Installation; Installation Overview - Extron electronics SW HD 4K PLUS Series User Manual

Installation

This section describes the installation and setup of the SW HD 4K PLUS Series switchers.
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Installation Overview

To install and set up the SW HD 4K PLUS Series switcher:
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Installation Overview
Rear Panel Features
Wiring the Power Connector (SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS Only)
Wiring for RS‑232 Control
Wiring the CONTACT/TALLY Connectors
LockIt HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket Installation
Turn off all equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
(Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture (see
SW HD 4K PLUS Switchers
Connect HDMI input sources to one or more of the SW HD 4K PLUS input
connectors.
NOTE: LockIt cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output
connector, are provided with the SW HD 4K PLUS series. These brackets can
be used to secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors to reduce
stress on the HDMI connectors and prevent signal loss due to loose cable
connections. For information on attaching the LockIt brackets, see
HDMI Cable Lacing Bracket Installation
Connect an HDMI output device to the output connector. By default, the EDID of this
device is stored at the HDMI inputs.
Connect control devices. Connect your computer to one of the following
SW HD 4K PLUS ports to configure and control the switcher via SIS commands:
• RS‑232 port — 3-pole captive screw connector for serial RS-232 control (see
Wiring for RS‑232 Control
Config port — USB mini-B connector for USB control
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• LAN port — RJ-45 connector for Ethernet control
Power on the output display.
Connect power to the switcher (see
(Optional) Configure the EDID Minder (see
Power on the source devices.
on page 44).
on page 12.
on page 9 for connection procedures)
Powering on the Switcher
EDID Minder
SW HD 4K PLUS Series • Installation
Mounting the
LockIt
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