Extron electronics SW HDMI Series User manual

User Guide
SW HDMI Series
HDMI Switchers
HDMI Switchers
68-2312-01 Rev. B
06 13

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Safety Instructions

FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference; the user must correct the interference at
his own expense.
Copyright
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Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of
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Registered Trademarks (®)
AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom, IPLink,
Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System
Integrator, TeamWork, TouchLink, V‑Lock, VersaTools, VN‑Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall
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AAP, AFL (Accu‑Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), AIS (Advanced Instruction Set), Auto‑Image, CDRS (Class D
Ripple Suppression), DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP
(Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS‑FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel
Controller), Scope‑Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew‑Free, SpeedNav, Triple‑Action Switching, XTP, XTP Systems, XTRA, ZipCaddy,
ZipClip

Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury.
ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or
associated equipment.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
EX! *X1&*X2)*X2#*X2! CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned
in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital
letter “o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents
Introduction ................................................... 1
About this Guide................................................. 1
About the SW HDMI Series Switchers ................ 1
Features ............................................................. 1
Application Diagrams.......................................... 3
Installation ..................................................... 4
Installation Overview ........................................... 4
Rear Panel Features ........................................... 5
Wiring the Power Connector — SW2 and
SW4 HDMI Only (Optional)................................. 7
Wiring for RS-232 Control .................................. 8
Connecting to the USB Port ............................... 9
Enabling Auto-input Switching.......................... 10
Wiring for Input Selection by Contact
Closure............................................................ 11
Wiring the Tally Out Port to Indicate the Input
Selection ......................................................... 12
Operation ..................................................... 13
Front Panel Features......................................... 13
Operations....................................................... 15
Powering on the Switcher............................. 15
Selecting an Input......................................... 15
Resetting ...................................................... 16
Using the Optional IR 102 Remote
Control ........................................................ 16
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Mode) ......................................... 17
EDID Modes ................................................. 17
Remote Communication and Control....... 21
Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
Commands ..................................................... 21
Host-to-switcher Communications ............... 21
Switcher-initiated Messages ......................... 21
Error Responses........................................... 22
Using the Command and Response Table .... 22
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 23
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ................................................ 24
Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader ...... 27
Downloading and Installing Firmware
Loader......................................................... 27
Downloading the SW HDMI Firmware........... 27
Loading the Firmware to the Switcher........... 28
Reference Information ............................... 33
Mounting the SW HDMI.................................... 33
Tabletop Use ................................................ 33
Rack Mounting ............................................. 33
Furniture Mounting—SW2 and SW4 HDMI
Only............................................................. 33
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SW HDMI Series • Contents vi

SW HDMI Series • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section gives an overview of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics include:
• About this Guide
• About the SW HDMI Series Switchers
• Features
• Application Diagrams
About this Guide
This guide describes the Extron SW HDMI Series switchers and discusses how to install,
configure, and operate them.
In this guide, the term “SW HDMI Series” refers to the SW2, SW4, SW6, and SW8 HDMI
switchers. “Switcher” and “SW HDMI” are used to refer to any single unit.
About the SW HDMI Series Switchers
The SW HDMI Series are two, four, six, and eight input, one output, High-definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switchers. They allow multiple HDMI input signals, including
digital video, 3D signals, and embedded multi-channel digital audio to be switched to
one compatible output display. These switchers support all standard single-link HDMI (up
to 2.25 Gbps) and Digital Video Interface (DVI) 1.0 signal formats. They are compatible
at 60 Hz with all HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and PC resolutions up to 2048x1080,
with 12-bit color, and are fully compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP).
The SW HDMI switchers can be controlled via the front panel, the RS-232 interface, USB,
contact closure, or the optional IR 102 Remote Control. You can select inputs by pressing
the front panel buttons, pressing buttons on the IR 102, enabling auto-input switching,
attaching a jumper or a contact closure device to the Contact port, or entering Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands via RS-232 or USB.
Features
• HDCP authentication — The SW HDMI switchers check the sources and the
display individually for HDCP compliance. HDCP LEDs for each input and the output
indicate successful HDCP authentication.
• Auto-input switching — The SW HDMI Series can be configured to automatically
switch to the highest-numbered active input when the switcher detects a signal.
• Signal detection LEDs — Each input and the output are represented by front panel
LEDs, which light if a signal is present for the input or output and there is activity on
the Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) lines.
• Contact closure — The Contact port enables inputs to be selected by contact
closure, with or without a contact closure device.
• Tally output port — Can be used in conjunction with the Contact port to indicate
the selected switcher input.

SW HDMI Series • Introduction 2
• Rack and furniture mounting — The SW HDMI Series can be mounted on a rack
shelf or under a desk or podium with an optional mounting kit.
• Remote configuration and control — The switcher can be configured via an RS-232
or USB connection via SIS commands (see Remote Communication and Control
beginning on page 21).
• EDID Minder — A proprietary EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) management
process from Extron, the EDID Minder manages the EDID between a digital display
device and one or more input sources. By maintaining continuous EDID communication
with all sources, EDID Minder ensures that digital sources power up properly and
maintain their video output, whether or not they are actively connected to the digital
display device.
• EDID modes — Either of the following EDID modes can be selected using SIS
commands:
• Automatic, in which the SW HDMI reads the EDID data when a display is
connected and stores the data in memory (default mode)
• User-assigned, in which you can assign one of 48 factory-provided EDID files
to each input. Four undefined memory slots are also provided, to which you can
save the EDID of connected displays as additional EDID files. The assigned EDID
does not change if a different display device is connected. This mode is useful for
troubleshooting purposes.
Each time power is applied to the output device or when the display is replaced, the
SW HDMI either reads the EDID information from the display or reloads the user-
assigned EDID information. It then writes the information to non-volatile memory on the
inputs. The input devices can read this information as they reboot (see EDID Modes on
page 17 for more information).
• Output compatibility correction — The SW HDMI monitors the EDID on the
connected output device to ensure that it is compatible with the currently selected input
signal. The following corrections are made to the signal as necessary each time an input
is selected:
• Interface format: If the connected output device is DVI and the selected source is
HDMI, the signal is reformatted for DVI. If the output device is an HDMI device, no
reformatting is necessary because HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI.
• Video color bit depth: If the connected output device does not support the color
bit depth of the selected source signal, it is truncated to the next level down that is
supported.For example, 12-bit >10-bit > 8-bit. Bit depth truncation can be forced
via SIS commands to always downgrade to 8-bit depth, disabling deep color.
• IR remote control (optional) — The hand-held IR 102 Remote Control can control
the SW HDMI via infrared signals that it sends to the switcher from a distance of up to
30 feet (9 m).
• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — To prevent unauthorized access
to the switchers, the front panel controls can be locked via the front panel buttons or
SIS commands (RS-232, USB, and IR control remain available).
• Input cable equalization — Automatic input cable equalization compensates for
signal loss when long cable assemblies are used.
• Power supply —
• SW2 and SW4 HDMI: An energy-efficient, external 12 VDC, 1 A universal power
supply with a 2-pole captive screw connector accepts 100 to 240 VAC.
• SW6 and SW8 HDMI: An 50-60 Hz, internal universal power supply with a
standard IEC connector accepts 100 to 240 VAC.

SW HDMI Series • Introduction 3
Application Diagrams
The following diagrams show examples of how SW HDMI Series switchers can be
connected.
0.3A MAX
POWER
12V
13 4
INPUTS OUTPUT
Tx Rx
RS-232 AUTO
REMOTE
1 2 3 4 G
CONTACT
1 2 3 4
+v
TALLYOUT
131
42
3
1
4
2
3
1
4
2
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM IR INPUT RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL250
®
ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
Laptop
DSS Receiver
Blu-ray Player
Extron
SW4 HDMI
Switcher
PC
HDMI
Cables
RS-232
TCP/IP
TouchLink
Control
System
Flat Panel
Display with
Integrated
Speakers
Figure 1. Application Diagram for an SW4 HDMI Switcher
NOTE: HDCP compliant sources require HDCP compliant displays (see the user
manual of the source or display device for information on its HDCP compliance).
SW8 HDMI
50-60Hz
100-240V 0.2A MAX
REMOTE
OUTPUT
INPUTS
12345678
TALLYOUT
CONTACT RS-232 AUTO
1 2 3 4 +V 5 6 7 8 +V
12 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 G TxRx G
131
42
3
1
4
2
31
42
2
3
100
LINK
ACT
COM IR INPUT RELAY
TX RX
R
IPL250
®
ON
OFF
DISPLAY
MUTE
SCREEN
UP
SCREEN
DOWN
VCR
DVD
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
PC
Laptop Laptop
Laptop
DSS Receiver
Blu-ray Player
Extron
SW8 HDMI
Switcher
PC
HDMI
Cables
HDMI
Cables RS-232
TCP/IP
TouchLink
Control
System
Flat Panel
Display with
Integrated
Speakers
Figure 2. Application Diagram for an SW8 HDMI Switcher

SW HDMI Series • Installation 44
Installation
This section describes the installation and setup of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics
include:
• Installation Overview
• Rear Panel Features
• Wiring the Power Connector — SW2 and SW4 HDMI Only (Optional)
• Wiring for RS-232 Control
• Connecting to the USB Port
• Enabling Auto-input Switching
• Wiring for Input Selection by Contact Closure
• Wiring the Tally Out Port to Indicate the Input Selection
Installation Overview
To install and set up the SW HDMI switcher:
1. Turn off all equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
2. (Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture (see Mounting the
SW HDMI on page 33).
3. Connect HDMI input sources to one or more of the SW HDMI input connectors.
4. Connect an HDMI output device to the output connector.
5. Connect control devices. Connect your computer to either of the following
SW HDMI ports to configure and control the switcher via SIS commands:
• RS-232 port — Pins 1, 2, and 3 of the RS-232/Auto connector for serial RS-232
control (see Wiring for RS-232 Control on page 8 for connection procedures)
• Config port — USB mini B connector for USB control (see Connecting to the
USB Port on page 9 for connection procedures)
6. (Optional) Enable auto-input switching. Use a jumper to connect pins 4 and 5 of
the 5-pole captive screw plug that you plugged into the RS-232 connector in step 5
(see Enabling Auto-input Switching on page 10).
7. (Optional) Connect an input device to the SW HDMI Contact port (directly or through
a contact closure device) and, if desired, to the Tally Out port, to enable input
switching by contact closure (see Wiring for Input Selection by Contact Closure
on page 11).
8. Power on the output display.
9. Connect power to the switcher (see Powering On the Switcher on page 15).
10. (Optional) Configure the EDID Minder. By default, the SW HDMI is configured to
automatically store the EDID of the display (automatic mode). If desired, change the
EDID mode to prevent automatic EDID storage and enter the desired EDID manually
(see EDID Modes on page 17).
11. Power on the source devices.