Page 2 - Safety Instructions • English; Instructions de sécurité • Français; Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch; Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English WARNING : This symbol, D , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, I , when used on the product, is intende...
Page 3 - Fcc class A Notice; This device may not cause harmful interference.; specifications Availability; Product specifications are available on the Extron website,; Copyright; © 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.; Trademarks
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 interferen...
Page 4 - conventions used in this Guide; Notifications; the following are used:; Software Commands; Commands; Computer responses; Selectable items; File
conventions used in this Guide Notifications the following are used: ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application...
Page 5 - Contents; DP DA2 • Contents
Contents Safety Instructions ....................................... ii Introduction ............................................................ 1 About the DP DA2 .............................................. 1DP DA2 Features ................................................ 1Application Diagram ....
Page 7 - Introduction; About the DP DA2; DP DA2 • Introduction
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 • Applicatio...
Page 8 - Application Diagram; DisplayPort; TouchLink; Control
HDCP visual confirmation — Provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to 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...
Page 9 - Panel Features; Rear Panel; d e f; DP DA2 • Panel Features
Panel Features This section describes the panel features and connections of the DP DA2. Rear Panel 12V 0.6A MAX POWER EDID STORE EXTEND NORMAL DEFAULT STORED 1 RS-232 MUTE Rx Tx 1 G 2 2 INPUT REMOTE EDID OUTPUTS DP DA2 a b c d e f g h Figure 2. DP DA2 Rear Panel a Power — Connect the provided power ...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Features; Power supply; Power Connections
Rear Panel Features 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. Rear PanelPower Re...
Page 11 - Display Port connectors; Pin
Display Port connectors Connect the source device to the input socket and up to two display devices to the output sockets. The connector wiring is shown in the figure and table below. Pin Function Notes 1 ML Lane 0 (p) Main Link Lane 0 (positive) 2 GND Ground 3 ML_Lane 0 (n) Main Link Lane 0 (negati...
Page 12 - EDID store push button and LED; DIP Switches; EDID Minder LED; Off
Dual mode DisplayPort The DP DA2 supports dual mode for interoperability with VGA, DVI, and HDMI display devices. Appropriate adapters are required. NOTES: • Certain VGA displays that lack a scaler do not work properly with Dual Mode DisplayPort. • In some applications using DisplayPort adapters, th...
Page 13 - DIP switches; Recording EDID; Summary
DIP switches Two DIP switches are used to select which of two EDID values is presented to the source device (DIP switch 1) and whether the output is in normal or extend mode (DIP switch 2). DIP switch 1 — In the Default (up) position, the EDID value is the factory-stored default, with a native resol...
Page 14 - SIS Commands; ” section on; mute control
Rs-232 control The RS-232 controls use the first three pins of the rear panel 5-pin captive screw connector labeled “Remote”. The pins are labeled Tx, Rx, and G. The ground (G) is shared with the mute controls.Connect the DP DA2 to a control PC, as follows: Host PC Pin DP DA2 Pin 5 (Gnd) G 2 (Rx) Tx...
Page 15 - Front Panel Features; Power LED; The Power LED lights green when the unit is receiving power.; config usB Port; connecting to the usB Port; RS-232 captive screw connector; Connecting a PC to the DP DA2 Front Panel USB Port
Front Panel Features Power LED The Power LED lights green when the unit is receiving power. config usB Port connecting to the usB Port The mini type B USB port is located on the DP DA2 front panel. It can be used to connect the distribution amplifier to a host computer for updating firmware or for c...
Page 17 - signal and hDcP LEDs; signal LEDs; Input Signal LED; hDcP LEDs; Input HDCP LED
4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next . NOTE: You do not need to insert an installation disc. The PC locates the driver needed and installs it in the correct location on the hard drive. 5. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard. NOTE: ...
Page 18 - setup; DP DA2 • Setup
setup This section provides an overview of how to connect and configure the DP DA2. 1. Place the DP DA2 in a suitable location. 2. If necessary, connect the DP DA2 to a control PC using either the rear panel RS-232 captive screw connector (see page 8) or the front panel USB mini B connector (see pag...
Page 19 - sIs commands; commands that are used to configure the DP DA2.; Introduction to SIS; Introduction to sIs; where; DP DA2 • SIS Commands
sIs commands This section provides information about the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ ) commands that are used to configure the DP DA2. • Introduction to SIS • Symbols Used in this Guide • Error Messages • Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Introduction to sIs The DP DA2 accepts SIS...
Page 20 - symbols used in this Guide; ASCII to HEX Conversion Table; Error messages
symbols used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters are conveniently represented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space . Table 1. ASCII to HEX Convers...
Page 21 - command and Response Table for sIs commands
command and Response Table for sIs commands Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description Video Mute Video mute single output X! * X@ B Vmt X! * X@] Set video mute status ( X@ ) for output ( X! ). Video mute all outputs X@ B Vmt X@] Query video mute status B Vmt X...
Page 22 - Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader; Download; Firmware Loader Download Link; DP DA2 • Updating Firmware
updating Firmware Updates to the DP DA2 firmware are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find the version that is currently loaded on your DA using SIS commands. Compare your firmware version with the latest release on the Extron website and decide whether to update your firmware. T...
Page 23 - Downloading DP DA2 Firmware; Firmware Link on the Download Tab; Release Notes
Downloading DP DA2 Firmware To obtain the latest version of firmware for your DP DA2: 1. Visit the Extron website ( www.extron.com ), click the Download tab at the top of the page, then click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu. Figure 9. Firmware Link on the Download Tab 2. On the next Downl...
Page 24 - Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2
Loading the Firmware to the DP DA2 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 DP DA2 Remote port (see “ RS-232 Control ” on page 8 for information on connecting to the serial port). 1. If you have not alre...
Page 25 - Open Window for Firmware File Selection; Valid firmware files must have the file extension
9. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an S19 extension, and double-click it. Figure 11. Open Window for Firmware File Selection ATTENTION: Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19 . A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade for this product ...
Page 27 - Resetting Firmware to the Factory Default version; Firmware Reset Button on the Base of the DP DA2
Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a DP DA2 Added 12. 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, selec...
Page 28 - Included Parts; DP DA2 Setup Guide; Optional Parts; Description; RSB 126: 6 inch deep, 1U basic rack shelf; DP DA2 • Reference Information
Reference Information Included Parts Description Part Number DP DA2 60-1221-01 12 VDC, 1 A Power SupplyIEC cord(4) Rubber feet(1) 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector, with tailSoftware Products DVD DP DA2 Setup Guide Optional Parts Description Part Number RSF 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit...
Page 29 - mounting; Desktop Placement; uL Guidelines for Rack mounting; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Rack mounting Procedure; DP DA2 • Mounting
mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Rack mounting uL Guidelines for Rack mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of these products in a rack: ...
Page 30 - Extron Warranty; NOTE; xtron
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