ISS 408 Retired

Eight Input Seamless Switcher

Key Features

Scales composite, S-video, component, RGBHV, and HDTV signals
Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050
Internal video test patterns for calibration and setup
Audio cross-fading when switching between sources
Ethernet monitoring and control
Compatible with RCP 2000 for remote device control

Model	Version Description	Part #
ISS 408	8 Input Seamless Switcher	60-423-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron ISS 408 Integration Seamless Switcher provides truly seamless, glitch-free switching between eight inputs, each of which is fully configurable for all video types. It combines flawless switching between all video signal types and scaling with proprietary Extron technologies including 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown, DMI™ - Dynamic Motion Interpolation, and AFL™ - Accu-RATE Frame Lock. With features such as 16 auto-memory presets per input, test patterns for projector setup, and Ethernet control, the ISS 408 is the ideal solution for professional AV applications that incorporate digital projectors and displays, such as boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, churches, and auditoriums where glitch-free, seamless switching and professional transitions between AV sources are essential.

The ISS 408 offers eight inputs configurable for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video, S-video, and/or composite video on female BNC connectors and two high resolution RGB outputs on female BNC and/or female 15-pin HD connectors. Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is accepted on eight captive screw connectors and is output as balanced or unbalanced on two captive screw connectors. The ISS 408 accepts HDTV and includes selectable output rates up to 1400x1050.

To deliver the most flexibility for system integrators, the ISS 408 features a Preview and a Program output. The Program output is what the audience sees. The second output is the Preview output for viewing the "next to switch" source by the switch operator on a local monitor, touch screen control panel, or other viewing device. For professional transitions between inputs, the ISS 408 offers two different effects: a seamless cut and a dissolve. Both are accessible through buttons on the front panel. When the dissolve transition is selected for a switch that includes audio and video, the switcher will cross-fade the audio inputs, which lowers the audio of the switched-out source while simultaneously bringing up the audio of the activated source.

The ISS 408 can be controlled and monitored through the RS-232 port or the Ethernet port. Ethernet-enabled AV products, such as the ISS Series, can be managed and supported by a technician or administrator at any time from any computer with a Web browser.

The ISS 408 accepts an optional output board for DVI-D - Digital Visual Interface. The DVI output enables the connection of DVI-equipped digital display devices and acts as an additional display output when the two analog outputs are fully utilized.

The Extron RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel is an optional accessory device that can be used to operate the ISS 408 via an Ethernet connection. The RCP 2000 enables a user to select inputs, change transition effects, and make adjustments to the transition duration and picture settings — all from a remote location. In addition to input, transition, and picture buttons, the RCP 2000 is equipped with a T-bar for manual control of dissolve speed, as well as a gooseneck lamp for low-light environments. The ISS 408 can be controlled simultaneously by the RCP 2000 and through RS-232, offering the user more flexibility.

Features

Truly seamless switching between eight inputs with preview output capability

Inputs: Eight fully configurable inputs for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, HDTV, HD/SD component video, S-video, or composite video on female BNCs

Outputs: Program and Preview outputs, each simultaneously provided on five BNCs and one 15-pin HD; optional DVI connector for Program output

Scales composite, S-video, component, RGBHV, and HDTV signals

Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050 — Available output rates include computer video from 640x480 to 1400x1050, and HDTV 720p/60.

DMI™ - Dynamic Motion Interpolation — DMI technology is an advanced motion detection and compensation method used to deliver the best aspects of still and motion algorithms. This process results in a superior level of image enhancement capability with no loss of image fidelity.

3:2 NTSC and 2:2 PAL pulldown detection — Advanced film mode processing techniques which help maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC or PAL sources that originated from film.

AFL™ - Patented Accu-RATE Frame Lock — A patented technology exclusive to Extron that solves frame rate conversion issues experienced by video scalers. When video input and output refresh rates differ, there are certain points in time when the two rates cross over each other. The result is a glitch or image freeze on the display. AFL solves this problem by locking the output frame rate to the input frame rate.

Picture controls including color, tint, brightness, contrast, freeze frame, and horizontal and vertical shift and centering

Eight vertical and four horizontal filtering levels

Internal video test patterns for calibration and setup — The unit offers several video test patterns to facilitate proper system setup and calibration of display devices.

Audio cross-fading when switching between sources — A transition technique applied during switches that lowers the audio of the switched-out source while simultaneously bringing up the audio of the activated source.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables the ISS Series to be managed and proactively monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet. An intuitive Web interface is included for such common functions as I/O switching, online diagnostics, and monitoring.

Compatible with RCP 2000 for remote device control

Cut or dissolve switching effects

16 auto-memory presets per input — Each input supports 16 auto-recall memory presets, based on the incoming horizontal and vertical frequencies. These presets recall sizing, centering, detail, contrast, and brightness information for each source, saving time and effort in fine-tuning displayed images.

Front panel input label windows — Input buttons may be easily labeled by any Brother® P-Touch™ labeler or by Extron label software. Each input can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input selection.

Windows® control software included — For RS-232 remote control from a PC, Extron includes Windows-based control software with every ISS Series seamless switcher/scaler. This icon-driven software uses a graphical drag-and-drop interface to make I/O configuration and other customization functions simple and convenient.

Accepts balanced and unbalanced audio signals — Gain and attenuation adjustments can be made directly from the front panel for each input.

Audio breakaway enables independent audio and video switching — The capability to break away an audio signal from its corresponding video signal. Audio breakaway switching can be accomplished via front panel or RS-232 control.

RS-232 control port — Using serial commands, the ISS 408 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

Front panel security lockout — This feature locks out all front panel functions except basic switching and control commands; all functions however, are available through RS-232 control.

Rack-mountable 3U, full rack width metal enclosure

Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

Specifications

ISS 408

Video input

Number/signal type

8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video, S-video, composite video

Connectors

8 x 5 female BNC

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0 V to 1.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz (RGB)

Vertical frequency

Autoscan 50 Hz to 100 Hz

Resolution range

Autoscan 720x525 to 1600x1200*
*Input resolutions above 1400x1050 are undersampled.

Video processing

Decoder

9 bit digital

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard (video), 140 MHz standard (RGB)

Colors

16.78 million

Horizontal filtering

4 levels

Vertical filtering

8 levels

Video output

Number/signal type

2 scaled RGBHV, RGBS, 1 optional DVI

Connectors

2 x 5 BNC female, (2) 15-pin HD female

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

0 V to 0.7 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Scaled resolutions

640x480^1,3,4,6, 800x600^1,3,4,6, 832x624^3,4,6, 848x480^3,6, 852x480^3,6, 1024x768^1,3,4,5,6, 1280x768^1,2,3,6, 1280x800^1,3,6, 1280x1024^1,3, 1360x765^3,6, 1365x1024^3,6, 1366x768^3,6, 1400x1050^1,3,6, 576p^1,6, 720p^3,6, 1080p^3,6, 1080i^1,3,6
¹ = at 50 Hz, ² = at 56 Hz, ³ = at 60 Hz, ⁴ = at 75 Hz, ⁵ = 85 Hz,
⁶ = locked to the refresh rate of input #1 (Accu-RATE Frame Lock^™)

NOTE

For output resolutions with less than 1024 pixels horizontally, the optional DVI output's true horizontal resolution is limited to 1024 pixels. For the 1365x1024, 1080p, and 1080i output resolutions, the optional DVI output's true horizontal resolution is limited to 1280 pixels. The DVI card outputs all other selected resolutions normally.

NOTE	For the output resolutions listed below, the total pixel and active pixel values of the RGBHV outputs are reduced: 1365x1024: 1280 active pixels 1080i: 1280 active pixels 1080p: 1280 active pixels The sync timings and line widths are correct and most displays recognize the rate correctly.

Return loss

-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Switching type

Seamless switching (cut or dissolve)

Sync

Input type

Autodetect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, and component video

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level

2.75 V to 5.0 Vp-p for RGBHV or RGBS
0.6 Vp-p for component video tri-level sync
0.3 Vp-p for component video bi-level sync or RGsB

Output level

0 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. input voltage

5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay

20 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative (selectable)

Audio

Gain

Unbalanced output: 0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise

0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level, 0 dB gain

S/N

>90 dB at maximum output (unweighted)

Crosstalk

<-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

>90 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type

8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(8) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

>10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level

+19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1%THD+N

Input gain adjustment

–24 dB to +9 dB, adjustable per input

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output

Number/signal type

2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 1%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 1%THD+N

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port

RS-232, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND

Ethernet control port

1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol

ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, Telnet

Program control

Extron's control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^®, Telnet

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 60 watts, internal

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Fan, right to left (as viewed from the front panel)

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

5.25" H x 17.5" W x 11.2" D (3U high, full rack wide)
(13.3 cm H x 44.5 cm W x 28.4 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)

Shipping weight

17 lbs (8 kg)

DIM weight

21 lbs

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, FCC Class B

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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ISS 408 Retired

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