Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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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.
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...
Rear Panel Features ..........4 Loader ............21 Wiring for RS-232 Control ........5 Downloading the SW2 DP Firmware ....22 Connecting to the USB Port ........ 6 Loading the Firmware to the Switcher .... 22 Enabling Auto-input Switching ......8 Mounting the SW2 DP Switcher ......
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HDCP compliant and supports data rates up to 10.8 Gbps and computer resolutions up to 2560x1600 W 60 Hz. The SW2 DP switcher can be controlled via the front panel or the RS-232 interface. You can select inputs by pressing the front panel buttons, enabling auto-input switching, or entering Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via RS-232.
Power supply — An external 12 VDC power supply with a 2-pole captive screw connector accepts 100 to 240 VAC. • Rack and furniture mounting — The SW2 DP can be mounted on a rack shelf or under a desk or podium with an optional mounting kit. Application Diagram The following diagram provides an example of how an SW2 DP switcher can be connected.
Installation This section gives an overview of the steps to install the SW2 DP switcher and detailed instructions for cabling. It also provides a description of the rear panel connectors. The following topics are covered: • Installation Overview Rear Panel Features •...
To enable auto-input switching, short pins 4 and 5 of this connector together. In • auto-input switch mode, the switcher automatically switches to the active input (see Enabling Auto-input Switching on page 8). SW2 DP • Installation...
Connecting to the USB Port The mini Type B USB port is located on the SW2 DP front panel. It can be used to configure the switcher via SIS commands as an alternative to the RS-232 connector. To set up a USB connection: Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the USB Config port on the switcher front panel and a USB port on your computer.
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Figure 6. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the SW2 DP via the USB port and loads it to its hard drive. When the Completed screen appears, click to close the wizard.
Enabling Auto-input Switching You can set up the SW2 DP to automatically select the active connected input based on the active Main Link signal. If both inputs are active, input 1 is selected. When auto-input switching is in effect, the green Auto Switch LED on the front panel lights and the front panel input selection buttons are disabled.
The DisplayPort connectors support data rates of either 1.62 Gbps (reduced bit rate) or 2.7 Gbps (high bit rate), using either one, two, or four lanes. The SW2 DP supports mini DisplayPort through the use of the appropriate adapters and cables (not provided). The SW2 DP supports resolutions up to 2560x1600.
A 12 VDC, 1 A desktop power supply with a 2-pole captive screw connector attached is provided with the SW2 DP. Should it become necessary to attach a 2-pole captive screw connector to your Extron power supply, follow these instructions: WARNING: •...
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Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector. Figure 8 shows how to wire the connector. 7/8” (22 mm) Heat 1/8” Shrink (3 mm) 3/16” Tie Wrap (5 mm) Max. Captive Screw Connector Figure 8. Power Connector Wiring SW2 DP • Installation...
Input selection buttons and LEDs — Press these buttons to select input 1 or 2. The LED at the right of each button lights when the SW2 DP has power and the corresponding input is selected. The input buttons are disabled if auto-input switching is in effect; however, the LEDs •...
Operations Powering On the Switcher Follow these steps to power on the SW2 DP: Connect all input devices and the output to the switcher rear panel connectors (see Rear Panel Features on page 4 for information on the rear panel connections).
Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) commands on page 19). Resetting The following types of reset are available for the SW2 DP: Factory settings To reset the switcher to its original factory settings: Disconnect power from the unit if it is connected.
EDID Minder The SW2 DP switchers utilize the EDID Minder, which maintains EDID communication to all connected source devices, whether or not the source is selected. EDID information consists of the display resolution, refresh rate, data rate, supported audio formats, and other features.
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Store button pressed currently connected display is being recorded. Stored (down) Green An EDID other than the default has been stored. Default (up) The factory default EDID of 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz with 2-channel audio is in effect. SW2 DP • Operation...
Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader Using SIS Commands The SW2 DP can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) that is attached to the rear panel Remote port. Extron Simple...
= Native resolution and refresh rate, translated from hexadecimal = Current EDID information in hex (256 bytes) = SW2 DP firmware version, expressed to the second decimal place X& = Unit name. Consists of a text string of up to 24 characters, which can be letters (a-z), numerals (0-9), or hyphens (–).
Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) Enable and disable lock mode X@ ] 1 = lock front panel 0 = unlock front panel (default) View lockout status X@ ] Show lock mode on/off status. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
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EDID is reset to 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Upload Firmware Upload firmware Upload a new firmware version from ...go Upload the computer. Upl appears after the upload is complete. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader Updates to the SW2 DP firmware are made available periodically via the Extron website. You can find out what version of firmware is currently loaded on your switcher by entering the command via the RS-232 interface (see...
If you have not already done so, download and install the Firmware Loader executable Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader installer file to your computer (see the previous page). If necessary, download the latest SW2 DP firmware version and install it on your computer (see Downloading the SW2 DP Firmware).
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Make sure that it is selected. Devices Click . If the connection is successful, appears in green in the Connect section, followed by a green check mark (see figure 17 Connected Device page 25). SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
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Les fichiers firmware valides doivent contenir l’extension fichier S19. Un fichier avec n’importe quelle autre extension n’est pas une mise à jour de firmware pour cet appareil et l’appareil pourrait arrêter de fonctionner. SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
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NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the SW2 DP. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher reverts to the factory version. • When downloaded from the Extron website, by default the firmware is placed in...
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Firmware Loader and the window closes. Add Device If you will be uploading the firmware to multiple SW2 DP switchers that are connected to your computer, do the following: Click . Your first device is added to the panel of the...
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, the Remaining Time 00.00.00 Progress column shows , and is displayed above the progress bar and 100% Completed in the field. Close the window. Status Firmware Loader Figure 20. Firmware Upload Complete SW2 DP • Remote Configuration and Control...
Reference Information Mounting the SW2 DP Switcher The SW2 DP switcher can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk, podium, or table. Tabletop Use Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the SW2 DP. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner on the bottom of the unit, and place the switcher where desired.
Rack Shelf Back of the rack mounting The SW2 DP can also be mounted vertically to the front or rear rack supports, using the optional MBB 100 Back of the Rack Mounting Kit as follows: If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.
Mounting an SW2 DP to a Back of the Rack Support Furniture Mounting To mount an SW2 DP switcher under a desk, table, or podium, use the optional MBU 123 Mini Under-Desk Mounting Kit as follows: If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.
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Align the centers of the slots in the brackets with the mounting screws and place the unit against the surface, with the screw heads through the bracket slots. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in place. SW2 DP • Reference Information...
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