User Guide DisplayPort DP DA2 Distribution Amplifier 68-2154-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, D, when used on the product, is 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. ATTENTION: This symbol, I, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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: TIP: A note draws attention to important information. A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Contents Safety Instructions........................................ ii Introduction............................................................ 1 About the DP DA2............................................... 1 DP DA2 Features................................................. 1 Application Diagram............................................ 2 Panel Features......................................................... 3 Rear Panel........................................................... 3 Front Panel.......
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Introduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the DP DA2 distribution amplifier. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “DA” and “distribution amplifier” refer to the DP DA2. This section contains the following information: • About the DP DA2 • DP DA2 Features • Application Diagram About the DP DA2 The DP DA2 provides an Extron distribution amplifier for VESA® DisplayPort signals. It accepts a single input with data rates up to 10.
HDCP visual confirmation — Provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display. A full-screen green signal is sent when HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display. Key Minder® — Authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between all input and output devices to enable simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to two or more displays.
Panel Features This section describes the panel features and connections of the DP DA2. Rear Panel DP DA2 INPUT OUTPUTS 1 POWER 12V 0.6A MAX EDID EDID STORE RS-232 MUTE NORMAL STORED a b Figure 2. a b c d e f g h c REMOTE DEFAULT EXTEND 2 d ef Tx Rx G 1 2 gh DP DA2 Rear Panel Power — Connect the provided power supply to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. Input — Connect the source device to this female DisplayPort connector.
Rear Panel Features Power Supply The provided 12 VDC power supply connects to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The front panel power LED lights green when the unit is receiving power. 1. Connect the captive screw connector from the power supply to the power receptacle. POWER 12V 0.6 A MAX POWER 12V 0.6 A MAX Rear Panel Power Receptacle Smooth Ridges A A SECTION A–A Power Supply Output Cord DC Power Cord Captive Screw Connector 3/16" (5 mm) Max. – +12 VDC AC Power Cord Figure 4.
Display Port Connectors Connect the source device to the input socket and up to two display devices to the output sockets. The connector wiring is shown in the figure and table below.
Dual Mode DisplayPort The DP DA2 supports dual mode for interoperability with VGA, DVI, and HDMI display devices. Appropriate adapters are required. NOTES: • Certain VGA displays that lack a scaler do not work properly with Dual Mode DisplayPort. • In some applications using DisplayPort adapters, the DP DA2 may be unable to capture EDID of the display connected to output 1. Use SIS commands to adjust the DDC speed (see page 15).
DIP switches Two DIP switches are used to select which of two EDID values is presented to the source device (DIP switch 1) and whether the output is in normal or extend mode (DIP switch 2). DIP switch 1 — In the Default (up) position, the EDID value is the factory-stored default, with a native resolution of 1080p and 2-channel audio. In the Stored (down) position, the most recently recorded EDID value is used (this file overwrites previously stored values).
RS-232 Control REMOTE The RS-232 controls use the first three pins of the rear panel 5-pin captive screw connector labeled “Remote”. The pins are labeled Tx, Rx, and G. The ground (G) is shared with the mute controls. RS-232 MUTE Connect the DP DA2 to a control PC, as follows: Tx Rx G 1 2 REMOTE RS-232 MUTE Tx Rx G 1 2 RS-232 DP DA2 Rear Panel RS-232 Port NOTE: Connect a ground wire between the DP DA2 and the computer or control system.
Front Panel Features Power LED The Power LED lights green when the unit is receiving power. Config USB Port Connecting to the USB Port The mini type B USB port is located on the DP DA2 front panel. It can be used to connect the distribution amplifier to a host computer for updating firmware or for configuration using SIS commands. Alternatively, use the RS-232 captive screw connector (see page 8). For complete information about SIS commands, see the “SIS Commands” section on page 13. 1.
2. If this is the first time a DP DA2 has been connected to the PC, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. The first screen offers to search the web for the appropriate driver needed to communicate with the distribution amplifier via the USB port. This is not necessary if the USB driver is already on your PC. Figure 6. Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome Screen • Select Yes, this time only to connect the PC to Windows Update only this one time.
4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. NOTE: You do not need to insert an installation disc. The PC locates the driver needed and installs it in the correct location on the hard drive. 5. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard. NOTE: The wizard appears only on the first occasion you connect the DP DA2 to that USB port.
Setup This section provides an overview of how to connect and configure the DP DA2. 1. Place the DP DA2 in a suitable location. 2. If necessary, connect the DP DA2 to a control PC using either the rear panel RS-232 captive screw connector (see page 8) or the front panel USB mini B connector (see page 9). 3. Power on the DP DA2 (see page 4) and the PC and configure the DP DA2 as required, using SIS commands (see page 15). 4. Connect up to two display devices to the rear panel output connectors (see page 5).
SIS Commands This section provides information about the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands that are used to configure the DP DA2. • Introduction to SIS • Symbols Used in this Guide • Error Messages • Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Introduction to SIS The DP DA2 accepts SIS commands from a host device such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer utility or other control system.
Symbols Used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters are conveniently represented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space . Table 1.
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Video mute single output X!*X@B VmtX!*X@] Set video mute status (X@) for output (X!).
Updating Firmware Updates to the DP DA2 firmware are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find the version that is currently loaded on your DA using SIS commands. Compare your firmware version with the latest release on the Extron website and decide whether to update your firmware. TIP: Read the release notes provided on the website with the latest firmware to determine whether you need the latest version.
Downloading DP DA2 Firmware To obtain the latest version of firmware for your DP DA2: 1. Visit the Extron website (www.extron.com), click the Download tab at the top of the page, then click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu. Figure 9. Firmware Link on the Download Tab 2. On the next Download Center screen, locate the section for the DP DA2 firmware 3. (Optional) click Release Notes. These notes show the issues that have been addressed by the latest update.
Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2 To load a new version of firmware to the switcher using Firmware Loader, connect your computer serial port to the first three pins of the DP DA2 Remote port (see “RS-232 Control” on page 8 for information on connecting to the serial port). 1. If you have not already done so, download and install the Firmware Loader executable installer file to your computer (see “Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader” on page 16). 2.
9. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an S19 extension, and double-click it. Figure 11. Open Window for Firmware File Selection ATTENTION: Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19. A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade for this product and could cause the switcher to stop functioning. NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the DP DA2.
10. On the Add Device window, the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path field. Figure 12. Path to the New Firmware File on the Add Device Window 11. If this is the only device to which you are uploading firmware, click Add. The DP DA2 information is added to the Devices section of the Firmware Loader window and the Add Device window closes. If you will be uploading the firmware to multiple DP DA2 units that are connected to your computer, do the following: a. Click Add Next.
Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a DP DA2 Added 12. If you want to remove a device from the Devices section, do the following: a. Click on the names of the devices to be deleted, to highlight them. b. Select Remove Selected Device(s) from the Edit menu. c. On the Remove Device(s) window, select or deselect any devices on the list as desired, then click Remove. To remove all devices, select Remove All Devices from the Edit menu. 13. Click Begin.
Reference Information Included Parts Description Part Number DP DA2 60-1221-01 12 VDC, 1 A Power Supply IEC cord (4) Rubber feet (1) 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector, with tail Software Products DVD DP DA2 Setup Guide Optional Parts Description Part Number RSF 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit 60-190-20 RSB 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-21 RSU 126: 6 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit 60-190-10 RSB 126: 6 inch deep, 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-11 RSU 129: 9.
Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Rack Mounting UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of these products in a rack: 1.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
