Extron Electronics SW HDMI User Manual

SW HDMI Series
Two and Four Input HDMI Switchers
User Guide
HDMI Switchers
68-1317-01 Rev. B
06 12
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Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................ 1
About the SW HDMI Series Switchers .................. 1
Features .............................................................. 1
Application Diagram ........................................... 3
Installation .............................................................. 4
Installation Overview ........................................... 4
Rear Panel Features ............................................. 5
Wiring the Power Connector (Optional) .............. 6
Wiring for RS-232 Control .................................. 7
Connecting to the USB Port ................................ 8
Enabling Auto-input Switching.......................... 10
Operation .............................................................. 11
Front Panel Features .......................................... 11
Operations ....................................................... 13
Powering on the Switcher ............................. 13
Selecting an Input ......................................... 13
Resetting ...................................................... 13
Using the Optional IR 102 Remote Control .... 14
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Mode) ......................................... 15
EDID Modes .................................................. 15
Remote Communication and Control ............. 19
Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands .... 19
Host-to-switcher Communications ................ 19
Switcher-initiated Messages .......................... 19
Error Responses............................................. 20
Using the Command and Response Table ...... 20
Symbol Definitions ........................................ 20
Command and Response Table for SIS
Commands ..................................................... 22
Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader ....... 24
Downloading and Installing Firmware
Loader ......................................................... 24
Downloading the SW HDMI Firmware ........... 24
Loading the Firmware to the Switcher ........... 25
Reference Information ....................................... 29
Specifications .................................................... 29
Part Numbers .................................................... 31
Included Parts ............................................... 31
Accessories ................................................... 31
Cables and Adapters ..................................... 31
Mounting the SW HDMI ................................... 32
Tabletop Use ................................................. 32
Rack Mounting ............................................. 32
Furniture Mounting ....................................... 34
vSW HDMI Series • Contents
SW HDMI Series • Contents vi

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics include:
About this Guide
About the SW HDMI Series Switchers
Features
Application Diagram

About this Guide

This guide describes the Extron SW HDMI Series switchers and discusses how to install,
configure, and operate them.
In this guide, the term “SW HDMI Series” refers to both the SW2 HDMI and the SW4 HDMI switchers. “Switcher” and “SW HDMI” are used interchangeably to refer to
any single unit.

About the SW HDMI Series Switchers

The Extron SW HDMI Series are two and four input, one output, High-definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switchers. They allow multiple HDMI signals, including digital
video, 3D signals, and embedded multi-channel digital audio to be switched to one
compatible display. These switchers support all standard single-link HDMI (up to 225 MHz) and Digital Video Interface (DVI) 1.0 signal formats. They are compatible at 60 Hz with all HDTV resolutions up to 1080p and PC resolutions up to 1920x1200, with 12-bit color, and are fully compliant with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
The SW HDMI switchers can be controlled via the front panel, the RS-232 interface, or the
optional IR 102 Remote Control. You can select inputs by pressing the front panel buttons, pressing buttons on the IR 102, enabling auto-input switching, or entering Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands via RS-232.

Features

HDCP authentication — The SW HDMI switchers check the sources and the display
individually for HDCP compliance. HDCP LEDs for each input and the output indicate successful HDCP authentication.
Auto-input switching — The SW HDMI Series can be configured to automatically
switch to the highest-numbered active input when the switcher detects a signal.
Signal detection LEDs — Each input and the output are represented by front panel
LEDs, which light if a signal is present for the input or output and there is activity on
the Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) lines.
Rack and furniture mounting — The SW HDMI Series can be mounted on a rack
shelf or under a desk or podium with an optional mounting kit.
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Remote configuration and control — The switcher can be configured via an RS-232
or USB connection via SIS commands (see “Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
Commands” on page 19).
EDID Minder® — A proprietary EDID (Extended Display Identification Data)
management process from Extron, the EDID Minder manages the EDID between a digital display device and one or more input sources. By maintaining continuous EDID communication with all sources, EDID Minder ensures that digital sources power up
properly and maintain their video output, whether or not they are actively connected to the digital display device.
EDID modes — Either of the following EDID modes can be selected by SIS commands:
Automatic, in which the SW HDMI 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 46 factory-provided files of EDID
information to each input. Four undefined memory slots are also provided, to which
you can save the EDID of connected displays as additional EDID files. The assigned EDID does not change if a different display device is connected. This mode is useful
for trouble-shooting purposes.
Each time power is applied to the output device or the display is replaced, the SW HDMI either reads the EDID information from the display or reloads the user-assigned EDID
information. It then writes the information to non-volatile memory on the inputs. The input devices can read this information as they reboot (see “EDID Modes” on page 15 for more information).
Output compatibility correction — The SW HDMI monitors the EDID on the
connected output device to ensure it is compatible with the currently selected input signal. The following corrections are made to the signal as necessary each time an input is selected:
Interface format: If the connected output device is DVI and the selected source is
HDMI, the signal is reformatted for DVI. If the output device is an HDMI device, no reformatting is necessary because HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI.
Video color bit depth: If the connected output device does not support the color
bit depth of the selected source signal, it is truncated to the next level down that is
supported; for example, 12-bit >10-bit > 8-bit. Bit depth truncation can be forced
via SIS commands to always downgrade to 8-bit depth, disabling deep color.
IR remote control (optional) — The hand-held IR 102 Remote Control can control
the SW HDMI via infrared signals that it sends to the switcher from a distance of up to
30 feet (9 m).
Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — To prevent unauthorized access to
the switchers, the front panel controls can be locked via the front panel buttons or SIS
commands (RS-232, USB, and IR control remain available).
Input cable equalization — Automatic input cable equalization compensates for signal
loss when long cable assemblies are used.
Power supply — An external 12 VDC, 1 A power supply with a 2-pole captive screw
connector accepts 100 to 240 VAC.
SW HDMI Series • Introduction 2

Application Diagram

The following diagram shows an example of how an SW HDMI Series switcher can be
connected.
Extron SW4 HDMI
Switcher
RS-232
ON
OFF
DISPLAY MUTE
SCREEN UP
SCREEN DOWN
TCP/IP
IPL 250
COM
TXRX
1
2
R
3
®
100
RELAY
LINK
ACT
31
INPUT
IR
31
42
31
42
42
VCR
DVD
DOC CAM
LAPTOP
PC
Flat Panel Display with Integrated Speakers
TouchLink
Control System
REMOTE
RS-232 AUTO
OUTPUT
TxRx
INPUTS
3 4
1
POWER
2V
1
0.3A MAX
HDMI Cables
Laptop
Blu-ray Player
PC
DSS Receiver
Figure 1. Application Diagram for an SW4 HDMI Switcher
NOTE: HDCP compliant sources require HDCP compliant displays (see the user manual
of the source or display device for information on its HDCP compliance).
SW HDMI Series • Introduction 3

Installation

This section describes the installation and setup of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics
include:
Installation Overview
Rear Panel Features
Wiring the Power Connector (Optional)
Wiring for RS-232 Control
Connecting to the USB Port
Enabling Auto-input Switching

Installation Overview

To install and set up the SW HDMI switcher:
1. Turn off all equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
2. (Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture (see “Mounting the
SW HDMI” on page 31).
3. Connect HDMI input sources to one or more of the SW HDMI input connectors.
4. Connect an HDMI output device to the output connector.
5. Connect control devices. Connect your computer to one of the following SW HDMI
ports to configure and control the switcher via SIS commands or the Universal
Switcher Control Program:
RS-232 port — Pins 1, 2, and 3 of the Remote port (d on the rear panel
diagrams on the next page) for serial RS-232 control. (See “Wiring for RS-232 Control” on page 7 for connection procedures.)
Config port — USB mini B connector (f on the front panel diagrams
on page 11) for USB control. (See “Connecting to the USB Port” on
page 8 for connection procedures.)
6. (Optional) Enable auto-input switching. Use a jumper to connect pins 4 and 5 of
the 5-pole captive screw plug that you plugged into the Remote connector in step 4 (see “Enabling Auto-input Switching” on page 10).
7. Power on the output display.
8. Connect power to the switcher (see “Powering On the Switcher” on page 13).
9. Power on the source devices.
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Rear Panel Features

POWER
POWER
12V
12V
0.3A MAX
0.3A MAX
INPUTS OUTPUT REMOTE
1
2
RS-232 AUTO
Tx Rx
G
1
2
3
4
Figure 2. SW2 HDMI Rear Panel
INPUTS OUTPUT REMOTE
POWER
12V
0.3A MAX
1
1
2 3 4
2
RS-232 AUTO
Tx Rx
G
3
4
Figure 3. SW4 HDMI Rear Panel
a Power connector — Plug the provided external 12 VDC, 1 A power supply into this
2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector and into an AC power outlet.
b Video input connectors — Connect HDMI video input sources to these Type A
female single-link HDMI connectors. Data rates of up to 6.75 Gbps are supported.
LockIt
EDID information: By default, EDID is read from the output device and
®
brackets: LockIt cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and
the output connector, are provided with the SW HDMI. These brackets can be used to secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors, reducing stress on
the connectors and preventing signal loss due to loose cable connections. For information on attaching the LockIt brackets, see the LockIt HDMI Lacing Bracket
Installation Guide, available on the Extron website at www.extron.com.
written to switcher memory for each input, allowing the source to see the EDID
information for the output device even when the output is switched away from it.
NOTE: If power is recycled to the display, or if a new display is connected, the
source may need to be rebooted to read the new EDID.
c Video output connector — Connect an HDMI display device to this female Type A
HDMI connector. The EDID information is read from the connected output device via this connector and
is written to memory on each input whenever the output device is connected this port and powered on.
NOTE: The EDID information is also read and stored whenever power is recycled
to the connected output device or when the output device is replaced.
SW HDMI Series • Installation 5
d Remote and auto-input switching connector — This 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive
screw connector (labeled “Remote”) can be used for RS-232 communication with the switcher, including firmware updates, and to enable auto-input switching.
To enable RS-232 control, connect the Tx (transmit), Rx (receive) and G (ground)
pins to the serial port of your computer (see “Wiring for RS-232 Control” on page 7).
To enable auto-input switching, short pins 4 and 5 of this connector together.
In auto-input switch mode, the switcher automatically switches to the highest numbered active input (see “Enabling Auto-input Switching”on page 10).

Wiring the Power Connector (Optional)

A 12 VDC, 1 A desktop power supply is provided with the SW HDMI. Should it become necessary to attach a 2-pole captive screw connector to the Extron power supply, follow
these instructions:
ATTENTION: The power supply must not be permanently fixed to the building
structure or similar structures.
The power supply must not be located within environmental air
handling spaces or the wall cavity.
The installation must be in accordance with the applicable provisions
of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, Article 725 and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, Section 16.
The power supply must be located in the same vicinity as the Extron
AV processing equipment in an ordinary location, Pollution Degree 2,
secured to a podium, a desk, or an equipment rack within a dedicated closet.
Always use a power supply specied for the SW HDMI by Extron.
Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all regulatory compliance
certification and may cause damage to the supply and the switcher.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. The two power cord wires must be kept separate
while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.
1. Cut the DC output cord to the length needed.
2. Strip the jacket to expose 3/16 inch (5 mm) of the conductors.
ATTENTION: 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. This could result in the external DC power supply overheating and burning.
Stripping the wires to expose less than the recommended amount
may cause them to slide out of the connector too easily, even if they are tightly pinched by the captive screws.
Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before attaching the
captive screw plug to them. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw connectors and can be easily pulled out. They may also break after being bent several times.
3. Slide the leads into the supplied 2-pole captive screw plug and secure them, using a
small screwdriver.
SW HDMI Series • Installation 6
4. To verify the power cord polarity before connecting the plug, connect the power
supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.
5. Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the
connector.
The figure below shows how to wire the connector.
7/8"
Heat Shrink
(22 mm)
1/8"
(3 mm)
Figure 4. Power Connector Wiring
Wiring for RS-232 Control
Use a female 9-pin D to bare wire RS-232 cable or a universal control cable (UC50', UC100', or UC200') to connect your computer or control system to the RS-232 pins of the
Remote connector.
1. Wire the unterminated end of the RS-232 cable to the provided 5-pole captive screw
2. Plug the 5-pole connector into the Remote receptacle on the rear panel of the
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate computer or control system
The figure below shows how to wire this shared connector for RS-232.
RS-232 Auto
TxRx
3/16"
(5 mm) Max.
Tie Wrap
Captive Screw Connector
plug as described below. Connect the transmit, receive, and ground wires of the cable to the first three pins on the connector, starting at the left:
Connect the transmit wire to pin 1, which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port.
Connect the receive wire to pin 2, which plugs into the Rx (receive) port.
Connect the ground wire to pin 3, which plugs into the G (ground) port.
switcher.
connector.
SW HDMI Series Switcher Rear Panel Remote Port
G
NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain
wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.
Ground (G) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)
Computer or Control System RS-232 Port
Figure 5. Remote Connector Pin Assignments
SW HDMI Series • Installation 7
Connecting to the USB Port
The mini B USB port is located on the SW HDMI front panel. It can be used to configure
the switcher via SIS commands.
1. Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the USB Config port on the switcher front
panel and the USB port on your computer.
USB Mini B
USB A
USB Ports
USB 1
USB Cable
INPUTS
AUTO
SWITCH
IR
CONFIG
1
INPUTS
2 3 4
SIGNAL
HDCP
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT
SW4 HDMI
HDMI SWITCHER
Computer
SW HDMI Front Panel
Figure 6. USB Port Connection
2. If this is the first time you have connected an SW HDMI to this USB port on your
computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. On the first screen, specify whether you want the computer to connect to Windows Update in order to search the web for the driver that it needs to communicate with the switcher via the USB port. This is not necessary if the USB driver already exists on your computer.
Figure 7. Found New Hardware Wizard Opening Screen
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Select the Yes, this time only radio button if you want your computer to
connect to Windows Update only this one time.
Select Yes, now and every time I connect a device if you want the computer
to automatically connect to Windows Update to search the web every time the switcher is connected to this USB port.
Select No, not this time if you do not want the computer to connect to
Windows Update to search the web at this time (for example, if the driver is
already on your computer).
3. Click Next. On the next screen, select the Install the software automatically
(Recommended) radio button, then click Next (you do not need to insert a disc).
Figure 8. Selecting the Radio Button to Install the USB Driver Automatically
Your computer locates the driver needed for it to communicate with the SW HDMI via the USB port and loads it to the computer hard drive.
4. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard.
NOTE: This wizard appears only the first time you connect the SW HDMI to
each USB port. You do not see the wizard again unless you connect the switcher to a different USB port on your computer.
5. Configure the switcher as desired using SIS commands (see the Remote
Communication and Control section, beginning on page 19, for information on
available commands).
SW HDMI Series • Installation 9

Enabling Auto-input Switching

You can set up the SW HDMI to automatically select the active, connected input based
on detection of an active video signal (TMDS clock activity). If two or more inputs are active, the input with the highest number is selected (for example, input 4 on
an SW4 HDMI switcher). When auto-input switching is in effect, the green Auto Switch LED on the front panel lights and the front panel input selection buttons are disabled.
To enable auto-input switching:
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 two screws above pin slots 4 and 5
of the plug so that the jumper wire ends remain securely in place (see the illustration at right).
4. Insert the plug into the 5-pole Auto-SW captive screw connector on the
rear panel.
Figure 9 shows an SW4 HDMI with a jumper connecting pins 4 and 5 to enable auto-input
switching.
REMOTE
OUTPUT
RS-232 AUTO
Tx Rx
INPUTS
3
4
Figure 9. Auto Pins of the Remote Connector with a Jumper Installed
Auto-input switching remains in effect as long as the jumper wire connects the two pins and the 5-pole captive screw plug is attached to the Remote connector.
SW HDMI Series • Installation 10

Operation

This section describes the operation of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics include:
Front Panel Features
Operations

Front Panel Features

1
AUTO
SWITCH
1
AUTO
SWITCH
INPUTS
1
3
2
2
IR
CONFIG
6
Figure 10. SW2 HDMI Front Panel
2
IR
1
CONFIG
INPUTS
2 3 4
4
INPUTS
SIGNAL
1 2
HDCP
OUTPUT
SW2 HDMI
HDMI SWITCHER
5
3
SIGNAL
HDCP
4
INPUTS
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT
SW4 HDMI
HDMI SWITCHER
6
5
Figure 11. SW4 HDMI Front Panel
a Auto Switch LED — This LED lights when auto-input switching is in effect (see
Enabling Auto-input Switching” on page 10 for the procedure to set up automatic input selection).
b IR receiver port — This sensor detects infrared signals from the optional IR 102
remote control at a distance of up to 30 feet and within 40 degrees off the axis (see “Using the Optional IR 102 Remote Control” on page 14 for more information).
SW HDMI Series • Operation 11
c Input selection buttons and LEDs — Press these buttons to select input 1 or 2
or inputs 1 through 4, depending on your model. The LED at the right of each
button lights when the corresponding input is selected. These buttons are disabled if
auto-input switching is in effect; however, the LEDs continue to light to indicate the
selected input.
The input buttons are also used for enabling front panel lockout (executive mode) and to initiate a system reset (see “Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive
Mode)” on page 15 and “Resetting” on the next page).
d Signal status LEDs
Inputs: Each input has a corresponding numbered Signal LED, which illuminates
when a source is connected to the input connector and TMDS clock activity is detected on it.
NOTE: If the source device connected to the selected input is HDCP
encrypted (requires HDCP authentication), the corresponding signal LED may not light unless HDCP has been authenticated.
Output: The Output Signal LED lights when a TMDS signal is being transmitted to
the connected output device.
e HDCP status LEDs —
Inputs: Each input has a corresponding numbered HDCP LED. If the connected
source requires HDCP, the corresponding LED illuminates when authentication is
successful.
NOTE: HDCP is authenticated on each input regardless of the currently
selected source.
Output: The Output HDCP LED lights if the currently selected input requires HDCP
and the connected output device has been successfully authenticated.
NOTE: HDCP is re-authenticated on the output whenever a new input is
selected.
f Config port — Connect a USB cable (USB A to mini B) between your computer and
this female USB mini B port to configure and control the switcher via SIS commands or the Universal Switcher Control Program and to update the firmware.
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Operations

Powering on the Switcher

To power on the SW HDMI:
1. Connect all input and output devices to the rear panel connectors on the switcher (see
Rear Panel Features” on page 5 for the rear panel connections).
2. Power on the display.
3. Plug the power supply into the 2-pole captive screw power connector on the switcher
rear panel. After approximately 4 seconds, the following takes place:
The unit performs a self-test, during which the front panel Auto Switch, Input,
Signal, and HDCP LEDs each blink once in sequence from left to right. When the self-test completes, the LED for the most recently selected input remains lit.
The switcher reads the available EDID information from the connected output
device and writes it to memory on each input. When power is removed, these
settings remain in memory and are in effect when power is reapplied.
NOTE: If EDID Minder is in automatic mode, the settings revert to the default
EDID unless a display is connected to the HDMI output (see “EDID
Modes” on page 15).
4. Power on the input devices.

Selecting an Input

To switch (tie) an input to the output, press the desired input button on the front panel
(ensure that auto-input switching is not enabled). The LED corresponding to the selected
input button lights.
The lit front panel input LED indicates the selected input. The LED remains lit until a
new input is selected.
Only one input can be switched to the output at a time.
Other ways to select an input include using SIS commands (see the Input Selection commands on page 22) or optional IR remote control (see “Using the Optional IR 102
Remote Control” on the next page).

Resetting

To reset the switcher to its factory default settings:
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.
SW HDMI Series • Operation 13

Using the Optional IR 102 Remote Control

The optional hand-held IR 102 Remote Control (part number 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 LED. It
receives signals from the remote control if they are sent from within a 40-degree arc to the right or left of direct line of sight between the remote control and the switcher receiver, and from no more than 30 feet (9 m) away (see figure 12).
IR
AUTO
SWITCH
CONFIG
40 40
30’ Maximum
Channel
4
1 2 3
8
5
6
7
0
9
+10
1
INPUTS
2 3 4
INPUTS
SIGNAL
HDCP
1 2 3 4
OUTPUT
SW4 HDMI
HDMI SWITCHER
SW HDMI Series Switcher
IR 102
Universal Remote
IR 102 Remote Control
Figure 12. Area for Remote Signal Reception
Remote control buttons
On the IR 102 remote control, buttons 1 and 2 or 1 through 4 (depending on your model) select inputs.
Button 0 mutes (deselects) all inputs.
a Input Selection buttons — Press one of these
buttons to select an input.
b Input mute button (0) — Press this button to
deselect all inputs, effectively muting the output.
Locking IR remote access
The SW HDMI can be set to lock out users from using the
IR 102 Remote Control to control the switcher. Remote access can be enabled and disabled via SIS commands (see the Front Panel IR Receiver Enable and Disable commands on page 23 in the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands). When remote access is set to Off, all switcher controls remain
available through the SW HDMI front panel.
INPUT/OUTPUT SELECTION
1234
5678
90
+10
1
2
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Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)

1
2
Front panel lock mode disables all front panel controls, locking out users from those
functions (RS-232, USB, and IR control remain available). Putting the switcher in lock mode
enhances security by protecting against inappropriate or accidental changes to settings. If
a front panel button is pressed during lock mode, all front panel LEDs blink once.
To lock or unlock the front panel, press and hold Input buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for
3 seconds, then release. The front panel LEDs blink three times, indicating that executive
mode has been enabled or disabled (see figure 13).
Release buttons.
Press and hold simultaneously for 3 seconds.
LEDs blink 3 times.
Figure 13. Enabling or Disabling Executive Mode

EDID Modes

The SW HDMI switchers utilize the EDID Minder, which maintains EDID communication to all connected sources, whether or not any of the sources are selected. EDID information
consists of the display resolution, refresh rate, data rate, supported audio formats, and
other features. By factory default, the EDID stored on all inputs contains information for a native resolution of 720p @ 60 Hz, 2-channel audio.
EDID Minder can be configured in two modes: automatic and user-assigned.
Automatic EDID mode
In automatic mode, the switcher automatically stores EDID from the connected display and
communicates it to the inputs; no other configuration is required. This is the default mode.
Reading and storage process — Each time a display is connected to the HDMI
output while the power is connected, the SW HDMI reads the EDID from the display
device and stores it in memory for each input. This information is retained after the display is disconnected; however, it is overwritten if a new display is connected or a
user assigned EDID file is selected.
Default EDID — When the switcher is in automatic mode, the default EDID
(720p @ 60 Hz) is stored at each input until a display is connected, at which time it is
overwritten.
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User-assigned EDID mode
In this mode, you can select an EDID file that is stored on the switcher at the factory. The selected EDID is stored in memory for 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. Also, because this mode disables automatic EDID reading and storage, you can retain one set of EDID information on the inputs and not
have it changed when another display is connected.
Factory-loaded EDID files — You can select from a list of 46 EDID files that are
loaded on the switcher at the factory. Each EDID file contains a unique native
resolution and audio support (if applicable). The EDID table on the next page shows
the EDID files that are provided with the switcher.
User-loaded EDID file — In addition to the 46 EDID files provided with the switcher,
four empty memory locations (47 through 50) are provided. To these slots you can
save the EDID of the display that is currently connected to the output port of the switcher. Any of these four files can then be selected as one of the user-assigned EDID
files.
Changing the EDID mode
EDID modes can be switched only by SIS command. By default, the SW HDMI is in automatic EDID mode. To change between automatic and user-assigned modes, enter the
following SIS command:
E
A * X$ EDID }
where X$ is 0 (automatic mode) or the number of the user-assigned EDID file that you want to select (1 through 50) (see the “Remote Communication and Control” section
beginning on page 19 for instructions for entering SIS commands via RS-232 or USB).
NOTE: The switcher remains in the selected EDID mode after power is recycled. If the
unit is reset to factory defaults, it reverts to automatic mode.
See the table on the next page for a list of supported EDIDs.
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Pixel Clock
3
Audio
Type
2
EDID table
EDIDs listed in this table are arranged according to video format: DVI or HDMI. Within each format grouping, they are listed by rate type: PC or HDTV. Within each rate type grouping, the EDIDs are listed in order of resolution.
Video
Format
1
Rate
Type
Refresh
Rate
Native
Resolution
HDMI 2-Ch 74.25 MHz
X$
Pixel Clock
3
Type
Audio
2
2-Ch 40 MHz 43 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 74.25 MHz
Video
Format
1
Rate
Type
Rate
Refresh
Native
Resolution
0 Automatic (output) 26 1680 x 1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 97.75 MHz
X$
2 1024 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 65 MHz 28 1600 x 1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 119 MHz
1 800 x 600 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 40 MHz 27 1600 x 900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 162 MHz
4 1280 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 79.5 MHz 30 1248 x 1080 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 148.5 MHz
3 1280 x 720 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 74.25 MHz 29 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 154 MHz
6 1280 x 1024 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 108 MHz 32 576p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 27 MHz
5 1280 x 800 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 83.5 MHz 31 480p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 27 MHz
7 1360 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 85.5 MHz 33 720p 50 Hz HDTV
8 1366 x 768 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 86 MHz 34 720p (default) 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 74.25 MHz
11 1680 x 1050 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 97.75 MHz 37 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 148.5 MHz
10 1400 x 1050 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 106.5 MHz 36 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 74.25 MHz
9 1440 x 900 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 121.75 MHz 35 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 74.25 MHz
14 1920 x 1080 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 148.5 MHz 40 576p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 27 MHz
13 1600 x 1200 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 119 MHz 39 480p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 27 MHz
12 1600 x 900 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 162 MHz 38 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 148.5 MHz
17 800 x 600 60 Hz PC HDMI
16 2048 x 1080 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 148.5 MHz 42 720p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 74.25 MHz
15 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PC DVI n/a 154 MHz 41 720p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 74.25 MHz
18 1024 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 65 MHz 44 1080i 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 74.25 MHz
19 1280 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 79.5 MHz 45 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 148.5 MHz
20 1280 x 800 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 83.5 MHz 46 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI Multi-Ch 148.5 MHz
21 1280 x 1024 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 108 MHz 47 User-loaded slot 1
22 1360 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 85.5 MHz 48 User-loaded slot 2
23 1366 x 768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 86 MHz 49 User-loaded slot 3
24 1440 x 900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 121.75 MHz 50 User-loaded slot 4
25 1400 x 1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2-Ch 106.5 MHz
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See “Footnotes for the EDID table” on the next page.
1, 2, 3
Footnotes for the EDID table
The following footnotes apply to the EDID table on the previous page:
1
Rate type
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.
HDTV: These are video rates standardized by SMPTE and CEA. They are designed to be used
with video and computer sources.
2
Video format
DVI: These are 128-byte EDID files, which specify a DVI sink. They do not contain an extension
block.
HDMI: These are 256-byte EDID files, each containing a CEA extension block. They each specify
an HDMI sink device with audio support.
3
Audio type
n/a: These are DVI formatted EDID files; therefore, they do not support audio.
2-Ch: These are HDMI formatted EDID files with support for basic 2-channel (stereo) audio.
LPCM (2-Ch)
Multi-Ch: These are HDMI formatted EDID files with support for multiple audio formats up to 8
channels.
LPCM (2-Ch)
LPCM (8-Ch
Dolby
DTS
Dolby Digital Plus (8-Ch)
DTS-HD (8-Ch)
Dolby TrueHD (8-Ch)
®
Digital (6-Ch)
®
(7 Ch)
SW HDMI Series • Operation 18

Remote Communication and Control

This section describes remote operation of the SW HDMI switchers. Topics include:
Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands
Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands

The SW HDMI can be remotely set up and controlled via Extron SIS commands that are
issued from a host computer or other device, such as a control system. SIS commands can be issued via RS-232 from the computer serial port to the rear panel Remote port, or via
USB from the computer USB port to the front panel Config port. (See “Wiring for RS-232
Control” on page 7 or “Connecting to the USB Port” on page 8 to connect to these
ports.)

Host-to-switcher Communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence. You can enter these commands from
your computer using a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal. When the switcher determines that a command is valid, it executes the
command and sends a response to the host device.
Most responses from the SW HDMI to the host computer end with a carriage return and
a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel selection or a change in signal status takes place,
the switcher responds by sending a message to the host, indicating what selection was entered. No response is required from the host.
The following switcher-initiated message is displayed:
(C) Copyright 20nn, Extron Electronics HDMI Switcher Series, Vn.nn, 60-641-nn
The switcher sends the copyright message when it first powers on. Vn.nn is the firmware version number; 60-641-nn is the switcher part number.
NOTE: This message is displayed only at power-up with an RS-232 connection.
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19

Error Responses

If the switcher is unable to execute a command it receives because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host. The following error response codes can be sent:
E01 – Invalid input channel number (out of range) E06 – Invalid input selection during auto-input switching E10 – Invalid command E13 – Invalid value (out of range)

Using the Command and Response Table

The command and response table, starting on page 22, lists valid ASCII and hexadecimal command codes, the switcher responses to the host, and a description of the command function or the results of executing the command.
The conversion table below is for use with the command and response table.
Space
ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
Figure 14. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

Symbol Definitions

]
= CR/LF (carriage return with line feed) (hex 0D 0A)
}
= Soft carriage return (no line feed)
= Space
E
= <Escape> key
X!
= Input number
0 through the maximum number of inputs on the unit (2 or 4) 0 = Deselect (mute) all inputs
X@
= Mute on or off
0 = Mute off (unmuted) 1 = Mute on (muted)
X#
= Video color bit depth mode
0 = Automatically truncate based on output
1 = Force truncation to 8-bit
X$
= EDID mode and le selection
0 = Automatic mode (default): EDID of the connected display is detected and passed to the inputs. 1-46 = Factory-supplied EDID number (For a description of available EDID les, see the
EDID table” on page 17.)
47-50 = User-assigned EDID
X%
= Current EDID information in hexadecimal format (128 or 256 bytes of hex data)
X^
= Native resolution and refresh rate (translated from hexadecimal)
X&
= Firmware version (to the second decimal place)
SW HDMI Series • Remote Communication and Control 20
X*
= Front panel lockout enabled or disabled
0 = Front panel unlocked 1 = Front panel locked
X(
= HDCP requirement
0 = HDCP not required 1 = HDCP required
X1)
= Signal status
0 = no signal detected 1 = signal detected
X1!
= On and off or enabled and disabled status
0 = off or disabled 1 = on or enabled
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, commands are not case-sensitive.
SW HDMI Series • Remote Communication and Control 21

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Command
ASCII Command (Host to Switcher)
Response (Unit to Switcher)
Additional Description
Input Selection
Select input
X!
! In X! • All
]
Select input X!.
X!
= input number: 0 through the highest number of inputs on the switcher (2 or 4).
0 deselects (mutes) all inputs
Video Muting
Video mute View video mute status
X@
B Vmt X@
B
X@ ]
]
Mute the video signal. Show video muting status X@. For X@:
1 = muted; 0 = unmuted
Audio Muting
Audio mute
View audio mute status
X@
Z Amt X@
Z
X@ ]
]
Mute the audio signal. Show audio muting status X@. For X@:
1 = muted; 0 = unmuted
Video Color Bit Depth
Set video color bit depth mode
View audio mute status
E
V X# * BITD
Z
}
Bitd V X#
X@ ]
]
Select color bit depth mode X#. For X#: 0 = automatic, based on the EDID of the
connected output. 1 = Force truncation to 8-bit.
Signal Status
Request status of all signals
Request HDCP status
E
E
}
LS
HDCP
}
X1)
Sig
X1)
Sig
HDCP X(
]
X1) X1)
X1) ] or
*
X1)
X1)
X1) ]
* Show signal presence or absence for all inputs and the output. For
0 = no signal detected 1 = signal detected
Show HDCP status X( for all inputs.
For X(: 0 = HDCP not required; 1 = HDCP required
X1)
:
EDID Minder
Assign EDID to inputs
Example:
View EDID assignment
View EDID in hex format
E
A * X$ EDID
E
A * 9 EDID
E
A * EDID
E
R * EDID
}
EDID A X$
}
EDID A 09
} X$ ]
} X% ]
]
]
Select an EDID le for all inputs.
X$
= EDID le location number (see
below): 0 = Automatic mode (default): EDID of
the connected display is detected and passed to the inputs.
146 = Factory-supplied EDID (see the EDID table on page 17).
4750 = User-loaded EDID Select EDID le 9 (1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz)
to be stored in memory for the inputs. Show the number (X$) of the EDID le
currently assigned to the inputs.
View the current EDID assignment in
hexadecimal (256 bytes).
X^
= current EDID information in hex
code.
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Command
ASCII Command (Host to Switcher)
Response (Unit to Switcher)
Additional Description
EDID Minder (continued)
Save display EDID to user
location
View EDID native resolution
Example
E
S * X$ EDID
E
N * EDID
E
N * EDID
}
EDID S X$
} X^ ]
}
1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
]
Store the EDID of the connected display as user-assigned EDID le X$.
X$
= 47 through 50.
Show native resolution and refresh rate
X^
from current EDID selection.
]
Front Panel Lockout
Enable or disable lock mode
View lockout status
X*
X Exe X*
X
X*]
]
Select front panel lock mode X*. For X*:
1 = front panel locked 0 = front panel unlocked (default)
Show executive mode On or Off status.
Front Panel IR Receiver Enable and Disable
Enable and disable IR receiver
View IR status
X1!
* 65# IRDisable
65#
X1! ]
X1! ]
Disable the IR remote receiver on the front panel from receiving signals from the IR remote control.
View IR receiver status
0 = IR Disable feature is off (IR enabled). 1 = IR Disable feature is on (IR disabled).
X1!
. For
X1!
:
Information Requests
Request information
Example:
Request part number
Query firmware version
Example:
Query auto-input switching status
I
I
N
Q
Q 72#
V X! • F X$ • Vmt X@ • Amt X@
Show the selected input, EDID selection,
video muting status, and audio muting status.
X!
= input number: 1 through highest
number of inputs available.
X@
= video or audio mute status:
1 = muted; 0 = unmuted
X$
= Current EDID (1 through 50)
0 = Automatic (no EDID selected)
V4F2Vmt0Amt0
60-nnn-nn
]
X& ]
]
1.01
X1! ]
Asw
]
On an SW4 HDMI, input 4 is selected, EDID 2 (1024x768 @ 60 Hz) is selected,
and neither the video nor the embedded audio is muted. Show the part number of the switcher (see “Included Parts” on page 31 for model part numbers).
Show firmware build number X&, expressed to the second decimal place.
Show status of auto-input switching.
X1!
For
]
: 0 = disabled; 1 = enabled
Resetting
Reset
E
ZXXX
}
Zpx
]
Reset the switcher to its factory default values.
Uploading Firmware
Upload rmware
E
Upload
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Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader

Updates to the SW HDMI Series firmware are made available periodically via the Extron
website. You can find out what version of firmware is currently loaded on your switcher by entering the SIS Q command via the RS-232 or USB interface (see “Using Simple
Instruction Set (SIS) Commands”on page 19 for the procedure for entering SIS
commands).

Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader

Extron recommends using the Firmware Loader software to update the firmware on the SW HDMI. If you do not already have Firmware Loader installed on your computer,
download it as follows:
1. Go to the Extron website at www.extron.com and click the Download tab.
2. On the Download Center screen, click the Software link on the left sidebar menu.
3. On the next Download Center screen, locate Firmware Loader and click its Download
link.
Figure 15. Firmware Loader Download Link
4. On the next screen, enter the requested information, then click the
Download fw_loader_vnxnxn.exe button (where n is the Firmware Loader version
number).
5. Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to save the executable
Firmware Loader installer file to your computer. Note the folder to which the file was saved.
6. In the file browser, locate the downloaded executable installer file and double-click it
to open it.
7. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install Firmware Loader
on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the installer program places the Firmware Loader file, FWLoader.exe, at c:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader.

Downloading the SW HDMI Firmware

To obtain the latest version of firmware for the SW HDMI:
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 16. Firmware Link on the Download Tab
2. On the next Download Center screen, click the SW HDMI Series Download link.
3. On the next screen that appears, enter the requested user information, then click the
Download button.
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4. Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to save the executable
firmware file to your computer. Note the folder to which the file was saved.
5. In the file browser, locate the downloaded executable file, and double-click it to open
it.
6. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new firmware
on your computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded.
Loading the Firmware to the Switcher
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 7 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 the previous page).
2. If necessary, download the latest version of SW HDMI firmware and install it on your
computer (see “Downloading the SW HDMI Firmware” on the previous page).
3. Open the Firmware Loader via your desktop Start menu by making the following
selections:
Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Firmware Loader > Firmware Loader
The Firmware Loader window opens with the Add Device window displayed in front of it.
4. On the Add Device window, select SW HDMI Series from the Device Names
drop-down menu.
5. From the Connection Method drop-down menu, select either RS-232 or USB.
Figure 17. Connection Method Menu on the Add Device Window
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6. Depending on the connection method that you selected, additional options appear.
Make the appropriate selections for your connection method.
RS-232: Select the appropriate options from the Com Port and Baud Rate menus
(this information is provided by your system administrator).
USB: Only the Extron USB Device_0 option is available on the Available
Devices menu. Make sure that it is selected.
7. Click Connect. If the connection is successful, SW HDMI Series is displayed in green in
the Connected Device section, followed by a green check mark.
8. Click the Browse button in the New Firmware File (Optional) section.
9. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an S19 extension,
and double-click it.
Figure 18. Open Window for Firmware File Selection
ATTENTION: Valid rmware les must have the le 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
SW HDMI. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the
switcher reverts to the factory version.
When downloaded from the Extron website, by default the
firmware is placed in a folder at C:\Program Files\Extron\
Firmware\SW Extron\Firmware\SW
HDMI (Windows XP) or C:\Program Files (x86)\
HDMI (Windows 7).
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On the Add Device window, the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path field.
Figure 19. 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
switcher 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 SW HDMI switchers that are connected to your computer, do the following:
a. Click Add Next. Your first device is added to the Devices section of Firmware
Loader window, and the Add Device window remains open.
b. For each additional device you want to add to the Firmware Loader window,
repeat steps 5 through 9, then click Add Next.
c. For the last device, click Add (instead of Add Next) to add the device and to close
the Add Device window.
Figure 20. Firmware Loader Screen with an SW HDMI Added
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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 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.
12. Click Begin. The following indicators show the progress of the update:
The Transfer Time section shows the amounts of remaining and elapsed time for
the update.
The Total Progress section displays a progress bar with Uploading... above it.
In the Devices section, the Progress column displays an incrementing percentage
and another progress bar. The Status column displays Uploading.
Figure 21. Firmware Upload in Progress
13. The upload is complete when the Remaining Time field shows 00.00.00, the
Progress column shows 100%, and Completed is displayed above the progress bar and in the Status field. Close the Firmware Loader window.
Figure 22. Firmware Upload Complete
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Reference Information

This section reference information for the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics that are
covered include:
Specifications
Part Numbers
Mounting the SW HDMI

Specifications

Video
Maximum data rate ........................ 6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per color)
Maximum pixel clock ...................... 165 MHz
Resolution ...................................... Up to 1080p @ 60 Hz or 720p/1080i @ 120 Hz, 12-bit color
Formats .......................................... RGB and YCbCr digital video
Standards ....................................... DVI 1.0, HDMI, HDCP 1.4
NOTE: The SW HDMI Series switchers support TMDS data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D,
HD lossless audio, and other HDMI specication features.
Video input
Number/signal type ........................ 2 or 4 (depending on model) single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)
Connectors .................................... 2 or 4 female HDMI type A
Video output
Number/signal type ........................ 1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)
Connectors .................................... 1 female HDMI type A
Control/remote — switcher
Serial control port ........................... (1) RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with autoswitching
control)
Baud rate and protocol ................... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Serial control pin configurations ..... 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND
Contact closure .............................. (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with RS-232)
Contact closure pin configurations . Pins 4 and 5 shorted together turn autoswitch mode on.
IR controller module ....................... IR 102 remote control (optional)
30' maximum, 40 degrees off axis
Program control ............................. Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
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General
Power supply .................................. External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 1 A, 12 watts
Power consumption
Device
..................................... 2.8 watts, 12 VDC
Device and power supply ......... 3.8 watts, 12 VDC
Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Cooling Thermal dissipation
Mounting
Enclosure type ................................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions ..................... 1.75” H x 8.75” W x 3.0” D (1U high, half rack wide)
Product weight
Shipping weight ............................. 2 lbs (1 kg
Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Regulatory compliance
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours
Warranty ............................................ 3 years parts and labor
.......................................... Convection, no vents
Device ..................................... 9.2 BTU/hr
Device and power supply ......... 12.6 BTU/hr
Rack mount
Furniture mount ...................... Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit or through-desk mounting kit
Safety
EMI/EMC ..................................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI
Environmental ............................. Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE.
............................. Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf
(4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)
............................... 0.5 lb (0.3 kg)
...................................... CE, c-UL, UL
NOTES: All nominal levels are at ±10%.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Part Numbers

Included Parts

These items are included with the SW HDMI Series switcher:
Included Parts Part Numbers
SW2 HDMI SW4 HDMI
PS 1210 C 12 VDC, 1 A external power supply 70-775-01 IEC power cord
3.5 mm 2-pole captive screw power plug 100-454-01
(2) 3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw connectors 100-460-01
SW HDMI Series Setup Guide
Extron Software Products DVD
Rubber feet, self-adhesive (4, not attached)

Accessories

These items are optional and may be ordered separately:
Accessories Part Numbers
IR 102 Remote Control 70-224-10
RSU 129 9.5" deep 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-01 RSB 129 9.5" deep 1U Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-01 RSU 126 6" deep 1U Universal Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-10 RSB 126 6" deep Basic 1U Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-10 RSF 123 3.5" deep 1U Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-20 RSB 123 3.5" deep 1U Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-20 HRP 100 1U Half Rack Blank Panel 60-1251-01 HRB 109 1U Basic Half Rack Shelf 60-1251-10 HRU 109 1U Universal Half Rack Shelf Kit 60-1251-20 MBU 123 Mini Under-desk kit 70-212-01 MBB 100 Back of the Rack Kit 70-367-01
60-841-01 60-841-02

Cables and Adapters

The following table lists cables and adapters that are available for the SW HDMI Series. For a complete listing of cables, visit the Extron website at www.extron.com.
Cables
HDMI M-M Pro HDMI Male-to-male Cables 26-650-xx HDMI M-DVI-DM HDMI Male-to-DVI-D Male Cables 26-614-xx HDMI Ultra Male-to-Male Cables 26-663-xx MDC HDMI MicroDigital™ Cables 26-667-0x
Part Numbers
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Mounting the SW HDMI

The SW HDMI switcher can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under
a desk, podium, or table.

Tabletop Use

Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the SW HDMI. For tabletop use, attach
one foot at each corner on the bottom of the unit, and place the switcher where desired.

Rack Mounting

UL rack mounting guidelines
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of
the equipment in a rack.
1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a
closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature
(Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.
2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
3. Mechanical loading — When mounting the equipment in the rack, ensure that
uneven mechanical loading does not cause a hazardous condition.
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 rack-mounted
equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).
Rack mounting procedures
See the Accessories table on page 31 for the available rack shelf kits and their part numbers.
Mounting on a rack shelf
1. If feet were previously attached to the bottom of the unit, remove them.
2. Mount the switcher on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16 inch screws in opposite
(diagonal) corners to secure the unit to the shelf (see figure 23 on the next page).
3. Install blank panels or other units on the rack shelf as desired.
4. Install the shelf in the rack.
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9.5-inch rack
Front false faceplate uses 2 screws.
Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.
1U Universal Rack Shelf
1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate
(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws
Figure 23. Mounting an SW HDMI Switcher on a Standard 9.5-inch Deep Rack
Shelf
Back of the rack mounting
The SW HDMI can also be mounted vertically to the front or rear rack supports, using the optional MBB 100 Back of the Rack Mounting Kit (part number 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. Attach the brackets to the sides of the unit, using the longer screws included in the
mounting kit (see figure 24).
Figure 24. Attaching the Back of the Rack Mounting Brackets to an
SW HDMI Switcher
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4. Mount the switcher to the rack support, using the two included rack screws.
IR
1
2
Figure 25. Mounting an SW HDMI Switcher to a Rack Support
Furniture Mounting
To mount an SW HDMI switcher under a desk, table, or podium, use the optional MBU 123 Mini Under-Desk Mounting Kit (part number 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. Attach the brackets to the sides of the unit, using the provided machine screws.
3
INPUTS
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
OUTPUTS
4
5
6
7
8
ENTER
PRESET
MAV SERIES
AV MATRIX SWITCHER
I/O VID AUD
+dB
-dB
AUDIO SETUP
9
7
Figure 26. Preparing the SW HDMI Switcher for Under-desk Mounting
4. Hold the unit with the attached brackets against the underside of the table or other
furniture. On the mounting surface, mark the location of the bracket screw holes.
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3
5. Drill 3/32 inch (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) deep, into the mounting
surface at the marked screw locations.
6. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting
surface until slightly less than 1/4 inch of the screw head protrudes.
7. Align the centers of the slots in the brackets with the mounting screws and place the
unit against the surface, with the screw heads through the bracket slots.
8. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure it in
place.
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Extron Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years
from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty
workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components,
to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:
USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:
Extron Electronics 1001 East Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
U.S.A.
Europe and Africa:
Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Japan:
Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan
China:
Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China
Asia:
Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg.
Singapore 368363
Middle East:
Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12, PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Singapore
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or
mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions, or if modifications were made to the product that were not
authorized by Extron.
NOTE: If a product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA (Return
Authorization) number. This will begin the repair process.
USA: 714.491.1500 or 800.633.9876 Europe: 31.33.453.4040 Asia: 65.6383.4400 Japan: 81.3.3511.7655
Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage
during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been
advised of such damage.
Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.
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