................................................................................... 75
7.4.3 Hue [INPUT HUE]....................................................................................................................... 77
7.4.4 Saturation [INPUT SATURATION].............................................................................................. 78
7.4.5 Black level [INPUT SETUP LEVEL]............................................................................................ 79
7.4.6 Input default color [IN DEFAULT COLOR].................................................................................. 80
7.4.7 Output brightness [OUTPUT BRIGHTNESS]............................................................................. 81
7.4.8 Output contrast [OUTPUT CONTRAST]..................................................................................... 82
7.4.9 Output default color [OUT DEFAULT COLOR]........................................................................... 83
7.5 Input Settings .................................................................................................................................... 84
7.5.1 No-signal input monitoring [INPUT VIDEO DETECT] ................................................................ 84
7.5.2 HDCP input enabled/disabled [HDCP INPUT ENABLE] ............................................................ 86
7.5.3 Input equalizer [INPUT EQUALIZER]......................................................................................... 87
7.5.4 Automatic detection of input video interruption [INPUT OFF CHECK]....................................... 88
7.6 Input Timing Settings......................................................................................................................... 89
7.6.1 The total number of horizontal dots [H TOTAL DOTS] ............................................................... 89
7.6.2 Horizontal start position [H START]............................................................................................ 90
7.6.3 Horizontal display period [H DISPLAY]....................................................................................... 91
7.6.4 Vertical start position [V START]................................................................................................. 92
7.6.5 Vertical display period [V DISPLAY] ........................................................................................... 93
7.6.6 Initialization [INITIALIZE] ............................................................................................................ 94
7.7 Output Settings.................................................................................................................................. 95
7.7.1 Output equalizer [OUTPUT EQUALIZER].................................................................................. 95
7.7.2 Output mode [OUTPUT MODE] ................................................................................................. 96
7.7.3 Synchronous signal output with no input video [SYNC OUTPUT] ............................................. 97
7.7.4 Output video with no input video [VIDEO OUTPUT] .................................................................. 98
7.7.5 Window transition effect [VIDEO SWITCHING].......................................................................... 99
7.7.6 Window transition speed [SWITCHING SPEED]...................................................................... 100
7.7.7 Wipe color [WIPE COLOR]....................................................................................................... 101
7.7.8 Video output connector [OUTPUT CONNECTOR]................................................................... 102
7.7.9 HDCP output [HDCP OUTPUT MODE].................................................................................... 103
7.7.10 The number of HDCP retries [HDCP ERROR RETRY]............................................................ 104
7.7.11 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR OUTPUT]..................................................................................... 105
7.7.12 CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) [CEC CONNECTION]................................................... 106
7.7.13 HDCP re-authentication [HDCP AUTHORIZATION]................................................................. 108
7.7.14 Frame lock mode [FRAME LOCK]............................................................................................ 109
7.8 Audio settings...................................................................................................................................110
7.8.1 Audio output level [OUTPUT LEVEL]........................................................................................111
7.8.2 Mute [OUTPUT MUTE]..............................................................................................................112
7.8.3 Audio input selection [AUDIO INPUT SELECT] ........................................................................113
7.8.4 Audio input level [INPUT OFFSET] ...........................................................................................114

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7.8.5 Output lip sync [OUTPUT LIP SYNC]........................................................................................115
7.8.6 Input lip sync [INPUT LIP SYNC]...............................................................................................116
7.8.7 Sampling frequency of analog audio input [SAMPLING FREQUENCY]...................................117
7.8.8 Audio output connector [OUTPUT CONNECTOR]....................................................................118
7.8.9 Digital audio output connector [DIGITAL OUTPUT]...................................................................119
7.8.10 Multi-channel audio output [MULTI AUDIO].............................................................................. 120
7.8.11 Test tones [TEST TONE] .......................................................................................................... 121
7.9 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) .................................................................................. 123
7.9.1 EDID setting [EDID DATA]........................................................................................................ 123
7.9.2 PC resolutions [PC RESOLUTION].......................................................................................... 125
7.9.3 Input resolution for AV devices [AV RESOLUTION] ................................................................. 126
7.9.4 Deep Color [DEEP COLOR INPUT]......................................................................................... 128
7.9.5 Audio format [AUDIO FORMAT]............................................................................................... 129
7.9.6 Speaker configuration [SPEAKER]........................................................................................... 131
7.9.7 EDID Copy [MONITOR EDID COPY]....................................................................................... 133
7.10 RS-232C.......................................................................................................................................... 134
7.10.1 RS-232C communication settings [PARAMETERS]................................................................. 135
7.10.2 RS-232C operation mode [FUNCTION] ................................................................................... 136
7.11 LAN settings.................................................................................................................................... 137
7.11.1 IP address [IP ADRESS]........................................................................................................... 138
7.11.2 Subnet mask [SUBNET MASK]................................................................................................ 139
7.11.3 Gateway address [GATEWAY ADDRESS]............................................................................... 140
7.11.4 LAN operation mode [FUNCTION]........................................................................................... 141
7.11.5 TCP port number [PORT NUMBER]......................................................................................... 146
7.11.6 Displaying MAC address [MAC ADDRESS]............................................................................. 147
7.12 Control command function .............................................................................................................. 148
7.12.1 Editing control commands [COMMAND EDIT]......................................................................... 152
7.12.2 Reply commands [RECV COMMAND EDIT]............................................................................ 163
7.12.3 Control command association [COMMAND LINK]................................................................... 168
7.12.4 Command execution [COMMAND EXECUTION]..................................................................... 171
7.12.5 Invalid time [INVALID TIME] ..................................................................................................... 172
7.12.6 Initializing registered commands and associations [INITIALIZE] ............................................. 173
7.12.7 Command execution key: Lighting condition [COMMAND TALLY] .......................................... 175
7.12.8 Flash time (Control command keys) [FLASH TIME]................................................................. 176
7.13 Preset memory................................................................................................................................ 177
7.13.1 Loading cross point [LOAD CROSS POINT]............................................................................ 177
7.13.2 Saving cross point [SAVE CROSS POINT].............................................................................. 178
7.13.3 Editing cross point [EDIT CROSS POINT] ............................................................................... 180
7.13.4 Loading all settings [LOAD ALL SETTING] .............................................................................. 182
7.13.5 Saving all settings [SAVE ALL SETTING]................................................................................. 183
7.13.6 Startup settings [STARTUP]...................................................................................................... 185
7.14 Bitmap ............................................................................................................................................. 186
7.14.1 Bitmap transfer.......................................................................................................................... 186
7.14.2 Bitmap output [BITMAP OUTPUT] ........................................................................................... 189
7.14.3 Background color [BACKGROUND COLOR]........................................................................... 190
7.14.4 Aspect ratio [ASPECT] ............................................................................................................. 191
7.14.5 Display position [POSITION] .................................................................................................... 193