Extron-electronics GSS 100 User Guide Manuale Utente

68-974-01 Rev. D02 11Graphic Still StoreGSS 100User GuideSignal Processors

Power Connectiona AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the GSS to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz pow

RJ-45 connector wiringThe Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your a

Reset Buttonf Reset button — The Reset button initiates three levels of reset to the GSS. Press and hold the button while the GSS is running or while

OperationThis section describes the front panel operation of the GSS 100, including: Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel OperationsFro

Front Panel OperationsPlug in all system components and turn on the input device (such as a desktop or laptop computers) and the output monitor. Use t

Selecting an Image to DisplayNOTES: • The only valid le formats for uploaded image les are BMP and JPG. • Valid le names are up to 240 alphanum

Menu System OverviewFigure 10 shows a owchart of the main menus in the menu system.Poweron3 sec.MenuDefaultCycleMenu10 sec.3 sec.Menu MenuMenuNextExt

Effect submenuRotate the Adjust/Select knob while in the Effect submenu to cut (immediate switch) and dissolve (the image dissolves from old to new).

Resolution submenuRotate the Adjust/Select knob while in the Resolution submenu to select the resolution of the stored image output. 1024 x 768 at 60

Slide Show menuFigure 13 is a owchart that shows an overview of the Slide Show menu and the available settings.10 sec.10 sec.PoweronMenuDefaultCycleN

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte-nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipme

Advanced menuFigure 14 is a owchart that shows an overview of the Advanced menu and the available settings.Menu10 sec. 10 sec. Power on Menu Default

Name displayThe read-only Name display shows either the factory default name or a customized name that can be assigned under RS-232 or Ethernet contro

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)The front panel security lockout (lock mode 1) limits the operation of the GSS from the front panel. When

Programming GuideThis section describes Simple Instruction Set operation of the GSS 100.The rear panel RS-232 connector (see figure 16) can be connecte

Simple Instruction Set ControlSymbolsSymbols (values), defined starting below, are used throughout the discussions of the GSS-initiated messages that b

X1^ = Event data to writeX1& = Number of bytes to readX1* = Pass-through sync status 0 = No sync detected 2 = H sync detected 1 = V sync

Output configurationNOTE: The output configuration settings apply only to the the output of still images stored in the GSS; the RGB pass-through video

Error ResponsesWhen the GSS 100 receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable t

Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionImage recallRecall an image to bufferEX!RF}Cim•X!]Select image X! to

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionOutput rateSet the

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionEvent (script) con

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit)Response (Unit to Host)Additional descriptionFile managementNOT

Command and Response Table for IP- and Port-specific SIS CommandsSymbol definitionsX4) = Device name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters)NOTE: The fo

Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS CommandsCommand ASCII Command (host to unit)Response (unit to host)Additional descriptionIP and port set

HTML Control and IPL File ManagerThis section describes the operation of the GSS 100, including: Configuring the Hardware Opening the Embedded Web

Configuring the HardwareTo function properly, the controlling PC and the GSS must be congured correctly: the PC must be network capable, with the prop

4. Click Start > Run... to activate the Run window. Type Cmd in the Run window and click OK to access the MS-DOS command prompt.5. Enter the ARP

Configuring the GSS using a direct PC connectionThis type of connection is used to initially connect to and congure the GSS. The default settings of t

Opening the Embedded Web PagesAccess the GSS 100 using HTML pages as follows:1. Start the web browser program.2. Click in the Address field of the br

Status TabSystem Status PageThe System Status page (see gure 19) provides an overall view of the status of the GSS 100, including various IP addresse

Conventions Used in this GuideIn this user guide, the following are used:NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.TIP: A tip provides a

Configuration TabSystem Settings PageThe GSS 100 downloads the System Settings page (see gure 20) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen con

DHCP radio buttonsThe DHCP On radio button directs the GSS 100 to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Con

Date/Time Settings fieldsThe Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 21) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions.Figure 21. Date/Time

Video Settings PageAccess the Video Settings page (see gure 22) by clicking the Video Settings link on the System Settings page.PasswordsSystem Setti

Passwords PageAccess the Passwords page (see figure 24) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page.RefreshSystem SettingsVideo Settings

Email Alerts PageThe E-Mail Alerts page is an artifact of the HTML pages of other Extron products and has no function for the GSS 100. Future firmware

6. Click the Firmware Upgrade link (see figure 26).81079Figure 26. Firmware Upgrade7. Click the Browse button. A Choose File to Upload window appear

File Management TabFile Management PageTo delete les such as HTML pages from the GSS 100 or to upload your own les to the GSS 100, click the File Ma

Control TabControl PageClick the Control tab to access the Control page (see figure 28).Figure 28. Control PageOn the Control page, you can set the tra

Images TabImage Settings PageClick the Images tab to access the Image Settings page.You can upload and delete stored images and select a stored image

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About this Guide ... 1About the GSS 100 G

Uploading (adding) an imageUpload an image to the GSS 100 as follows:1. Click the Add button. The Add Image field appears (see figure 30).Figure 30. U

Installing the IPL File Manager and Uploading ImagesYou can also upload images using the free Extron IPL File Manager program, designed for the Extron

Figure 31. Select Startup Mode Window3. Type the IP address of the GSS and, if the GSS is password protected, the password into the Add IP Link Inte

5. Check to see that the GSS contents include the directory nortxe-graphics.If the “nortxe-graphics“ directory is present in the GSS, proceed to step

Reference InformationThis section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the GSS 100 Graphic Still Store. Topics that are cove

SyncInput type ... RGBHV, RGBSOutput type ... RGBHV, RGBSInput level ...

Control/remote — video processorSerial control port ... RS-232, 9-pin female D connectorBaud rate and protocol ...

Part NumbersItem Part NumberGSS 100 60-684-01IEC power cordRubber feet (4)GSS 100 Setup GuideMounting OptionsPart Part NumberRSU 129 9.5-inch deep un

Pre-cut five-conductor cablesRG6 BNC Super High Resolution Cables Part NumberRG6-5 BNC/3 through BNC/50 (various lengths) 26-369-nnhMHR-5 BNC Mini High

Furniture MountingUnder-Furniture MountingSecure an optional MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit brackets (part number 70-077-01) to the unit and mount th

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Extron® WarrantyExtron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of pur

IntroductionThis section introduces the Extron® GSS 100 Graphic Still Store, including: About this Guide About the GSS 100 Graphic Still Store F

User-selected images, including the test patterns, can be uploaded to the GSS via its Ethernet port using HTML pages built into the GSS. The pass-thro

InstallationThis section details the installation of the GSS 100, including: Mounting the GSS Rear Panel ConnectionsMounting the GSSCAUTION: Inst