Configure EDID

This option is used to access the EDID Configuration dialog box. You can adjust the EDID settings for analog inputs 1 through 3 and digital inputs 5 through 8. You can also store EDID information provided at the analog or digital output to an associated location that you define.

The EDID Manager enables continuous management of the EDID information to the input sources, ensuring that the source powers up properly and reliably outputs content to the display. EDID settings that are configured here, are applied directly to the inputs, and not saved with the DSP Configurator configuration file.

See the Video Settings section for more information.

NOTE:  The Configure EDID option on the Tools menu is available only in Live mode.

Saving EDID Information to a User-Defined Location

These buttons reflect user-defined locations to which you can store the output EDID information.

The text below the User 1, User 2,  User 3, and User 4 buttons, details the default EDID setting (if no custom resolution and rate have been applied).

The four user-defined locations have a default resolution and refresh rate. For analog inputs 1 through 3, the default is 1024x768 at 60 Hz. For digital outputs 5 through 8, the default is 720p at 60 Hz.

To save the analog output EDID information to the User 1 or User 2 location:

NOTE:  Ensure the display is connected to the local analog output on the MLS 608 D Series switcher.

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  1. In the Save Analog Output to User Loaded IDs section, click the User 1 or User 2 button. This saves the EDID information from the analog output to the associated location (User 1 or User 2). The saved resolution and refresh rate are available as User 1 and User 2 options in the Inputs 1-3 section (see the Applying EDID to Inputs subsection below).

To save the digital output EDID information to the User 3 or User 4 location:

NOTE:  Ensure the display is connected to the digital output on the MTP/HDMI U R receiver.

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  2. In the Save Digital Output to User Loaded IDs section, click the User 3 or User 4 button. This saves the EDID information from the digital output to the associated location (User 3 or User 4). The saved resolution and refresh rate are available as User 3 and User 4 options in the Inputs 5-8 section (see the Applying EDID to Inputs subsection below.

Applying EDID to Inputs

Several resolutions and refresh rates are available for both analog and digital EDID. You can select from predefined resolutions or use the EDID settings that you stored in one of the user-defined locations (User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4). The available resolutions vary between analog and digital.

See the Saving EDID Information to a User-Defined Location subsection above, for details on saving EDID information. See the MLS 608 D Series User Guide for information about supported resolutions and refresh rates.

To apply EDID for analog inputs 1 through 3:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  2. From the drop-down list in the Inputs 1-3 section, select an available resolution and refresh rate. You can also select User 1 or User 2 to use one of the user-defined locations containing analog EDID information.

To apply EDID for digital inputs 5 through 8:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  2. From the drop-down list in the Inputs 5-8 section, select an available resolution and refresh rate. You can also select User 3 or User 4 to use one of the user-defined locations containing digital EDID information.

For digital inputs, you have the option to apply Automatic mode. When you select Automatic mode, the EDID of the display device connected to the HDMI output will be read and stored automatically. The EDID information of the connected display is assigned to all of the digital inputs.

Exporting an EDID Configuration

You can export an EDID configuration in order to open and view it in the Extron EDID Manager software, which is available at www.extron.com. EDID Manager aids in troubleshooting any EDID related issues that may occur during configuration or operation of an A/V system. See the EDID Manager Help File for more information about using the EDID Manager software.

To export an EDID Configuration:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  2. Click Export EDID. The Export EDID dialog box opens.

  3. From the Configuration to export drop-down list, select the desired EDID configuration to export. This can include EDID information that is stored at one of the available user-defined locations.

  4. Click OK. The Save As dialog box opens.

  5. Navigate to the location where the configuration is to be saved.

  6. In the File name field, enter a name for the file or leave the original file name.

  7. Click Save. EDID Configuration files are saved with a BIN extension. You can use the EDID Manager application (available at www.extron.com) to open the exported BIN file to view more details about the EDID configuration.

Updating the EDID Table

You can update the table of default EDID resolutions for your device. The available resolutions are dependent on the installed firmware version. To obtain the most current EDID table, ensure that the latest firmware version is installed on the device. To access the Download Center for information regarding the latest firmware, visit http://www.extron.com/firmware.

NOTE: The Update EDID Table feature is available only for MLS 608 units with firmware version 1.03 or higher.

To update the EDID table:

  1. From the Tools menu, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  2. Click Update EDID Table. The Download Updated EDID Table dialog box opens.

  3. If using a proxy server, select the Use Proxy Server check box. Then, enter the proxy server address in the Proxy Server field.

  4. Click Download. This checks the Extron website for an updated EDID resolution table based on the firmware version of the connected device.

  5. If an updated EDID table is available, a dialog box opens, notifying you that the existing EDID resolution table has been updated successfully.

  6. If the existing EDID table is current, a dialog box opens providing this confirmation.

  7. If DSP Configurator is unable to check for updates to the EDID table, a dialog box opens notifying you that there is an error in downloading the file.

  1. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

Importing EDID Data

EDID data files (previously saved as BIN files) can be imported using DSP Configurator. This allows you to use a previously saved file, for example a specific customized EDID that has been saved on a PC or laptop. The file is uploaded to one of the four user loaded spaces, depending on if it is an analog or digital EDID. Then, it can be assigned to the relevant inputs.

NOTE: The Import EDID  feature is available only for MLS 608 units with firmware version 1.03 or higher.

To import EDID data:

  1. Ensure that the PC or laptop has the relevant EDID data file on it.

  2. From the Tools menu in DSP Configurator, select Configure EDID. The EDID Configuration dialog box opens.

  3. Click Import EDID. The Import EDID dialog box opens.

  4. From the drop-down list, select the relevant user loaded space depending on whether it is an analog or digital EDID.

  5. Click OK. The Open dialog box is displayed.

  6. Browse to and select the desired file. EDID data files have a BIN extension.

  7. Click Open. The EDID Imported dialog box opens, confirming that the EDID file has been imported.