Extron electronics DisplayPort DP DA2 User Manual

DP DA2

Distribution Amplifier

User Guide

DisplayPort

68-2154-01 Rev. C

07 14

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
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Instructions de sécurité • Français

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ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo,

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producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.

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avisa al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
equipo.

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de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad
de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron,

www.extron.com.

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Japanese

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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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference.
This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE:

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

Copyright

© 2014 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

The following registered trademarks(
RGBSystems, Inc. or Extron Electronics:

AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IPIntercom,
IPLink, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,
SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, XTP Systems

(SM)

Registered Service Mark

AAP, AFL (Accu-Rate Frame Lock), ADSP (Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS (Class D Ripple Suppression),
DDSP (Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (Dynamic Motion Interpolation), DriverConfigurator, DSPConfigurator, DSVP (Digital Sync
Validation Processing), EQIP, FastBite, FOXBOX, Global Configurator, IP Intercom HelpDesk, LinkLicense, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC
(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller), Scope-Trigger, SIS, Simple Instruction Set, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, XTRA,
ZipCaddy, ZipClip

: S3 Service Support Solutions

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), registered service marks(SM), and trademarks(TM) are the property of

Registered Trademarks

Trademarks

(®)

(™)

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

In this user guide, the following are used:

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:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X!*X1&*X2)*X2#*X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses

mentioned in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O”
represents the capital letter “o”.

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:

From the

Click the

File menu, select New.

OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1

About the DP DA2 .............................................. 1

DP DA2 Features ................................................ 1

Application Diagram ........................................... 2

Panel Features ........................................................ 3

Rear Panel .......................................................... 3

Front Panel ......................................................... 3

Rear Panel Features ........................................... 4

Power Supply ................................................. 4

Display Port Connectors ................................. 6

Dual Mode DisplayPort ................................... 7

EDID Minder ................................................... 7

RS-232 Control .............................................. 9

Mute Control................................................... 9

Front Panel Features ......................................... 10

Power LED ................................................... 10

Config USB Port ........................................... 10

Signal and HDCP LEDs ................................ 12

Setup ...................................................................... 13

SIS Commands ..................................................... 14

Introduction to SIS ........................................... 14

Symbols Used in this Guide .............................. 15

Error Messages ................................................ 15

Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands ..................................................... 16

Updating Firmware ............................................. 18

Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader .... 18

Downloading DP DA2 Firmware ........................ 19

Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2 ................ 20

Resetting Firmware to the

Factory Default Version .................................... 23

Mounting .............................................................. 24

Desktop Placement .......................................... 24

Rack Mounting ................................................. 24

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting .................. 24

Rack Mounting Procedure ............................ 24

DP DA2 • Contents v

DP DA2 • Contents vi

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 10.8 Gbps and, in normal mode, distributes
two identical outputs with resolutions of up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz on each output. Input
and output signals can each be carried a maximum of 25feet (7.62 m).

In Extend mode, the DP DA2 outputs an image with a resolution of up to
3840x1080@60Hz extended over two output displays.

The DP DA2 uses the DisplayPort v1.1a standard and is backwards compatible
with earlier specifications. It has EDID Minder for EDID management, Key Minder for
continuous HDCP verification, and can be controlled by RS-232, using the Extron Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) commands.

DP DA2 Features

DisplayPort — In normal mode provides two identical outputs with PC resolutions
up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz, with multi-channel audio and HDTV up to 1080p @ 60 Hz,
distributed with embedded multi-channel digital audio signals.

Thunderbolt™ source support (input) — Thunderbolt sources are backward
compatible with the DPDA2 input with respect to both audio and video. Thunderbolt
devices are not supported on the DPDA2 outputs.

Signals up to 10.8 Gbps — Supports data rates of either 1.62Gbps (reduced bit rate)or

2.7 Gbps (high bit rate) using one, two, or four lanes.

Dual mode — Allows for interoperability with HDMI, DVI, and VGA display devices.
Provides connectivity between a dual mode DisplayPort-equipped source and HDMI, DVI,
and VGA display devices with an appropriate adapter.

Extend mode — Outputs a single image with a resolution of up to 3840x1080 @ 60 Hz
extended over two output displays.

EDID Minder — Maintains continuous EDID (Extended Display Identification Data)
communication with the attached source. This ensures that the source powers up
correctly and maintains a proper video output, even if the display is off.

Content protection — Supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). The
DPDA2 checks the source and output displays for HDCP compliance.

DP DA2 • Introduction 1

HDCP visual confirmation — Provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to

TouchLink Pro

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.

Automatic input cable equalization — Up to 25 feet (7.6 m) at 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
with Extron DisplayPort cables. Conditions incoming digital signals to compensate for
signal loss from long cables, low quality cables, or source devices with poor DisplayPort
signal output.

LED indicators — Provide real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance
parameters by indicating signal presence and HDCP authentication. The tri-color EDID
LED indicator on the back panel shows whether an internal or external EDID is stored.

RS-232 serial control — Allows control by SIS commands either via the controller or
directly from a PC using the front panel USB port or the rear panel 3-pole captive screw
connector.

Output muting control via RS-232 or contact closure — Provides the capability to
mute one or both outputs at any time. This allows content to be viewed on a local monitor
prior to appearing on the main presentation display.

Application Diagram

Control System

ON

OFF

Y

A
DISPL
MUTE

REEN

SC

P
U

REEN

SC

WN
O

D

Extron
DP DA2

DisplayPort
Distribution

TCP/IP

VCR

DVD

C
O
D
CAM

APTOP
L

PC

Amplier

REMOTE

RS-232 MUTE

EDID

EXTEND

DEFAULT

G 2

RxTx 1

EDID
STORE

NORMAL

STORED

2

OUTPUTS

1

INPUT

DP DA2

POWER
12V

0.6A MAX

Flat Panel Displays
with DisplayPort Inputs

®

100

RELAY

LINK

T

T

AC

3

INPU

1

IR

3

1

4

31

COM

2

RX

42

X

T

IPL 250

1

42

2

R

3

PC with DisplayPort Output

Figure 1. Typical DP DA2 Application

DP DA2 • Introduction 2

Panel Features

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This section describes the panel features and connections of the DP DA2.

Rear Panel

DP DA2

INPUT REMOTEEDIDOUTPUTS

POWER
12V

0.6A MAX

Figure 2. DP DA2 Rear Panel

Power — Connect the provided power supply to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw

A

connector.

Input — Connect the source device to this female DisplayPort connector.

B

Outputs — Connect up to two display devices to these female DisplayPort

C

connectors.

EDID Minder LED — Lights red, amber, or green, showing current EDID Minder

D

state.

EDID Minder Store push button — This recessed button activates EDID store.

E

EDID Minder DIP switches — Used to configure the EDID Minder features.

F

RS-232 control — Connect the transmit (Tx), receive (Rx), and ground (G)

G

connectors of this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector to a control PC.

Mute control — Connect the ground (G) and either pin 1 (to mute output1) or pin 2

H

(to mute channel 2).

1

2

EDID

STORE

DEFAULT

STORED

EXTEND

NORMAL

RS-232 MUTE

RxTx 1G2

Front Panel

CONFIG

Figure 3. DP DA2 Front Panel

Power LED — Lights green when the unit is receiving power.

A

Config USB port — Connect this USB port to a control PC.

B

Signal and HDCP LEDs — Provide information about the signal and HDCP

C

encryption status of the input and outputs.

INPUT

SIGNAL

HDCP

DISPLAYPORT DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

DP DA2 • Panel Features 3

OUTPUTS

12

DP DA2

Rear Panel Features

.

POWER

- - A MAX

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

Rear Panel
Power Receptacle

Smooth

Ridges

AA

12V

- - A MAX

DC Power Cord
Captive Screw Connector

–
+12 VDC

AC Power Cord

SECTION A–A

Power Supply

Output Cord

External

Power Supply

(12 VDC, 1 A )

3/16"

(5 mm) Max

Figure 4. Power Connections

ATTENTION:

• Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. Use of an

unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance certification and
may cause damage to the supply and the end product.

• Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par

Extron. L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation non autorisée annule toute
conformité réglementaire et peut endommager la source d’alimentation ainsi
que le produit final.

• These products are intended for use with a UL Listed power source marked

“Class 2” or “LPS” and rated 12VDC, minimum 1.0 A. or 48 VDC (PoE),
minimum 0.35 A.

• Ces produits sont destiné à une utilisation avec une source d’alimentation

listéeUL avec l’appellation «Classe2» ou «LPS» et normée 12Vcc, 1,0A
minimum ou 48Vcc (PoE), 0,35A minimum.

• Extron power supplies are certified to UL/CSA 60950-1 and are classified as

LPS (Limited Power Source). Use of a non-LPS or unlisted power supply will
void all regulatory compliance certification.

• Les sources d’alimentation Extron sont qualifiées UL/CSA60950-1 et sont

classéesLPS(LimitedPowerSource). L’utilisation d’une source d’alimentation
non-listée ou non-listéeLPS annulera toute certification de conformité
réglementaire.

DP DA2 • Panel Features 4