Page 2 - 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 intended...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; Extron Safety and; Copyright; ) are the property of
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 equ...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Notifications; the following are used:; Software Commands; Commands; CE; Computer responses; Selectable items; File; Specifications Availability
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications the following are used: DanGer: Danger indicates a situation that will result in death or severe injury. WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury. CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may...
Page 5 - Contents; Command and Response Table for
Contents Introduction .................................................... 1 About the HDMI DA2 ....................................... 1HDMI DA2 Features ......................................... 1HDMI DA2 Application Diagram ....................... 2 Installation .....................................
Page 7 - Introduction; About the HDMI DA2; HDMI signal distribution; — The HDMI DA2 accepts one HDMI input and provides two; Key Minder; — Front panel signal status LEDs indicate TMDS and HDCP status; EDID Minder; EDID can be manually assigned from the internal factory EDID
Introduction This guide describes the function, installation, and operation of the Extron HDMI DA2 distribution amplifier. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “distribution amplifier” or “DA” refer to the HDMI DA2.This section provides the following information: z About the HDMI DA2 z HDMI DA2 Featur...
Page 8 - Output Compatibility Correction; — The HDMI DA2 monitors the EDID of each; Video color bit depth:; If the connected output device does not support the color; Easy mounting options; — The HDMI DA2 is a quarter rack wide, 1 inch high, and; Distribution; TouchLink; HDMI DA2 Application Diagram
Output Compatibility Correction — The HDMI DA2 monitors the EDID of each connected display to ensure it is compatible with the current input signal. The following adjustments are made for each output independently: z Interface format: If the connected display is DVI and the input signal is HDMI, the...
Page 9 - Installation; Installation Overview; To install and set up the HDMI DA2, follow these instructions:; Rear Panel Features; HDMI DA2 Rear Panel; Power supply connector
Installation This section of the guide describes the following topics concerned with the installation and setup of the HDMI DA2 distribution amplifier. z Installation Overview z Rear Panel Features z Connecting the Power Supply z Connecting the Input Source z Connecting Output Displays z Wiring for ...
Page 10 - Connecting the Power Supply; Remove power before wiring. The two power cord wires must be kept
Connecting the Power Supply Connect the provided 12 VDC, 1 A power supply to the HDMI DA2 by following these instructions: WARNING: Remove power before wiring. The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. ATTENTION: • This product is intended to be supplied by...
Page 11 - Connecting the Input Source; Plug the HDMI cable into the panel connection.; Connecting the Output Displays; in; figure 2; If the connected display is DVI and the input signal is HDMI, the
Connecting the Input Source Use an HDMI cable to connect the input source to the female HDMI socket on the rear panel ( b in figure 2 on page 3). The connectors are fully HDCP compliant. With cables up to 25 feet (7.6 m) they support resolutions of up to 1080p @ 60 Hz with 12‑bit color. With cables ...
Page 12 - Wiring the HDMI DA2 for RS-232 Control
If the source requires HDCP encryption and the display is not HDCP compliant, that output channel outputs a green screen. Both outputs carry +5 VDC and up to 250 mA on pin 18, regulated by a current limiting circuit. Wiring for RS-232 Control (Optional) RS‑232 communication between the HDMI DA2 and ...
Page 13 - Connecting to the USB Port; The mini Type B USB port is located on the HDMI DA2 front panel (; figure 7; on page; Connecting a PC to the HDMI DA2 Front Panel USB Port
Connecting to the USB Port The mini Type B USB port is located on the HDMI DA2 front panel ( b in figure 7 on page 10). It can be used to connect the distribution amplifier to a host computer to update firmware or for configuration using SIS commands. 1. Connect a USB A to mini B cable between the U...
Page 15 - When the Completed screen appears, click; Finish; to close the wizard.; Operation
5. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard. NOTE: The wizard appears only on the first occasion you connect the HDMI DA2 to that USB port. The wizard reappears if you connect the HDMI DA2 to a different USB port or if you connect a different piece of equipment, requiring ...
Page 16 - This section of the manual provides information on:; HDMI DA2 Front Panel Features; HDMI DA2 Front Panel; Power status LED; Power Status LED; The power status LED lights green when power is applied to the unit.; USB Config Port; Connecting to the
Operation This section of the manual provides information on: z HDMI DA2 Front Panel Features z EDID Minder HDMI DA2 Front Panel Features HDMI DA2 CONFIG INPUT EDID OUTPUTS 1 2 SIGNAL HDCP 1 2 4 5 3 Figure 7. HDMI DA2 Front Panel a Power status LED b USB Config port c Signal LEDs d HDCP LEDs e EDID ...
Page 17 - Signal Status LEDs; Input Signal LED; EDID LED
Signal Status LEDs Input Signal LED The input signal LED lights green when a TMDS signal is detected on the HDMI input. If the source requires HDCP encryption, this LED may light only after the HDCP has been authenticated. Output Signal LEDs There are two output signal LEDs, one for output 1 and the...
Page 18 - Automatic Mode; for consistency with the value in the SIS commands.
EDID Minder EDID Minder ensures that the connected source sees the EDID of a display, even if a display is not connected. Depending on the EDID mode selected (by SIS command), the EDID of a connected display can be stored automatically, or the user can manually select from the table of factory loade...
Page 19 - HDMI DA2 Memory Locations; HDMI DA2 Memory Locations (
HDMI DA2 Memory Locations X$ Native Resolution Refr esh Rate 1 Rate Type 2 V ideo Format 3 Audio T ype Pixel Clock X$ Native Resolution Refr esh Rate 1 Rate Type 2 V ideo Format 3 Audio T ype Pixel Clock 1 Output 1 (default) 30 1360x768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑ ch 85.5 MHz 2 Output 2 31 1366x768 60 Hz PC HD...
Page 20 - Footnotes for the EDID table (see page 13); Rate Type
Footnotes for the EDID table (see page 13) The following footnotes apply to the EDID table on the previous page: 1 Rate Type z 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. z HDTV: These a...
Page 21 - SIS Commands; Introduction to SIS; When the HDMI DA2 is first switched on, it sends the message:; where
SIS Commands This section provides information about the SIS commands that are used to configure the HDMI DA2. The following topics are discussed: z Introduction to SIS z Symbols Used in this Guide z Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Introduction to SIS The HDMI DA2 accepts SIS commands fr...
Page 22 - 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 most 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 2. ASCII to HEX Co...
Page 23 - Command and Response Table for SIS Commands; table 1
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@] Video mute output X! (1 or 2) Video mute all outputs X@ B Vmt X@] Video mute all outputs Query Video mute status B ...
Page 24 - Request part number
Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description Other Request part number N 60‑997‑01 ] Query firmware version Q X&] X& = Firmware build (2 decimal places) Reset E ZXXX } Zpx ] HDMI DA2 • SIS Commands 18
Page 25 - Downloading and Installing Firmware Loader; Download; Download
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 19 Updating Firmware Updates to the HDMI DA2 firmware are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find which version is currently loaded on your DA using SIS commands. Compare this with the latest release on the Extron website and decide whether to update yo...
Page 26 - Downloading HDMI DA2 Firmware; Firmware Link on the Download Tab; Release Notes
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 20 Downloading HDMI DA2 Firmware To obtain the latest version of firmware for your HDMI DA2: 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 9. Firmware Link on ...
Page 27 - Loading the Firmware to the HDMI DA2; Wiring for RS-232 Control
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 21 Loading the Firmware to the HDMI DA2 To load a new version of firmware to the switcher using Firmware Loader, connect the control PC to the HDMI DA2. You may use the front panel USB config port or the rear panel 3‑pole captive screw Remote port (see Wiring for RS-232 ...
Page 28 - Open Window for Firmware File Selection; Valid firmware files must have the file extension; Files
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 22 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 fi...
Page 29 - Path to the New Firmware File on the Add Device Window; click; If you will be uploading the firmware to multiple HDMI DA2 units; that are; Click; last; ) to add the device and to close
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 23 On the Add Device window, the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path field. Figure 12. 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 HDMI DA2 information is ad...
Page 30 - Firmware Loader Screen with a HDMI DA2 Added; Click on the names of the devices to be deleted, to highlight them.; all
HDMI DA2 • Updating Firmware 24 Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a HDMI DA2 Added 11. If you want to remove a device from the Devices section, do the following: 1. Click on the names of the devices to be deleted, to highlight them. 2. Select Remove Selected Device(s) from the Edit menu. 3. On ...
Page 31 - Mounting; Desktop Placement; UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Rack Mounting Procedure
Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the HDMI DA2 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 ra...
Page 32 - Extron Warranty
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