SW DVI Plus Series • Introduction
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Introduction
This section gives an overview of the Extron SW DVI Plus Series switchers, describes their
significant features, and provides examples of application diagrams. The following topics are
covered:
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About this Guide
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About the SW DVI Plus Series
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Features
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Application Diagrams
About this Guide
This guide describes the SW DVI Plus Series switchers and discusses how to install, configure,
and operate them.
In this guide, the term “SW DVI Plus Series” refers to all SW DVI Plus models, with or
without audio. “Switcher” and “SW DVI Plus” are used interchangeably to refer to any
single unit.
The SW DVI Plus Series consists of the following eight models:
SW2 DVI Plus
SW2 DVI A Plus
SW4 DVI Plus
SW4 DVI A Plus
SW6 DVI Plus
SW6 DVI A Plus
SW8 DVI Plus
SW8 DVI A Plus
The number following SW indicates the number of inputs; “A” indicates an audio product.
For example, the SW6 DVI A Plus is a six-input switcher with audio.
About the SW DVI Plus Series
The Extron SW DVI Plus Series are two, four, six, and eight input, one output, single-link
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) switchers that select among multiple DVI-D video input signals
to output to a single compatible display device. The SW DVI A Plus switchers additionally
switch audio signals. All switchers accept and route computer resolutions of up to
1920x1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz and have pixel bandwidths of up to 165 MHz.
The SW DVI Plus switchers can be controlled via the front panel, the RS-232 interface, or the
optional IR 102 Remote Control. You can select inputs by pressing the front panel buttons,
enabling auto-input switching, entering Simple Instruction Set (SIS
™
) commands via RS-232,
or pressing buttons on the IR 102.
NOTE:
The SW DVI Plus Series switchers are not compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) signals. If the display device exhibits a flashing black or blue screen, snow,
or other display distortion, it may be receiving an HDCP-encrypted signal.
