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MGP 462 • Operation3-2
Operation
The MGP 462 can be set up and operated by using:
• The front panel controls
• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and
receive serial communications through the RS-232/422 port. Settings can be
adjusted through the host computer using Extron’s Simple Instruction Set
(SIS
™
) or the Windows-based configuration software.
• A computer or other device using an Ethernet connection and IP protocol
(Telnet or a Web browser).
For details on setup and control via RS-232/422, see chapter 4; for Ethernet, see
chapter 5.
Front Panel Features
MGP 462
MULTI-GRAPHIC PROCESSOR
ADJUST
DETAIL
WINDOW/
IMAGE
ZOOM
BRIGHT/
CONT
COLOR/
TINT
WINDOW/
IMAGE
SIZE
WINDOW/
IMAGE
POSITION
PRESET
RECALL/
SAVE
ENTER
WINDOW
1
WINDOW
2
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
FREEZE
FREEZE
MENU
NEXT
1
2
3 4 6
7 8
5
MGP 462 front panel
1
Freeze buttons — Press these buttons to freeze window 1 (top button) or
window 2 (bottom button) to the current image. The Freeze buttons light
orange.
2
Input selection buttons — Press these buttons to select inputs for window 1
(top row) and window 2 (bottom row). Six pairs of buttons are provided.
When an input is selected, pressing the button again mutes the input. The
input’s signal turns off and the window closes. The Window Configuration
menu lets you select a window transition effect (e.g., dissolve, curtain, or
square wipe) with which the window will open or close (the default effect is
cut). See Window Configuration menu, later in this chapter, for more
information. The button flashes while the input remains muted. To unmute
the input, press its input button again.
3
Window selection buttons — Press these buttons to select a window to
adjust. (You do not need to press these buttons when freezing the windows
or selecting inputs.) While a window is selected, all picture controls are
associated with it.
4
Preset buttons — Press the Preset Recall/Save and Enter buttons to save or
recall window presets. See Window Presets, later in this chapter, for more
information.
5
Picture control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust image size, position,
brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, and zoom. See Picture Controls, later in
this chapter, for further information.
6
LCD screen — This screen displays messages, menu information, and your
selections. See Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments, later in this chapter, for
more information.
7
Menu navigation buttons — Press Menu to access the MGP 462 menu system
and step through the menus. From each menu, press Next to step through its
submenus. See Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments, later in this chapter, for
more information.