MGP 462 Retired

Two Window Multi-Graphic Processor

Key Features

Combines video, HDTV, and high resolution RGB input sources into two windows on a single display
RGB and HDTV component video output
Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050, including HDTV 720p/60
Graphic Still Store enables use of screen captures or uploaded graphics as background images
Window transition effects including dissolves, wipes, and cuts
Auto-Image™ setup

Model	Version Description	Part #
MGP 462	Standard Version	60-623-01	Retired
MGP 462D	With SDI Input	60-623-02	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron MGP 462 and MGP 462D Two Window Multi-Graphic Processors combine picture-in-picture graphics processing and high performance scaling, enabling the simultaneous display of two video or computer-video sources for compatibility with HDTV or high resolution computer-video displays. Both MGP 462 models are ideal for use in videoconferencing, command and control centers, conference rooms, boardrooms, distance learning, and event staging systems.

The MGP 462 accepts various input video formats and resolutions, including composite video, S-video, component video up to 1080p/60 HDTV, and computer-video up to 1600x1200. Four inputs with BNC connectors are fully configurable from composite video to RGBHV. The MGP 462 also includes an input on BNC connectors which accepts component video, S-video, or composite video, as well as an input for S-video or composite video on a 4-pin mini DIN or a BNC connector, respectively. An SDI - Serial Digital Interface input is available on the MGP 462D.

For any two selected video inputs, the MGP 462 creates a variety of customizable picture-in-picture window configurations. Independent controls are available for each window, including size, position, and priority. The MGP 462 includes 25 window memory presets for quick configuration saving and recall. Additional picture controls are provided for each input, including brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom. Fine tuning controls on the front panel enable precise window and picture adjustments as necessary for the requirements of the presentation.

The MGP 462 applies scaling to each selected input source, as well as 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown for film-originated NTSC and PAL video. The output resolution is selectable to match the native resolution of any display, including HDTV and computer-video at up to 1400x1050. Output is available through 15-pin HD and BNC connectors as RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, and component video.

Several customization features are provided for professional-quality presentations. Windows can appear and disappear using selectable effects including dissolves, wipes, and a simple cut. Additionally, the input source for each window can be frozen. With Extron's exclusive Graphic Still Store mode, screen captures of the current output can be stored for use as presentation background images. Alternatively, BMP bitmap graphics can be uploaded from a PC via the Ethernet port, and recalled as a background. Images stored on the MGP 462 can be downloaded to a PC through Ethernet for archival use. The MGP 462 also includes custom colors for the picture-in-picture background and window borders, as well as text overlay for window labeling.

The MGP 462 can be remotely controlled and monitored through RS-232 with Extron SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set or via Ethernet. Ethernet-enabled AV products, such as the MGP 462, can be managed and supported by a technician or administrator at any time from any computer with a Web browser. Through RS-232 or Ethernet, all input settings can be saved into and recalled from up to 128 global memory presets, particularly useful when integrating the MGP 462 with a matrix switcher.

Features

Combines video, HDTV, and high resolution RGB input sources into two windows on a single display

Inputs: Four configurable inputs on BNCs for RGBHV up to 1600x1200, component video up to 1080p/60 HDTV, S-video, or composite video; one configurable input on BNCs for component video, S-video, or composite video; one input on a 4-pin mini-DIN and a BNC for S-video or composite video, respectively; and optional SDI - MGP 462D

Output: Scaled picture-in-picture output on configurable 15-pin HD and BNC connectors as RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or component video

RGB and HDTV component video output — Scaled picture-in-picture video is simultaneously output through configurable BNC and 15-pin HD connectors as RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or component video.

Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050, including HDTV 720p/60

Picture-in-picture adjustments for window positioning, sizing, zoom, and priority; background and window border color selection

Graphic Still Store enables use of screen captures or uploaded graphics as background images — A powerful feature that enables screen captures of the current output, or uploaded BMP bitmap graphics, to be stored in memory. Images stored on the MGP 462 can be downloaded to a PC as BMP files for archiving.

Background images can be used to create themed multimedia presentations — An image stored in the Graphic Still Store memory can be displayed as a background to the two video or graphic windows, creating a themed multimedia presentation. The unit can store up to four full screen high resolution images, offering an easy way to display frequently used images such as a company logo.

Window transition effects including dissolves, wipes, and cuts — Windows can be transitioned into and out of the image using dissolves, wipes, and simple cuts, resulting in smooth, professional presentations.

Auto-Image™ setup — The MGP 462 automatically optimizes the image to the scaled output rate, eliminating complex set-up procedures.

Input freeze control — Any input to a picture-in-picture window can be frozen via the front panel, RS-232 or RS-422 control, or Ethernet control.

Text overlay for window caption labeling — Each picture-in-picture window can be labeled with a text label of up to 16 characters, generated through RS-232 or RS-422 control or Ethernet control. Custom options are available for text positioning, text color, character size, translucent or color-selectable background, and text border.

Picture controls for each window, including color, tint, brightness, contrast, and detail

25 memory presets for PIP window configurations — A total of 25 default memory presets are available, each with factory-loaded picture-in-picture window configurations. These configurations can be customized to allow quick saving and recall of size, positioning, and priority for both windows, and can also recall a previously stored background image.

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

Quad standard video decoding — The MGP 462 uses a digital, four-line adaptive comb filter to decode NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM for integration into systems worldwide.

Internal test patterns for calibration and set-up — The MGP 462 offers 12 test patterns, including a crop pattern, crosshatch, 16 bar grayscale, color bars, alternating pixels, ramp, 4 x 4 crosshatch for use with video walls, three film aspect ratio patterns - 1.78, 1.85, and 2.35, and crop patterns for setting up side-by-side windows. It also features a blue-only mode for proper setup of video color and tint levels.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables the MGP 462 to be controlled and proactively monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

RS-232 and RS-422 control port — Using serial commands, the MGP 462 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 for input selection; all functions however, are available through RS-232 or RS-422 control.

Rack-mountable 1U, 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.

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Specifications

MGP 462

Video input

Number/signal type

4 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video, S-video, composite video
1 component video (interlaced), S-video, composite video
1 optional digital component video (SDI, SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mbps), S-video, composite video

Connectors

4 x 5 female BNC for RGB, component video, S-video, composite video
1 x 3 female BNC for component video, S-video, composite video
1 female BNC for composite video
1 female 4-pin mini DIN for S-video
1 female BNC for optional SDI component video

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

Analog: 0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

50 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range

640 x 480 to 1400 x 1050, 480p, 576p, and 720p, digitized pixel for pixel; higher resolutions are undersampled

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

Video processing

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color; 13.5 MHz standard (video), 122 MHz standard (RGB)

Colors

16.78 million

Video output

Number/signal type

1 scaled RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or HD component (YUV) video

Connectors

1 female 15-pin HD, 5 female BNC

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and for G of RGsB
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

Minimum/maximum levels

0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Vertical frequencies

50 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 96 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz

Scaled resolution

640x480^1,2,3,4,5,6, 800x600^{1, 2,3,4,5,6}, 852x480^1,2,3,4,5, 1024x768^1,2,3,4, 1024x852^1,2,3,4, 1024x1024^1,2,3, 1280x768², 1280x1024^1,2, 1360x765², 1365x768², 1365x1024², 1366x768², 1400 x 1050^1,2, 1600 x 1200^1,2
HDTV: 480p², 576p^1,5, 720p^1,2, 1080i^1,2, and1080p^1,2
¹ = at 50 Hz,² = at 60 Hz, ³ = at 72 Hz, ⁴ = at 96 Hz, ⁵= 100 Hz,⁶ = 120 Hz

NOTE	For the output resolutions listed below, the total pixel and active pixel values are reduced. The sync timings and line widths are correct, and most displays will recognize the rate correctly. 1600x1200: 1180 active pixels 1080i: 1440 active pixels 1080p: 1440 active pixels

Sync

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, bi-level or tri-level component video

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
Tri-level or bi-level on Y channel of component video

Input 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

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB
0.6 Vp-p for component video (tri-level sync)

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. input voltage

5.0 Vp-p

Polarity

Positive or negative (selectable)

Control/remote — processor/decoder/scaler

Serial control port

RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud (default), 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, DHCP, 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, 30 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

Convection, vents on sides and top

Mounting

Rack mountable with included brackets

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.7" H x 17.5" W x 12.0" D (1U high, 1 rack wide)
(4.3 cm H x 44.5 cm W x 30.5 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)

Shipping weight

11 lbs (5 kg)

DIM weight, international

12 lbs (6 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, CUL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-031909-D9)

MGP 462 Retired

Features

Specifications

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