User Guide HDMI® HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 Distribution Amplifiers 68-1844-02 Rev.
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Contents Introduction............................................. 1 Mounting................................................ 14 About the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6............... 1 Features........................................................... 1 Application Diagram......................................... 2 Desktop Placement........................................ 14 Rack Mounting............................................... 14 UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting................
HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Contents vi
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: zz About the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 zz Features zz Application Diagram About the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 These Extron distribution amplifiers distribute one HDMI input signal to four (HDMI DA4) or six (HDMI DA6) simultaneous outputs.
Automatic input cable equalization — to 50 feet at 1080p/60 with 8-bit color when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable. Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long cables, low quality cables, or source devices with poor signal output. Output Compatibility Correction — The distribution amplifiers monitor the EDID of each connected display to ensure it is compatible with the current input signal.
Installation This section of the guide describes the following topics concerned with the installation and setup of the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 distribution amplifiers. zz Installation Overview zz Rear Panel Features zz Connecting Power zz Connecting the Input Source zz Connecting Output Displays zz Wiring for RS-232 Control zz Connecting to the USB Port Installation Overview To install and set up the HDMI DA4 or HDMI DA6, follow these instructions: 1.
Rear Panel Features 100-240V ~ 0.3 A MAX HDMI DA4 INPUT OUTPUTS 1 2 REMOTE 3 4 RS-232 Tx Rx G 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 4 HDMI DA4 100-240V ~ 0.3 A MAX HDMI DA6 INPUT OUTPUTS 1 2 4 3 6 RS-232 Tx Rx G 50/60 Hz 1 REMOTE 5 2 3 4 HDMI DA6 Figure 2.
Connecting the Input Source Use a HDMI cable to connect the input source to the female HDMI socket on the rear panel (b in figure 2). The connectors are fully HDCP compliant. With cables up to 25 feet (7.6 m) they support resolutions of up to 1080p @ 60 Hz with 12-bit color. With cables up to 50 feet (15.2 m) they support 1080p or 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz with 8-bit color. Follow these instructions to secure the input and output HDMI connectors to the unit with the LockIt™ HDMI lacing bracket provided: 1.
Wiring for RS-232 Control (Optional) RS-232 communication between the distibution amplifier and a host PC can be used to update firmware or configure the unit using SIS commands (see “Command and Response Table for SIS Commands“ on page 17). The computer connects to either the rear panel 3-pole RS-232 port (d in figure 2 on page 3) or the front panel USB port (b in figure 7 on page 9) of the distribution amplifier.
Connecting to the USB Port Use the mini Type B USB port on the front panel to connect the distribution amplifier to a host computer to update firmware or to configure the unit with SIS commands. 1. Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the front panel USB Config port and a USB port of the PC. Mini Type B USB Type A USB USB 1 USB Ports USB Cable INPUT OUTPUTS SIGNAL 1 CONFIG 2 3 4 5 6 EDID HDCP HDMI DA6 HDMI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER HDMI DA6 Figure 4.
3. Click Next. The next screen of the Wizard opens: Figure 6. Installing the Software Automatically 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 opens only on the first occasion you connect the distribution amplifier to that USB port.
Operation This section of the manual provides information on: zz Front Panel Features zz EDID Minder Front Panel Features 3 INPUT OUTPUTS SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 EDID HDCP CONFIG HDMI DA4 HDMI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 1 2 4 5 3 INPUT OUTPUTS SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 EDID HDCP CONFIG HDMI DA6 HDMI DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER 1 2 Figure 7.
USB Config Port The USB Config port is used for SIS configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates. This port can be used as an alternative to the rear panel RS-232 captive screw connectors. NOTES: • Neither port has precedence and commands from either port are handled in the • order they are received. Extron recommends that the USB port is used for temporary connections. If a permanent connection is required, the RS-232 port should be used.
EDID Minder EDID Minder ensures that the connected source sees the EDID of a display, even if a display is not connected. Depending on the EDID mode selected (by SIS command), the EDID of a connected display can be stored automatically, or the user can manually select from the table of factory loaded 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.
HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6 • Operation 12 60 Hz 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1440x900 1600x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080 800x600 1024x768 1280x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1360x768 1366x768 1400x1050 1440x900 1600x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1200 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Table 1.
Footnotes for the EDID memory locations table (see page 12) The following footnotes apply to the EDID table on the previous page: Rate Type 1 zz PC: These are primarily VESA standard computer rates, based on the most commonly used native resolutions. They are designed to be used with computer sources. zz HDTV: These are video rates standardized by SMPTE and CEA. They are designed to be used with video and computer sources.
Mounting The HDMI DA unit can be mounted in any of the following locations: zz Desktop Placement zz Rack Mounting zz Under-desk 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.
SIS Commands This section provides information about the SIS commands that are used to configure the HDMI DA4 and HDMI DA6. The following topics are discussed: zz Introduction to SIS zz Symbols Used in this Guide zz Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Introduction to SIS The distribution amplifiers can be set up and controlled remotely via Extron SIS commands that are issued from a host computer running the Extron DataViewer utility or other control system.
Symbols Used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters are most 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 2.
Error Messages E01 — Invalid output channel number (too large) E10 — Invalid command E13 — Invalid value (too large) Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description X!*X@B VmtX!*X@] Video mute output X! only 1, 2, 3, or 4 (HDMI DA4) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 (HDMI DA6) Video Mute Video mute single output X@ = 0 (video mute disabled) or 1 (video mute) or 2 (video and sync mute) Video mute all outputs X@B VmtX@] Video mute
Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Enable or disable HDCP authorization EEX#HDCP} HdcpEX#] X# Request HDCP authorization status EEHDCP} X#] Assign EDID to input EAX%EDID} EdidAX%] View EDID assignment EAEDID} ESX!*X%EDID} X%] EdidSX!*X%] Store the EDID of output X! into EDID memory location X% (55-58) View/Read EDID in Hex EREDID} X^] Read out EDID in Hex from currently selected EDID View EDID native resolution ENEDID} X&] Resolution
Updating Firmware Updates to the HDMI DA Series firmware are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find which version is currently loaded on your distribution amplifier using SIS commands. Compare this 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 HDMI DA Series Firmware To obtain the latest version of firmware for your distribution amplifer: 1. Visit the Extron website (www.extron.com), click the Download link 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 Download Center screen, locate the section for the HDMI DA Series firmware 3. (Optional) click Release Notes. These notes show the issues that are addressed by the latest update.
Loading the Firmware to the Distribution Amplifier 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 switcher Remote port (see “Wiring for RS‑232 Control” on page 6 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 19). 2.
9. In the Open dialog box, 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 distribution amplifier to stop functioning. NOTES: • The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the HDMI DA4 • or HDMI DA6.
In the Add Device dialog box, 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 10. If this is the only device to which you are uploading firmware, click Add. The distribution amplifier information is added to the Devices section of the Firmware Loader dialog box and the Add Device dialog box closes. If you will be uploading the firmware to multiple units that are connected to your computer, do the following: a.
Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a HDMI DA4 Added 11. 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 Edit > Remove Selected Device(s) from the toolbar. 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 Edit > Remove All Devices from the toolbar. 12. Click Begin.
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