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continued on page 2 Issue 21.1 ExtroNews www.extron.com Winter 2010 FOX 4G Matrix 7200 FOX Matrix Switchers Extron's New, Complete Family of Fiber Optic Matrix Switchers W e are pleased to announce our new FOX Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher family with a wide range of I/O configuration and expandability options available from 8x8 to 320x320 and beyond. This family is part of our continually expanding FOX Series fiber optic A/V integration solutions that include switchers, DAs, and extenders. FOX Series products allow for a complete, large capacity A/V system over a fiber optic-based infrastructure, which offers support for all common video signal formats including the highest resolutions, as well as the ability to support future capacity needs and video technologies. IN THIS ISSUE Featured Product TLP 350CV TouchLink 3.5" Cable Cubby ® Touchpanel ........ 5 The Extron Hotline Extron Insiders Enjoy Exclusive Membership Benefits ............ 7 The Extron Hotline Extron Mobile Enables Convenient Web Access ................... 8 Unique Techniques Matrix on Rails - "Switching Trains" Takes on a New Meaning ......... 9 Digital Connection DRM for the A/V Professional..... 12 Tech Corner Using Extron EDID Manager to Identify and Troubleshoot Display Connectivity Problems .................... 16 Also in this issue: New Products................. 19 Extron Institute Dates ........... 20 Tradeshow Information.......... 20 All FOX Matrix Switchers are modular designs. For smaller applications, the SMX System MultiMatrix allows for an I/O configuration as small as 8x8, and lets you add 8x8 or 16x16 I/O boards as desired to support multiple, independent matrix switching applications in a single unit. SMX Frames are offered in 2U to 5U sizes. For larger installations, The FOX 4G Matrix Series includes four models that allow for factory or field configuration from 8x8 up to 32x32 or 72x72, or from 16x16 to 144x144 or 320x320, depending on the model and the number of I/O boards installed. They also feature compact designs with modest rack space requirements. For
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Issue 21.1

ExtroNewswww.extron.com

Winter 2010

FOX 4G Matrix 7200

FOX Matrix SwitchersExtron's New, Complete Family of Fiber

Optic Matrix Switchers

We are pleased to announce our new FOX Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher

family with a wide range of I/O configuration and expandability

options available from 8x8 to 320x320 and beyond. This family is part of

our continually expanding FOX Series fiber optic A/V integration solutions

that include switchers, DAs, and extenders. FOX Series products allow for a

complete, large capacity A/V system over a fiber optic-based infrastructure,

which offers support for all common video signal formats including the

highest resolutions, as well as the ability to support future capacity needs

and video technologies.

IN THIS ISSUE

Featured ProductTLP 350CV TouchLink™ 3.5" Cable Cubby® Touchpanel . . . . . . . . 5

The Extron HotlineExtron Insiders Enjoy Exclusive Membership Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Extron HotlineExtron Mobile Enables Convenient Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unique TechniquesMatrix on Rails - "Switching Trains" Takes on a New Meaning . . . . . . . . . 9

Digital ConnectionDRM for the A/V Professional. . . . . 12

Tech CornerUsing Extron EDID Manager to Identify and Troubleshoot Display Connectivity Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Also in this issue:New Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Extron Institute Dates . . . . . . . . . . . 20Tradeshow Information. . . . . . . . . . 20

All FOX Matrix Switchers are modular designs. For smaller applications, the SMX System MultiMatrix allows for an I/O configuration as small as 8x8, and lets you add 8x8 or 16x16 I/O boards as desired to support multiple, independent matrix switching applications in a single unit. SMX Frames are offered in 2U to 5U sizes.

For larger installations, The FOX 4G Matrix Series includes four models that allow for factory or field configuration from 8x8 up to 32x32 or 72x72, or from 16x16 to 144x144 or 320x320, depending on the model and the number of I/O boards installed. They also feature compact designs with modest rack space requirements. For

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example, the FOX 4G Matrix 14400 delivers 144x144 switching in just an 8U enclosure.

If your fiber optic matrix switching needs extend beyond 320x320, our new Extron Matrix 1K Program offers custom matrix switching solutions up to 1000x1000 and beyond. For more information, see the sidebar on the following page.

All FOX Matrix Switchers are fully compatible with FOX Series fiber optic transmitters and receivers for sending various analog and digital video formats. They also can be used with FOX Series switchers and distribution amplifiers to support localized switching and distribution off of the matrix switcher.

We’ve designed all FOX Matrix Switchers to deliver the switching capability to route video signals of the highest source resolutions, together with audio and bidirectional RS-232 control signals. And since these products are commonly used in mission-critical applications with continuous operational requirements, we’ve built in several features to ensure full system reliability with the ability to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week without a complete system shutdown.

In addition to high performance and reliability, we’ve also designed our FOX Matrix Switchers to be energy efficient with low power consumption.

Wide Bandwidth, Pixel-for-Pixel PerformanceExtron FOX Matrix Switchers are compatible with all FOX Series products including transmitters and receivers for

extending various video signals including RGB computer-video, HDTV, DVI, multi-rate SDI, and standard definition video. FOX Matrix Switchers represent the flagship of our FOX Series of fiber optic A/V products, and share our overall design philosophy of engineering for reliability and exceptional high resolution image performance.

Our FOX Matrix Switchers offer up to 4.25 Gbps digital switching capability for routing audio, control, and video signals with uncompressed, pixel-for-pixel throughput. With this level of performance, we can assure compatibility up to the highest source resolutions.

Modular Design for Future ExpandabilityAll Extron FOX Matrix Switchers feature a modular design with multiple board slots. Each slot accepts a FOX Series input/output board having ports populated with LC-type fiber optic connectors. Two versions of the board are available. The multimode version supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within

Extron FOX Matrix Switchers are fully compatible with the FOX Series of transmitters and receivers for supporting various analog and digital video formats, as well as audio and RS-232.

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buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances of several hundred meters or feet. The singlemode version supports singlemode as well as multimode fiber at 1310 nm. Singlemode fiber offers long-range transmission capability over extreme distances of several kilometers or miles. It is used in very large facilities such as hospitals and stadiums, and for connecting over very long distances between facilities such as university campuses.

Extron FOX Matrix Switchers can be configured with all or some of the board slots occupied. The I/O boards are hot-swappable and may be added at any time in the field for easy and quick upgradeability or expansion in 8 or 16-port increments depending on the model. A FOX Matrix Switcher also accommodates any combination of singlemode or multimode I/O boards. For the FOX 4G Matrix Series, the combination of singlemode and multimode I/O boards allows a multimode fiber link input to be routed to a singlemode output, and vice versa.

A FOX Series transmitter and receiver combination can send A/V and control signals up to 300 meters (985 feet) for multimode fiber, and up to 30 kilometers (18.75 miles) over singlemode fiber. With an Extron FOX Matrix Switcher in between a FOX Series transmitter and receiver, transmission distance capability can be significantly enhanced.

For example, a multimode transmitter sends signals up to 300 meters to the matrix switcher. The matrix switcher can then retransmit these signals up to an additional 300 meters to the receiver. However, the matrix switcher can also retransmit over one of its singlemode outputs to a receiver, located as far as 30 kilometers away.

Multi-Rate SDI Signal Switching and DistributionThe FOX 4G Matrix 3200 and 7200 models also offer an optional multi-rate SDI I/O board for connection to local multi-rate SDI-equipped devices in broadcast, medical, and other applications where SDI is common. This board offers an 8x8 configuration for switching and distribution of multi-rate SDI signals up to 2.97 Gbps, including SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI. With this board, the FOX 4G Matrix 3200 and 7200 can be configured as a dedicated multi-rate SDI matrix switcher, or for a combination of multi-rate SDI and fiber optic matrix switching. The multi-rate SDI I/O board is compliant with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards. The board is hot-swappable, and each input and output is individually buffered to maximize performance with virtually no crosstalk. To optimize SDI signal transmission to and from the board, input signals are automatically equalized, and output signals are reclocked. The FOX 4G Matrix 3200 and 7200 provide separate bi-level and tri-level references for correct vertical interval switch timing.

The multi-rate SDI I/O board enhances system integration possibilities with SDI-equipped devices in many ways. It enables a local BNC connection to the FOX HD-SDI Fiber Optic Extender for Multi-Rate SDI. Incoming multi-rate SDI signals from the FOX HD-SDI can then be routed to the board's BNC outputs, or through the fiber optic outputs to remote FOX HD-SDI units. Similarly, incoming fiber optic signals from the FOX HD-SDI can be output on fiber or BNC.

In broadcast and production applications, a multi-rate SDI-equipped FOX 4G Matrix 3200 or 7200, together with several FOX HD-SDI units, can be

Extron Matrix 1K - Large-Scale Matrix Switcher Program

When it comes to large-scale matrix switching

solutions for fiber optic, digital, or analog

signal routing applications, Extron has you

covered. Through the Matrix 1K Program, you

can create custom, scalable matrix switchers

in all common signal types with I/O sizes up

to 1000 x 1000 and beyond. Extron Matrix

1K switchers are designed and engineered to

your specific project requirements. Matrix 1K

digital and fiber optic matrix switchers start

at 320x320, while Matrix 1K analog matrix

switchers start at 128x128. Regardless of

the size you need, Extron Matrix 1K switchers

work with the same ease of control and day

in, day out reliability you’ve come to expect

from Extron.

To begin the process of configuring your

Extron Matrix 1K switcher, contact your Extron

customer support representative. An Extron

Applications Engineer will be assigned to your

project and will work with you to ensure your

complete satisfaction.

Matrix 1K Product Commissioning

Extron provides proactive, on-site product

commissioning with every Matrix 1K

purchase. Matrix 1K commissioning provides

you with an extra level of service, ensuring

that the system you design and install meets

your expectations and those of your client.

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used to route signals to and from local editing equipment. At the same time, it provides the capability to receive or transmit multi-rate SDI signals very long distances over fiber to devices in remote locations, such as cameras and production monitors.

Self-Monitoring and Hot-SwappableExtron FOX Matrix Switchers are designed for optimum performance and reliability in applications requiring continuous operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, such as in government, military, and medical installations. A real-time monitoring system continuously provides self-diagnostics of the I/O boards, fiber links, power supplies, internal fans, and general functions of the switcher. LED indicators on each I/O board provide a quick verification of input signal presence as well as the status of fiber links with the transmitters and receivers. Extron FOX Matrix Switchers can be configured to trigger an external control system or generate e-mail alerts when an inbound fiber link has been lost.

Each I/O board is hot-swappable so that the matrix switcher can be serviced or reconfigured without interrupting all signal routing by powering down the unit. The Extron FOX 4G Matrix Series also includes, as a standard feature, hot-swappable power supplies to ensure continuous, uninterrupted power. Also standard are hot-swappable fans to maintain continuous cooling. SMX System MultiMatrix models are available with a redundant power supply.

Energy Efficient Matrix SwitchersFiber optic matrix switchers generally have to be powered continuously, and an inefficient matrix switcher design, running 24/7 can easily incur significant energy costs. FOX Matrix Switchers feature an advanced, energy-efficient design with low power consumption. Even when

fully-loaded, they draw less power than comparable fiber optic matrix switchers.

We were able to achieve this through an efficient enclosure design and the careful selection of high quality, long-life electronic components, along with highly efficient, cool-running power supplies. This energy efficiency results in a dramatic reduction in heat generation and power consumption as it relates to the product itself and the air conditioning needed within the equipment room. Low heat generation and power consumption translate to a lower cost of ownership and also an increased product lifespan. Furthermore, FOX Matrix Switchers save valuable rack space with compact enclosure designs, and side-to-side air circulation so that no extra ventilation space is necessary above or below the matrix switcher.

Building High Capacity A/V Systems for Today and the FutureFiber optics has become increasingly popular as the medium for large capacity A/V systems with high bandwidth video requirements. A fiber optic-based infrastructure for A/V will today support all common video formats as well as the highest resolution requirements, and will continue to support evolving resolutions and formats into the future. Extron FOX Matrix Switchers are designed to serve at the heart of such systems, delivering the performance and reliability demanded for these installations, together with the adaptability to future system expansion needs and technologies.

When equipped with optional multi-rate SDI I/O boards, the FOX 4G Matrix 3200 and 7200 can be used to route signals to and from local SDI equipment over coax cables, while also providing the capability to receive or transmit multi-rate SDI signals very long distances over fiber optic cables using the FOX HD-SDI.

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TLP 350CV TouchLink™ 3.5" Cable Cubby® TouchpanelFurniture-Mountable Touchscreen With Cable Management and A/V Connectivity

The new Extron TLP 350CV TouchLink™ 3.5" Cable Cubby® Touchpanel features an elegant, metal enclosure for system

control and cable management that can be mounted securely into a tabletop or other flat surface. In addition to the tilt-

up, full-color touchscreen, the ten customizable backlit buttons provide expanded control capabilities to ensure that critical

functions are easily accessible. The TLP 350CV enables integrators to deploy a fully configurable touchscreen control system

with easy access to A/V connectivity and power onto any desk or table. The TLP 350CV is available with a black anodized

or brushed aluminum finish to blend seamlessly into high-profile surroundings, mounting nearly flush with the surface when

not in use.

Fully Configurable, Easy-to-Use Touchpanel with Backlit ButtonsThe 3.5” touchscreen features a 320x240 resolution and supports 256k colors. The touchscreen’s full motion video window can be configured for use as a preview, confidence monitor, or security camera monitor. Ten customizable backlit buttons are also configurable and the built-in speaker provides audible feedback when a button is pressed. An auto dimming feature adjusts touchscreen brightness as room lighting changes. The lid switch activates the touchscreen when the lid is opened and deactivates when closed for energy savings. When the lid is open, interior LED lighting provides lighting for connectors and the power access area in a dark room.

IPL 250 Ethernet Controller The TLP 350CV is compatible with the new Extron IPL 250 Ethernet controller to create a complete TouchLink™ configurable touchpanel control system for intuitive in-room system control, as well as Web-based resource management and remote monitoring. The IPL 250 provides vital A/V system control capabilities, including three bidirectional serial ports, four IR ports, four relays, and four contact closure inputs for interfacing with displays, switchers, sources, screen control, lighting systems, and other devices.

The IPL 250 is configured using Extron’s Global Configurator software.

Numerous Options for A/V, Data, and Power Connectivity Within its base, the TLP 350CV accommodates up to nine single-space AAP - Architectural Adapter Plates. Extron offers a wide variety of AAPs with audio, video, phone, data, control, and AC power connections. The elevation and arrangement of the AAPs inside the TLP 350CV are adjustable to suit various cable lengths and connector types. Cables can be stored out of sight while remaining connected to the A/V system, offering a discreet way to access cables and connection points as they are needed. Models are available with AC power outlets suitable for US, Europe, and other major world markets.

Cable Retractor OptionThe new Extron Retractor is a unique, patent-pending cable retraction and management system that can be installed in the TLP 350CV. The Retractor provides a discreet, convenient solution for accessing A/V cable connections and then storing them effectively. Users pull the end of the cable from the system, which extends up to three feet (90 cm). When pulled to the desired length, the cable is held securely in

place. After use, the cable retracts smoothly and effortlessly with the push of a button. The Retractor is available in versions to support most A/V and data signal types including VGA, Network, PC Audio, USB, DVI, or HDMI. Up to three Retractor modules can be installed side by side within the TLP 350CV.

New GUI Configurator SoftwareExtron GUI Configurator software is an intuitive design tool that simplifies creating and maintaining user interfaces for the TLP 350CV touchscreen, even for those without graphic design skills. Getting started is fast and simple with our ready-to-use customizable templates. Simply select the template that best suits the application. In many cases, all the input sources, display control, and environmental settings are already in place. Each template is fully developed and includes complete, detailed documentation of its application and

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Single Display Room

Multi-Image SystemDivisible Room Dual Display Room

Video Conference Suite Video Conference Suite

Ready To Use Templates

GUI Configurator Global Configurator

capabilities. If any modification is required, GUI Configurator software’s user-friendly drag-and-drop interface simplifies adding or removing sources and other system devices.

Ready-To-Use TemplatesGUI Configurator includes ready-to-use templates created for popular A/V system applications. While the templates help speed up and simplify the implementation of a TouchLink control system in the most common applications, the powerful design capabilities of GUI Configurator software

also enable users to start from scratch to create fully customized GUI layouts.

The Extron Configurable ApproachThe TLP 350CV is the latest offering in Extron’s TouchLink product line to ship. TouchLink was designed from the ground up to be the first fully configuration-based touchpanel control system.

In addition to our hardware and software, we are also committed to providing the highest level of support to help our resellers successfully design, integrate, and configure Extron configurable control

systems. We offer a library of thousands of tested and documented device drivers and extensive online and instructor-led training.

The Extron configuration approach simplifies the development of powerful control systems, allowing them to be deployed quickly and easily. In addition, configured systems are easier to modify for new system devices, lowering the total cost of ownership.

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By Casey Hall, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America

T H E E X T R O N H O T L I N E

INSIDER

24/7 Order Placement

System Configurators

Exclusive Software Downloads

Extron Insiders Enjoy Exclusive Membership Benefits

We are pleased to introduce our new Extron Insider web site. This new web site is an

improvement of the Reseller-, Consultant-, and Educator-Only Web sites. If you are an Extron

reseller, consultant, or educator and you already have an Extron login, then you automatically qualify.

Your current login will not change, and you can immediately start enjoying Extron Insider benefits. All

Extron Insiders enjoy around-the-clock, full access to an exclusive area of our Web site containing a

wealth of information, configuration software, drivers, and online tools. Extron Insider membership is

free, but only Extron customers can join.

Different levels of Extron Insider access exist according to your functional role and your relationship with Extron. For example, resellers are the only group allowed to view "reseller pricing," but share benefits such as order status, and configuration software and driver downloads with other groups within the Program. We have taken extra care to provide all Extron Insider members with precisely what they need for their jobs.

We are continually adding to the list of Extron Insider privileges which currently include:

• Product pricing Information • Access to Extron Certification programs • Product availability status• Access to download Global

Configurator, GUI Configurator, and DSP Configurator

• Product configuration tools• Specialized online training• Product and training videos• Technical bulletins• Advanced notification of special events

and tradeshow activities• Quick, online repair status• Virtual tradeshow access• Special offers and promotions

How do you join? If you are an Extron customer, and do not currently have an Extron login, call your Extron S3 Customer Support Representative today at 800.633.9876. A customer representative will gladly answer any questions you have, and provide you with a personalized Extron Insider login.

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By Jeff Gibson, Vice President of International Sales and Marketing

T H E E X T R O N H O T L I N E U N I Q U E T E C H N I Q U E S

Extron Mobile Enables Convenient Web Access

In our continuing effort to provide our customers with the information you need quickly and easily,

we recently created a mobile Web site for Web-enabled mobile devices. Extron Mobile is designed

for small screens and loads information quickly for fast and easy viewing in the field. It provides

essential Extron product information, including product pricing and availability, in a familiar, easy-

to-read format. From the Extron Mobile home page, you can login and search for products by

keyword or select from a dropdown product list. When using the search feature, a results page will

automatically provide the most relevant links. The dropdown menu allows you to navigate directly to

a product page that provides part numbers, key features, photos, and specifications. With a login,

you also have access to pricing, user manuals, application diagrams, and panel drawings for nearly

every product.

The Extron Mobile home page provides toll-free numbers for Extron U.S. and international offices. On many devices, you can click the phone number to initiate a call. In addition, you can contact Extron using the "Send an Email" feature, and an Extron representative will get back to you right away.

New iPhone Optimized Web SiteOur latest addition to Extron Mobile is an iPhone version, which, like its

predecessor, offers the most important features of Extron's regular Web site. The iPhone version is presented in a format that has been optimized for browsing on the larger touchscreens of the iPhone and other smart phones. The familiar intuitive design makes it easy for users to find what they are looking for.

Other features of the iPhone optimized Web site:• An enhanced search feature provides

suggestions and recalls your most-used searches

• iPhones and other smart-phone devices will automatically be detected and redirected to the iPhone version of the site, with the option to visit our regular Web site.

We’ve also added an Extron Virtual Tradeshow of new products that can be accessed from Extron Mobile.Extron Mobile features that will be added in the future include online videos and mobile versions of Extron's PoleVault System Configurator, Connectivity Configurator, and other popular Extron product configurators.

Visit mobile.extron.com or mobile.extron.com/iphone to see for yourself how easy it is to access the Extron Web site from your mobile device. In addition, we just completed two short videos that you can view on your PC. These videos also demonstrate just how easy it is to access Extron Mobile from your iPhone or Android-based mobile device.

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Transit System Successfully Implements A/V Communication System Using Extron MAV Plus Matrix Switchers

As digital technology continues to find its way into more and more A/V systems, it’s interesting to discover

applications where analog composite video is still the best choice for the job. One recent example of this involves

a particularly challenging installation of audio and video surveillance systems on thirty-four light rail vehicles belonging to

the GCRTA – Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority. While there may be no such thing as a routine rail car install, the

unique requirements and complex logistics for this particular project quickly narrowed the field of interested integrators.

Among other requirements, the project called for each of 34 LRVs – Light Rail Vehicles to be equipped with wireless

color video transmission and recording, wireless intercoms, and an automated switching and control infrastructure. The

integrator, Doan Pyramid LLC, chose Extron to provide all of the matrix switching and audio amplification for this project.

The Communication ChallengeEach morning, rail yard workers assemble trains by linking up to three LRVs based on the anticipated passenger volume for a particular route. Unlike most rail cars, LRVs are designed to work as stand-alone trains or to work as part of a modular train comprised of up to three units. Because of this modular design, the LRVs are not equipped with front and rear inter-compartment doors, so there is no way to walk between them. There is also no built-in provision for inter-compartment communication. A passenger isolated in LRV #2 or #3 had no way of communicating with the operator in LRV #1.

The Security ChallengeThe GCRTA also requested that the new A/V system integrate a security system in which video feeds from all eight cameras in each LRV are recorded onto dedicated

DVRs. Between the safety and security requests, the GCRTA posed several A/V challenges that Doan Pyramid LLC was eager to solve.

The SolutionsDue to the trains’ modular design, there was no way to route cable between the LRVs. Electrical connections resided within the train couplings, but there was no room to integrate A/V communications into this system. At this point, with no cabling options, digital video transmission was ruled out. Douglas Fortney, Doan Pyramid's Lead Designer on this project, was forced to think about what could be done with analog composite video and wireless A/V transmission. “We [Doan Pyramid] love challenging wireless video projects like this, but there was more to this than assembling a secure, wireless video system," Fortney says. "We had to ensure uninterrupted communication

between vehicles traveling through all types of transmission conditions and capture all audio and video from up to 24 cameras per train to an on-board security system.” One of the first hurdles was planning for high-bandwidth video transmission. “We chose MPEG2 compression because, even though it requires more bandwidth than some other CODECs, it has no latency,” Fortney says. Zero latency was essential because this project required real-time communication via the cameras and intercom stations. The only way to make this wireless network successful was to manage bandwidth and control the number of signals sent at once. "We had to do a lot of work to get the packet size correct so that the packets didn't collapse the wireless network," Fortney says. "We finally dialed it all in and, boy, was that a moment to celebrate."

LRVs - Light Rail Vehicles are assembled each morning into trains consisting of up to three LRVs depending on projected passenger volume.

The Operator's cabin features a touchscreen quad-view display from which the Operator can initiate two-way communication with passengers.

Passengers rely on wireless voice and video to communicate to the train Operator.

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A passenger in Car 3 presses the “Call” button.

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After the signal is decoded, video is routed by the local MAV Plus matrix switcherin Car 1 to the train operator's touchpanel. Audio is routed to the operator’s handset, allowingdirect communication withthe passenger.

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Enter the MAV Plus“We used the MAV Plus to help control bandwidth requirements for A/V over the wireless network,” says Fortney. “That way, we were able to transmit only the video and audio signal we needed, and nothing more.” When a passenger presses the intercom button, the train’s control system identifies the camera tied to that call box, and the MAV Plus routes the selected video and audio directly to the operator if the passenger is in the same train car as the operator. If the passenger is in a different LRV, video and audio are routed to the local MPEG2 encoder, and transmitted wirelessly to the operator in Car #1.

The Quad DisplayBecause each LRV is equipped with eight separate cameras and space is limited, Fortney designed the operator’s touchpanel with a quad picture display. When the train is stopped and the doors open, the operator sees only the exterior door cameras; once the train is in motion, the operator’s view switches to the interior cameras. Fortney and his team designed the system so that the video signals are first routed from the MAV Plus through the PIP processor, and then the output of the processor is then routed back into the MAV Plus as a separate, combined input signal. “This allowed the PIP to ‘live’ within the MAV Plus,” Fortney says. “We send the output of the PIP processor back into the matrix so that the PIP view could be sent where it’s needed.”

Fortney elaborates on the quad-display signal distribution: “In a typical three-LRV train configuration, we have all three 16x16 MAV Plus units, one per LRV, managing the four pictures in the quad PIP processor which are routed to the operator’s touchpanel controller. The operator can touch any one of those four pictures and the view he touches will appear full-screen. When this happens, the MAV Plus switches from sending the PIP signal to just sending the full screen video of the chosen view.” This all happens without interrupting the DVR, which is recording directly from the MAV Plus on eight dedicated outputs, one for each of the LRV’s cameras. “This is a good example of why the MAV Plus is a crucial component within the system. We’re able to manage our wireless network bandwidth effectively, without compromising the security of the passengers or the quality of the recorded video signal.”

Intercom AmplificationWhen it came to voice communication, Fortney's team knew that standard intercoms wouldn't suffice in this environment, so they designed enhanced call boxes. These call boxes house special microphones and dynamic, high-powered speakers designed to overcome the ambient noise aboard the trains. Extron MPA 181T power amplifiers provide intercom application. "We chose Extron amplifiers because we needed close to 95 dB SPL in order for the voices to be heard over the custom call box speakers.

The compact size of the MPA amps, their low power consumption, and minimal heat output made them perfect for this application." There was also an issue of echoes generated between the speakers and the microphone. The outboard DSP handles this challenge. "The microphone signals from the call boxes are sent to the acoustic echo and noise cancellation unit, then on to the Extron MPA amplifier, and that’s what’s driving the speakers at the volumes we need," Fortney says.

The camera mounted above the call box provides real-time video to the train operator who can quickly assess the situation based on both audio and visual information within the LRV. Once a passenger initiates a call, the operator's quad view display converts to a single video display showing the feed from the call box camera. During the communication, a red light on the call box lets the passenger know that video is being sent to the operator. "This helps reassure passengers that the operator is fully aware of any situation within the LRV," Fortney says.

The Bottom LineWhen asked how the system works, and if the GCRTA is happy with the results, Fortney gives an unequivocal "Yes." He adds, "We are just finishing the last train now, and the first one we finished has been in service for about one year. It's been performing very, very well, and the GCRTA is quite pleased."

The compact size and low heat output of the Extron MPA 181T mono power amplifiers made them a perfect choice for the small equipment enclosures on each LRV.

The MPA 181T has now been replaced by the MPA 401, a 40 watt ENERGY STAR® Qualified amplifier.

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DRM for the A/V Professional

DRM - Digital Rights Management is used by owners and holders of intellectual property to enforce restrictions on

the use of their copyrighted content. In the A/V industry, DRM is used to secure digital music and video content

to prevent unauthorized playback or copying. For digital video content protection, the most prevalent DRM systems

are HDCP - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, and AACS - Advanced Access Content System. HDCP is an

encryption protocol applied to digital interfaces including HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort. AACS is a standard for encrypting

high definition optical discs that also works in conjunction with HDCP.

DRM exists to protect the rights of content creators and owners to receive compensation for their initial ideas and subsequently bringing them to market. Movies and music are the most recognized source content within the A/V industry that is impacted by DRM enforcement. An individual who purchased a copy-protected Blu-ray Disc, for example, is entitled to utilize that disc only within a personal-use environment, which extends to the home or other private viewing locale. For that movie to be played in a public space, additional licensing requirements must first be met. If that licensing has not been obtained, significant fines can be levied against the offender. These fines may very well extend to the owner of the installed system.

A/V systems in public spaces are the center of our industry, with installations taking place on a daily basis. It is for this reason that DRM considerations must be made and addressed at the earliest point of system design. The time when needs are being assessed for an A/V integration project is also the time to determine the functional requirements of a given system. This is when the sales engineer should ask the right questions and inform the prospective customer on the legalities involved with personal-use devices and/or material being used in public and commercial spaces. The old, familiar adage of “Just because one can, doesn’t mean one should” is fully appropriate in this case. HDCP-compliant systems are increasingly being requested by customers and integrators alike. This type of system could be used to show protected content

in public spaces. Therefore, users should be made aware of the potential issues that may arise from inadvertent public display of private-use, content-protected materials. During system commissioning and training, the integrator should consider educating system operators, and even include discussion of DRM and content protection within system documentation. Of course, this is not as much of an issue for residential installations, where the entire system is generally intended for personal use.

HDCP and AACS – Separate DRM Protocols That Work TogetherHDCP is designed to prevent unauthorized access of protected video content and to enforce restrictions on authorized playback. HDCP-enabled video sources, such as Blu-ray Disc players, PCs, and other digital media devices, always undergo a three-step process to protect the video from unauthorized access:

1. Authentication: The video source determines that all devices connected to its outputs are authorized and able to receive encrypted video. This is accomplished by means of an initial authorization handshake protocol, where cryptographic public keys, KSV - Key Selection Vector, and encrypted messages are exchanged between the source and the downstream devices connected to its outputs. The HDCP 1.3 specification calls for a maximum of 127 simultaneous devices connected downstream from the source, and up to seven allowable levels of repeater devices between the source and the display - also

known as the sink. The source uses the initial handshake protocol to determine that these system size restrictions are not violated. HDCP version 1.3 is the currently implemented specification. As will soon be discussed, the latest version, HDCP 2.0, further restricts the allowable maximum number of simultaneous devices and repeater levels.

2. Content Encryption: After the source authenticates that all downstream devices are HDCP compliant and in good standing, and that no system size restrictions are violated, the source sends encrypted video downstream. The source periodically revises the encryption key for the video as an additional security measure.

3. Renewability: Since HDCP relies on digital encryption using secret keys, the system can be circumvented if the secret keys residing in HDCP-licensed products fall into the wrong hands. Therefore, a means has to be established to revoke any compromised keys. The HDCP administration authority, Digital Content Protection, LLP can add a list of public keys of compromised products to video content such as Blu-ray Disc. Video sources will read this data, store it in non-volatile memory, and compare the public keys of any downstream devices against this revocation list. If any key matches, no video will be transmitted.

Figures 1 and 2 on page 14 provide a step-by-step illustration of the communications that occur between source and sink devices within an HDCP-based system.

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DVDs (CSS)Blu-ray Discs

(AACS)

Encryption Method

Specialized 40-bit stream cipher

Data security industry standard AES 128-bit symmetric system

Player Revocation

All players in a model range are revoked

Individual players can be revoked

Disc Copy Prevention

Hidden disc lead-in area prevents bit-for-bit disc copy

Encrypted volume ID prevents bit-for-bit disc copy

Output Signal Scrambling

Macrovision applied at analog outputs

HDCP applied at digital outputs

Macrovision applied at analog outputs

Managed Disc Copying

No provisions

Authorized copies are possible by connecting to AACSLA server and obtaining permission (details to be finalized)

Analog Sunset No provisions

Players manufactured after 2010 may not have high definition analog outputs

Players manufactured after 2013 may not have any analog outputs

Table 2. Differences between CSS and AACS encryption

HDCP 1.x HDCP 2.0

Encryption Method

Specialized 56-bit symmetric system used for both authentication and video encryption

Authentication:Data security industry standard RSA 1024 and 3072-bit asymmetric system

Video encryption:Data security industry standard AES 128-bit symmetric system

Applicable Interfaces

DVI, HDMI, DisplayPortAny two-way digital interface

Maximum Downstream Receivers for Each Transmitter

< 128 < 32

Maximum Repeater Levels for Each Transmitter

< 7 < 4

Backward Compatibility

Yes, no electronic components required

Yes, using specialized electronic HDCP-1.x-to-2.0 and HDCP-2.0-to-1.x converters

Wireless Support

Not specifiedExplicitly specified with new locality check requirement

Table 1. Major changes in HDCP 2.0

The multi-step process of HDCP authentication can take several seconds to complete. This is a primary reason for the perceived sluggishness of some digital video systems, especially during startup and when video signals are switched or re-routed, requiring HDCP re-authentication. The best switching performance can be realized in HDCP-compatible video equipment built to minimize re-authentication through careful internal design and proper deployment of HDCP processing components.

The HDCP standard was greatly revised in October 2008 with the release of HDCP 2.0. Subsequently, in May 2009, HDMI 1.4 was released, but did not call for compatibility with HDCP 2.0. At this point, the timing for products to adopt the HDCP 2.0 standard is uncertain.

Until the introduction of HDCP 2.0, the basic protocol of HDCP had not changed substantially. The only major differences between HDCP versions 1.0 through 1.3

is in the types of physical A/V connections. HDCP version 1.0 applied to the DVI interface. Version 1.1 incorporated HDMI, and support for DisplayPort was added for version 1.3. With the release of version 2.0, HDCP became interface-independent, and can be applied to any two-way digital transmission between sources and displays, wired or wireless, compressed or uncompressed. See Table 1.

HDCP 2.0 calls for many other important changes. For wireless connections, HDCP 2.0 adds a locality check to the authentication protocol, to ensure that only devices nearby will be able to receive protected content. Furthermore, HDCP 2.0 replaces the specialized 56-bit HDCP 1.x encryption scheme with two standard algorithms from the data security industry: for authentication, an RSA system with 1024 and 3072-bit keys; and for content encryption, a 128-bit AES - Advanced Encryption System. In addition, the maximum number of connected devices is reduced to 32, and the maximum level of

repeaters is reduced to four. As a result of all these changes, HDCP 2.0 is not directly backward compatible with HDCP 1.x. The new specification provides for converters between HDCP 1.x and HDCP 2.0 devices to support mixed A/V systems with devices that comply with both versions. An existing A/V system incorporating HDCP 1.3 will require converters if newly acquired HDCP 2.0 devices are to be incorporated into the system.

AACS is the DRM standard adopted for Blu-ray Disc. AACS is designed to protect Blu-ray Disc content similar to the way that the CSS - Content Scramble System protects commercial DVDs, but with additional features. Both AACS and CSS encrypt the video data on-disc, so that only authorized players can read the content. See Table 2. Both AACS and CSS prevent unauthorized copying of commercial Blu-ray Disc and DVD, and both systems have mechanisms for revoking compromised players. AACS offers greater protection than CSS in the following areas:

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You have 100ms to get thru this

Here’s my public key Aksv: 101101...Remember this number An: 010011...

Here’s my publickey Bksv:001100...I’m NOT a repeater

Calculate Shared Secret Keys

Your public keychecks out. Now I can compute the secret key Km from our public keys*:1110100...

Data Transmitting

Now I can compute the secret key Km’ from our public keys*:1110100...

Encrypt a Message Using Secret Key

Now I can use MYsecret key Km to encrypt An to form amessage RO:0000110...

Now I can use My secret key Km’ toencrypt An to form amessage RO’:0000110...

Initial Key Exchange

Here is an encryptedmessage RO’:0000110...

Initial Authentication

Your encryptedmessage matchesmine, and you gave itto me in less than100ms

Data Transmitting

OK, here is your encrypted video:1111111100 00110011011011100010 1000000010001111000 0001000001111000100 00110001000111110110 1011000010...

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Transmit Video

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* Km and Km’ are computed using each device’s private key along with the public keys of both devices. This is a special calculation that results in matching Km=Km’ IF all the keys are valid.

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REPEATER!? You have 5 seconds

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Here’s my public key Aksv: 101101...

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Your public keychecks out. Now I can compute the secret key Km from our public keys*:1110100...

Data Transmitting

Now I can compute the secret key Km’ from our public keys*:1110100...

Encrypt a Message Using Secret Key

Now I can use MYsecret key Km to encrypt An to form amessage RO:0000110...

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Initial Key Exchange

Here is an encryptedmessage RO’:0000110...

Initial Authentication

Your encryptedmessage matchesmine, and you gave itto me in less than100ms

Data Transmitting

OK, here is your encrypted video:1111111100 00110011011011100010 1000000010001111000 0001000001111000100 00110001000111110110 1011000010...

Data Transmitting

Transmit Video

Receiver Demonstrates Secret Key Knowledge

* Km and Km’ are computed using each device’s private key along with the public keys of both devices. This is a special calculation that results in matching Km=Km’ IF all the keys are valid.

Phase 1

REPEATER!? You have 5 seconds

to tell me who’s downstream

Here’s my public key Aksv: 101101...

Here’s my publickey Bksv:001100...I’m a REPEATER

Repeater Performs Initial Authentication with Connected Devices - Downstream Device Keys are Collected

Data Transmitting

Data Transmitting

Here are the keys ofdownstream devices:0010011......0001100...

Here is how they areconnected:

Phase 1Authentication

Procedure(Described

Before) Phase 1Authentication

Procedure(Described

Before)

√ You were ready to give me downstream info in less than 5 seconds.

√ The downstream device keys haven’t been revoked.

√ There are less than 128 total downstream devices.

√ There are less than 7 levels of repeaters connected downstream.

Initial Key Exchange

Repeater Reports Key List and Topology

Repeater Authentication Complete

Data Transmitting

Separately Encrypted Data Transmitting

OK, here is your encrypted video:0110001100 001101111011100000100001101110...

OK, here is your encrypted video:1111111100 001100110110111000101000000001...

OK, here is your encrypted video:1111111100 101110001000011110001111000100...

Transmitter Validates Connections

••••

••••

Phase 2Communication process that occurs between source and sink devices within an HDCP-based system.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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• AACS employs AES 128-bit encryption, while CSS implements 40-bit encryption

• AACS allows for the revocation of individual Blu-ray Disc players, whereas CSS can only revoke entire models of DVD players

• AACS encrypts the digital outputs of Blu-ray Disc players with HDCP

• AACS provides for the eventual elimination of analog video outputs on Blu-ray Disc players

The final AACS specification will include a provision for making authorized copies of Blu-ray Discs, whereby a recording device can connect to Internet servers at the AACS LA - AACS Licensing Administrator to obtain electronic permission to make a legitimate copy of protected content.

Analog OutputsThe HDCP licensing agreement does not allow for analog video outputs on repeater or display devices, but does not restrict analog outputs for sources. Nonetheless, this does not preclude separate agreements that would prevent analog outputs on source devices. Such agreements could be negotiated on an ad hoc basis between content providers and hardware makers.

However, the AACS licensing agreement is very specific about analog outputs and provides for several measures to control them. Blu-ray Disc titles that support AACS have usage rules data embedded in them that allow the content producer to limit the analog output resolution by invoking the ICT - Image Constraint Token, or even to disable the analog outputs entirely by invoking the DOT - Digital Only Token. As of the fourth quarter of 2009, no Blu-ray Disc titles have included these restriction tokens, but this may change with future releases. The AACS license agreement also provides for an “analog sunset” for newly manufactured Blu-ray Disc players, such that models manufactured after 2010 can only include standard definition analog outputs, and after 2013, no Blu-ray Disc players may be manufactured with any analog outputs.

ComputersThere are numerous DRM schemes for computers. The computer industry is a major source of innovation for content creation as well as for unauthorized reproduction of that content. Computer DRM methods have been devised to protect software, digital music, digital video, digital books, games, etc. The present discussion will be limited to video content played on a computer and the associated DRM schemes therein. These DRM schemes are mainly for preventing unauthorized access to protected commercial video such as Blu-ray Disc or downloaded content including movies or TV shows. But non-commercial video files can also be protected with DRM, if the content creator has access to DRM technology. The DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs of computers should have no DRM restrictions when the content being played is not protected.

As of the fourth quarter of 2009, for Blu-ray Disc playback, only PCs running Windows® operating systems have software authorized to play Blu-ray Discs. The same AACS and HDCP restrictions apply for PC Blu-ray Disc playback as for standalone players. Thus, a PC must be equipped with a video card that is capable of HDCP encryption. An A/V device with digital video inputs must support HDCP, if a user expects to connect such a PC to it and play commercial Blu-ray Discs.

The market for authorized downloads of commercial video content is crowded with companies and products, with frequent turnover of market entries and exits. Current market players include Amazon, Apple iTunes, Blockbuster, Netflix, and Vudu, to name just a few. These companies offer a plethora of options for the end user. Movies or TV shows can be rented or purchased, some in high definition, but most in standard definition. The video may be either streamed or stored locally to a computer, a networked set-top receiver, Blu-ray Disc player, a video game console equipped with

a hard drive, or even a display with Internet access capability. The one constant among all these different options is the existence of DRM for protected content, which is used to restrict the allowable viewing duration of “rented” video content and the ability to transfer the video to different computers. In the case of protected HD video downloads, HDCP support is required on any device that is playing the video. Therefore, a display with digital video inputs must support HDCP, if a user expects to connect a computer to it and play downloaded commercial HD content.

ConclusionAny A/V system that is intended to support playback of protected video content, such as Blu-ray Disc and consumer-purchased HD video downloads, must be compliant with the associated DRM. Since DRM implementations such as HDCP and AACS are meant to restrict what the end user can do with protected content, it makes sense for the A/V professional to inform the end user of these restrictions at the outset. Such restrictions include limiting the number of simultaneous displays for content-protected video playback, disallowing recording or copying, and disabling analog outputs. For example, an A/V system may have the capability to distribute HDMI video to 16 displays and provide analog video recording. These functions will always be available when a PC with HDMI output is connected for PowerPoint presentations and other non-protected material. But once a protected Blu-ray Disc is inserted into the PC for playback, HDCP and AACS restrictions may disable output to several displays and to the recorder.

Since many large-scale A/V systems can display unencrypted video on a large number of displays, freely distribute analog signals, and provide video recording capabilities, end users of such systems must be made aware that some system functions may not be available when playing DRM-protected content.

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HDTV

Laptop RunningEDID Manager

Here are the EDID capabilities of the connected display

EDID Manager Software Reports the EDID Information of Displays Connected via VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort

HDMI

DisplayPort

DVI

VGA

Flat Panel Display

Projector

CRT

Using Extron EDID Manager to Identify and Troubleshoot Display Connectivity Problems

EDID - Extended Display Identification Data exchange is a standardized means for a display to communicate its

capabilities, such as its native resolution, to the attached source device, which then generates the necessary video

characteristics to match the needs of the display. When successful, EDID exchange maximizes functional compatibility

between devices, helping to ensure optimal image quality as well as overall system reliability.

However, this data exchange often is not successful. The implementation of EDID for display devices varies widely, and in some cases, displays lack EDID information altogether. Such inconsistencies can cause operational issues ranging from overscan and resolution problems to the display device not displaying any image at all.

If you’re encountering such problems, we’re pleased to offer a convenient software application, Extron EDID Manager, which can be used to help determine whether EDID incompatibility may be the cause of an image display issue. With this software, you can directly view the contents of the EDID file from a display device. EDID Manager is available as a free download from www.extron.com.

How to Use Extron EDID ManagerDownload and install EDID Manager on a Windows® PC. If the PC isn't the source device, you’ll need to disconnect the source from the display device, and connect the PC to it. EDID exchange applies to VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort, so it may be advisable that the same connection from the source be applied from the PC as well. Once connected, the PC will attempt to capture EDID from the display. Before running EDID Manager on your PC, reboot the computer first, which will help ensure that the EDID captured was saved to the registry.

Reading and Interpreting EDID DataEDID is a data structure organized into several blocks of data, each revealing pertinent information about the display device and its operational characteristics. For computer-video applications, EDID is generally 128 bytes. For digital video interfaces including DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort, EDID includes the CEA-861 extension data with 128 additional bytes of information relating to HDTV rates, audio formats and channels, and other video attributes.

By default, the software gives you the option to view the data, block by block, in full detail. Select the “Full View” tab, and you’ll see a complete report of what’s in the EDID file. EDID Manager offers the option to save the report to a file.

Confirm that you're accessing the correct EDID, by checking the manufacturer name and model of the display in bytes 90-107. If you don't see the correct name and model, it’s possible that no EDID was communicated to the PC. This could be

EDID Manager software reports the EDID information of displays connected via VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort.

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a situation in which the display failed to generate any EDID information at all, or for some reason the PC could not read the EDID information.

Scroll up to bytes 54-71, and you’ll find what is perhaps the most important information about the display: the video signal rate it prefers to receive from the source. This preferred rate generally includes the native resolution of the display. In applications where a PC is connected to a monitor or projector, the resolution for the graphics card should always be at this preferred rate to ensure optimal image quality. If you had been seeing fuzzy, distorted images from the source PC, chances are that the graphics card had been set to a different output than what is preferred by the display.

If the source is DVI or HDMI-equipped, such as a Blu-ray Disc player, and the display is an HDTV, try to find the CEA-861 extension data in bytes 128 to 255. If no CEA-861 data is found, the display may be a legacy model with limited HDTV compatibility.

Resolving EDID-Related Compatibility ProblemsIf the EDID file reveals a discrepancy between the rates accepted by the display and what’s coming out of the source, there are several ways you can try to resolve the issue. A first step could be to attempt to set the output of the source to match the display’s preferred rate, or one of the other rates it will accept. If the source is a PC, and the rate you want isn’t available as an option, you can first try to update the driver for the graphics card.

These measures will fail to resolve the problem if the PC overrides your settings and forces its own default resolution, such as 640x480. In other cases, the PC or some other source simply won’t output anything at all.

For these situations, the solution would be to connect an EDID emulation device, such as the Extron EDID 101D or EDID 101V, to the output of the source. This device communicates the EDID data the source needs to provide the proper video output. Extron EDID 101 devices feature EDID Minder™ which provides constant and continuous EDID data management with the source. The devices generate emulated EDID based on a user-selected resolution and a refresh rate, or EDID captured and stored from the display device.

Using EDID Manager in A/V SystemsIn addition to displays, other devices within an A/V system may communicate EDID, including switchers and video scalers. EDID Manager can be used to check for possible EDID discrepancies between the display and these mid-stream devices.

The display's EDID can be used as a reference in setting up products that can generate emulated EDID, such as those from Extron featuring EDID Minder. These products can be particularly effective in A/V systems with a twisted pair, fiber optic, or traditional RGBHV infrastructure that do not convey EDID from the display back to the source.

A Common EDID-Related Problem: Audio IncompatibilityAlthough mostly associated with video,

Extron EDID 101D Emulator with EDID Minder™

audio problems may also occur due to EDID issues between HDMI-connected devices. The CEA-861 extension data lists audio formats supported by the device as well as the speaker assignments for the audio channels. Ideally, the source should read the display's EDID and then send its audio output in a format compatible with the display.

Unfortunately, this often is not the case. For example, a Blu-ray Disc player is sending content to a display. The picture is fine, but there is no sound from the speakers. The EDID indicates that the display only accepts two-channel audio. However, the Blu-ray Disc player is overriding or ignoring this information, and instead is sending Dolby® Digital 5.1 multi-channel audio, which the display is unable to decode. To resolve this issue, the Blu-ray Disc player should be reconfigured so that it outputs two-channel audio to the display.

The source resolution matches that of the display, so that the image is displayed correctly.

The source resolution does not match that of the display, resulting in a fuzzy, distorted image.

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Extron Matrix 1KLarge-Scale Matrix Switcher Program

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320 432 576 720 1000or Larger

1000or Larger

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432

576

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INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Extron Matrix 1K switchers offer very large scale routing capability to handle the largest, most complex venues.

Extron Matrix 1K switchers can be custom designed in sizes from 128x128 up to 1000x1000 and beyond.

When it comes to large-scale matrix switching solutions for fiber optic, digital, or analog signal routing applications, Extron has you covered. Through the Matrix 1K Program, you can create custom, scalable matrix switchers in all common signal types with I/O sizes up to 1000x1000 and beyond. Extron Matrix 1K switchers are designed and engineered to your specific project requirements. Matrix 1K digital and fiber optic matrix switchers start at 320x320, while Matrix 1K analog matrix switchers start at 128x128. Regardless of the size you need, Extron Matrix 1K switchers work with the same ease of control and day in, day out reliability you’ve come to expect from Extron. To begin the process of configuring your Extron Matrix 1K switcher, contact your local Extron Customer Support Representative. An Extron Applications Engineer will be assigned to your project and will work with you to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Matrix 1K Product CommissioningExtron provides proactive, on-site product commissioning with every Matrix 1K purchase. Matrix 1K commissioning provides you with an extra level of service, ensuring that the system you design and install meets your expectations and those of your client.

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MTPX Plus 12812x8 MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher with IP Link for RGBHV, Video, Audio, and RS-232

MTP/HDMI U RTwisted Pair Receiver for HDMI, VGA, Video, Audio, and RS-232

FOX 4G Matrix 7200Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher from 8x8 to 72x72

The Extron MTPX Plus 128 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher represents the next generation of twisted pair integration. Local video and audio inputs and outputs enable direct connection of equipment that is located within the same rack as the MTPX 128 matrix, greatly simplifying system complexity by eliminating additional MTP transmitters and receivers. The MTPX Plus 128 is a 1U high, full rack width MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher with 12 inputs and 8 outputs, RS-232 insertion ports, and IP Link. In addition to offering all of the same features found in the MTPX Plus Series, the MTPX Plus 128 provides EDID Minder™ for local inputs and outputs, RS-232 insertion ports for all outputs, switchable video pre-peaking on all outputs, and a front panel mini USB port for configuration and setup.

The MTP/HDMI U R is a universal Twisted Pair Receiver that consolidates digital and analog video formats into a single product, delivering digital video, analog video, mono audio, and RS-232 signals from remote locations. It features an HDCP-compliant, HDMI/DVI 201 Series-compatible twisted pair input, plus a Universal MTP Twisted Pair input that accepts all common analog video formats from an MTP Series transmitter. Either input supports bidirectional RS-232 signals. The MTP/HDMI U R includes separate variable level and peaking controls and automatic signal format detection for incoming MTP signals.

The Extron FOX 4G Matrix 7200 is a high performance, modular fiber optic matrix switcher for complete, end-to-end digital A/V signal transmission and routing over fiber optic cable. The FOX 4G Matrix 7200 is expandable from 8x8 up to 72x72, and is fully compatible with the FOX Series of fiber optic transmitters and receivers. Supporting rates up to 4.25 Gbps, it accepts and routes standard definition video, high resolution computer-video, DVI-D, and multi-rate SDI. Equipped with the integration-friendly features common to Extron matrix switchers, together with hot-swappable I/O boards and fan, real-time system monitoring, and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, the FOX 4G Matrix 7200 delivers highly reliable, enterprise-wide switching of fiber optic A/V and control signals for any mission-critical environment.

Model Version Description Part Number MSRP

MTPX Plus 128 12x8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1015-01 $8,590

Model Version Description Part Number MSRP

MTP/HDMI U R HDMI/VGA/Video Twisted Pair Receiver.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1048-01 $1,190

Model Version Description Part Number MSRP

FOX 4G Matrix 7200 FOX 4G Matrix 7200 Frame.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1011-01 CALLFOX 4G I/O 88 MM 8x8 I/O Board - Multimode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-791-01 CALLFOX 4G I/O 88 SM 8x8 I/O Board - Singlemode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-791-02 CALLFOX 4G I/O 88 HD-SDI 8x8 I/O Board - Multi-Rate SDI.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-792-01 CALLFOX 4G Matrix Blank Plate Blank.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-651-21 CALL

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