Introduction, About this guide, About the sw hdmi series switchers – Extron Electronics SW HDMI Series User Guide User Manual
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SW HDMI Series • Introduction
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Introduction
This section gives an overview of the SW HDMI Series switchers. Topics include:
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About the SW HDMI Series Switchers
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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
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Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.