SW DVI Plus Series DVI Switchers 68-1316-02 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
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.
PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the SW DVI Plus Series ............................................................................................. 1-2 Features . ................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d EDID modes . ............................................................................................................................... 3-5 Automatic mode ................................................................................................................... 3-5 User-assigned mode ............................................................................................................. 3-6 Changing the EDID mode ..................................................
1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the SW DVI Plus Series Features Application Diagrams PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Introduction About this Manual This manual describes the Extron SW DVI Plus Series switchers and discusses how to install, configure, and operate them. In this manual, the term “SW DVI Plus Series” refers to all SW DVI Plus models, with or without audio. “Switcher” and “SW DVI Plus” are used interchangeably to refer to any single unit.
Either of the following EDID modes can be selected by SIS commands: • Automatic, in which the SW DVI Plus reads the EDID data when a display is connected and stores the data in memory (default mode) • User-assigned, in which you can assign one of 15 factory-provided files of EDID information to each input. The EDID does not change if a different display device is connected. This mode is useful for troubleshooting purposes.
Introduction, cont’d Extron XPA 1002 Power Amplifier 02 A 10 XP PUT2 OUT 1 OTE mA REM 50 UTE SS CLA 10V VOL/M TS 2 ING 2 WIR INPU 1 EL LEV 1 Hz 50-60 0.
2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the SW DVI Plus Series Rear Panel Features Wiring the Power Connector Wiring the DVI-I Video Connectors Wiring the Audio Connectors (SW DVI A Plus Models) Wiring for RS-232 Control Enabling Auto Switching PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Installation Installation Overview PRELIMINARY To install and set up the SW DVI Plus switcher, 1 Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture, if desired. 2 Connect input source(s) to one or more SW DVI Plus video input connectors. 3 Connect an output device to the switcher’s DVI output connector. 4 (SW DVI A Plus models only) Plug the audio connectors of your input device(s) into the switcher’s 3.5 mm TRS audio input jacks.
4. Circuit overloading — When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Consider equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern. 5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rackmounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
Installation, cont’d PRELIMINARY Back of the rack mounting The SW2 DVI Plus and the SW4 DVI Plus can also be mounted vertically to the front or rear rack supports, using the optional MBB 100 Back of the Rack Mounting Kit (part #70-367-01) as follows: 1. If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them. 2. Remove the two screws from each side of the switcher. Retain the screws for possible later reassembly. 3.
Rack mounting the SW6 DVI Plus and SW8 DVI Plus For optional rack mounting of the models with enclosures 17.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep (six-input and eight-input models), use the provided MBD 149 mounting kit (part #70-077-03) as follows: Attach the mounting brackets to the unit, using eight of the machine screws supplied with the mounting kit. Rack Mount Bracket Rack mounting an SW DVI Plus six-input or eight-input switcher 2.
Installation, cont’d Furniture mounting (SW2 and SW4 DVI Plus only) PRELIMINARY To mount an SW2 or SW4 DVI Plus switcher under a desk, table, or podium, use the optional VersaTools MBU 123 Mini Under-Desk Mounting Kit (part #70-212-01) as follows: 1. If rubber feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them. 2. Remove the two screws from each side of the switcher. Retain the screws for possible later reassembly. 3.
Rear Panel Features 3 RS-232 SW2 DVI Plus POWER 12V 0.2A MAX DVI-D INPUTS 1 2 DVI-D OUTPUT 7 1 2 SW2 DVI Plus rear panel 4 2 1 INPUTS SW2 DVI A Plus OUTPUT REMOTE / AUTO-SW INPUTS 1 7 Tx Rx AS 1 OUTPUT 2 L 2 R PRELIMINARY POWER 12V 0.5A MAX 5 6 SW2 DVI A Plus rear panel 3 RS-232 SW4 DVI Plus POWER 12V 0.2A MAX 2 1 DVI-D INPUTS 4 3 DVI-D OUTPUT 7 2 1 SW4 DVI Plus rear panel 1 INPUTS POWER 12V 0.
Installation, cont’d The following illustrations show the back panels of the SW6 and SW8 DVI A Plus models. The non-audio models of the SW6 and SW8 DVI Plus (not shown) have the same back panels as their audio counterparts, but without audio connectors (e and f). POWER 12V 1.0A MAX 1 6 5 DVI-D / AUDIO INPUTS DVI-D / AUDIO OUTPUT 5 4 3 2 6 L SW6 DVI A Plus R REMOTE / AUTO-SW Tx Rx 7 1 AS 4 2 SW6 DVI A Plus rear panel 5 6 DVI-D / AUDIO INPUTS PRELIMINARY POWER 12V 1.
RS-232 connector (SW2 and SW4 DVI Plus non-audio models only) — For RS-232 control, connect your computer’s serial port to this 9-pin female D connector. (For more information, see “Wiring for RS-232 Control”, later in this chapter.) d Remote and auto switching connector — This 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector (labeled “Remote/Auto-SW”) can be used for RS-232 communication with the switcher and to enable auto switching.
Installation, cont’d Wiring the Power Connector If using a different external power supply from the one provided with the SW DVI Plus, you may need to wire the power supply’s connector as follows: 1. Cut the DC output cord to the length needed. 2. Strip the jacket to expose 3/16 inch (5 mm) of the conductors. C Exposing more than 3/16 inch (5 mm) of the copper wires could allow the stripped wires to touch each other, causing a short circuit.
Wiring the DVI-I Video Connectors Wire the DVI-I video input and output connectors as shown in the table below.
Installation, cont’d Audio output The 5-pole captive screw audio output connector is used for both balanced and unbalanced audio. When the connector is wired for unbalanced audio, the gain is unity. Balanced Audio Output R R Tip NO Ground Here Sleeve(s) Tip NO Ground Here L L Tip Ring Sleeve(s) Tip Ring Unbalanced Audio Output CAUTION For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeve(s) to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the sleeve(s) to the negative (-) contacts.
1. 2. Wire the unterminated end of the RS-232 cable to the provided 5-pole captive screw plug as described below. Connect only the red, orange, and green wires of the cable; and use only the first three pins on the connector, starting at the left. a. Connect the red wire to pin 1, which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port. b. Connect the orange wire to pin 2, which plugs into the Rx (receive) port. c. Connect the green wire to pin 3, which plugs into the ground (_) port.
Installation, cont’d All other models To enable auto switching on the SW2, SW4, SW6, and SW8 DVI A Plus models and on the SW6 and SW8 DVI Plus non-audio models, follow these steps: 1. Cut a small piece of wire to use as a jumper. 2. Insert the ends of the wire into slots 4 and 5 of the provided 5-pole captive screw plug, connecting pins 4 and 5 together. 3. Use a small screwdriver to tighten the plug’s two screws above pin slots 4 and 5, so that the jumper wire ends remain securely in place.
3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Operations PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Operation Front Panel Features The following front panel illustrations below apply to both the audio and non-audio versions of the SW DVI Plus.
d Input EQ DIP switches — These DIP switches (one for each input) set the equalization for the corresponding input. (See “Setting equalization for input sources”, later in this chapter.) e Signal Presence LEDs — Each of these LEDs lights when a signal is present on the corresponding input. Operations Powering on the switcher 1. Connect all input and output devices to the switcher’s rear panel connectors. (See “Rear Panel Features” in chapter 2 for information on the rear panel connections.) 2.
Operation, cont’d Using the optional IR 102 remote control The optional hand-held IR 102 Remote Control (part #70-224-10) lets you remotely perform functions that are also available through the front panel buttons and SIS commands. The IR receiver port on the front panel is located to the right of the Auto Switch Active LED.
Enabling front panel lockout (executive mode) Executive mode disables all front panel controls, locking out the user from those functions. Putting the switcher in this mode enhances security by protecting against inappropriate or accidental changes to settings. When the switcher is in executive mode, RS-232 and IR control remain available. To lock or unlock the front panel, press and hold Input buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 3 seconds, then release.
Operation, cont’d User-assigned mode In this mode, you can select a file of EDID information that is stored on the switcher. The selected EDID is stored at the inputs and is not overwritten; the switcher does not automatically obtain EDID information from the display. You may want to use this mode if there is a problem with automatic communication of the EDID information from the attached display, and you want to ensure that the correct information is stored on the inputs.
Resetting To reset the switcher to its factory default settings, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input 1 button while power is being applied to the unit. 2. Continue holding the Input 1 button until the power-up sequence completes. PRELIMINARY N Resetting restores the EDID mode to automatic, with a resolution of 1024x768 @ 60 Hz. If a display is connected at the time of the reset, its EDID information is detected and stored at the inputs.
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4 Chapter Four Serial Communication and Control Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands Universal Switcher Control Program Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Serial Communication and Control Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands The SW DVI Plus can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system), attached to the rear panel Remote/Auto-SW port, using the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands. See “Enabling Auto Switching” in chapter 2, “Installation”, for information on connecting to this port. Host-to-switcher communications SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field.
Using the command/response table The command/response table on the following pages lists valid ASCII and hexadecimal command codes, the switcher’s responses to the host, and a description of the command’s function or the results of executing the command. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/response table.
Serial Communication and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands ASCII Command Response Select video and audio input X! ! In X! • All ] Select audio (if available) and video input X!. X! = input number 0 through highest number of inputs on the switcher. 0 = deselect all inputs Select video input only X! & In X! • Vid ] Select video input X! (audio models only). 0 = deselect all inputs Select audio input only X! $ In X! • Aud ] Select audio input X! (audio models only).
Command/response table for SIS commands, continued ASCII Command Response E A * X% EDID } Edid A X% ] EA*9EDID} Edid A 09 ] View EDID assignment E A * EDID } X% ] View EDID in Hex E R * EDID } X^ ] Save display EDID to user location E S * EDID } Edid S ] Enable/disable executive mode X@ X Exe X@ ] View lockout status X X@ ] Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Additional description Assign EDID to inputs Example: Select an EDID file for all inputs.
Serial Communication and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands, continued Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional description Firmware version, part number, and information requests PRELIMINARY Request information Example: I V X! • A X! • F X$ • Vmt X@ • Amt X@ ] Show the selected video inputs, audio inputs (audio models only), switch mode, video muting status, and audio muting status (audio models only).
Universal Switcher Control Program The Windows®-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port (non-audio SW2 and SW4 DVI Plus) or the Remote/Auto-SW port (all other models), provides an alternative way to configure and operate the SW DVI Plus switcher. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP or higher versions. Installing the software The control program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk.
Serial Communication and Control, cont’d 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software on your computer. By default, the installation of the Universal Switcher Control Program creates a directory at c:\Program Files\Extron\UnivSW, and it places four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Universal Switcher.
Using the help system For information on how to use the Universal Switcher control program and explanations of its features and functions, access the help program using any of the following methods: • On your desktop Start menu, click Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Universal Switcher > Universal Switcher Help. • From within the switcher control program, select Help > Contents on the task bar. • With the switcher control program open, press the F1 key.
Serial Communication and Control, cont’d Downloading the SW DVI Plus firmware To obtain the latest version of firmware for your SW DVI Plus, follow these steps: 1. Visit the Extron Web site (www.extron.com), click the Download tab, then click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu. PRELIMINARY Firmware link on the Download tab 2. On the next Download Center screen, click the SW DVI Plus Series Download link. 3.
4. On the Add Device window, select the RS-232 tab. N Although the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the SW DVI Plus does not have a LAN port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab. 5. From the drop-down menus on this tab, select the appropriate port configuration parameters (obtained from your system administrator). The defaults are shown in the illustration above (9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and one Stop bit). 6.
Serial Communication and Control, cont’d 8. If you want to remove a device from the Devices field, do the following: a. Click on the name(s) of the device(s) 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 from the Devices field, select Remove All Devices from the Edit menu. 9.
12. When the firmware update is finished, “Completed” appears above the progress bar, the Progress field displays “100%”, and the Status field displays “Completed”. Close the Firmware Loader window.
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A Appendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications Part Numbers PRELIMINARY SW DVI Plus Series
Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories Specifications N *Appropriate DVI-D to HDMI cables or adapters are required for HDMI signal input/output. Video Maximum data rate ���������������������� Maximum pixel clock ������������������� Resolution �������������������������������������� Formats ������������������������������������������� Standards ���������������������������������������� 4.95 Gbps (1.65 Gbps per color) 165 MHz Up to 1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz RGB and YCbCr digital video DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.
Control/remote Serial control port SW2 and SW4 DVI Plus ���� 1 RS-232 9-pin female D All other models ���������������� 1 RS-232 3.
Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories, cont’d Vibration ����������������������������������������� Regulatory compliance Safety ����������������������������������� Compliances ����������������������� MTBF ����������������������������������������������� Warranty ����������������������������������������� ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) CE, c-UL, UL CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI 30,000 hours 3 years parts and labor All nominal levels are at ±10%.
Part Numbers Included parts These items are included with SW DVI Plus Series switcher: Included parts Part numbers SW2 DVI Plus SW2 DVI A Plus SW4 DVI Plus SW4 DVI A Plus SW6 DVI Plus SW6 DVI A Plus SW8 DVI Plus SW8 DVI A Plus 60-964-01 60-964-21 60-965-01 60-965-21 60-966-01 60-966-21 60-967-01 60-967-21 12 VDC, 2 A external power supply 70-055-01 MBD 149 mounting bracket kit (SW6 and SW8 models only) 70-077-03 3.5 mm 2-pole captive screw power plug 100-454-01 (2) 3.
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