ISS 108 Retired

Eight Input Seamless Switcher
Key Features
  • Scales composite, S-video, component, and RGBHV signals
  • 20 output rates up to XGA (1024 x 768)
  • Internal test patterns for calibration and aspect ratio setup
  • Audio cross-fading when switching between sources
The Extron ISS 108
Model Version Description Part #
 ISS 108 20 Output Rates 60-422-01 Retired

This product has been retired.

Features

  • Truly seamless switching between eight inputs with preview output capability
  • Inputs: Eight fully configurable RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component, S-video, and/or composite video inputs 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, and RGBHV signals
  • 20 output rates up to XGA (1024 x 768) — The ISS 108 offers 20 user-selectable computer-video output rates from 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768.
  • Dynamic Motion Interpolation (DMI™) — 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.
  • Patented 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection — Advanced film mode processing techniques which help maximize image detail and sharpness for NTSC or PAL sources that originated from film.
  • Patented Accu-RATE Frame Lock (AFL™) — 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
  • IP Link® Ethernet monitoring and control — An IP integration technology developed by Extron, specifically engineered to meet the needs of professional AV environments, which 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.
  • Internal test patterns for calibration and aspect ratio setup — Ten test patterns are available, including a crop pattern, crosshatch, 16 bar grayscale, color bars, alternating pixels, ramp, 4 x 4 crosshatch for use with video walls, and three film aspect ratio patterns (1.78, 1.85, and 2.35) for setting up letterbox DVDs. It also features a blue-only mode for proper setup of video color and tint levels.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 — Through RS-232, the ISS 108 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into third-party control systems using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) serial commands.
  • 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
  • Internal international power supply — The 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, autoswitchable internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.
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Specifications

ISS 108, ISS 408 Seamless Switchers
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
0.3V Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video
  Minimum/maximum levels  0 V to 1.0 Vp-p with no offset
  Impedance  75 ohms
  Horizontal frequency  
        ISS 108  Autoscan 15 kHz to 85 kHz (RGB)
        ISS 408  Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz (RGB)
  Vertical frequency  Autoscan 50 Hz to 100 Hz
  Resolution range  Autoscan 720 x 525 to 1600 x 1200
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
  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  
        ISS 108  640x4801,3,4,5, 800x6001,3,4,5, 832x6243,4,5, 848x4803, 852x4803, 1024x7681,3,4,5
        ISS 408  
640x4801,3,4,6, 800x6001,3,4,6, 832x6243,4,6, 848x4803,6, 852x4803,6, 1024x7681,3,4,5,6, 1280x7682,6, 1280x10241,3, 1360x7653,6, 1365x10243,6, 1400x10501,3,6, 576p1,6, 720p3,6, 1080p3,6, 1080i1,3,6
1 = at 50 Hz 2 = at 56 Hz 3 = at 60 Hz 4 = at 75 Hz 5 = 85 Hz
6 = locked to the current input's vertical refresh rate (Accu-RATE Frame Lock)
  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
  Output type  RGBHV, RGBS
  Standards  NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
  Input level  0 V to 5.0 Vp-p
  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), TCP/IP, 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, autoswitchable
  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
  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)
  Listings  UL, CUL
  Compliances  CE, FCC Class B
  MTBF  30,000 hours
  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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Diagram

ISS 108 System Diagram

Panel Drawing

ISS 108 Panel Drawing