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SW2 DP • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section gives an overview of the Extron SW2 DP switcher, describes its significant
features, and provides an example of an application diagram. The following topics are
covered:
• About this Guide
• About the SW2 DP
• Features
• Application Diagram
About this Guide
This guide describes the SW2 DP switcher and discusses how to install, configure, and
operate it. The terms “switcher” and “SW2 DP” are used interchangeably to refer to the
SW2 DP switcher.
About the SW2 DP
The Extron SW2 DP is a two input, one output, DisplayPort switcher that switches
DisplayPort video and embedded multi-channel digital audio signals. The SW2 DP is HDCP
compliant and supports data rates up to 10.8 Gbps and computer resolutions up to
2560x1600 W 60 Hz.
The SW2 DP switcher can be controlled via the front panel or the RS-232 interface. You can
select inputs by pressing the front panel buttons, enabling auto-input switching, or entering
Simple Instruction Set (SIS
™
) commands via RS-232.
Features
• HDCP — The SW2 DP checks the sources and display for HDCP compliance. HDCP LEDs
for the inputs and output indicate whether HDCP authentication was successful.
• Thunderbolt™ source support — Thunderbolt sources are backwards-compatible
with the SW2 DP inputs for DisplayPort audio and video (Thunderbolt devices are not
supported on the SW2 DP output).
• Auto-input switching — The SW2 DP can be configured to automatically switch to
the active input when the switcher detects a signal. If both input signals are present, the
switcher switches to input 1.
• Signal detection LEDs — Both inputs and the output are represented by LEDs on the
front panel. Each LED lights if a signal is present for its input or output.
• Input cable equalization — Automatic input cable equalization compensates for
signal loss up to 25 feet (7.6 m).
• RS-232 control — The switcher can be controlled via SIS commands issued through an
RS-232 computer interface.