Extron electronics SW2 DP User manual

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SW2 DP • Setup Guide
The Extron SW2 DP is a two input, one output, DisplayPort switcher that switches DisplayPort video and embedded
multi-channel digital audio signals. The SW2 DP is HDCP-compliant and supports data rates up to 10.8 Gbps and computer
resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz. This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and
operate this switcher.
NOTE: For full installation, configuration, and operation details, see the SW2 DP User Guide, available at
www.extron.com.
Rear Panel Features and Connections
12V
0.6A MAX
POWER
EDID
STORE
DEFAULT
21
STORED
RS-232 AUTO
Rx GTx
INPUTS OUTPUT EDID REMOTE
SW2 DP
3
2
167
5
4
aPower connector for 12 VDC, 1 A power supply eEDID Store button
bDisplayPort input connectors eEDID DIP switch
cDisplayPort output connector gRS-232 and auto-switching connector
dEDID Store LED
Installation Steps
1. Turn off all of the equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
2. (Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture.
3. Connect DisplayPort sources to one or both of the SW2 DP input connectors (bon the rear panel diagram above).
4. Connect a DisplayPort output device to the output connector (c).
5. Connect control devices: Connect your computer to either of the following SW2 DP communication ports to
configure and control the switcher via SIS commands:
• RS-232 port — Connect the unterminated transmit,
receive, and ground wires of an RS-232 cable to the
first three pins on the provided 5-pole captive screw
plug, as shown in the illustration at right. Connect
the plug to the rear panel Remote shared connector
(g).
Connect the other end of the cable (terminated with
the female 9-pin HD connector) to your computer
serial port.
Protocol for the RS-232 port is 9600 baud, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
• Cong port — Connect a USB A-to-mini B cable
between a USB port on your computer and the front
panel USB connector (eon the front panel diagram
on the next page) for USB control.
RS-232 Auto
Computer or
Control System
RS-232 Port
SW2 DP Switcher
Rear Panel
Remote Port
NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain
wire, tie the drain wire to ground
at both ends.
TxRx G
Ground (G)
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
9-pin HD
Connector

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12V
- - A MAX
POWER
EDID
STORE
DEFAULT
21
STORED
RS-232 AUTO
RX GTX
INPUTS
OUTPUT EDID REMOTE
SW2 DP RS
6. (Optional) Enable auto-input switching. Attach the 5-pole
captive screw plug to the Remote connector (gon the rear
panel diagram on the previous page) if this was not done in
step 5for the RS-232 connection. Use a jumper wire to short pins 4
and 5 of the shared plug together (see the illustration at right).
When auto-input switching is in effect, the green Auto Switch LED
on the front panel lights (aon the diagram below).
7. If necessary, wire a 2-pole captive screw connector (provided) to
your Extron power supply as shown below.
Captive Screw Connector
Tie Wrap
Heat
Shrink 1/8”
(3 mm)
7/8”
(22 mm)
3/16”
(5 mm) Max.
ATTENTION: •The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the
building structure or similar structures.
• The power supply must not be located within environmental
air handling spaces or the wall cavity.
8. Set the rear panel EDID DIP switch (switch 1, on the left) as follows:
• Set the switch to Stored (down) if you want to store the EDID (resolution, refresh rate, and
clocking rate) of the connected display at the SW2 DP output (see the illustration at right), then
press the recessed EDID Store button. The EDID LED flashes amber, then lights steadily green
when the EDID has been stored.
• Set the switch to Default (up) to select the Extron DisplayPort default EDID of 1920x1080 @
60 Hz with 2-channel audio.
NOTE: DIP switch 2 (on the right) is not functional.
9. Power on the output display.
10. Connect power to the switcher.
11. Power on the source devices.
Front Panel Features
CONFIG
AUTO
SWITCH
SW2 DP
DISPLAYPORT SWITCHER
1 2 12
SIGNAL
INPUTS OUTPUT
HDCP
INPUTS
3
1
4
2
5
aAuto Switch LED
bInput Selection buttons
cSignal Status LEDs
dHDCP Status LEDs
eUSB Config port
EDID
STORE
DEFAULT
STORED
EDID