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Updating the Firmware

Firmware updates are released periodically on the Extron website. You can find the version 
currently loaded on your device using SIS commands (see 

Command and Response 

Table for SIS Commands

 on page 18). Compare this with the latest release for the 

EDID 101H 4K PLUS on the Extron website and decide whether to update your firmware.

TIP:

  Read the Release Notes provided on the website with the latest firmware to 

determine whether you need the latest version.

This section describes how to update firmware for the EDID 101H 4K PLUS including:

• 

Download and Install Firmware Loader

• 

Downloading EDID 101H 4K PLUS Firmware

• 

Loading EDID 101H 4K PLUS Firmware

Download and Install Firmware Loader

Use the Extron Firmware Loader utility to update the firmware on Extron products. If you do 
not already have Firmware Loader installed on your computer, download it as follows:

1. 

Go to the Extron website at 

www.extron.com

.

2. 

In the 

Search

 field, enter 

Firmware

 

Loader

 and press <

Enter

> (see figure 18, 

1

)

The 

Firmware

 

Loader

 page opens.

1

2

Figure 17. 

Firmware Loader Download Link

3. 

Click 

Download

 (

2

).  

4. 

Follow the instructions on the remainder of the download screens to save the 
executable 

Firmware

 

Loader

 

installer

 file to your computer. Note the folder to 

which the file was saved. By default this is C:\\users\<user name>\Downloads.

5. 

In your file browser, locate the downloaded executable installer file and double-click it to 
launch the installer.

6. 

Follow the instructions on the 

Installation

 

Wizard

 dialog boxes to install Firmware 

Loader on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the installer program places 
the Firmware Loader File, 

FWLoader.exe

, at 

c:\Program

 

Files\Extron\

FWLoader

.

Updating the 

Firmware

EDID 101H 4K PLUS • Reference Information

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Содержание EDID 101H 4K PLUS

Страница 1: ...User Guide EDID 101H 4K PLUS 68 3109 01 Rev A 03 20 HDMI EDID Emulator ...

Страница 2: ...nce importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le matériel Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité la conformité à la réglementation la compatibilité EMI EMF l accessibilité et autres sujets connexes lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron réf 68 290 01 sur le site Extron www extron com Istruzioni di sicurezza Italiano AVVERTENZA Il simbolo se usato su...

Страница 3: ...ron Electronics see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www extron com Registered Trademarks Extron Cable Cubby ControlScript CrossPoint DTP eBUS EDID Manager EDID Minder Flat Field FlexOS Glitch Free Global Configurator Global Scripter GlobalViewer Hideaway HyperLane IP Intercom IP Link Key Minder LinkLicense LockIt MediaLink MediaPort NetPA PlenumVault PoleVault PowerCage ...

Страница 4: ...s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference correcting the interference is at the expense of the user NOTE For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compatibi...

Страница 5: ...uide the character 0 is used for the number zero and O is the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here Reply from 208 132 180 48 bytes 32 times 2ms TTL 32 C Program Files Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here ping xxx xxx xxx xxx t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX Selectable items such as menu names men...

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Страница 7: ...overy Panel 12 Help Files 13 Offline Device Preview 13 Using the Software and Device Menus 14 Remote Communication and Control 15 Using Simple Instruction Set SIS Commands 15 Host to device Communications 15 Device initiated Messages 15 Error Responses 15 Using the Command and Response Table 16 Symbol Definitions 17 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands 18 Reference Information 20 Mounting t...

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Страница 9: ...LUS is housed in a compact one inch tall quarter rack wide six inch deep enclosure for discreet installation see Mounting the EDID 101H 4K PLUS on page 20 An energy efficient external universal power supply is included EDID 101H 4K PLUS Features EDID Minder Automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices EDID Minder ensures all sources power up properly and reliably output conte...

Страница 10: ...ice Easy setup and commissioning with Extron PCS Product Configuration Software Allows user to configure multiple products using a single software application HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction Automatically reformats HDMI source signals for output to a connected DVI display Automatic HDMI input cable equalization Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when us...

Страница 11: ...IP Configure the EDID 101H 4K PLUS prior to the installation if access is restricted after mounting or installation 2 Configure the EDID 101H 4K PLUS see EDID Configuration on page 7 3 Connect an HDMI cable from the source to the input connector see Rear Panel Features and Cabling B on page 5 4 Connect an HDMI cable from the output connector C to the video display or distribution system input 5 Co...

Страница 12: ...sink device is not HDCP compliant the LED does not light E EDID Store LED Lights steadily when power is connected It blinks when the unit is reading and storing EDID from a connected output device returning to steady when recording is complete F EDID Store button Press this recessed button to initiate reading and storing an EDID The EDID is stored to a user slot selected by the rotary switch Up to...

Страница 13: ...MI output provides 12VDC up to 1 A with over current protection on pin 16 See Securing the HDMI connector LockIt Lacing Bracket on page 6 HDCP If a connected output device requires HDCP encryption the output negotiates and authenticates HDCP directly Video Format Correction When the current input signal is HDMI and the connected output is DVI the signal is converted to DVI format This is based on ...

Страница 14: ...t 2 The screw does not have to be removed 3 Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw and against the HDMI connector 3 then tighten the screw to secure the bracket ATTENTION Do not overtighten the HDMI connector mounting screw The shield it fastens to is very thin and can easily be stripped Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage du connecteur HDMI Le blindage auquel elle est attachée est très fin...

Страница 15: ...ently fixed to building structure or similar structure La source d alimentation ne devra pas être fixée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure similaire If not provided with a power supply this product is intended to be supplied by a power source marked Class 2 or LPS and rated at 12 VDC and a minimum of 0 3 A Si ce produit ne dispose pas de sa propre source d alimentat...

Страница 16: ...rough F are saved until a new EDID is stored to that slot or the device is reset EDID 101H 4K PLUS Extron SIGNAL HDCP IN OUT STORE EDID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F CONFIG Figure 5 Store LED Button and Rotary Switch in Position E X Rotary Switch Position Native Resolution Refresh Rate Type Video Format Audio Format 1 0 1280 x 800 60 Hz IT HDMI 1 3 2 Ch 2 1 1600 x 900 60 Hz IT HDMI 1 3 2 Ch 3 2 ...

Страница 17: ...hing C F Button has been pressed and released The Store button has been pressed and the EDID is currently being stored to the selected user store slot Green solid C F N A EDID storing is possible on the selected rotary position or the storing process is complete if following the flashing state Figure 7 EDID Store LED NOTE PCS can be used to import or export EDID from User Store Slots ...

Страница 18: ...ont panel with additional features that are available only using the software The control software is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems The software program is available on the Extron website Downloading Software from the Extron Website Visit www extron com to find the latest versions of software and firmware for your product If necessary before updating firmware download and ins...

Страница 19: ... at the Release Notes to see the issues that have been addressed by the latest update 3 Click Download and follow the Installation Wizard instructions to install the software on your computer Login Requried Installing the Software The Extron Product Configuration Software PCS must be downloaded from the Extron website to configure the EDID 101H 4K PLUS To download PCS 1 On the PCS page click Downl...

Страница 20: ...he Device Discovery panel see figure 11 Device Discovery Panel When the PC running PCS is connected to Extron devices via USB and is also connected to a LAN or WAN the Device Discovery panel lists all PCS compatible devices Devices can be identified and sorted by Model IP address Device Name or Connection method Figure 11 Device Discovery Panel To sort the list of available devices 1 Click the Dev...

Страница 21: ...gure 12 PCS and Device Specific Help Files Click the hidden menu icon to access a drop down list see figure 12 1 then click Extron PCS Help to open the help file 2 The PCS Help file assists with PCS software operation Click the Device tab 3 then click EDID 101H 4K PLUS Help 4 to access the EDID 101H 4K PLUS help file for assistance with the device user interface Offline Device Preview The EDID 101...

Страница 22: ...ne device configuration tab opens See the EDID 101H 4K PLUS Help file see Help Files on page 13 for descriptions of the configuration options Using the Software and Device Menus The PCS software provides configuration and operation of the connected device from a control device Access the PCS Software Help file or the EDID 101H 4K PLUS Help file for further information EDID 101H 4K PLUS Configurati...

Страница 23: ...Viewer When the device determines that a command is valid it executes the command and sends a response to the host device Most responses from the EDID 101H 4K PLUS to the host computer end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters Device initiated Messages When a local event such as a change in input signa...

Страница 24: ...nd response fields Symbol definitions and an ASCII to hexadecimal HEX conversion table are shown below Command and response examples are shown throughout the command and response table NOTE Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably unless otherwise stated ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space Figure 15 ASCII to Hex Conversion Table EDID 101H 4K PLUS Remote Control 16 ...

Страница 25: ...ive to CR X1 Output 5V mode 1 Auto 5V enabled when source with 5V present else off 2 5V always enabled default E Escape X Video mute 0 Off default 1 On video only 2 Video and Sync X Status 0 Off disabled or undetected 1 On enabled or detected X Output HDCP Mode 1 Encrypt as required by input Continuous trials for HDMI sinks attempt for 10s on DVI sinks then fail Default 2 Always encrypt Continuous...

Страница 26: ...rbose Mode 2 3 Output Color Bit Depth EVX BITD BitdVX Output Color Bit Depth Status EVBITD X BitdVX Verbose Mode 2 3 Set Output 5V Mode EMX1 HPLG HplgMX1 Output 5V Mode status EMHPLG X1 HplgMX1 Verbose Mode 2 3 Audio Disable TMDS Audio Output EO0AFMT AfmtO0 Enabled TMDS Audio Output EO1AFMT AmtO1 Default TMDS Audio Output Status EOAFMT X AfmtO Verbose Mode 2 3 EDID Minder View EDID assignment EAED...

Страница 27: ...n 2I HDMI EDID Emulator Inf02 HDMI EDID Emulator Verbose Mode 2 3 Query Active Signal Information 33 I H Active V Active V Freq Pixel Clock Inf33 H Active V Active V Freq Pixel Clock Query Firmware Version Q n nn nnnn Verbose modes 2 and 3 Ver01 n nn Query Firmware Version with Build Q n nn nnnn Verbose modes 2 and 3 Bldn nn nnnn Reset Setting to Default EZXXX Zpx KEY X Output color bit depth 1 au...

Страница 28: ...ature Therefore install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in the rack so that the equipment gets adequate air flow for safe operation Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition Circuit overloading Con...

Страница 29: ...all and activate the USB driver The simplest way to do this is to install either Dataviewer see DataViewer on page 22 or the Firmware Loader utility see Updating the Firmware on page 23 The wizard opens only on the first occasion you connect the EDID 101H 4K PLUS to that USB port The wizard reopens if you connect the EDID 101H 4K PLUS to a different USB port or if you connect a different piece of ...

Страница 30: ...ab is available for the EDID 101H 4K PLUS If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer after installing DataViewer you must then install and activate the USB driver see Connecting to the USB Port on page 21 To run DataViewer 1 Click the DataViewer desktop icon 2 The Communications Setup dialog box opens see the image below Select the USB tab 1 3 From the USB Port drop down...

Страница 31: ...rmware on Extron products If you do not already have Firmware Loader installed on your computer download it as follows 1 Go to the Extron website at www extron com 2 In the Search field enter Firmware Loader and press Enter see figure 18 1 The Firmware Loader page opens 1 2 Figure 17 Firmware Loader Download Link 3 Click Download 2 4 Follow the instructions on the remainder of the download screens...

Страница 32: ... Download Center page opens 6 Enter the requested user information then click Download 7 Follow the instructions on the remainder of the download screens to save the executable firmware file to your computer Note the folder to which the file was saved 8 In your file browser locate the downloaded executable file and double click it 9 Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard dialogs to ins...

Страница 33: ...menu by selecting Start All Programs Extron Electronics Extron Product Configuration Software Product Configuration Software The PCS dialog box opens with the Add Device dialog box in front of it 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 18 Add Device Dialog 5 From the Device Name drop down list select the EDID 101H 4K PLUS see 1 6 From the Connection Method drop down list select USB see 2 7 From the Available Devices...

Страница 34: ...ress section displays a progress bar with Uploading above it 2 In the Devices section the Progress column displays an incrementing percentage and another progress bar The Status column displays Uploading 2 The upload is complete when the Remaining Time field shows 00 00 00 the Progress column shows 100 and Completed is displayed above the progress bar and in the Status field Close the Firmware Loa...

Страница 35: ...y does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or if modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE If a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process USA 714 491 15...

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