Extron electronic DA2 User Manual

68-1844-01 Rev. B10 13HDMI DA2User GuideHDMI®Distribution Amplifier

Connecting the Power SupplyConnect the provided 12 VDC, 1 A power supply to the HDMI DA2 by following these instructions:WARNING: Remove power before

Connecting the Input SourceUse 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 conn

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 an

Connecting to the USB PortThe 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 dis

Figure 5. Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome Screen z Select Yes, this time only to connect the PC to Windows Update only this one time. z Select Yes,

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

OperationThis section of the manual provides information on: z HDMI DA2 Front Panel Features z EDID MinderHDMI DA2 Front Panel FeaturesHDMI DA2CONFIGI

Signal Status LEDsInput Signal LEDThe input signal LED lights green when a TMDS signal is detected on the HDMI input. If the source requires HDCP encr

EDID MinderEDID Minder ensures that the connected source sees the EDID of a display, even if a display is not connected. Depending on the EDID mode se

HDMI DA2 Memory LocationsX$Native ResolutionRefresh Rate1Rate Type2Video Format3Audio TypePixel ClockX$Native ResolutionRefresh Rate1Rate Type2Video F

Safety Instructions • EnglishWARNING: This symbol, D, when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerou

Footnotes for the EDID table (see page 13)The following footnotes apply to the EDID table on the previous page:1Rate Type z PC: These are primarily VE

SIS CommandsThis section provides information about the SIS commands that are used to configure the HDMIDA2. The following topics are discussed: z Int

Symbols Used in this GuideWhen programming in the field, certain characters are most conveniently represented by their hexadecimal rather than their AS

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command(host to unit)Response(unit to host)Additional DescriptionVideo MuteVideo mute single

Command ASCII Command(host to unit)Response(unit to host)Additional DescriptionOtherRequest part numberN60‑997‑01]Query firmware versionQX&] X&

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 19Updating FirmwareUpdates to the HDMI DA2 firmware are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find which ver

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 20Downloading HDMI DA2 FirmwareTo obtain the latest version of firmware for your HDMI DA2:1. Visit the Extron website (w

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 21Loading the Firmware to the HDMI DA2To load a new version of firmware to the switcher using Firmware Loader, connect th

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 229. On the Open window, navigate to the new firmware file, which has an S19 extension, and double‑click it.Figure 11. O

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 23On the Add Device window, the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path field.Figure 12. Path to the New Fi

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rule

HDMIDA2 • Updating Firmware 24Figure 13. Firmware Loader Screen with a HDMI DA2 Added11. If you want to remove a device from the Devices section,

MountingDesktop PlacementAttach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the HDMI DA2 and place it in any convenient location.Rack MountingUL Gu

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Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications the following are used:DanGer: Danger indicates a situation that will result in death or severe injury. W

ContentsIntroduction ...1About the HDMI DA2 ... 1HDMI DA2 Feature

HDMIDA2 • Contents vi

IntroductionThis guide describes the function, installation, and operation of the Extron HDMIDA2 distribution amplifier. Unless otherwise stated, the

Output Compatibility Correction — The HDMI DA2 monitors the EDID of each connected display to ensure it is compatible with the current input signal. T

InstallationThis section of the guide describes the following topics concerned with the installation and setup of the HDMI DA2 distribution amplifier.