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Installation
Connecting Input Devices
Connecting Input Devices
Input or source devices are connected on the back side of the SW5200 using the connectors
labeled “Input 1” through “Input 5”. See image call-out on Page 7 of this manual.
Compatible Input Devices
Compatible Input Devices
SW5200 is compatible with HDMI, VGA, and USB Type C devices. Use the appropriate connector
which matches your device connector type.
The SW5200 also supports indirect connections. Often, the SW5200 itself will be connected
under the table and hidden from view.
HDMI Extenders
HDMI Extenders
The input may also be indirectly connected using an HDMI extender. By default, the SW5200
keeps its display information (EDID) local to each input. There is very little delay from the time
an input device asks for the display information to the time the information is sent. A device
connected to an extender may “time-out” waiting for a response from the display device. If a
time-out occurs, the input device will not send its content. It is important to use high quality
extenders so any delay caused by the extender technology is minimized and time-outs are less
likely to occur.
The SW5200 has a “pass through” mode that passes all display information requests directly to
the display. If this feature is enabled and the system is configured with extenders on the input
and output ports of the SW5200 it is possible to have time-outs on certain input devices.
