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    68-2154-01 Rev. B 10 12 DP DA2 User Guide DisplayPort Distribution Amplifier[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English W ARNING : This symbol, D , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, I , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operatin[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interfer ence that may cau[...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications the following are used: A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the pr oduct or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip pr ovides a suggestion to make working with the application easier . Software Commands Commands are writte[...]

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    Contents Safety Instructions ....................................... ii Introduction ............................................................ 1 About the DP DA2 .............................................. 1 DP DA2 Features ................................................ 1 Application Diagram ........................................... 2 Pan[...]

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    DP DA2 • Contents vi[...]

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    Intr oduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the DP DA2 distribution amplifier . Unless otherwise stated, the terms “DA” and “distribution amplifier” refer to the DPDA2. This section contains the following information: • About the DP DA2 • DP DA2 Features • Application Diagram About the [...]

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    HDCP visual confirmation — Provides a gr een signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display . A full-screen gr een signal is sent when HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display , providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display . Key Minder ® — Authen[...]

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    Panel Featur es This section describes the panel features and connections of the DP DA2. Rear Panel 12V 0.6A MAX POWER EDID STORE EXTEND NORMAL DE FA ULT STORED 1 RS-232 MUTE Rx Tx 1 G2 2 INPUT REMOTE EDID OUTPUTS DP DA2 ab cd ef gh Figure 2. DP DA2 Rear Panel a Power — Connect the provided power supply to this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive scr ew conne[...]

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    Rear Panel Featur es Power Supply The provided 12 VDC power supply connects to this 2-pole, 3.5mm captive scr ew connector . The front panel power LED lights gr een when the unit is r eceiving power . 1. Connect the captive screw connector fr om the power supply to the power r eceptacle. Rear P anel Po wer Receptacle DC Po wer Cord Captive Scre [...]

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    Display Port Connectors Connect the source device to the input socket and up to two display devices to the output sockets. The connector wiring is shown in the figure and table below . Pin Function Notes 1 ML Lane 0 (p) Main Link Lane 0 (positive) 2 GND Ground 3 ML_Lane 0 (n) Main Link Lane 0 (negative) 4 ML_Lane 1 (p) Main Link Lane 1 (positive) [...]

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    Dual Mode DisplayPort The DP DA2 supports dual mode for interoperability with VGA, DVI, and HDMI display devices. Appropriate adapters ar e r equired. NOTES: • Certain VGA displays that lack a scaler do not work properly with Dual Mode DisplayPort. • In some applications using DisplayPort adapters, the DP DA2 may be unable to capture EDID[...]

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    DIP switches T wo DIP switches are used to select which of two EDID values is presented to the sour ce device (DIP switch 1) and whether the output is in normal or extend mode (DIP switch 2). DIP switch 1 — In the Default (up) position, the EDID value is the factory-stored default, with a native resolution of 1080p and 2-channel audio. In the Sto[...]

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    RS-232 Control The RS-232 controls use the first thr ee pins of the r ear panel 5-pin captive screw connector labeled “Remote”. The pins ar e labeled Tx, Rx, and G. The ground (G) is shar ed with the mute contr ols. Connect the DP DA2 to a control PC, as follows: Host PC Pin DP DA2 Pin 5 (Gnd) G 2 (Rx) Tx 3 (Tx) Rx NOTE: Connect a ground wir e[...]

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    Fr ont Panel Features Power LED The Power LED lights green when the unit is r eceiving power . Config USB Port Connecting to the USB Port The mini type B USB port is located on the DP DA2 front panel. It can be used to connect the distribution amplifier to a host computer for updating firmware or for configuration using SIS commands. Alternativ[...]

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    2. If this is the first time a DP DA2 has been connected to the PC, the Found New Hardwar e Wizard opens. The first screen of fers to search the web for the appropriate driver needed to communicate with the distribution amplifier via the USB port. This is not necessary if the USB driver is already on your PC. Figure 6. Found New Hardwar e Wizar [...]

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    4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next . NOTE: Y ou do not need to insert an installation disc. The PC locates the driver needed and installs it in the correct location on the har d drive. 5. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizar d. NOTE: The wizard appears only on the first occasion y[...]

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    Setup This section provides an overview of how to connect and configur e the DP DA2. 1. Place the DP DA2 in a suitable location. 2. If necessary , connect the DP DA2 to a control PC using either the r ear panel RS-232 captive screw connector (see page 8) or the fr ont panel USB mini B connector (see page 9). 3. Power on the DP DA2 (see page 4) and[...]

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    SIS Commands This section provides information about the Extr on Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ ) commands that are used to configur e the DP DA2. • Introduction to SIS • Symbols Used in this Guide • Error Messages • Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Intr oduction to SIS The DP DA2 accepts SIS commands from a host d[...]

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    Symbols Used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters ar e conveniently r epresented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: ASCII to HEX Con version Ta bl e Space . T able 1. ASCII to HEX Conversion T able ] — Carriage return with line [...]

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    Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Video Mute Video mute single output X! * X@ B Vmt X! * X@] Set video mute status ( X@ ) for output ( X! ). Video mute all outputs X@ B Vmt X@] Query video mute status B Vmt X@ • X@] Audio Mute Audio mute single output X[...]

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    Updating Firmwar e Updates to the DP DA2 firmware ar e r eleased periodically on the Extron website. Y ou can find the version that is currently loaded on your DA using SIS commands. Compar e your firmware version with the latest r elease on the Extr on website and decide whether to update your firmware. TIP: Read the r elease notes pr ovided o[...]

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    Downloading DP DA2 Firmwar e T o obtain the latest version of firmware for your DP DA2: 1. Visit the Extron website ( www .extron.com ), click the Download tab at the top of the page, then click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu. Figure 9. Firmware Link on the Download T ab 2. On the next Download Center screen, locate the section for the[...]

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    Loading the Firmwar e to the DP DA2 T o load a new version of firmware to the switcher using Firmware Loader , connect your computer serial port to the first three pins of the DP DA2 Remote port (see “ RS-232 Control ” on page 8 for information on connecting to the serial port). 1. If you have not already done so, download and install the Fir[...]

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    9. On the Open window , navigate to the new firmware file, which has an S19 extension, and double-click it. Figure 11. Open Window for Firmwar e File Selection A TTENTION: V alid firmware files must have the file extension S19 . A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade for this pr oduct and could cause the switcher to stop f[...]

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    10. On the Add Device window , the path to the new firmware file is displayed in the Path field. Figure 12. Path to the New Firmwar e File on the Add Device Window 11. If this is the only device to which you are uploading firmwar e, click Add . The DP DA2 information is added to the Devices section of the Firmware Loader window and the Add Devi[...]

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    Figure 13. Firmwar e Loader Scr een with a DP DA2 Added 12. If you want to remove a device fr om the Devices section, do the following: a. Click on the names of the devices to be deleted, to highlight them. b. Select Remove Selected Device(s) from the Edit menu. c. On the Remove Device(s) window , select or deselect any devices on the list as desir[...]

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    Refer ence Information Included Parts Description Part Number DP DA2 60-1221-01 12 VDC, 1 A Power Supply IEC cord (4) Rubber feet (1) 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector , with tail Software Pr oducts DVD DP DA2 Setup Guide Optional Parts Description Part Number RSF 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit 60-190-20 RSB 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U basic[...]

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    Mounting Desktop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Rack Mounting UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are r elevant to the safe installation of these products in a rack: 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If [...]

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