SW HD 4K PLUS Series

4K/60 HDMI Switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control

Key Features

Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4
Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.
Ethernet monitoring and control
EDID Minder^® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
Automatic input cable equalization to 25 feet (7.6 meters) when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable
Compatible with TeamWork^® Show Me^® Cables

Model	Version Description	Part #
SW2 HD 4K PLUS	Two Input 4K/60 HDMI Switcher	60-1603-01
SW4 HD 4K PLUS	Four Input 4K/60 HDMI Switcher	60-1604-01
SW6 HD 4K PLUS	Six Input 4K/60 HDMI Switcher	60-1605-01
SW8 HD 4K PLUS	Eight Input 4K/60 HDMI Switcher	60-1606-01

The Extron SW HD 4K PLUS Series of two, four, six, and eight-input HDMI switchers support 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. They are designed for video signal switching between multiple HDMI sources to a single display. The switchers are HDCP 2.3 compliant, and support data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. The SW HD 4K PLUS Series is easy to operate using front panel controls or auto-switching. Ethernet, RS-232, and contact closure ports provide ample options for integration with any control system. All models feature EDID Minder®, which maintains continuous EDID communication with connected devices and ensures that the HDMI sources power up and maintain video output. The switchers provide automatic input cable equalization up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) on Extron HDMI Pro Series cable.

To enhance and simplify integration, the SW HD 4K PLUS Series provides 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 the output. Automatic input cable equalization corrects for signal loss due to lengthy input cables, ensuring signal integrity up to 25 feet (7.6 meters), when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable. The SW HD 4K PLUS 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. 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 SW HD 4K PLUS Series also provides +5 VDC, 250 mA on the HDMI output for powering peripheral devices such as an Extron HD 4K 101 Plus cable equalizer.

The SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four‑input models are housed in 1U, half rack width enclosures that are suitable for mounting in a rack or under a table. The six and eight‑input models are housed in 1U, full rack width enclosures and come standard with brackets for mounting in a rack.

Features

Inputs: Two, four, six, and eight female HDMI type A connectors

Output: One female HDMI type A connector

Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 — Resolutions up to 4096x2160/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color.

HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected 4K video media and maintains interoperability with earlier versions of HDCP.

Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.

Support for HDR – High Dynamic Range video — Enables greater contrast range and wider color gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, color depth, and metadata interchange capability for HDR video.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN or WAN.

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

Automatic input cable equalization to 25 feet (7.6 meters) 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.

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 Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display — A full screen green 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.

HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators

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.

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

Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. All functions remain available through Ethernet, RS-232, and USB when lockout mode is active.

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

Front panel USB configuration port — Provides convenient access for information and firmware updates.

Compatible with TeamWork^® Show Me^® Cables — Show Me cables provide convenient connectivity and user input selection and control for TeamWork Collaboration Systems. Visit the TeamWork System Builder to create a customized system for your collaboration environment.

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

Auto-input switching — Automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with an active video signal or to an active input based on a configured priority.

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 metal enclosure — SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four-input models feature a half rack width enclosure. Six and eight-input models feature a full rack width enclosure.

JITC Certified — Successfully completed interoperability and information assurance testing for use in government applications and other mission-critical environments.

Includes LockIt^® cable lacing brackets — Securely fasten HDMI or USB-C^® to a device, eliminating risk of disconnection.

Extron Everlast™ Power Supply — SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four input models include an energy efficient external universal power supply, replacement part #70-1174-01. Six and eight input models come equipped with a 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, internal universal power supply.

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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	HDMI Pro Series	Premium High Speed, High Speed, and Standard HDMI Cables
	HDMI Ultra Series	Ultra Flexible Premium High Speed HDMI Cables
	HD Pro Plenum Series	HDMI Premium High Speed Optical Cables - Plenum
	Half Rack Shelf System	Half-Rack Width Rack Shelf and Accessories
	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
	RSB 123	Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products
	RSB 129	Basic Rack Shelf for 9.5" Deep Products
	RSF 123	Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products
	UTS 100 Series	Under Table Shelf System

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

HDMI Pro Series

Premium High Speed, High Speed, and Standard HDMI Cables

HDMI Ultra Series

Ultra Flexible Premium High Speed HDMI Cables

HD Pro Plenum Series

HDMI Premium High Speed Optical Cables - Plenum

Half Rack Shelf System

Half-Rack Width Rack Shelf and Accessories

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

RSB 123

Basic Rack Shelf for 3.5" Deep Products

RSB 129

Basic Rack Shelf for 9.5" Deep Products

RSF 123

Rack Shelf Kit for 3.5" Deep Products

UTS 100 Series

Under Table Shelf System

RELATED PRODUCTS
	HD 4K 101 Plus	4K/60 HDMI Cable Equalizer

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	SW HD 4K Series	HDMI Switchers

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SW HD 4K Series

HDMI Switchers

Specifications

SW HD 4K PLUS Series

specification

Frame rate¹

24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 120, 144, 240 fps

Chroma sampling¹

4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0

Color bit depth¹

8, 10, or 12 bits per color

Signal Type

HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3

Max. video data rate

18 Gbps (6 Gbps per color)

NOTE	¹Subject to the maximum data rate limit. Use our calculator at www.extron.com/8Kdatarate* to determine video parameters supported by this data rate.*

Video

Maximum data rate

18 Gbps (6 Gbps per color)

Maximum pixel clock

600 MHz

Resolution

Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, 12 bit color
4K (4096 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color space, 8 bit color (Max for HDMI)
UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color space, 8 bit color

Formats

RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards

DVI 1.0, HDMI 2.0b, HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.3, CEA-861E

NOTE

The SW HD 4K PLUS Series switchers support TMDS data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, up to 12 bit Deep Color, 3D**, HD lossless audio formats, and other HDMI specification features.
**Extron strongly recommends compatibility testing while designing and before installing any 3D system. There are several unique 3D formats in use by source devices and display manufacturers. The 3D support in this product is limited to signals operating within 164 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

Horizontal frequency

15 KHz to 270 KHz for resolutions up to 18 Gbps

Vertical frequency

24 Hz to 240 Hz for resolutions up to 18 Gbps

Video output

Number/signal type

1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A

Power for active cables

1.1 W for the HDMI port

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

Audio input

Number/signal type

SW2 HD 4K PLUS

2 HDMI, embedded

SW4 HD 4K PLUS

4 HDMI, embedded

SW6 HD 4K PLUS

6 HDMI, embedded

SW8 HD 4K PLUS

8 HDMI, embedded

Connectors

SW2 HD 4K PLUS

2 female HDMI type A

SW4 HD 4K PLUS

4 female HDMI type A

SW6 HD 4K PLUS

6 female HDMI type A

SW8 HD 4K PLUS

8 female HDMI type A

Supported formats

Analog de-embedding

LPCM-2Ch

HDMI pass-through

LPCM up to 7.1/24-bit/192 kHz, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby legacy formats
DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 96/24, and DTS legacy formats

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 HDMI, embedded

Connector

1 female HDMI type A

Communication

Serial control port

1 RS-232, 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw connector

Pin configuration

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Baud rate and protocol

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

USB control port

1 female mini USB B on front panel

USB standards

USB 2.0, low speed

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex, with auto detect

Ethernet protocol

ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer^®
Telnet

Contact closure/tally output

SW2 HD 4K PLUS

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole (C,T,C,T,+V)

SW4 HD 4K PLUS

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole (C,T,C,T,+V)
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 4 pole (C,T,C,T)

SW6 HD 4K PLUS

(6) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (C,G,T)
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (+V)

SW8 HD 4K PLUS

(8) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (C,G,T)
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (+V)

C = contact, G = ground, T = tally, +V = +5 V

General

Power supply

SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 18 watts

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

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

Power consumption

SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

Device

3.9 watts, 12 VDC

Device and power supply

5.5 watts, 12 VDC

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

12.1 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 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

Device

12.2 BTU/hr

Device and power supply

17.8 BTU/hr

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

40.4 BTU/hr

Mounting

SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount

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

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

Rack mount

Yes, with supplied mounting brackets

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

1.75" H x 8.75" W x 6.0" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(44 mm H x 222 mm W x 152 mm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(44 mm H x 445 mm W x 216 mm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS

1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS

2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

Regulatory compliance

CE, c-UL, UL, PSE, 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.

(5578-D7)

Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Part #	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
60-1603-01	5.0" (12.7 cm)	11.0" (27.9 cm)	11.0" (27.9 cm)	2.83 lbs (1.28 kg)
60-1604-01	4.75" (12.1 cm)	11.5" (29.2 cm)	11.5" (29.2 cm)	2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
60-1605-01	4.5" (11.4 cm)	21.5" (54.6 cm)	14.25" (36.2 cm)	5.95 lbs (2.7 kg)
60-1606-01	5.25" (13.3 cm)	14.75" (37.5 cm)	22.0" (55.9 cm)	6.65 lbs (3.02 kg)

SW HD 4K PLUS Series

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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