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EXTRON, Switchers

IN1608

Control
IP, RS-232 (default TCP)
Encoding
ASCII
IP
TCP port 23
RS-232
9600 baud, 8N1
Line ending
CR
Roles
Switcher, DSP

Commands

16 commands
POWER2
CEC POWER ON \x1BO1*"PwrOn"DCEC,DcecO1*%E0%04*1
Ending: cr
CEC POWER OFF \x1BO1*"PwrOff"DCEC,DcecO1*%E0%36*1
Ending: cr
VOLUME3
VOLUME UP \x1BD1*10+GRPM
Reply: GrpmD1*Variables: Group 1 = program vol, +1.0 dBEnding: cr
VOLUME DOWN \x1BD1*10-GRPM
Reply: GrpmD1*Variables: Group 1 = program vol, -1.0 dBEnding: cr
VOLUME SET \x1BD1*%vGRPM
Reply: GrpmD1*%vVariables: Range: -1000 (0%) to 0 (100%)Ending: cr
MUTE4
MUTE ON \x1BD10*1GRPM
Reply: GrpmD10*1Ending: cr
MUTE OFF \x1BD10*0GRPM
Reply: GrpmD10*0Ending: cr
VIDEO MUTE ON 1*1B
Reply: VMT1*1Ending: cr
VIDEO MUTE OFF 1*0B
Reply: VMT1*0Ending: cr
ROUTING7
OUT1 IN1 1!
Reply: In1 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN2 2!
Reply: In2 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN3 3!
Reply: In3 AllEnding: cr
OUT1 IN4 4!
Reply: In4 AllEnding: cr
AV SWITCH %n!
Reply: In%n AllEnding: cr
AUDIO SWITCH %n%
Reply: In%n AudEnding: cr
VIDEO SWITCH %n$
Reply: In%n VidEnding: cr

Cheat sheet

driver.cheatSheet()

What it is

The Extron IN1606 and IN1608 are scaling presentation switchers designed for professional AV integration. They accept various video formats and feature advanced scaling for uncompromised picture quality, ideal for boardrooms and instructional environments.

Specs

Resolution: 640x480 to 1920x1200 (computer-video), up to 1080p/60 and 2K (2048x1080) (HDTV)

Frame Rate

Signal Type

Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 universal analog video, 2 mic/line

Outputs: 2 HDMI

Setup

First Use: Connect display, then press Menu/Enter for OSD. Connect to LAN/WAN via RJ-45. Download firmware from www.extron.com.

Video Optimization: Auto-Image, Input Format, Film Mode, Aspect Ratio, Overscan, HDCP Mode.

Control: Front panel, OSD, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, internal web pages, Extron PCS.

Support

Tech Support Phone: USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876

Asia: 65.6383.4400

Europe: 31.33.453.4040 or 800.3987.6673

Japan: 81.3.3511.7655

Africa and Middle East: 971.4.299.1800

Factory Reset: • Reset Device Settings (Retains TCP/IP Settings)

• Reset Device Settings and Delete Files (Retains TCP/IP Settings)

• Reset All Settings and Delete Files

About this driver

driver.source()

Confirm each command on your device before you rely on it. Provided as is, with no warranty. To correct something or ask for it to come down, write to info@ctrlbot.io. Licensed CC BY 4.0: credit CTRLbot and link back when you share it. Product page. Manufacturer site.

Revision
1
Updated
2026-11-05
Catalog date
2026-11-12
License
CC-BY-4.0