SW2 HD 8K New

Two Input 8K HDMI Switcher with Audio De-embedding

Key Features

Supports video resolutions up to 8K/60
Supports ultra-wide aspect ratios, including 21:9 and 5K
De-embeds two-channel analog audio from an HDMI signal
Supported HDMI 2.1 specification features include data rates up to 48 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats
EDID Minder^®Plus automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
Key Minder^®continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching

Model	Version Description	Part #
SW2 HD 8K	Two Input 8K HDMI Switcher	60-1985-01

The Extron SW2 HD 8K is a two-input HDMI switcher with analog audio de-embedding. It supports resolutions up to 8K/60 with data rates up to 48 Gbps, including 5K for Microsoft® Teams Front Row, Dynamic HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. In addition to the HDMI output, an analog audio output enables extracted stereo HDMI signals to be sent to a sound system or other audio equipment. The HDCP 2.3-compliant switcher features Extron EDID Minder® Plus for continuous EDID communication and Key Minder® for quick, reliable switching of HDCP-encrypted content. Remote and local control options are provided, including RS-232, front panel, and auto-input switching. The SW2 HD 8K switcher is ideal for environments that require routing two HDMI sources to a single display.

To enhance and simplify integration, the SW2 HD 8K provides integrator-friendly features, including automatic input cable equalization, 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. 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 switcher also provides +5 VDC, 250 mA on the HDMI output for powering external peripheral devices, such as active HDMI cables for transmission of video and audio signals over longer cable runs.

Housed in 1” (2.5 cm) high, quarter-rack width enclosure, the switcher allows for discreet mounting in a rack or under a table.

Features

Inputs: Two HDMI type-A connectors

Output: One HDMI type-A connector and one 5-pole captive screw audio connector

Supports video resolutions up to 8K/60

Supports ultra-wide aspect ratios, including 21:9 and 5K

De-embeds two-channel analog audio from an HDMI signal — The SW2 HD 8K offers design flexibility, enabling separate two-channel analog audio or dual mono audio output while maintaining the embedded HDMI audio.

Supported HDMI 2.1 specification features include data rates up to 48 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.

HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media and interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.

Comprehensive EDID management — Use PCS software to access EDID Minder Plus for setting video input EDID, capturing EDID from connected displays, or uploading custom EDID files. Proper EDID management ensures that sources and displays are easily integrated into a system resulting in optimized system operation. Freely downloadable EDID Manager 3.0 software is available for advanced EDID editing and creating custom EDID files.

EDID Minder^®Plus automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder Plus supports additional memory blocks for displays that convey advanced features via both EDID and DisplayID for proper management of the extended EDID information required to reliably display and distribute 5K and 21:9 aspect ratio content.

Key Minder^®continuously verifies HDCP compliance for quick, reliable switching — Key Minder authenticates and maintains continuous HDCP encryption between input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments, while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays.

Automatic input cable equalization — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long cables, low‑quality cables, or source devices with poor signal output.

Selectable output muting — Provides the capability to mute any combination of video and audio at any time. Both embedded audio and analog audio can be independently muted.

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.

Front panel LED indicators for signal presence, HDCP status, and power — Provides visual indication of system status for real-time feedback and monitoring of key performance parameters.

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

Multiple control options including RS-232, 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.

RS-232 control port — RS-232 control port enables the use of serial commands. Extron products use the SIS™ – Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programing.

Easy to operate front panel controls — Back-lit buttons for input source selection simplifies operation in live presentation environments.

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

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

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

1" (2.5 cm) high, quarter rack width enclosure — Compact, low-profile enclosure for discreet placement and concealment. This allows for 4 units on a 1U shelf for high density mounting.

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

External power supply included replacement part # (70-1174-01) — Provides worldwide power compatibility, with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating costs.

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

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	HD 8K	48 Gbps Ultra High Speed 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 125	Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures
	RSB 129	Basic Rack Shelf for 9.5" Deep Products
	ZipClip 200	Mounting Kit for 1/8 and 1/4 Rack Width Products
	UTS 100 Series	Under Table Shelf System

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

HD 8K

48 Gbps Ultra High Speed 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 125

Low-Profile Mount Kit for 1/4 and 1/2 Rack Width, Two-Piece Enclosures

RSB 129

Basic Rack Shelf for 9.5" Deep Products

ZipClip 200

Mounting Kit for 1/8 and 1/4 Rack Width Products

UTS 100 Series

Under Table Shelf System

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Specifications

SW2 HD 8K

specification

Max. 8K Capabilities
Resolution	Refresh Rate	Chroma Sampling	Max. Bit Depth per Color
7680x4320	60 Hz	4:2:0	10 bit
7680x4320	30 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
Max. 4K and 5K Capabilities
Resolution and Refresh Rate		Chroma Sampling	Max. Bit Depth per Color
5120x2880	60 Hz	4:4:4	12 bit
5120x1440
4096x2160
3840x2160
3840x2160	120 Hz		10 bit

Frame rate¹

24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 120, or 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 2.1, HDCP 2.3

Max. video data rate

48 Gbps

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

Video

Maximum data rate

48 Gbps (12 Gbps per color)

Maximum pixel clock

1.2 GHz

Resolution range

VESA

640x480 to 7680x4320

SMPTE

Up to 1080p @ 240 Hz or 8K @ 60 Hz (4:2:0 chroma sampling)

Ultra Wide & 5K

2560x1080, 3440x1440, 3840x1080, 3840x1440, 3840x1600
5120x1080, 5120x1440, 5120x2160, 5120x2560, 5120x2880

Color bit depth

8, 10, or 12 bits – subject to the max data rate

Formats

RGB and YCbCr digital video

Standards

DVI 1.0, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 1.x and 2.3

HDR

HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision

NOTE

The SW2 HD 8K switcher supports TMDS data rates up to 48 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 any 3D system. There are several unique 3D formats in use by source devices and display manufacturers. The level of 3D product support is governed by pixel clock, signal format, and communication between source and sink devices. Please contact an Extron Application Engineer for more information.

Video input

Number/signal type

2 HDMI or DVI-D* (HDCP compliant)

Connectors

2 female HDMI type A

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

24 Hz to 75 Hz

EDID emulation

128 - 512 byte EDID support (1 - 4 blocks)

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

Video output

Number/signal type

1 HDMI or DVI-D* (HDCP compliant)

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A

Power for active cables

1.25 watts total power for the HDMI port

Peripheral device power

250 mA per HDMI output

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

Audio

Source formats — HDMI

LPCM up to 8 Ch, Dolby Atmos^®, Dolby TrueHD^®, Dolby Digital Plus^TM, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio^TM, DTS-HD High Res, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES^®, DTS, Analog stereo

Gain

Unbalanced output -6 dB, balanced output

Frequency response

Line out 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB

THD + Noise

<0.1%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N

≤-90 dB @ max balanced output, unweighted

Crosstalk

≤-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

>80 dB @ 1 kHz

Audio output — Line out

Number/signal type

1 HDMI
1 unbalanced/balanced stereo

Connectors

1 female HDMI type A
1 3.5 mm, 5 pole captive screw

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

± 0.5 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

>+21 dBu balanced, >+15 dBu, unbalanced

Output volume range

0 to -100 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Communications

USB control port

1 front panel USB-C

USB standards

USB 2.0, high speed

Serial control port

1 bidirectional RS-232

Serial control connector

(1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw (rear panel)

Baud rate and protocol

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

Pin configuration

1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

Program control

Extron Product Software Configuration (PCS) program for Windows®
Extron Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™)

General

Power supply

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

Power consumption

Device

Full load

TBD watts

Power save mode

TBD watts

Device and power supply

TBD watts

Full load

TBD watts

Power save mode

TBD 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

TBD BTU/hr

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional rack shelf kit

Furniture mount

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

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.0" H x 4.3" W x 6.0" D (1" high, quarter rack wide)
(25 mm H x 109 mm W x 152 mm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight

0.53 lbs (0.24 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.

(6379-D1)

Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Part #	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
60-1985-01	9.5" (24.1 cm)	7.13" (18.1 cm)	2.69" (6.8 cm)	1.96 lbs (0.89 kg)

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