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SW6 HDMI and SW8 HDMI • Setup Guide

The Extron SW6 and SW8 HDMI are six and eight 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 2.25 Gbps) and DVI 1.0 signal formats and are
compatible at 60 Hz with all PC resolutions up to 2048 x 1080 and HDTV resolutions up to 1080p with 12-bit color. They are fully
HDCP compliant.
This guide provides instructions for an installer to set up and operate these switchers. For full installation, configuration, and
operation details, see the SW HDMI Series User Guide, available at www.extron.com.

Rear Panel Features and Connections

NOTE: Figure 1 shows an SW8 HDMI, which has eight input connectors. The rear panel of the SW6 HDMI is identical except
for the number of input connectors (six).

100-240V 0.3A MAX

INPUTS OUTPUT SW8 HDMI

1 2 3 4 +V 5 6 7 8 +V
TALLY OUT REMOTE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CONTACT RS-232 AUTO

1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 G Tx Rx G
50-60Hz

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 1. SW8 HDMI Rear Panel

a Female IEC power connector d Contact closure port

b HDMI input connectors e RS-232 and auto-input switching connector
c HDMI output connector f Tally Out port

Installation Steps
1. Turn off all of the equipment and disconnect it from the power source.
2. Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture (optional. See the SW HDMI Series User Guide for the procedure).
3. Connect HDMI input sources to one or more of the SW HDMI input connectors (b on the rear panel diagram in figure 1).

NOTE: LockIt® cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output connector, are provided with the SW HDMI.
These brackets can be used to secure the HDMI cables to the rear panel connectors to reduce stress on the HDMI
connectors and prevent signal loss due to loose cable connections. For information on attaching the LockIt brackets,
see the SW HDMI Series User Guide, available at www.extron.com.
RS-232 Auto SW HDMI Series Switcher
4. Connect an HDMI output device to the output connector (c). Rear Panel
By default, the EDID of this device is stored at the HDMI inputs. Tx Rx G
Remote Port

5. Connect control devices: Connect your computer to one of the

following SW HDMI communication ports to configure and control
the switcher via SIS commands:
zz RS-232 port — Connect the unterminated transmit, receive, NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain
and ground wires of the RS-232 cable to the first three pins wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.
on the provided 5-pole captive screw plug, as shown in the
illustration at right. Connect the plug to the rear panel Remote Ground (G)
Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)
shared connector (e in figure 1), and the other end of the Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

cable to your computer serial port. Protocol for the RS-232

port is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Computer or
Control System
zz Config port — USB mini-B connector (f on the front panel RS-232 Port
diagram on page 3) for USB control.

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6. Enable auto-input switching (optional). Use a jumper wire to connect pins 4 and 5 of the shared 5-pole captive screw
plug. Attach the plug to the remote connector (e on the rear panel diagram on the previous page) if this was not done in
step 5 for the RS-232 connection (see figure 2).

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1 Figure 2. Enabling Auto-input Switching

7. Connect a contact closure device (optional). Connect a push-button contact closure device to the Contact port (d on
X

the rear panel diagram on page 1) to enable input switching via contact closure.
a. Plug a 5-pole captive screw connector (provided) into one or both of the two
REMOTE
connectors of the dual Contact port. TALLY OUT

b. Insert the signal wire of the contact closure device into the slot representing the
desired input number on the SW HDMI Contact port. 1 2 3 4 +V 5 6 7 8 +V
CONTACT RS-232 AUTO

Pin 1 = Input 1 contact Pin 6 = Input 5 contact

Pin 2 = Input 2 contact Pin 7 = Input 6 contact 1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 G Tx Rx

Pin 3 = Input 3 contact Pin 8 = Input 7 contact (SW8 only) Contact Port for Input
Pin 4 = Input 4 contact Pin 9 = Input 8 contact (SW8 only) Selection: SW6/SW8 HDMI
Pin 5 (G) = Contact ground Pin 10 (G) = Contact ground
c. Insert the ground wire of the contact device into the G (ground) slot of the Contact port (pin 5 or 10).
Press the button on the contact closure device to switch the connected input to the output.
8. Connect an indicator device to the Tally Out port (optional). To identify the currently selected input when the front
panel buttons are not visible, connect a device such as an LED to the input and +V pins of the Tally Out port (f on the rear
panel diagram on page 1). When the input you are using is selected, the corresponding tally out pin shorts to ground, which
activates the connected indicator.
a. Plug a 5-pole captive screw connector (provided) into one or both of the two Tally Tally Out Port for Input Selection
Out connectors of the dual Tally Out port. Indication: SW6/SW8 HDMI

b. Insert the power wire for the contact indicator device into the +V slot of the Tally
REMOTE
Out connector (pin 5 or 10). TALLY OUT

Pin 1 = Input 1 tally ground Pin 6 = Input 5 tally ground 1 2 3 4 +V 5 6 7 8 +V

Pin 2 = Input 2 tally ground Pin 7 = Input 6 tally ground CONTACT RS-232 AUTO

Pin 3 = Input 3 tally ground Pin 8 = Input 7 tally ground (SW8 only)
Pin 4 = Input 4 tally ground Pin 9 = Input 8 tally ground (SW8 only) 1 2 3 4 G 5 6 7 8 G Tx Rx

Pin 5 = +5 V Pin 10 = +5 V
c. Insert the ground wire for the indicator into the slot on the Tally Out port that represents the input that you want to
monitor (pin 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, or 9).
Example: One way to use this port is to connect it to a contact closure device with an LED. Connect the contact device to
the Contact port as well. When you use the contact device to switch the input that you are using, the LED lights.
9. Power on the output display.
10. Connect power to the switcher.
11. Power on the source devices.

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Front Panel Features

NOTE: Figure 3 shows an SW8 HDMI, which has eight input buttons, input LEDs, and HDCP LEDs. The front panel of the
SW6 HDMI is identical except for the number of buttons and LEDs (six).

1 2 3 4

INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUT

AUTO IR
SIGNAL
SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CONFIG HDCP

SW8 HDMI
HDMI SWITCHER

6 5

Figure 3. SW8 HDMI Front Panel

a Auto Switch LED d Input and Output Signal LEDs

b IR receiver port e HDCP Status LEDs

c Input Selection buttons and LEDs f USB Config port

Application Diagram
Figure 4 shows an example of how an SW8 HDMI may be connected.

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DVD

Control
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LAPTOP

PC

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MUTE

SCREEN
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TCP/IP
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Display with
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Integrated
HDMI
SW8 HDMI Cables Speakers
Switcher

Blu-ray Player
Laptop

Laptop Laptop

PC
DSS Receiver

Figure 4. SW8 HDMI Connection Example

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