Extron electronics SW2 DP Setup Manual

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

SW2 DP
INPUTS
POWER
1
12V
0.6A MAX
1 2
a
Power connector for 12 VDC, 1 A power supply
b
DisplayPort input connectors
c
DisplayPort output connector
d
EDID Store LED

Installation Steps

Turn off all of the equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
1.
(Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture.
2.
Connect DisplayPort sources to one or both of the SW2 DP input connectors (
3.
Connect a DisplayPort output device to the output connector (
4.
Connect control devices: Connect your computer to either of the following SW2 DP communication ports to
5.
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.
Config port — Connect a USB A-to-mini B cable
•
between a USB port on your computer and the front
panel USB connector (
on the next page) for USB control.
2
e
on the front panel diagram
OUTPUT EDID
DEFAULT
EDID
STORE
STORED
4
3 5 6
e
EDID Store button
e
EDID DIP switch
g
RS-232 and auto-switching connector
c
).
RS-232 Auto
SW2 DP Switcher
Rear Panel
Remote Port
Tx Rx G
NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain
Ground (G)
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Product Category
REMOTE
RS-232 AUTO
Tx Rx G
7
b
on the rear panel diagram above).
wire, tie the drain wire to ground
at both ends.
Transmit (Tx)
Receive (Rx)
9-pin HD
Connector
Computer or
Control System
RS-232 Port
1