SW HDMI Series Retired

HDMI Switchers with EDID Minder^®

Key Features

EDID Minder^® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
Supports computer video up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K
Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats
HDCP compliant
Automatic input cable equalization to 50 feet (15 meters) at 1080p/60 with 8-bit color when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable
Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on the output for external peripheral devices

Model	Version Description	Part #
SW2 HDMI	Two Input HDMI Switcher	60-841-01	Retired
SW4 HDMI	Four Input HDMI Switcher	60-841-02	Retired
SW6 HDMI	Six Input Switcher w/ Contact Closure	60-841-03	Retired
SW8 HDMI	Eight Input Switcher w/ Contact Closure	60-841-04	Retired
SW2 HDMI	Two Input Switcher w/ Contact Closure	60-841-21	Retired
SW4 HDMI	Four Input Switcher w/ Contact Closure	60-841-22	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron SW HDMI Series are six and eight input HDMI switchers. They support HDMI specification features including data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats. The SW HDMI Series switchers are HDCP compliant and support all HDTV rates including 1080p/60, 2K, and computer-video signals up to 1920x1200. They 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 SW HDMI Series provides automatic input cable equalization up to 50 feet (15 meters) for 1080p/60 with 8-bit color on Extron HDMI Pro Series cable. The SW HDMI Series switchers are ideal for applications that require the routing of multiple HDMI sources to a single display.

The SW HDMI Series offers integrator-friendly features, including automatic input cable equalization, automatic color bit depth management, indicators for monitoring and troubleshooting, as well as peripheral device power on each output. Automatic input cable equalization corrects for signal loss due to lengthy input cables, ensuring signal integrity for up to 50 feet (15 meters) of Extron HDMI Pro Series cable at 1080p/60 with 8-bit color. For 1080p/60 with 12-bit color, it enables up to 25 feet of signal extension. The SW HDMI Series automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between source and display. Front panel LED indicators provide immediate visual confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each input and output. The SW HDMI Series also provides +5 VDC, 250 mA on the HDMI output for powering peripheral devices such as an HD 4K 101 Plus cable equalizer.

Convenient control options, including front panel, RS-232, IR, contact closure with tally, and auto-input switching, allow for easy integration into a variety of environments. All SW HDMI Series switchers are housed in rack-mountable 1U enclosures.

Features

Switches HDMI video and embedded multi-channel digital audio

Inputs: 6 or 8 female HDMI type A connectors

Output: 1 female HDMI type-A connector

EDID Minder^® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.

Supports computer video up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K

Supported HDMI specification features include data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio formats

HDCP compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.

User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP compliant or non-HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non-HDCP mode.

HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators — Front panel LED indicators provide signal status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.

Automatic color bit depth management — The switcher automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between source and display.

HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source signals for output to a connected DVI display.

Automatic input cable equalization to 50 feet (15 meters) at 1080p/60 with 8-bit color when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long HDMI cables, low quality HDMI cables, and source devices with poor HDMI signal output.

Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on the output for external peripheral devices

Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. In lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the switcher from the front panel.

Easy setup and commissioning with Extron’s PCS – Product Configuration Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.

Multiple control options including front panel, RS-232, IR, contact closure, and auto-input switching

Contact closure remote control with tally output — Allows for remote selection of an input channel. +5 VDC is provided to light an LED to indicate the currently selected input.

Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure

Includes LockIt^® HDMI cable lacing brackets

Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating cost

Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	HD 4K 101 Plus	4K/60 HDMI Cable Equalizer
	MBU 123	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Rack Width Products
	MBU 149	Low-Profile Mount Kit for Full Rack Width, Four-Piece Enclosures

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

HD 4K 101 Plus

4K/60 HDMI Cable Equalizer

MBU 123

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Rack Width Products

MBU 149

Low-Profile Mount Kit for Full Rack Width, Four-Piece Enclosures

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	SW HD 4K PLUS Series	4K/60 HDMI Switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

SW HD 4K PLUS Series

4K/60 HDMI Switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control

Specifications

SW HDMI Series

NOTE	*Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input/output.

Video

Maximum data rate

6.75 Gbps (2.25 Gbps per color)

Maximum pixel clock

165 MHz

Resolution

Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, 12-bit color

Formats

RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards

DVI 1.0, HDMI, HDCP

NOTE

The SW HDMI Series switchers support TMDS data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D**, HD lossless audio, and other HDMI specification features.

**Extron strongly recommends compatibility testing while designing and before installing a 3D system. There are several different 3D formats in use by content providers and display manufacturers. 3D support in this product is limited to signals operating within a 165 MHz pixel clock and requires format and EDID compatibility between source and sink devices. Please contact an Extron Application Engineer for more information.

Video input

Number/signal type

2, 4, 6, or 8 (depending on model) single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)

Connectors

2, 4, 6, or 8 female HDMI type A

Video output

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A

Communication — Switcher

Serial control port

(1) RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with auto-input switching control)

Pin configuration

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Auto-input switching

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with RS-232)

Pin configuration

Pins 4 and 5 of captive screw connector shared with RS-232 shorted together enable auto-input switching.

Contact closure

1 or 2 (depending on model) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole

Pin configuration

Pin 1 = input 1 contact Pin 6 = input 5 contact
Pin 2 = input 2 contact Pin 7 = input 6 contact
Pin 3 = input 3 contact Pin 8 = input 7 contact
Pin 4 = input 4 contact Pin 9 = input 8 contact
Pin 5 = GND Pin 10 = GND

Tally output

1 or 2 (depending on model) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole

Pin configuration

Pin 1 = input 1 tally ground Pin 6 = input 5 tally ground
Pin 2 = input 2 tally ground Pin 7 = input 6 tally ground
Pin 3 = input 3 tally ground Pin 8 = input 7 tally ground
Pin 4 = input 4 tally ground Pin 9 = input 8 tally ground
Pin 5 = +5 V Pin 10 = +5 V

IR controller module

IR 102 remote control (optional)
30' maximum, 40 degrees off axis

Program control

Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power supply

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 1 A, 12 watts

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

Internal
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Power consumption

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

Device

4.5 watts, 12 VDC

Device and power supply

5.2 watts, 12 VDC

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

8.0 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, no vents

Thermal dissipation

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

Device

9.5 BTU/hr

Device and power supply

12.1 BTU/hr

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

17.0 BTU/hr

Mounting

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit or through-desk mounting kit

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

Rack mount

Yes, with supplied mounting brackets

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

1.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 21.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

0.5 lb (0.3 kg)

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

Shipping weight

SW2 HDMI, SW4 HDMI

2 lbs (1 kg)

SW6 HDMI, SW8 HDMI

5 lbs (3 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, KC-mark, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, KCC, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(8.1-051614-D9)

SW HDMI Series Retired

Features

Specifications

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