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- Page 1 User Guide HDMI ® HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 Distribution Amplifiers 68-1844-02 Rev. A 07 13...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English chinese Simplified （简体中文） 警告： 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is 电压， 有触电危险。 intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. - Page 3 “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website. copyright © 2013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks( ), registered service marks( ), and trademarks(™) are the property of...
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Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide
conventions Used in this Guide Notifications the following are used: ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..........1 Mounting ..........14 About the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 ....1 Desktop Placement ........14 Features ............1 Rack Mounting ..........14 Application Diagram ........2 UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting ....14 Rack Mounting Procedure ......14 Under‑desk Mounting ........ - Page 6 HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Contents...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This guide describes the function, installation, and operation of the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “distribution amplifier” or “DA” refer to either of these distribution amplifiers. This section provides the following information: About the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6... -
Page 8: Application Diagram
The bi‑color EDID LED indicator notifies whether an internal or external EDID is stored. Easy mounting options — The HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 are a half rack wide, 1 U high, and 6 inches deep. They can be conveniently mounted in standard racks or under furniture. -
Page 9: Installation
Wiring for RS-232 Control Connecting to the USB Port Installation Overview To install and set up the HDMI DA4 or HDMI DA6, follow these instructions: Mount the Distribution Amplifier in a suitable location (see page 14). Connect to a 100-240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) power source using the provided IEC power cord (see page 4). -
Page 10: Rear Panel Features
REMOTE RS-232 Tx Rx G 50/60 Hz HDMI DA6 Figure 2. HDMI DA4 (above) and HDMI DA6 (below) Rear Panels IEC connector HDMI input connector HDMI output connectors RS‑232 connectors connecting Power Use the provided female IEC cable to connect the female IEC connector to a 100‑240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) power source. -
Page 11: Connecting The Input Source
Output Displays Use a HDMI cable to connect up to four (HDMI DA4) or six (HDMI DA6) output displays to the female HDMI sockets on the rear panel ( figure 2 on page 4). -
Page 12: Wiring For Rs-232 Control (Optional)
Pin 3 = Tx Transmit Receive Pin 5 = G Ground Ground Tx Rx G DB9 Pin Locations Female Computer HDMI DA2 Figure 3. Wiring the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 for RS-232 Control HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Installation... -
Page 13: Connecting To The Usb Port
Connecting a PC to the HDMI DA6 Front Panel USB Port If this is the first time a HDMI DA4 or HDMI DA6 is connected to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. Connect to Windows Update to search the web for the driver needed for the USB port to communicate with the distribution amplifier. - Page 14 USB port. The wizard reappears if you connect the unit to a different USB port or if you connect a different piece of equipment, requiring a different driver, to the same USB port. Configure the distribution amplifier as required (see "Operation" on page 9). HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Installation...
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Page 15: Operation
SIGNAL EDID HDCP CONFIG HDMI DA6 HDMI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER Figure 7. HDMI DA4 (above) and HDMI DA6 (below) Front Panels Power status LED USB Config port Signal LEDs HDCP LEDs EDID LED Power Status LED The power status LED lights green when power is applied to the unit. -
Page 16: Usb Config Port
Output Signal LEDs There are four (HDMI DA4) or six (HDMI DA6) output signal LEDs, one for each of the outputs. The LEDs light green when an active sink device is connected to the corresponding output. Input hDcP LED The Input HDCP LED lights green when the source device requires HDCP encryption and it has been authenticated with the HDMI input. -
Page 17: Edid Minder
EDID files. This EDID is stored on an EEPROM located at the HDMI input. By default, the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 are configured to store EDID from the display connected to output 1 automatically. The unit reverts to this configuration after a factory reset. -
Page 18: Hdmi Da4 And Hdmi Da6 Edid Memory Locations
HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Operation... - Page 19 Multi‑Ch: These are HDMI formatted EDID files with support for multiple audio formats, up to 8 channels. LPCM (2‑Ch) LPCM (8‑Ch) Dolby Digital (6‑Ch) DTS (7 Ch) Dolby Digital Plus (8‑Ch) DTS‑HD (8‑Ch) Dolby TrueHD (8‑Ch) HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Operation...
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Page 20: Mounting
To mount the unit on a rack shelf, follow the instructions provided with the shelf accessories. Under-desk Mounting Mount the unit under a desk or podium, using an appropriate mounting kit. Follow the instructions provided with the kit. HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Mounting... -
Page 21: Sis Commands
When the distribution amplifier is first switched on, it sends the message: (c) Copyright 20yy, Extron Electronics HDMI DA Series, V x.xx, 60‑99x‑01 where 20yy is the year the currently installed version of the firmware was released, 60‑99x‑01 is the catalog part number and V x.xx is the firmware version number. -
Page 22: Symbols Used In This Guide
— Unit name: Up to 24 alphanumeric characters (including the hyphen [‑]) No spaces are allowed There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters The first character must be a letter The last character cannot be a hyphen (‑) HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • SIS Commands... -
Page 23: Error Messages
Request all signal status • •... Signal status ( ) of the input and outputs 1 to 4 (HDMI DA4) or 1 to 6 (HDMI DA6) Signal status of input * output 1 • output 2 • output n = 0 (signal undetected) - Page 24 Set unit name to factory Ipn•HDMA‑DA‑ •CN default SERIES View unit name Other Request part number HDMI DA4 60‑998‑01 HDMI DA6 60‑999‑01 Query firmware version = Firmware build (2 decimal places) Reset ZXXX HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • SIS Commands...
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Page 25: Updating Firmware
TIP: Read the Release Notes provided on the website with the latest firmware to determine whether you need the latest version. This chapter describes how to update firmware for the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6: Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader... -
Page 26: Downloading Hdmi Da Series Firmware
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware on your computer. A Release Notes file and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded. HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Updating Firmware... -
Page 27: Loading The Firmware To The Distribution Amplifier
USB: Only the Extron USB Device_0 option is available on the Available Devices menu. Make sure that it is selected. Click Connect. If the connection is successful, HDMI DA4 or HDMI DA6 is displayed in green in the Connected Device section, followed by a green check mark. - Page 28 By default, when the firmware is downloaded from the Extron site, it is saved in one of the following paths: C:\Program Files\Extron\Firmware\folder_name (Windows XP) or C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Firmware\folder_name (Windows 7) where folder_name may be HDMI DA4, HDMI DA6, HDMI DA, or something similar. HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Updating Firmware...
- Page 29 For each additional device you want to add to the Firmware Loader dialog box, repeat steps 5 through 9, then click Add Next. For the last device, click Add (instead of Add Next) to add the device and to close the Add Device dialog box. HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Updating Firmware...
- Page 30 Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a HDMI DA4 Added If you want to remove a device from the Devices section, do the following: Click on the names of the devices to be deleted, to highlight them. Select Edit > Remove Selected Device(s) from the toolbar.
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Page 31: Extron Warranty
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
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