Extron MPS 409 HDMI/VGA/DVI video switch

HDMI, DVI, VGA, Video & Audio Switcher, 1U, 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz The Extron MPS 409 is a multi-format presentation switcher for digital and analog signals. It combines five independent switchers in a single compact enclosure: 3x1 HDMI with embedded audio, 2x1 DVI, 2x1 VGA/HDTV component video, 2x1 composite video, and 9x1 analog stereo audio. The MPS 409 features three selectable switching modes, including the ability to route all DVI and HDMI sources to the display using a single HDMI cable. Continuous EDID communications between the DVI and VGA sources and the display device ensures the reliable display of video. HDMI and DVI inputs and outputs are HDCP compliant, ensuring display of content protected media. The MPS 409 is ideal for use in single-display applications that require a hybrid switcher for integration of digital and analog video sources and associated audio signals.

<b>Switcher Modes</b>
Multiple switcher modes provide flexible signal routing capabilities to address the varying system switching environments. Users can choose among three switcher modes: Combine Switcher, Single Switcher, and Separate Switcher modes.

- Combine Switcher mode – Allows up to five HDMI and DVI source devices to be routed to a single HDMI-enabled digital display. Analog audio connected through the 3.5 mm stereo jack, from the corresponding digital video input, is routed to the local and program audio outputs. This mode can be used when the switcher is in Separate or Single Switcher mode.
- Single Switcher mode — Allows one-touch switching. When one of the nine inputs is selected, video and associated audio input signals are routed to the outputs of its group; the selected audio is also routed to the program audio output. In this mode, outputs of the other groups are muted.
- Separate Switcher mode — Allows independent switching of any given group. This effectively segregates switching operations so that the MPS 409 becomes four separate video switchers. While operating in separate switcher mode the program audio can be output from any group, while cueing up for another group, without interruption.

<b>EDID Management</b>
To enhance and simplify integration, the MPS 409 features EDID Minder®, an Extron exclusive technology that automatically manages the EDID information between the display device and the DVI and VGA input sources. EDID Minder offers an automatic mode which captures and stores the EDID from the display, then communicates this EDID to the input sources. Also available is a user assigned mode, which allows pre-stored EDID, based on a user selected resolution, to be manually assigned to the sources. By maintaining continuous EDID communication, EDID Minder ensures that all DVI and VGA sources power up properly and maintain their video outputs, whether or not they are actively connected to the display device through the switcher’s output. The HDMI group provides pass-through EDID between a selected source and the display.

<b>Selectable Modes for DVI Group</b>
For enhanced integration flexibility, the DVI group can support either EDID Minder mode or HDCP mode. EDID Minder mode is a DVI group setting that provides continuous EDID communication between the sources and the display. HDCP mode, which is also a DVI group setting, ensures the display of content protected media.

<b>Audio Modes</b>
The MPS 409 features direct, analog stereo audio inputs for each switcher section, on 3.5 mm stereo jacks. Analog audio is routed to the local and program audio outputs. Audio input gain and attenuation allows users to set individual audio input levels so there are no noticeable volume differences when switching between sources.

The MPS 409 supports embedded digital audio on the HDMI inputs, and also on the DVI inputs when the MPS 409 is in the Combine Switcher mode. Embedded digital audio is passed through to the HDMI output without additional processing.

To streamline audio setup, the MPS 409 features front-panel MIC and program audio output volume controls which allow for easy and separate adjustment of MIC and program audio volumes. This eliminates the need for audio preamplifiers in many system designs, reducing the total cost and installation time. The MIC Talk Over feature automatically reduces program audio when it detects a microphone signal, replacing a separate stand-alone audio ducking processor. The talk over level is adjustable via the RS-232 control.

Five switchers in one enclosure:
- 3x1 HDMI switcher
- 2x1 DVI switcher
- 2x1 VGA/HDTV component video switcher
- 2x1 composite video switcher
- 9x1 analog stereo audio switcher
- Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats
- HDCP compliant
- EDID Minder®, available on DVI and VGA inputs, automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
- Multiple switcher modes — The MPS 409 features three, user-selectable switching modes for optimum flexibility in system design. For simplicity of control, Single Switcher mode routes only the selected input source to its designated output, while muting the other outputs. Separate Switcher mode allows the MPS 409 to operate as four separate and independent video switchers, all under a single point of control. Combine Mode provides for growth and additional digital sources by electronically combining the DVI and HDMI switchers to act as a single, 5x1 digital switcher.
- Combine Switcher mode routes all DVI and HDMI sources to the HDMI output — Allows a combination of up to five HDMI or DVI sources to be switched to the HDMI output, simplifying cabling and reducing the total installation time.
- Automatic input cable equalization — Actively conditions incoming digital signals to compensate for signal loss when using long cables, low quality cables, or source devices with poor HDMI and DVI signal outputs.
- Audio breakaway — Provides the capability to break an audio signal away from its corresponding video signal and route to the program audio output, allowing the audio channels to be operated as a separate switcher.
- Mic/line level input — Accommodates either microphone or line level audio signals.
- 48V Phantom microphone power — Powers a condenser microphone.
- Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on the HDMI and DVI outputs for external peripheral devices
- Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the switcher from the front panel.
- RS-232 control
- Rack-mountable, 1U full rack width metal enclosure
- Includes LockIt® HDMI cable lacing brackets
- 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.