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SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS • Setup Guide
The Extron SW HD 4K PLUS are six and eight input HDMI switchers that support 4K video signals at 60 Hz. They
switch 4K/60 signals between multiple HDMI source devices to a single display. The switchers support computer and
video resolutions up to 4K/60 and 1080p/60, data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, Lip Sync, and
HD lossless audio formats. Both models feature EDID Minder
®
, which maintains continuous EDID communication
with connected devices and ensures that the HDMI sources power up properly and maintain correct video output.
The switchers also provide automatic input cable equalization up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) when used with Extron
HDMI Pro Series cable.
The SW HD 4K PLUS Series offers control via front panel buttons, USB, Extron Product Control Software (PCS),
Ethernet, RS-232, contact closure, and auto-input switching for integration with any control system. Front panel LED
indicators provide immediate confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each input and output.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to set up and operate these switchers. For full
installation, configuration, and operation details, see the
SW HD 4K PLUS Series User Guide
, available at
www.extron.com
.
Rear Panel Features and Connections
H
H
E
E
D
D
F
F
SW6 HD 4K PLUS
Tx Rx G
G
C
T
G
C
G
1
2
3
4
C
T
T
G
C
G
6
C
T
T
G
C
T
5
+V
RS-232
CONTACT IN/TALLY OUT
INPUT
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
100-240V 0.2A MAX
50/60 Hz
OUTPUT
REMOTE
LAN
RESET
SW8 HD 4K PLUS
Tx Rx G
G
C
T
G
C
G
1
2
3
4
C
T
T
G
C
G
6
8
C
T
T
G
C
T
G
C
T
G
C
5
7
T
+V
RS-232
CONTACT IN/TALLY OUT
INPUT
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
100-240V 0.2A MAX
50/60 Hz
OUTPUT
REMOTE
LAN
RESET
A
A
B
B
D
D
C
C
H
H
E
E
F
F
G
G
A
Power connector
E
RS-232 connector
B
HDMI
Input connectors
F
LAN (Ethernet) connector
C
HDMI Output connector
G
Contact closure input and tally output ports
D
+V connector (for tally voltage output)
H
Reset button
Figure 1.
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS Rear Panel
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 instructions provided with the mounting kit,
which can be ordered at
www.extron.com
).
3.
Connect HDMI input sources
to one or more of the SW HD 4K PLUS input connectors (see figure 1,
B
).
NOTE:
LockIt
®
cable lacing brackets, one for each HDMI input and output connector, are provided with the
SW HD 4K PLUS. 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 LockIt HDMI Lacing Bracket instructions in the
SW HD 4K PLUS Series User Guide
, available at
www.extron.com
.
