The Extron DTP T SW4 HD 4K is a four-input switcher for sending HDMI and control signals over shielded CATx cable up to 330 feet (100 meters) to DTP®-enabled products. It supports computer and video signals at resolutions up to 4K. The many integrator-friendly features include EDID Minder®, selectable HDCP authorization, along with bidirectional RS‑232 and IR pass-through for remote AV device control. Front panel, RS‑232, contact closure, and auto-input switching control capabilities facilitate integration of the DTP T SW4 HD 4K into a wide variety of environments.
The HDCP-compliant DTP T SW4 HD 4K provides reliable switching and transmission of HDMI signals. It can automatically switch among as many as four sources. The DTP output can be configured for compatibility with HDBaseT-enabled displays to send digital video with embedded audio up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable.
To simplify integration of devices and to help ensure optimal system performance, the DTP T SW4 HD 4K features EDID Minder. EDID Minder is an Extron-exclusive technology that manages EDID communication between the display device and input sources to ensure that the correct video formats are displayed reliably.
The DTP T SW4 HD 4K automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID to prevent color compatibility conflicts between a source and the display. Front panel LED indicators provide immediate visual confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each input and the output. If HDCP-encrypted content is transmitted to a non-compliant display, a full-screen green signal provides immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display.
The switcher supports simultaneous transmission of bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals over CATx cable for AV device control. For added installation flexibility, it can supply power to a DTP-enabled receiver over the shielded twisted pair cable. This simplifies installation and allows both devices to share one power supply. The DTP T SW4 HD 4K can be integrated with an Extron DTP CrossPoint® presentation matrix switcher and other DTP-enabled products to support sources at remote locations.
Convenient control options include front panel control, RS-232, and contact closure with tally output. Configuration of the DTP T SW4 HD 4K is made simple with Extron’s PCS - Product Configuration Software with a user-friendly GUI that is very easy to navigate. This software application allows for expedited setup and commissioning, real-time operation and monitoring, plus the ability to configure several units in the same session.
Extron recommends Extron-certified XTP DTP 24 shielded twisted pair cable, shielded RJ-45 plugs, jacks, and couplers engineered for optimum signal transmission with Extron DTP Series products. The XTP DTP 24 cable is certified to 475 MHz and utilizes a SF/UTP design with four unshielded 24 AWG twisted pair conductors inside an overall braid and foil shield for superior performance and noise immunity.