Extron Electronics DP DA2 Setup Guide
DP DA2 • Setup Guide
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RS-232/ MUTE
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This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate the
Extron DP DA2 (see the DP DA2 User Guide, on the Extron website, for full instructions).
Installation
Step 1 — Mounting
See the DP DA2 User Guide for all mounting options. Follow the instructions provided with
the appropriate installation kit.
Cable Connections
DP DA2
INPUT REMOTEEDIDOUTPUTS
POWER
12V
0.6A MAX
1
2
ab
For a complete description of the rear panel features, see
the DP DA2 User Guide.
Step 2 — DisplayPort Input and Output
Connect the following cables, but do not power on the equipment yet:
1. Connect a DisplayPort cable from the input connector (
2. Connect a DisplayPort cable from the output connectors (
NOTE: If one of the output devices is being used to provide EDID information, it
must be connected to output 1.
DEFAULT
EXTEND
EDID
RS-232 MUTE
STORE
STORED
NORMAL
RxTx 1G2
fghd
Power
a
DisplayPort Input
b
DisplayPort Outputs
c
EDID Minder LED
d
EDID Minder Store button
e
EDID Minder DIP switches
f
RS-232 control
g
Mute control
h
) to the source device.
b
) to the display devices.
c
Step 3 — Power Cable Connections
Connect the provided 12 VDC power supply to the 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.
ATTENTION: Before connecting power to the DP DA2, see the attention box in the
“Power Supply” section of the DP DA2 User Guide for important information
about power supplies.
NOTE: Before connecting power to the DP DA2, see the notes in the “Power Supply”
section of the DP DA2 User Guide for important information about wiring the
captive screw connectors.
Setup and Control
Step 4 (optional) — Muting an Output
Short the pins labelled 1 or 2 to ground (G) to mute the video signal from
that output.
Step 5 (optional) — Connecting a Control PC
To connect the DP DA2 to a control PC use the captive screw connector or the USB Config
port.
TX RX
G
Mute Connectors
DP DA2 • Setup Guide (Continued)
RS-232/ MUTE
RS-232 Connectors
Captive screw connector — Connect the Tx, Rx, and G (ground) pins
of the rear panel captive screw connector to the control PC.
TX RX 12
USB port — Connect the front panel mini USB B connector to the
control PC.
For information about RS-232 commands, see the DP DA2 User Guide.
Recording and Saving EDID
1. Connect the appropriate display device to output 1 and power on
both the DP DA2 and the display device.
2. Set DIP switch 1 to Stored (down) position.
3. Press and release the EDID Store push button.
The LED lights amber while the EDID is being read and turns green
when the EDID has been saved.
Using a Saved EDID
1. Ensure the display and source devices are powered off and the DP DA2 is powered on.
2. Set DIP switch 1 to Stored (down).
3. Power on the source device.
4. Power on the display devices.
Using the Default EDID (1920x1080 @ 60 Hz, 2-Ch Audio)
1. Ensure the display and source devices are powered off and the DP DA2 is powered on.
2. Set DIP switch 1 to Default (up).
3. Power on the source device.
4. Power on the display devices.
EDID
STORE
G
EDID
DEFAULT
STORED
EXTEND
NORMAL
Using Extend Mode
The DP DA2 supports resolutions up to 2560x1600 @ 60 Hz in normal mode. In addition,
a resolution of 3840x1080 @ 60 Hz can be carried over two outputs and displayed as
extended view.
1. Ensure appropriate display devices are connected to outputs 1 and 2.
NOTE: Extron recommends that the displays connected to outputs 1 and 2 are the
same model or have the same native resolution.
2. Set DIP switch 2 to Extend (up).
3. Power on the DP DA2, the display devices, and the source device.
Dual Mode DisplayPort
Use the appropriate adapters for interoperability with VGA and DVI or HDMI displays.
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