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MX16x16DVI User`s manual

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2. 50 7 3 4 View connection on all 50 7 3 5 View mutes on all 51 7 3 6 Mute specified output nnee eneen 51 7 3 7 Unmute specified 52 7 3 8 Lock specified 0 00 E nnne eren 52 7 3 9 Unlock specified ne neto prine irene deed eves 52 7 3 10 Save preset to the specified memory 52 7 3 11 Load preset from the specified 52 68 12 PEOVIBWIDIOSOL op Perte E NER 53 7 3 13 Renaming Presets Inputs nnne 53 7 3 14 Query names of Presets Inputs Outputs 54 7 3 15 Set default names of Presets Inputs 54 7 3 16 Reload factory default output 55 1 317 Query IP settings EM 55 7 3 18 Reload factory default IP 56 7 3 19 Load DHCP IP settings only IP address 56 7 4 ROUTER STATUS 5 41020 0 00000 0000000 01000000 ss sr sa agna 57 FAA A 57 1 4 2 Miewseral 57 7 4 3 View Firmware version of the n
3. Section 10 Specifications 10 3 Rack mounting variations D JD SCIT Ms 1 5 e il il Section 10 Specifications MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 I E t UN an NS Page 75 78 Uil visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 Version applicability This User s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned software firmware and hardware version Lightware Matrix Controller software 3 2 0 router CPU firmware MX DVI CPU 2 4 4 router EDID firmware 3 2 1 router Control Panel firmware MX CP1 1 0 4 router Web Server 1 1 3 router Web Content 1 2 6 router Motherboard PCB 2 1 router enclosure 2 1 power supply enclosure 1 1 12 Warranty Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers In case of def
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5. AT visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 7 Commands Quick summary Control commands IA See in Router Status commands View product type MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 View serial number View Firmware version of the CPU View Installed cards hardware View installed controllers firmware View current control protocol Set current control protocol EDID router commands Route EDID to the selected input static lt in gt lt loc gt Route EDID to the selected input dynamic lt in gt lt loc gt Route one EDID to all inputs A lt loc gt View EDID switch status on all inputs VEDID Learn EDID to memory location lt out gt gt lt loc gt View EDID validity table wv View EDID header wh lt loc gt Download EDID content from the router we lt loc gt Upload EDID content to the router Section 7 Programmer s reference WL lt loc gt DATE Page 65 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 Firmware upgrade Info Page 66 78 Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router s firmware The matrix router can only be upgraded via LAN so connect the matrix router to the local subnet Be sure that there is no other active connection with the router
6. Status Basic device information such as the serial number installed cards firmware and hardware versions are displayed on this page Configuration This page shows the current network configuration of the matrix such as IP settings and port number Support The contact information to Lightware Visual Engineering is shown in this page visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 3 Control menu 5 3 1 Crosspoint switching Click on Control menu then select Set and View Crosspoints CONTROL Crosspoints 1 E 5 6 8 9 10 tT 12 13 14 15 16 Load Preset Save Preset Preset Preset3 2 Me Preset4 L Preset6 Preset Preset amp 1 Preset Preset 0 Presetl1 Presetl2 Presetl3 Preseti5 ER pesene Presetl OO Presets Figure 5 2 Built in website crosspoint array 1 2 3 columns represent the inputs and the 1 2 3 rows represent the outputs Each green square represents a live connection For making a connection click on the desired grey square When the mouse pointer hovers over the array the corresponding input and output numbers are highlighted in red to help switching Mute outputs Outputs can be easily muted by clicking the button titled M beside the output This means that no signal will be present at this output If muting is active the background turns to black Lock outputs Outputs can be locked to any
7. address field shows serial connection instead of the IP address If the matrix is connected via IP connection the serial and IP settings can be viewed by clicking on the Serial and IP Settings button Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 37 78 ATE visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 6 1 IP settings Obtain IP address automatically By selecting the Obtain IP address automatically option the matrix gets the IP address from the DHCP server on the LAN or if DHCP server is not present it gets an address from the 169 254 xxx xxx domain Fix IP configuration In this case the matrix has an IP address configuration set up by the user administrator The earlier saved configuration is shown in brackets Step 1 Select the Fix IP configuration option Step2 Type in the IP address select the desired subnet mask and type in the gateway IP address Step 3 Click on Apply Settings button Depending on the modified settings you might need to restart the router and the Matrix Controller Software Serial and IP Settings configuration Obtain IP address automatically Fix IP configuration DHCP and AutolP is enabled IP address 192 168 2 106 192 168 2 106 Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 Auto Default gateway 192 168 2 1 192 168 2 1 Load Default Apply Settings settings IP port 10001 for
8. Info Parameter Value IP address Acquired with DHCP port number unchanged Subnet mask unchanged Gateway unchanged settings be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection only via serial port To change the IP settings via Ethernet use the Matrix Controller software section 4 6 1 or the built in website section 5 6 Default setting can be reloaded by the front panel buttons as well section 3 3 2 7 4 Router Status commands 7 4 1 View product type Description The router responds its name Format Example Command i i Response PRODUCT TYPE gt CrLf lt MX16x16DVI Slim CrLf Legend lt PRODUCT_TYPE gt inputs outputs interface MX12x12DVI Slim 12 12 single link MX16x16DVI Slim 16 16 single link 7 4 2 View serial number Description The router responds its 8 digit serial number Format Example Command s s Response lt SERIAL_NUMBER gt CrLf lt SN 10170142 CrLf Info Only the last 4 numbers are written onto the back of the router 7 4 3 View Firmware version of the CPU Description View the CPU firmware revision To view other controller s firmware version see FC command Format Example Command 8 gt f Response lt FW_VERSION gt CrLf lt FW 2 4 4 CrLf visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 4 4 View Installed I O cards hardware Description Shows
9. Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 4 seconds light will go off Press and release Control Lock Control Lock button lights in up red continuously Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button the current protocol indication will light up Press and release the a Load Preset button to set the factory default IP settings IP address 192 168 254 254 port number 10001 subnet mask 255 255 0 0 gateway 0 0 0 0 b Save Preset button to set DHCP enabled IP address Acquired with DHCP port number unchanged subnet mask unchanged gateway unchanged A light sequence will occur to confirm the command Save Preset Load Preset and Take Auto buttons will light up one after the other Reinsert the LAN cable to the Ethernet port if it was unplugged Wait about 20 seconds before connecting the router via Ethernet MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller The matrix router unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller from a Windows PC or Laptop through RS 232 or Ethernet port 4 1 Installing the Matrix Controller software Step 1 Run Installer LW matrix controller v3 2 0 jg Installer_LW_matrix_controller_v3_2_0 Setup In Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue Select components to install LW
10. Step 4 Step 5 Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button lights up in red and all the locked output s buttons illuminate green view state If no button is pressed for three seconds the router returns to idle state If an unlit output button is pressed it starts to blink to indicate that it is preselected for output locking Press and release TAKE button The selected destinations are now locked Unlock an output in TAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button lights up in red and all the locked output s buttons illuminate green view state If no button is pressed for three seconds the router returns to idle state If an illuminating output button is pressed it goes off to indicate that it is preselected for unlocking Press and release the TAKE button The deselected destinations are now unlocked View locked outputs in AUTOTAKE mode In AUTOTAKE mode a destination is selected all the time Therefore the currently selected output and input buttons are illuminated The Output Lock button illuminates regarding to the lock state of the current output Viewing all locked outputs is not possible is AUTOTAKE mode as pressing the Output Lock button instantly locks or unlocks the current output Lock an output in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Press and release the required destination button Now t
11. 30 4 3 2 Input and output card types 31 4 3 3 Input and output enn nennen nennen enn seen nnn renes 31 4 3 4 PRESET operations ssssssssssssssseeeenenenen nennen nennen terret nnns 31 43 5 Preset names ce np Lea been oa ana ens 32 4 3 6 Output parameter settings ener enne nns 33 44 MC 34 4 4 1 Router operation 34 4 4 29 Advanced EDID Editor 36 4 4 8 Easy EDID Creator nne enenneeeeneeenenenennseneneneennennnenenneeeenernnnenennveneneennnn 36 4 5 TERMINAL VZi 37 46 STATUS MENU ER 37 461 IP i EA A A 38 4 7 FIND MEN U saneren a ereraa aeea 39 5 WEB CONTROL USING BUILT IN WEBSITE aanne enen ennnenenanenensenesnanenanneensnenensenenn 40 5 1 ACCESSING THE ROUTER S BUILT IN WEBSITE cesseeeeeeeeenn eene nnnm enne 40 5 2 MENU DESCRIPTION ed 41 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 3 7 GONTROL MENU ii eese ibo nasi iisdem 42 5 3 1 Crosspoint switching ener aniani danadana 42 5 3 2 P nnee E 42 5 33 Output settings use ane vertu eaten 43 5 4 EDID ROUTER 9 44 5
12. E 1 S CrLf E L 5 Command WB 1e lt B1 gt e lt B2 gt e lt B3 gt WB 1 00 FF 00 e lt B4 gt e lt B5 gt e lt B6 gt e lt B gt e lt B8 gt Response EL lt num gt CrLf lt EL 1 Command WB 2e lt B9 gt e lt B10 gt WB 2 38 A3 66 01 01 01 01 lt 11 gt lt 12 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt 15 gt lt 16 gt Response EL num CrLf lt EL 2 CrLf Command WB 32e lt B249 gt e lt B250 gt WB 32 36 59 42 OA 20 20 00 96 e lt B251 gt e lt B252 gt e lt B253 gt lt 8254 gt lt 8255 gt lt 8256 gt Response EL lt num gt CrLf EL 32 Response E S CrLf E S Legend lt num gt represents the sequential number of every 8 byte part of EDID num is between 1 and 32 lt B1 gt lt B256 gt are the bytes of EDID Explanation Full EDID uploaded to memory location 53 7 6 Router initiated commands 7 6 1 EDID status changed Description This is sent after all commands which changes the EDID EDID copy EDID switch or after a new EDID source e g a new display device is connected to the router Format Example Command various 5 101 Response E S E SW E S Explanation Copy EDID from output 1 to input 5 dynamic emulation First response confirms the EDID routing command E S C response is an automatic message that is sent because an EDID
13. Format Example Command lt in gt lt loc gt 4 102 Response E SW E SW delay delay E S E 5 Info Outputs 1 16 are mapped to logical addresses 101 116 Explanation EDID from output 2 is copied to input 4 After choosing dynamic EDID routing to one or all inputs the router will follow the EDID changes occurring on the output it was connected to Every time a different EDID is recognized on the output it is copied instantly to the input 7 5 3 Route one EDID to all inputs Description Copies EDID from the selected location lt loc gt to inputs Location loc should be between 1 100 for static routing and between 101 116 for dynamic routing Format Example Command A lt loc gt A 48 Response E_SW_OK CrLf E_SW_OK CrLf delay delay E S CrLf E 5 Explanation EDID from memory location 48 is copied to all inputs Info This operation takes about 8 seconds Wu 7 5 4 View EDID switch status on all inputs Description Indexes show the actual input and the number at the given index lt in1 gt lt inN gt shows which EDID is switched to that particular input where represents the maximal input number of the given configuration visual engineering IGHTWARE Format Example 1 MX16x16DVI Slim Command VEDID VEDID Response VEDIDe lt IN1 gt e lt IN2 gt 6e VE
14. Input 1 is switched to output 5 7 3 2 Switch one input to all outputs Description Switch input lt in gt to all outputs Format Command lt in gt O Response l in eALL CrLf Example 02280 01 ALL CrLf Explanation Input 2 is switched to all outputs 7 3 3 View connection on the specified output Info Obsolete Use VC instead Description View connection on output out Format Command lt out gt Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf Example 205 lt 005 I01 CrLf Explanation Viewing connection for output 5 The connected input is 1 Info If the output is locked muted or both locked and muted the response format changes If the output is muted you get a letter M if locked a letter 1 and if muted and locked at the same time U before the 2 digit numbers 0 O05 1101 7 3 4 View connection on all outputs Description Viewing all outputs connection results in different response length because it depends on the routers type length 16 for MX16x16DVI Slim length 12 for MX12x12DVI Slim The response below supposes a router having 16 outputs Format Example 1 MX16x16DVI Slim Command VC Response lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt lt 7 gt ALL 02 02 02 05 05 05 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 CrLf lt 08 gt lt 09 gt
15. Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Create the desired connections which have to be saved Step 2 Press and release SAVE PRESET button Step 3 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 16 Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs including mute state but ignoring lock state Loading a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button Step 2 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 16 Now the selected preset is loaded Info Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked 3 2 7 OUTPUT LOCK Using Lightware routers it is possible to lock a destination s state This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important signal Locking a destination means that no input selection or muting can be executed on that particular destination Destinations can be independently locked or unlocked Locking a destination does not affect other destinations visual engineering IGHTWARE View locked outputs in TAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Press and release the Output Lock button The Output Lock button and all the buttons of any locked destinations lights up and remain illuminated for two seconds Lock an output in TAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
16. The text can be typed directly gt 3 5 lt 005 103 By default commands are automatically 01101010304 surrounded by framing brackets Every sent command and every received predia response gets an arrow or prefix 910101010101 and has different font colors in order to lt SPRO5 help distinguishing gt 1 projector_2 m lt ONAME 1 PROJECTOR 2 If the Command framing checkbox is unchecked you can send multiple commands together however in this case you have to type in the framing brackets manually v Command framing Clear Terminal Window Figure 4 6 Terminal window 4 6 STATUS menu Basic device information such as the installed cards firmware and hardware revisions are displayed in this window Lichtware Lightware Matrix Controller v3 2 0 Device Information Device Name MX16x16DVI IP Address 192 168 2 196 MAC Address 00 20 4A B5 D9 24 Serial 00000001 Serial and IP Settings Installed Cards Slot Name Card Name Firmware Version Hardware Version CPU Card MX CPU FW 24 3 Control Panel MCP FW 1 0 4 CPU Card MXDVLEDID FW 3 20 MOTHERBOARD MX 16X16 DVI SCH 21 PCB 21 Slot 1 MX 16X16 DVLOB SCH 21 PCB 21 Slot 2 MX IEXIE DVI OB SCH 21 PCB 21 Slot 3 MX IBXIE DVHB SCH 21 PCB 21 Status Slot 4 MX IBXIE DVHIB SCH 21 PCB 21 Web Content Web Server Restart Matrix Figure 4 7 Status menu Info If the device is connected via RS 232 the
17. 1280x1024 060 1Hz 1280x1024 60 Monitor NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1 01970 Input 9 LAR 1280x1024 50 1Hz 1280x1024 60 LCD1970NXp Input 10 LAR 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1280x1024 60 LCD1970NXp Input 11 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Input 12 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Input 13 DEL 2560x1600 59 85Hz Input 14 LAR 1500x1200 50 0Hz 1600x1200 50 Input 15 LAR 1600x1200 60 0Hz 1600x1200 60 Input 16 DEL 2560x1500 059 85Hz EDID List Memory Address Monitor 1 1364x768 74 98Hz A 18 1280x1024 50 0Hz 19 1280x102460 1Hz 20 1280x1024 75 1Hz 1280x1024 75 21 1366x1024 59 99Hz 1366x1024 60 22 1400x1050 049 99Hz LAR 1400x1050 50 23 1400x1050 059 99Hz DAR 1400x1050 60 24 1400x1050 75 0Hz LAR 1400 1050 75 25 1680x1050 59 99Hz LAR 1680 1050 60 26 1500x1200 50 0Hz LAR 1600x1 200250 27 1500x1 200 60 0Hz OAR 1600x1200 60 n INN AE DAR AANA INNEN Figure 5 3 Static EDID routing Info Switching an EDID to ALL inputs may take several seconds Page 44 78 Section 5 Web control Using built in website MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 The user can switch and learn EDIDs also in the Last Attached Monitors EDIDs window Switching an EDID from this list to an input results dynamic EDID routing This means that the emulated EDID changes automatically if a new monitor is attached to the output by simply copying the data from the monitor Emulated EDIDs EDD Inputs _ Menufecturer Resoktion Monitor Name I
18. 1920x1200 5955 25 ___ 1680 1050 959 99 Hz 50 2560 1600 59 85Hz Table 6 1 Factory preset EDID list 7 Programmer s reference Users can connect the matrix through Ethernet or serial port as well After establishing connection there is no difference between connection types except some rare cases which are uniquely noted Lightware matrix routers can be controlled with external devices which can communicate according to the router protocol Lightware routers have a special protocol but to interoperate with third party devices a secondary protocol is also provided 7 1 Changing and viewing protocols The router is equipped with multiple router protocols Step 1 Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 4 seconds light will go off Step2 Press and release Control Lock Control Lock button lights in up red continuously Step 3 Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button Now one of the source buttons will light up according to the current protocol view protocol a If Source 1 button lights Lightware protocol is active b If Source 2 button lights Protocol 2 is active Step 4 a f you do not want to change the protocol release the Output Lock button view only b If you want to change the protocol keep the Output Lock button pressed and press the desired Source button accordingly to the new protocol The desired Source butt
19. 4 including the mute state of the outputs Info Lock states are not saved Lock state is assigned to the physical output of the router Presets don t affect output locks 7 3 11 Load preset from the specified location Description Load preset lt id gt Format Example Command lt id gt 4 Response LPR lt id gt CrLf lt LPRO4 CrLf Explanation Current crosspoint state is changed according to preset 4 including the mute state of the outputs 1 Info Locked outputs are left unchanged Presets don t affect output locks 7 3 12 Preview preset Description Preview preset id without loading Format Example 8 8 Command VP lt id gt Response VP lt id gt e lt O1 gt e lt 02 gt gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 06 gt lt 0 7 gt lt gt lt gt lt 010 gt lt 011 gt lt 0121 gt lt 013 gt e lt O14 gt e lt 015 gt e lt 016 gt CrLf VP 3 2 lt VP 3 02 M02 01 02 02 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 O1 01 CrLf Legend Any lt Ox gt indexes can be a two digit number or there can be a leading character showing the mute state for the corresponding output Explanation Viewing connections for preset 3 Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 4 and 5 Input 1 is connected to all other outputs Outputs 2 and 3 are muted The shown input connections for these outputs are not active but the last connection that was route
20. 4 1 Change emulated EDID at or 44 5 4 2 Learn EDID from attached display 45 ME P WU tenemen dermate earn aantoe aannaaien ra varanen 45 5 6 NETWORK 20 0 0 400 0 2 0 0 0020 06000 0000000000000000000 46 5 6 1 Automatic IP Address Configuration essere 46 5 6 2 Static IP address configuration ssssssssssssssseseeeeeen 46 5 6 3 Loading the default IP 47 5 6 4 Port sessi enne 47 5 6 5 Loading the default TCP Port nennen 47 5 7 SUPPORT ME 47 ABOUT EDID MEMORY nn cise cance ceccce secs ccscicconeceendecesecetsacessecdeseatecasieececcesscncdetces sistexecncceeceete 48 PROGRAMMER S 49 7 1 CHANGING AND VIEWING 8 0 0202 0000000 000100100000000 49 7 2 PROTOCOL aaa a a or areia 49 7 3 SWITCHING AND CONTROL COMMANDS c cccccccccscsessseecesececcesesaeaeceseescneeuaeeecesececseseaaeeeeeeseeenes 50 7 3 1 Switch one input to one output 50 7 3 2 Switch one input to all outputs nnn ennen eene nnne 50 7 3 3 View connection on the specified
21. Matrix Controller 3 2 0 required Start Menu Shortcuts Space required 4 4MB Cancel Step 2 Select destination folder and click Install Using the default path is highly recommended ig Installer_LW_ matrix controller _v3 2 0 Setup In Setup will install Installer LW matrix controller v3 2 0 the following folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to start the installation Destination Folder C Program FilesiLiahtwarel Browse Space required 4 4MB Space available 89 7GB Cancel Step 3 If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop up window ic linstallaralWamatrheecontrolies 3 2 06 gt Do you want create 5 on the desktop Step 4 15 Installer LW matrix controller v3 2 05 Installation was successful Step5 To run Lightware matrix control software find the shortcut icon in Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware LW matrix controller vXXX or on the desktop and double click matrix controller _ v3 2 0 Uninstalling To uninstall the control software double click on Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware Uninstall LW matrix controller vXXX exe Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 27 78 Cc ATE JID visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 2 Establishing the connection I
22. Now the preset Pras Load is loaded Pres Seve Pres review Step3 The new configuration is displayed on the matrix Pred Rename switching area Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Save preset Preset 15 Pr 16 Step 1 Make the desired configuration on the matrix switching Preset 17 Preset 18 area Preset 18 Preset 20 Step 2 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 where you want to save your current configuration 2 Preset 24 Step 3 Press SAVE PRESET button or right click on the preset Preset 25 Preset 26 and click Save the popup menu Now the preset is Preset 27 stored Preset 29 Preset 30 Preview preset Preset 32 Step 1 Right click on the desired preset and click Preview in the popup menu Step 2 The preset s I O configuration is displayed on the matrix switching area with yellow squares for two seconds 4 3 5 Preset names To help memorizing the preset configurations names can be assigned to saved presets Preset names can be maximum 16 characters long and can contain any ASCII characters except All characters are converted to uppercase Info If the CPU firmware version is above 2 0 0 then the preset names are stored in the router s memory so they can be read by another computer Otherwise the preset names are stored locally in a file on the computer that was used to save the preset names By default this file can be found as C Program Files Lightware LW matrix controller v8 2 Olsetting
23. Router operation By clicking on the EDID Management menu the EDID router page appears When the user enters the menu first the whole EDID list is being downloaded from the matrix It may take up to 20 seconds for the first time After the list is downloaded the current status of the router s EDID is shown in the three boxes The Emulated EDIDs box contains the resolutions and the vendor names of the EDID reported to the source for each input separately The Last attached Monitor s EDIDs box contains the resolutions and vendor names of the display devices connected to matrix switcher s output The EDID list box contains all the available EDIDs stored in the matrix memory 5 4 1 Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs All EDIDs are enumerated in the EDID list window Step 1 Select the desired EDID from this list with a left mouse click a popup menu appears Step2 Click the Switch this EDID to item A popup menu appears with an input name list Step3 Click on the desired input or on the ALL text Now the EDID has been changed on selected input as the message box shows on the left corner Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors EDIDs EDID Inputs Manufacturer Resolution Monitor EDID Outputs Manufacturer Resolution Monitor Name E Monitor 3 Input 6 LAR 1024x758 075 2Hz 1024x768 75 E Monitor 4 Input 7 LAR 1024x768 75 2Hz 1024x768 75 Monitor 5 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1 01970 Input 8 LWR
24. Step3 Select Obtain IP address automatically 4 Enter the following as necessary IP Configuration Obtain IP address automatically Fix IP configuration Auto Configuration Methods BOOTP O Enable Disable IP Address DHCP Enable O Disable Subnet Mask Enable Disable Default Gateway Load Default Apply Settings BOOTP Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol BOOTP server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses automatically DHCP Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server to assign leased IP address to the matrix unit automatically AutolP Select Enable to permit the matrix to generate an IP in the 169 254 x x address range with Class B subnet Disabling BOOTP DHCP and AutolP all three checkboxes is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port Step 5 When you are finished click Apply Settings button To continue using the built in website you must type in the IP address in your browser 5 6 2 Static IP address configuration The user can manually assign an IP address to the unit and enter related network settings To assign an IP address manually Step 1 Click on Configuration menu Step2 Select Network Settings Step3 Select Fix IP Configuration Step 4 Enter the following as necessary IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses enter it manually in dec
25. TAKE mode AUTOTAKE mode destination button pressed idle viewing last destination s AUTOTAKE connection mode select or deselect source connection realized Figure 3 2 Switching flowchart in AUTOTAKE mode 3 2 6 Preset operations The unit has 32 user programmable presets Each preset stores a configuration regarding all input connections and mute state for all outputs All presets are stored in a non volatile memory the router keeps presets even in case of power down Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 16 The other presets are accessible only through software control Serial or Ethernet Saving a Preset in TAKE mode Step 1 Create the desired connections which have to be saved Step 2 Press and release the SAVE PRESET button Step 3 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 16 or to 12 Step 4 Press and release TAKE button Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs including mute state but ignoring lock state Loading a Preset in TAKE mode Step 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button Step 2 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 16 or to 12 Step 3 Press and release TAKE button Now the selected preset is loaded Info Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked
26. The pressed destination button and the actually connected source button light up green If no source is connected the output is muted no source button will light up Step 2 Press and release the selected input button The switch action will be executed immediately Switching between sources to the selected destination can be done directly Deselecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Press and release the selected destination button The pressed destination button and the actually connected source button are lighting green If no source is connected the output is muted no source button will light up Step 2 Press and release the active green lighting source button The output is muted Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black or blue image or no signal message and may automatically turn off visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 2 5 Switching operations flowchart To better understand the viewing and switching sequence in TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes please study the below diagrams TAKE mode multiple connections can be made by a single TAKE action source viewing select or button source deselect pressed connections destinations previewing connections TAKE button pressed connections realized nothing pressed for 3 sec destination button pressed viewing destination connection Figure 3 1 Switching flowchart in
27. amba einde in atm en R 18 cEelziuie mem 19 3 1 POWERING ON 19 3 2 FRONT PANEL 19 3 2 1 CONTROL LOOK saneren eens len eed benee tale dan 19 3 2 2 TAKE AUTOTAKE 19 3 2 8 Viewing crosspoint 20 994 21 3 2 5 Switching operations 22 3 2 6 JPresetoperatioris A 23 3 2 7 OUTPUT LOCK 23 25 3 3 1 Serial port settings rara ree penne i rubrae 26 3 3 2 Resetting the IP 0 4222 20 enne 26 4 SOFTWARE CONTROL USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX 27 4 1 INSTALLING THE MATRIX CONTROLLER SOFTWARE 27 4 2 ESTABLISHING THE 28 4 3 CONTROL MENU MMMMMMEEEMMMMMEEEEEMEMMMEEEEEMEMMEEEEEEEMMEEEEMEMMMMMMMMMM 30 4 3 1 Switch mute and 204 44 0000
28. buttons are not connected to this source This is an informative display about current status of the selected input view only Step 2 Press and release the selected destination button or buttons which has to be connected to the selected source The preselected destination button s start s blinking Step 3 Press and release TAKE button to execute the tie or ties Now the selected input is switched to the selected output or to the multiple outputs Disconnecting or muting in TAKE mode Step 1 First press and release the selected source button The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up The dark remaining destination buttons are not connected to this source This is an informative display about current status of the selected input view only Step 2 Press and release the selected green lighting destination button which has to be disconnected from the selected source The pressed destination or multiple destinations will turn dark Step 3 Press and release TAKE button to execute disconnection Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or signal message or automatically will turn off Info Multiple switching and deselecting actions can be done simultaneously during only one TAKE action Creating a connection in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Press and release the selected destination button
29. default value is in the input box but it is not saved Step 2 To save click on Apply Settings button The new port will be active after the next connection 5 7 Support For technical support please don t hesitate to contact Lightware Visual Engineering at support lightware hu visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 About EDID memory EDID router contains a 164 block non volatile memory bank EDID memory is structured as follows TOU etende leenen dean eee ded Factory Preset EDID list le User programmable memories 101 116 OUT 1 16 Last attached monitor s EDID list 133 148 IN 1 16 Emulated EDID at input connectors All EDID including factory preset user programmable memories EDID at other inputs and EDID at outputs can be switched and emulated at any of the inputs Info The first 50 EDID 1 50 inclusive are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions Info Memory locations 117 182 and 148 164 are reserved for S2x32 matrix configurations only therefore not accessible this matrix router Info MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures Info The attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off th
30. e lt x gt CrLf Legend lt x gt stands for the active protocol Explanation Protocol 1 is active here 7 4 7 Set current control protocol Description Sets the current RS 232 TCP IP control protocol Default is 1 Format Example 7 Command p xj p 1 Response PROTOCOL lt gt PROTOCOL 1 SELECTED CrLf SELECTED CrLt Legend lt x gt stands for the selected protocol Explanation Protocol 1 is activated 7 5 EDID router commands The EDID router manipulates the EDID memory which has memory locations that are assigned to specific input or output ports Please see section 6 on page 48 about EDID memory structure 7 5 1 Route EDID to the selected input static Description Copies EDID from location lt loc gt to input lt in gt lt loc gt must be 1 100 Format Example Command lt in gt lt loc gt 5 10 Response E_SW_OK CrLf E_SW_Ok CrLf delay delay E S E S Explanation EDID from memory location 10 is copied to input 5 Note The router sends E S C only if the new EDID is different from the earlier one 7 5 2 Route EDID to the selected input dynamic Description Copies EDID from location loc to input in Location loc should be 101 116 MX16x16DVI Slim or 101 112 MX12x12DVI Slim as opposed to static routing where loc should be between 1 100
31. has changed Info The router stores the last attached display device s EDID connected to the output After disconnecting this device its EDID is still present at the router s memory therefore no status change message is issued by the router if a display device having the same EDID is connected to that output The same display device is connected again or another display device same brand from the same manufacturer Info To keep your application in sync with the router it is recommended to issue a show validity wv command after receiving an EDID status changed response and read all location indicating 3 in the table as the change of these EDID triggered the EDID status changed response 7 6 2 Error responses Invalid input number Description Given input number exceeds the Response _ ERROI CrLf MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 maximum number of inputs or equals zero Invalid output number Description Given output number exceeds the Response _ ERRO2 CrLf installed number of outputs or equals zero Invalid value Description Given value exceeds the maximum Response _ ERRO3 CrLf allowed value can be sent Invalid preset number Description Given preset number exceeds the Response ERRO4 CrLf maximum allowed preset number Info The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all routers Section 7 Programmer s reference Page 63 78 E 8
32. in last 3 seconds user can verify both input and output connections This informative display will remain for 3 seconds and then all button lamps go out In TAKE mode no accidental change can be done unless TAKE button is pressed For viewing input connections press and release a source button Now the selected source button and all destination buttons will light up which are currently connected to the selected source For viewing output connections press and release a destination button Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state View current state in AUTOTAKE mode In AUTOTAKE mode only states of destinations can be viewed Press and release the required destination button Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state By pressing another destination button the state of that destination can be seen Info Be careful as in AUTOTAKE mode if a source button is pressed it is immediately connected to the last selected destination 3 2 4 Switching Creating a connection or multiple connections in TAKE mode Step 1 First press and release the selected source button The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up The dark remaining destination
33. inputs After locking an input to an output no switching is permitted for this output unless it is unlocked again If lock is active background turns to red Info Loading a preset doesn t change neither the lock state nor the switch state of a locked output If an output is locked to an input before preset loading it will also be locked that input after preset loading so locked outputs ignore the preset 5 3 2 Preset operations Preset operations can be done in the right panel of the Control gt Set and View Crosspoints page Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved any time Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 16 preset memories all others from 17 to 32 are available only via the Matrix Controller software or the router s built in website Save Preset Step 1 Make the desired configuration on matrix switching area Step 2 Select the preset memory location Preset1 Preset32 where you want to save your configuration to Step 3 Press the Save Preset button A message box confirms that the preset is stored 42 78 Section 5 Web control Using built in website Load Preset Step 1 Select the preset memory location Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as next configuration Step 2 Press the Load Preset button Now the preset is loaded Step3 The new configuration is displayed on the matrix switching area 5 3 3 Output settings Control me
34. is selected and active Try restarting your computer if you get a picture during the booting process you have to review the driver settings 10 Specifications General e 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 8 A Power consumption sissit eadair E eneen 75 W 256 BTU hour UL FCC aano EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 60065 Class Wananiy 3 years Operating temperature 20 C 50 C Humidity 10 90 RH Enclosure router Rack mountable Yes 40 high DC power connector Neutrik 4 pole Speakon NL4MP Material 2 mm aluminum alloy AlMg3 Dimensions 482W x 32 8D x 176 5H mm 19W x 1 3D x 7H inch Net Weight nate 1 85 kg 4 1 165 Enclosure power supply Rack Mountable Material 1 mm metal power connector 2 IEC receptacle filtered DC power connector Neutrik 4 pole Speakon NLAMP Dimensions 200W x 110D x 86H mm 7 9W x 4 3D x 3 4H inch Net Weight power supply e 1 42 kg 3 1 Ibs Net Weight power Cable sn 0 35 kg 0 8 Ibs Inputs r
35. lt out gt 03 Response 1MT lt out gt CrLf 1MT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is muted Now no signal presents on output 3 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 3 7 Unmute specified output Description Unmute output lt out gt Format Example Command lt out gt 03 Response OMT lt out gt CrLf OMT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is unmuted Now output 3 is switched to the input it was connected to prior to the mute command 7 3 8 Lock specified output Description Lock output out Output s state cannot be changed until unlocking Format Example Command gt lt out gt gt 05 Response 1LO lt out gt CrLf lt 1L005 CrLf Explanation Output 5 is locked 7 3 9 Unlock specified output Description Unlock output out Now output 3 state can be changed Format Example Command lt lt out gt lt 05 Response OLO lt out gt CrLf 0LO05 CrLf Explanation Output 5 is unlocked The router issues the above response regardless of the previous state of the Info output either it was locked or unlocked 7 3 10 Save preset to the specified memory location Description Save current crosspoint configuration output states to preset id Format Example Command lt id gt 4 Response SPR lt id gt CrLf SPRO4 CrLf Explanation Current crosspoint state is saved to preset
36. patch cable If connecting to a computer directly a cross UTP cable has to be used User interface comparsion The built in website and the Lightware matrix controller software have little different capabilities The table below summarizes the main differences helping you to select the interface that suits your needs Matrix Function controller Built in website software platform Windows only ANY installation web browser installation required needed only and preset names Preview presets Easy EDID creator EDID editor EDID upload download Table 3 2 User interface comparison visual engin eering IGHTWARE 3 3 1 Serial port settings MX16x16DVI Slim MX12x12DVI Slim can be ordered with either RS 232 or RS 422 communication port The port settings are done in the factory D SUB connector pin assignments can be found in chapter 2 4 4 on page 18 The device uses standard RS 232 interface with the following settings 9600 Baud 8 data bit 1 stop bit no parity null modem cable 3 3 2 Resetting the IP address The unit s Ethernet port can be set to factory default IP configuration or to DHCP mode with front panel buttons To set the IP configuration perform the following Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Ensure that there is no active connection on the Ethernet port unplugging the LAN cable is the most secure
37. the hardware name and revision of the installed cards Info This router model is a compact type so there are no separate input output cards Separate card slot descriptors are listed only because of compatibility issues Format Example Command is Response 51 0 MB _DESC gt CrLf SL 0 MX 16X16 DVI SLIM SL 1 OB DESC gt CrLf SCH 2 1 PCB_2 1 CrLf SL 2 lt OB_DESCs CrLf lt SL 1 MX 16x16 DVI OB SCH 2 1 51 3 lt OB_DESC gt CrLf PCB_2 1 CrLf SL 4 lt OB_DESCs CrLf SL 1 MX 16x16 DVI OB SCH 2 1 SL 5 IB DESC gt CrLf PCB_2 1 CrLf SL 6 lt IB_DESC gt CrLf lt Empty Slot SL 7 lt IB_DESC gt CrLf lt Empty Slot SL 8 lt IB_DESCs CrLf lt SL 1 MX 16x16 DVI IB SCH 2 1 PCB_2 1 CrLf SL 1 MX 16x16 DVI IB SCH 2 1 PCB_2 1 CrLf Empty Slot lt Empty Slot Explanation MX16x16DVI Slim router The router reports as if it has two output ad two input cards 74 5 View installed controllers firmware Description Shows the firmware revisions of the installed controllers Format Example Command fc fc Response CARD FIRMWARE gt CrLf FW 1 0 4 9 0x10 CrLf MX DVI EDID FW 3 2 0 0x50 CrLf 7 4 6 View current control protocol Description Shows the RS 232 TCP IP control protocol Format Example Command p p 2 Response CURRENTePROTOCOLe CURRENT PROTOCOL 1 CrLf
38. the switch illuminates and the fan operates Connect the router to the power supply with the supplied DC power cable The router itself does not have a power switch it remains powered on until the power supply unit is on After powered on the unit performs a self test and then all front panel buttons light up for one second After the self test the CPU live LED starts blinking the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use At switching ON the router reloads the latest settings which were used before it was turning off The unit has an internal emergency memory which stores all current settings and ties configurations This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user This built in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in case of power failure or accidentally powering down 3 2 Front panel operations CONTROL LOCK Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK button while RS 232 RS 422 and Ethernet control is still enabled If the button is not illuminated front panel button operations are enabled If it illuminates red continuously front panel operations are inhibited Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds to toggle the control lock state 3 2 2 TAKE AUTOTAKE modes The router has two different switching modes TAKE and AUTOTAKE If the TAKE AUTO button is unlit TAKE mode is active When the TAKE AUTO button continuously lig
39. via Ethernet Step 1 Install the bootloader application with Installer LW bootloader exe Step2 Download and save all the firmware files that you want to load If you have a zipped archive extract it Step 3 Run the application from Start Menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW_bootloader Step4 Click FIND Button If the bootloader finds one or more routers their IP addresses will be listed in the tree view window On the tree view device type and serial number is shown after the IP address Note that you must wait until all the devices on the network completely start up before pressing FIND button Lightware Bootloader v3 1 8 Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties 192 168 2 196 MX16x16DVI Slim SN DEMO Device Name X UPGRADE Searching SELECTED ieee Available COM Ports MAC address 4 COM3 C Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication Devicelist length 2 Contraller Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware Figure 8 1 Bootloader searches for devices Section 8 Firmware upgrade MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 Warning Section 8 Firmware upgrade Step 5 Select the desired device Double click on the IP address then click YES to establish connection with the matrix router It will take 10 15 seconds to get all information from the router Confirm 2 Do
40. you want to establish connenction with the device The bootloader application will hold the router in reset state when it establishes the connection All connected DVI sources and monitors will act as if the router was powered down Step 6 Review the firmware versions After the connection is made the device properties and he installed hardware parts are displayed Lightware Bootloader v3 1 8 LightwarRe Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties MX16 lt EAE VI Slim SN DEMO Device Name MX16x16DVI Serial Number SN DEMO UPGRADE SELECTED Available COM Ports MAC address 4 COM3 IP address 192 168 2 196 00 20 4 5 09 24 Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication gt select 0 gt select 6 card found Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware HW 2 1 HwW 20 FW 243 FW 3 2 0 FW 1 0 4 FW 1 10 0 FW 1 2 B Select the one or more controllers that need firmware upgrade by clicking the checkbox next to it MX DVI CPU is the main processor s firmware while MX DVI EDID is the firmware for the processor that handles EDID management MX CP1 is the firmware for the front panel Step 7 Browse for the new firmware s Click the corresponding cell in the Browse New Firmware column A dialog pops up to confirm if you really want to modify the path Now you can browse for th
41. 03 2 Safety 60065 55 Date 01 April 2010 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed UA Table of contents 1 INTRODUCTION Eee DD 8 1 1 BOX CONTENTS inden 8 1 2 2 2 8 1 3 9 UE due ccc 10 1 5 UNDERSTANDING EDID tn nine tetti lette ere skate EE bnc dea ke eaten 11 Lod 11 1 5 2 Common problems related to EDID nnna eneen ennen enenennnerennerrennenneenenneenenenenn 11 1 6 ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT e eene entente thes s snis intrantes 12 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS nnen eneen ene 13 221 PRONT PANEL VIEW 1t eer Bo ERRARE BEER REDE der 13 2 2 REAR ES 14 2 3 POWER SUPPLY UNIT 15 2 4 2 16 241 POwerconnetiO e E A A AS 16 242 DYMU EL 17 243 A R 17 2 4 4 RS 232 RS 422 control port 18 2445 genen dn Ie
42. 10111111111 1111111000000000000000011113 111111111110000000000000000 CrLf Legend Response length is 164 characters Each number represents the EDID validity state for the corresponding memory location The first 50 numbers bold are representing the factory preset EDIDs the second 50 numbers are representing the User saved EDIDs Next 16 numbers italic are showing the outputs EDID state and the last 16 numbers bold and italic are showing the emulated EDIDs on the inputs Value Description 0 invalid EDID T valid EDID 3 changed EDID If a changed EDID is queried by the wh command see the next section its value returns to 1 Explanation There is one 3 in the table on the 137 position This means that the emulated EDID on input 5 is changed since the last EDID query on that port 7 5 7 View EDID header Description EDID HEADER consists of 3 fields PNPID code The three letter abbreviation of the manufacturer Preferred resolution resolution and refresh rate stored in the preferred detailed timing block Name The name of display device stored in product descriptor Format Example Command wh lt loc gt wh104 Response EH lt loc gt e EH 104 1280 1024 960 lt EDID HEADER gt CrLf LCD1970NXp Explanation Shows the EDID from memory location 104 7 5 8 Download EDID content from the router Description EDID hex byt
43. 6DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim provide Lightware s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor s EDID that are connected to the output connectors First 50 EDID are factory presets while memories 51 to 100 are user programmable The router stores the EDID of all attached monitors or projectors for each output in a non volatile memory This way the EDID from a monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged or switched off Any EDID can be emulated on any input An emulated EDID can be copied from the EDID router s memory static EDID emulation or from the last attached monitors memory dynamic EDID emulation For example the router can be set up to emulate a device which is connected to one of the outputs In this case the EDID automatically changes if the monitor is replaced with another display device as long as it has a valid EDID EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other All input has it s own EDID circuit EDID Router can be controlled via serial port or Ethernet The user is not required to disconnect the DVI cable to change an EDID as opposed to other manufacturer s products EDID can be changed even if source is connected to the input and powered ON When EDID has been changed the router toggles the HOTPLUG signal for 2 seconds Some sources do not observe this signal so in this case the chang
44. Barco Encore set Port 23 0 Vista Spyder set Port 10001 Apply Settings TCP Serial configuration Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 bit Parity No parity Stop bit 1 Info The Load Default button loads the factory default IP settings to the fields which contain a fix configuration IP Address 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 IP port settings The router can be accessed via this TCP IP port number with TCP connection This number can be modified to any number between 1025 65535 except the followings 9999 14000 14009 30704 and 30718 The port 23 is accepted for Barco Encore To use the matrix with the Vista Spyder Set port to 10001 Info The IP port number is 10001 by default Page 38 78 Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 TCP serial configuration For informational purposes the properties of the TCP serial interface are displayed This is a communication interface from the embedded Ethernet device towards the main CPU The Reset button resets these values to the factory default and has a safety purpose only In the normal operation there is no need to reset these values The above picture shows the factory default values in normal operation 4 7 Find menu By clicking this menu the available devices can be rescanned on the serial port and on the Ethernet If the Matrix Controller Software h
45. DID 048 048 053 101 lt IN3 gt e lt IN4 gt e lt IN5 gt e 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 lt IN6 gt e lt IN7 gt lt 8 gt 101 101 101 101 CrLf lt INQ gt e lt IN10 gt e lt IN11 gt 6 lt 12 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt IN15 gt e lt IN16 gt CrLf Legend Any lt gt indexes are three digit numbers showing the current EDID that is routed to the corresponding input Respond length depends on input number of the router Explanation Factory preset EDID from memory location 48 is emulated on inputs 1 and 2 User saved EDID from memory location 53 is emulated on input 3 EDID from output 1 is dynamically emulated on all other inputs 7 5 5 Save EDID from output to memory location Learn EDID Description Learn EDID from the specified output lt out gt to the specified location loc Memory locations 51 100 are available for saving learned EDIDs Format Example Command lt out gt gt lt loc gt 4 gt 51 Response E_SW_OK CrLf E_SW_OK CrLf E S E S Explanation EDID from output 4 is saved to EDID memory location 51 7 5 6 View EDID validity table Description Shows EDID validity table which contains information about the EDID states Format Example Command wv wv Response EVe VALIDITY TABLE lt EV 1111111111111111111111111 CrLf 1111111111111111111111101111 0000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000
46. Hz LCD1970NXp 53 558 Input amp 1280x1024 50 1Hz LCD1970NXp 52 558 Input7 NEC 1280x1024 50 1Hz LCD1970NXp 52 578 Input8 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp 8 588 Input9 DEL 2560x1600 59 85Hz Mon12 598 Input 10 LWR 1024x768 249 98Hz 1024 768 50 50 Input 11 LWR 1024 768 0 49 98 2 1024 768 050 61 Input 12 1280 1024 60 1 2 LCD1970NXp 8 E28 Input 13 LWR 1500x1200 50 0Hz 1600 12000 27 B3 amp Input 14 LWR 1600x1200 60 0Hz 1600 1200 Mem27 4 Input 15 LWR 1500x1200 50 0Hz 1600 12000 27 5 Input 16 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Figure 4 5 EDID Management menu Any DVI source reads the EDID from the Emulated EDID memory for the corresponding port The user can copy an EDID from any of the three EDID lists to the desired input s memory location This is called EDID routing There are two types of the emulation static and dynamic Static EDID emulation happens when an EDID from the Factory or User EDID list is routed to an input Dynamic EDID emulation occurs when an attached monitor s EDID is routed to an input In this case the emulated EDID changes automatically if a new monitor is attached to the output by simply copying the data from the monitor Changing the emulated EDID at one or all inputs Page 34 78 Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Info Info I
47. Select the EDID to be saved from the other list window Step 3 Drag and drop the selected EDID to the desired User Memory location Step 4 Click Yes in the pop up dialog window to confirm EDID change Saving EDID from memory to file The control software is able to download EDID from the matrix and to save it as an EDID file dat file extension Step 1 Right click on the EDID to be saved Step 2 Click on the Save to file in the pop up window Step3 The Matrix Controller Software downloads the desired EDID and a save dialog appears It may take a few seconds to download the EDID If the save dialog is shown type in the file name and press Save button After the process was completed an EDID saved message confirms the command Load EDID from file to memory The system is able to load EDID from a file located on the computer and store it in the matrix EDID are stored in dat files Step 1 Select the User Memory list in one of the list windows Step 2 Right click on the desired memory location Then select Load from file from the pop up menu Step 3 Browse your hard drive to find the desired EDID file The software checks whether the selected file is a valid EDID file Step 4 Click Open in the browser window After the process finished EDID Upload completed message appears visual engineering IGHTWARE Synchronizing EDID lists By clicking Synchronize EDID List button the Lightware Matrix C
48. as a live connection to a device on a port a question window appears asking if you really want to search for devices Clicking Yes will open the Find window See section 4 2 about establishing the connection on page 28 Clicking No will close the pop up window the original connection remains active Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 39 78 w visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Web control Using built in website 5 1 Accessing the router s built in website Info Info Page 40 78 Lightware matrices have a built in web page which can be accessed over TCP IP protocol and offers you full control over all settings even if you don t have the opportunity to install new programs The router s built in website is compatible with most widely spread browsers and requires no additional software components such as ActiveX controls The web interface functionality has been tested and confirmed with the following browsers Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 recommended Internet Explorer 6 7 and 8 Opera 8 and 9 Safari 3 Google Chrome 2 0 To access the webpage just run your preferred web browser and type the IP address of the router as URL The computer and the router have to be in the same subnet The only way to find out the router s IP address if it is not known is to search for devices with the Matrix Controller software If this is not possible for some re
49. ase Info If the CPU firmware version is above 2 4 3 then the names are stored in the router s memory so they can be read by any other computer Otherwise the names are stored locally in a file on the computer that was used to save the names By default this can be found as C Program Files Lightware LW matrix controller v8 2 Olsettings ini Rename port Step 1 Click on the desired input or output Step 2 Click RENAME in the popup menu The Rename window appears Step 3 Type the desired name and click Apply Read names names are loaded automatically when connection to the router is established However names be re read manually as well Step 1 Click on any input or output Step 2 In the popup menu click Read I O names 4 3 4 PRESET operations Preset operations can be done on the PRESET panel The panel can be accessed by clicking on the arrow at the right margin of the software window Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time Info A preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs so preset loading have an effect on every output except the locked ones visual engineering IGHTWARE Load preset Step 1 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as the next configuration Step 2 Press LOAD PRESET button or right click on the desired DIAGONAL preset and click Load in the popup menu
50. ason the IP address can be reset to factory default 192 168 254 254 with the front panel buttons See section 3 3 2 on page 26 for details Only one opened web page is allowed simultaneously Other TCP IP connections are prohibited while the web page is opened Using more instances of the web page simultaneously will result in inadequate operations Lightware DVI Matrix Router Web Page Mozilla Firefox Edit History Bookmarks Tools Help Q mm I CS Crosspoints 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 4 12 13 14 15 16 Load Preset Preset32 Figure 5 1 Built in website main page Section 5 Web control Using built in website 5 2 Menu description The built in website contains the following menus and submenus Control The Control Menu has two submenus Set and View Crosspoints This menu appears by default when accessing the website It contains a matrix button area according to the input and output numbers of the router Columns are representing the inputs while rows are the outputs The green squares represent the state of the matrix switcher The Preset selection box is on the right side of this page Output Settings This menu contains advanced settings for output parameters Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers EDID Management By clicking on this menu the built in website downloads the EDID list from the matrix The user can view and modify the EDIDs
51. be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole D SUB female connector located on the rear panel of the unit The router can be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control port Figure 2 7 D SUB 9 pole connector rl EL ic data compen 772 Do dea rarse 774 memaiy comeet PX dara receive complement 5 GND signal ground emee GND signal ground __ 76 oen ierraly connected to Find NG ron cornered 77 memaly NGnoncomectes _______ o Table 2 2 D SUB 9 pole assignments 2 4 5 Ethernet port The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub switch or router with a UTP patch cable If connecting to a computer directly a cross UTP cable has to be used See section 3 3 about remote operation on page 25 for more information Le Lee Wea rem me Tamber 2 W wa 74 rows Be s Newer 74 m s wwe joom Figure 2 8 RJ45 connector Figure 2 3 Ethernet pin connections 3 Operation 3 1 Powering on Info Connect the power cord to the power supply unit s IEC standard AC power input connector The unit can be switched ON OFF with a rocker switch When it is on
52. ctly to your computer you must use a cross link cable If the matrix is connected to an Ethernet hub switch or router you have to use a straight patch LAN cable Check the network connection The computer and the router have to be in the same network If your computer has multiple network connections for example WiFi and LAN connections are used simultaneously check which network the router is connected to The appropriate Ethernet interface has to be selected in the Find dialog box of the Matrix Controller software see section 4 2 Establishing the connection on page 28 Check the IP settings If you connect the router directly to your computer you have to set the router s IP address manually since in this case there is no DHCP server that could assign an address to the matrix If the IP address is set manually check if there is an IP address conflict If there is a DHCP server on the network try to set the matrix to DHCP mode See section 3 3 2 about how to reset the IP address with the front panel buttons on page 26 Check whether your computer s firewall blocks the selected port Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 7 1 about changing viewing protocols on page 49 Select Protocol 1 in order to use the matrix with the controller software Check alive connections Only one connection is allowed simultaneously Check whether there is another open connection e g opened router web in
53. d gt CrLf 2 PNAME 2 Preset 2 CrLf Reload default input names Format Example Command INAME lt id gt Response INAME lt id gt Input lt id gt CrLf INAME 4 lt INAME 4 Input 4 CrLf Reload default output names Format Example Command ONAME lt id gt Response ONAME lt id gt Output lt id gt CrLf 3 lt ONAME 3 Output 3 CrLf Info 7 3 16 Reload factory default output setup Description Reload factory default output drive currents Format Example Command r00 Response APWSE CrLf r00 lt APWSB CrLf 7 3 17 Query IP settings Description IP setup can be retrieved from the router with this command Format Example Command IP_CONFIG Response IP_CONFIG lt id gt e lt ip_address gt e lt port gt e lt mask gt e lt gateway gt CrLf IP_CONFIG 0 192 168 2 106 10001 255 0 0 0 192 168 2 1 CrLf Legend Identifier Description Default value id 0 fix IP 7 DHCP 0 ip address IP address 192 168 254 254 port IP port of the router 10001 mask subnet mask 255 255 0 0 gateway gateway address 0 0 0 0 Explanation The router has a fix 192 168 2 106 IP address on the 255 0 0 0 subnet with a gateway on 192 168 2 1 and communicates over port no 10001 If the matrix
54. d to that output before it was muted Index Legend Explanation lt gt lt in gt lt gt is connected to lt in gt lt gt is not muted lt gt M in Ox is connected to lt in gt Ox is muted 7 3 13 Renaming Presets Inputs Outputs Description Allows storing names for each preset input output Any 16 byte long string is allowed All characters are converted to uppercase The router accepts id greater than the current I O setup but treats it as modulo output So if id 17 on a 16x16 router then it will be treated as 1 All router models have 32 presets memories Rename a preset Format Example Command PNAME lt id gt preset name Response PNAME lt id gt lt preset_name gt CrLf PNAME 1 first preset PNAME 1 FIRST PRESET CrLf Explanation Preset 1 was named as first preset Rename an input Format Example Command INAME lt id gt lt input_name gt Response INAME lt id gt lt input_name gt CrLf INAME 3 Media Player lt INAME 3 MEDIA PLAYER CrLf Explanation Input 3 was named as media player Rename an output Format Example Command ONAME lt id gt lt output_name gt Response ONAME lt id gt lt output_name gt CrLf ONAME 2 Monitor_no2 lt ONAME 2 MONITOR_NO2 CrLf Explanation Output 2 wa
55. e new firmware file to upload After opening the new file the new firmware field will contain the name of the firmware file Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware 24 3 mx dvi cpu v 2 4 4 hex HW 2 1 FW 3 2 0 weert HW 2 0 FW 1 0 2 FW 1 04 Web Server FW 1 10 0 Web Content FW 128 Page 67 78 IE Uil lB A Cc visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Step 8 Upgrade firmware s Click UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES button A confirmation message appears After clicking the YES button the selected controllers are being reprogrammed with the firmware you selected If you select a file that doesn t fit for the selected controller you will get an information message about which file is wrong If you selected a controller to upgrade but you had not selected a file for it then you will also get an information message about which file is missing Quick Bootload mode be switched on or off any time It makes the bootloader software faster by only checking the checksum of the controller No data verification is done after writing if the checksum was correct The reprogramming can take between 3 8 minutes per controller A progress bar will show the current state of the reprogramming An erasing process will take place first and then the programming is done so the progress bar runs up twice When the reprogramming
56. e as indicated on the rear panel of the unit 3 15A fast blowing Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source Make sure the switcher is working properly WEEE Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This Product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this EN product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal visual engineering IGHTWARE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the products MX16x16DVI Slim MX12x12DVI Slim Computer Matrix Switcher in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EEC are in conformity with the following standards EN 55103 1 E3 EN 551
57. e is not recognized by the source In such cases the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 2 Controls and connections 2 1 Front panel view B Control Lock Source buttons Take Auto Preset buttons 62 1020544545 5 ee M 16x16 DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX16x16DVI Slim PB Output Lock gt Destination buttons Control Lock Output Lock Source buttons o Destination buttons O Take Auto Load Preset Save Preset Figure 2 1 Front panel view Disables or enables front panel operation When red illuminated all operations on front panel are prohibited See section 3 2 1 on page 19 for more information Locks and protects one or more outputs Inhibits accidental input changing on protected output See section 3 2 7 on page 23 for more information Source buttons have three functions to select an input to select a preset and to view the selected inpu s state only in TAKE mode See section 3 2 3 on page 20 for more information Destination buttons have two functions to select an output or to view the selected outpu s state See section 3 2 4 on page 21 for more information Displays the actual switching mode of the router TAKE or AUTOTAKE Long press toggles the switching mode short press executes switching in TAKE mode See section 3 2 2 on page 19 for more information Loads and execut
58. e last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory MEMORY Resolution MEMORY Resolution __ 640x 480 600 Hz 26 1600 1200 9500 Hz 02 640x 4800750 Hz 27 1600 1200 9600 Hz 848x 4809600 Hz 28 1920x1200 59 55 0 800x 600500 Hz 29 1920x1200 9500 Hz 0 800x 60096030 Hz 530 1440 4801 60 3 Hz 95 800x 600 7499 Hz 31 640x 480 59 94Hz 07 1024 768 149 98 Hz 532 720x 480 59 92Hz 08 1024 768 9600 Hz 3 1440x 576i 50 6 Hz 0 1024x 768 Q752 Hz 34 720x 576 9500 Hz 0 1152 864 0750 Hz 35 1280 720 9 500 Hz 11 1280 768 9500 Hz 36 1280x 720 600 Hz 12 1280 768 959 922 Hz 37 ___ 1920 1080 503 Hz 1280 768 9750 Hz 38 1920 1080 500 Hz 14 1360 768 9 60 1 Hz 39 1920x1080i 60 5 Hz 15 1364 768 9500 Hz 40 _ 1920x1080 240 Hz 16 1364 768 959 993 Hz 41 1920 1080 24 99 Hz 17 1364x 768 9 7498 Hz 42 1920 1080 9300 Hz 18 1280 1024 9500 Hz 43 1920x1080 9500 Hz 19 1280 1024 60 1 Hz 44 1920 1080 Q 49 99 Hz 2 1280 1024 9751 Hz 45 1920 1080 9600 Hz 21 1366x1024 959 99 Hz 46 2048x1080 4999 Hz 22 1400x1050 949 99 Hz 47 2048 1080 9 50 0 Hz 23 1400 1050 959 99 Hz 48 __ 2048 1080 59 99Hz 24 1400x1050 9750 Hz 49
59. ect please call your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY Tel 36 1 889 6177 36 1 342 9903 E mail support lightware hu 13 Quality Check Record Model name Serial number Date of manufacture Checked Hardware Mother board EDID management LAN control server WEB content MAC address Electrical check GND EARTH Safety 3 3V 5V CPU Live Buttons Hardware Inputs Outputs RS 232 LAN visual engineering IGHTWARE 14 Document revision history Document Release Date 01 07 2010 Changes Checked by router enclosure dimensions power supply enclosure Tamas Lehel document outline 17 05 2010 first beta edition Tamas Lehel 78 78 21 04 2010 draft Section 14 Document revision history
60. eete 29 pole DVI I digital only Input cable equalization Yes 12dB fixed EDID emulation 2 Yes for each input connector Outputs Connectors 29 pole DVI I digital only Output preemhasis sese Yes 6dB fixed RECIOCKING M 5V output current 500 mA continuous each with overcurrent protection visual engineering IGHTWARE PALS naturen between 25 Mbps and 2 25 Gbps TMDS channel Channels teni ttu ance 1x TMDS Clock 3x TMDS Colors Resolutions all between 640x480 and 1920 1200 960 2 or 2048x1080 60Hz nes maximum 36 bits 12 bit color Color format retire voee eed TO er ee e RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 HDTV nnn 720p 1080i 1080p HDMI 1 3a compatible Yes embedded audio beende ade me 4j ___ WDEXGA zwei 8750 ___ 193 x Table 10 1 DVI timing examples for some typical supported resolutions Control Front Panel nnne Yes 37 buttons Serial port 9 pole D SUB female RS 232 or RS 422 Pate 9600 Baud 8 bit 1stop bit no parity Ethernet port connector RJ45 female connector Ethernet protocol
61. ennen nennen nene 57 7 4 4 View Installed I O cards 58 7 4 5 View installed controllers 58 7 4 6 View current control 1 58 7 4 7 Set current control protocol neee ereen ener nnne nene 58 7 5 2 deken 59 7 5 1 Route EDID to the selected input 59 7 5 2 Route EDID to the selected input dynamic 59 7 5 3 Route one EDID to all 2400 0 000 ener 59 7 5 4 View EDID switch status on all 59 7 5 5 Save EDID from output to memory location Learn 60 7 5 6 View EDID validity 60 7 57 EDID header iere ee eee eeu 61 7 5 8 Download EDID content from the router sssseeenn emen 61 7 5 9 Upload EDID content to the 61 7 6 ROUTER INITIATED COMMANDS sine vu e ER ua EIER VER CUR Bennen vandan handed 62 7 61 EDID status chariged ER i e dende 62 7 6 25 JErOrrespOnSsES 62 7 7 COMMANDS QUICK 5 00000 0 64 8 FIRMWARE UPGRADE naren eene
62. es a previously saved preset from one of the preset memories Stores actual matrix state in one of the preset memories See section 3 2 6 on page 23 for more information Info MX12x12DVI Slim front panel differs only in that it has only 12 source and 12 destination buttons Section 2 Controls and connections w w visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 2 Rear view 19 DC voltage indicators Serial port Input connectors CPU live LED Qj PB DC power connector Ethernet port K Output connectors Reset button 62 e DC voltage indicators DC power connector o Serial port Ethernet port o Input connectors Output connectors cpu live LED o Reset button Figure 2 2 Rear view LED indicators for internal DC power voltages Speakon 4 pole receptacle Connect ONLY to matching power supply MX PSU 125 supported by Lightware See section 2 4 1 for more information 9 pole D SUB female connector Can be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control RJ45 connector Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN 29 pole DVI I digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI source devices to these connectors 29 pole DVI I digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI sink devices to these connectors Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly Resets all internal hardware elements Info MX12x12DVI Slim rear panel differs only in that it
63. es can be read directly The router will issue the whole content of the EDID present on memory location loc 256 bytes Format Example Command we lt loc gt wel gt Response EB lt loc gt e lt B1 gt lt EB 1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 32 e lt B2 gt e e lt B256 gt CrLf F2 00 00 00 00 92 Legend lt B1 gt lt B256 gt are space separated hex characters represented ASCII format Explanation Full EDID from memory location 1 is downloaded 7 5 9 Upload EDID content to the router Description EDID hex bytes can be written directly to the user programmable memory locations locations 51 100 Sequence Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Prepare the router to accept EDID bytes to the specified location lt loc gt with command WL lt loc gt Router responds that it is ready to accept EDID bytes with E_L_S CrLf Send 1 block of EDID 1 block consist of 8 bytes of hex data represented in ASCII format with command WBZ num e B1 e B2 e lt 3 gt lt 4 gt e lt B5 gt e lt B6 gt e lt B7 gt e lt B8 gt The router acknowledges with response EL lt num gt Repeat steps 3 and 4 to send the remaining 31 blocks of EDID 32 altogether After the last acknowledge the router indicates that the EDID status changed by sending E_S_C CrLf visual engineering IGHTWARE Format Example Command WL lt loc gt WL 53 Response
64. has only 12 input 12 output connectors Page 14 78 Section 2 Controls and connections MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 2 3 Power supply unit Clamp S Power switch Fan air outlet LAC fuse AC connector DC connector Figure 2 3 Power supply Clamp Prevents the IEC plug from loosing or slipping out AC tuse Replace with F 3 15 A type only Power switch Power supply can be switched OFF ON with this switch 0 AC connector Standard IEC power connector Works with 100 to 240 Volts 50 or 60 Hz power sources O Fan air outlet Low noise fan Never block air flow DC connector Speakon 4 pole connector Connect to router with supported cable See section 2 4 1 for more information Info There are several mounting possibilities with the provided rack mounting ears See section 10 8 on page 75 for suggested examples Section 2 Controls and connections Page 15 78 w w visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 4 Electrical connections 2 4 1 Power connector Neutrik Speakon locking connector is used to connect the power supply unit with the router The connector is made with custom pin assignment Using the DC power cable provided with the router is always recommended Warning A Never use the cable of other electronic equipment that seems to be compatible with this connector DC power connector pin assignment If a custom length DC power cable has to be
65. he selected destination button and the currently configured source button light up view mode Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button lights up in red and lock function is activated at once No source can be changed at the locked destination Unlock an output in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Press and release the required destination button which was previously locked Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button and the Output Lock button light up Press and release the Output Lock button deselect Now the Output Lock button turns off and the locking function has been cancelled 3 3 Remote operation Lightware matrix routers can be controlled through various interfaces remotely This makes possible to use such functions that are not accessible via the front panel Also this helps system integrators and operators to control multiple devices in a big system through a single user interface Available connections The available remote connections and the relating chapters are listed below Connection type further User interface Ethernet RS 232 information port serial port Lightware matrix controller chapter 4 software page 26 chapter 5 built in website page 40 chapter 7 third party control system page 49 Table 3 1 Available remote connections Info Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub switch or router with a UTP
66. hts green AUTOTAKE mode is selected Press and hold the TAKE button for three seconds to toggle between TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes TAKE mode allows the user to make multiple connections and disconnections at once This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple switching The commands are only realized when the TAKE button is pressed If no button is pressed for two seconds all preselected actions which were not realized with the pressing TAKE will be ignored and the router returns to its idle state AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is needed between sources on a particular destination In this mode Switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 2 3 Viewing crosspoint state User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel buttons This status view feature is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes because of different switching philosophy of the two modes Info Status view occurs whenever the router has to be switched After entering the view state the user can change the routing configuration Viewing and switching can be done after each other or if nothing is pressed for three seconds the router returns to idle state View current state in TAKE mode If all source and destination buttons and TAKE button are unlit the unit is in TAKE mode and no input was selected
67. imal dot notation The IP addresses must be set to a unique value in the network Subnet Mask A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host part Default Gateway The gateway address or router allows communication to another LAN segments The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the matrix The gateway address must be within the local network Step 5 When you are finished click Apply Settings button Info To continue using the built in website you must type in the IP address in your browser 5 6 3 Loading the default IP settings Step 1 Click on the Load Default button Now the factory default IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway address is loaded into the input boxes But they are not saved Step2 To save the settings click on Apply Settings button Step 3 The default fix IP settings are applied IP Address 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 5 6 4 TCP Port Configuration The user can configure the TCP port number which is used to communicate with the matrix router through LAN The input box initially contains the current setting Step 1 Type the desired TCP port number into the input box Step 2 Press the Apply Settings button The new port will be active after the next connection 5 6 5 Loading the default TCP Port settings Step 1 Click on Load Default button Now the factory
68. is finished a Done message will appear in the bottom left corner The application closes the connection and the router restarts Step 9 Done If the upgrade was successful the following window pops up UPGRADE PROCEDURE REPORT Total retransmissions 0 Total rewrites 0 Upgrade successful Now you can close the application or you can select another matrix router to upgrade After closing the bootloader application switch the upgraded devices off and then on Now the router is ready to be used with the new firmware Section 8 Firmwat 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 General problems Check the router Check whether the router is properly powered and whether CPU LIVE LED is blinking Try performing a reset through the controller software or unplug and reconnect the router s power cable 9 2 Serial connection problems Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 7 1 about changing viewing protocols on page 49 Select Protocol 1 in order to use the matrix with the controller software Check the cable and software settings Check whether your null modem cable is properly connected In most cases there are more COM ports present in the operating system Please verify the connection settings of your software The router communicates with 9600 Baud 8 data bit No parity 1 stop bit 9 3 TCP IP connection problems Check the LAN cable type If you connect the router dire
69. itcher via Ethernet Info Be sure that the firewall is not blocking the application trol Using Lic iw Ja rix Controller C visual engineering IGHTWARE When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware it determines the product type and the control menu appears The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed 11 1213 14 I5 16 I7 18 I9 noni 114 15 16 1 E zz 2 5 x 2 E Figure 4 4 Matrix controller crosspoint array 4 3 Control menu 4 3 1 Info Page 30 78 This menu contains the crosspoint area and the preset area After connecting to a new device this menu appears by default This view adapts to the input and output numbers of the router 11 12 columns represent the inputs the O1 O2 O3 rows represent the outputs Each green square represents a valid connection Since an input can be routed to more outputs simultaneously there can be one or more green squares in one column However an output can be switched to only one input so there can be only one green square in any row Switch mute and lock For making a connection click on the desired square If the output port is not locked or muted the connection will be made For switching an input to all outputs click with the left mouse button on the input label and click Switch to all outputs from the popup menu Outpu
70. lt 010 gt lt 011 gt lt 0121 gt lt 013 gt lt 014 gt lt 015 gt lt 016 gt CrLf Legend 1 All Ox indexes show the corresponding output s connection state If value O5 equals 04 it means that output 5 is connected to input 4 lt 1 gt lt 8 gt are two digit ASCII characters 01 02 04 etc Explanation 1 Viewing connection for all outputs Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 and 3 Input 5 is connected to outputs 4 5 and 6 Input 8 is connected to outputs 7 through 16 Info If an output is locked muted or both locked and muted the response format changes If outputs are muted you get a letter M if locked a letter L and if muted and locked at the same time U before the 2 digit numbers Format Example 2 MX16x16DVI Slim Command VC VC Response lt 1 gt lt 02 gt lt 03 gt ALL M02 02 002 05 05 05 08 08 08 e lt O04 gt 0 lt 05 gt 0e lt O6 gt 0e lt O gt 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 CILf e O8 e O9 e O10 lt 011 gt lt 0121 gt lt 013 gt e lt O14 gt e lt 015 gt e lt 016 gt CrLf Legend 2 Any lt Ox gt indexes can be a two digit number or there can be a leading character showing the mute and or lock state for the corresponding output Index Legend Explanation lt gt in Ox is connected to lt in gt Ox neither muted nor locked Ox M in Ox is connected to in Ox is muted and unl
71. made follow the below specification Recommended cable 4 wire each 4 4xAWG12 Maximum length 1 5 meters 5 feet Current 3 3 V DC 5V DC Cable connector type Neutrik Speakon NL4FC 2 5 0V 1 2 3 3V GND Figure 2 4 DC power cable connector pin assignments Chassis connector type Neutrik Speakon NL4MP pin 1 GND pin 2 5 0 Figure 2 5 DC chassis connector assignments Page 16 78 Section 2 Controls and connections Info 2 4 2 DVI inputs MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim provide 29 pole DVI I connectors however only digital pins are internally connected This way users can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or RGBHV are not processed Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Fix 12 dB cable equalization is provided this way DVI cables up to 20 meters can be used on all inputs L1 9 TMoSDesi 17 2 10 Datat te _TMDSDaa0 3 TMDS Data2 Shield 11 TMDS Datat Shield 19 TMDS Datao Shie e me 5 e Je m Ja 6 DDC Clock __ V Power 22 TMDS Clock 15 23 Clocks 8 m 24 TMDS Cock mw fe ev Table 2 1 DVI I digital only connector Single Link pi
72. n assignments 1 2 31415 6 7 8 carica 9 10 11 12113 14 15 16 WE 18 19120 21 22 24 1104 Jj nef Figure 2 6 DVI connector 2 4 3 DVI outputs MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim provide 29 pole DVI I connectors for outputs however only digital pins are internally connected This way users can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as or RGBHV are NOT processed Thanks to the fix 6 dB pre emphasizing circuit DVI cables up to 15 meters can be used For using longer cable runs at outputs use fiber optical DVI transmitters like Lightware DVI OPT TX100 or active DVI repeaters extenders No output reclocking is provided Fiber Cable powering As special feature MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim are able to supply 500 mA current on DDC 5V output pin 14 on output connectors to power fiber optical DVI cables Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on 5V output thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable The matrix switcher does not check if the connected sink monitor projector or other equipment supports Hotplug or EDID signals but outputs the selected signal immediately after switch command visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 4 4 RS 232 RS 422 control port Lightware MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim can
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74. nenene enna 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers The MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim router are able to switch 16 inputs to 16 outputs or 12 inputs to 12 outputs in a non blocking crosspoint configuration respectively 1 1 Box contents Routing switcher Power supply unit Power supply rack mounting ears Speakon DC power cable IEC power cable User s manual this document CD ROM with control software RS 232 9 pole D SUB Male to Female cable UTP cross link cable 1 2 Description Lightware MX16x16DVI Slim and MX12x12DVI Slim are single link DVI matrix switchers with 16 DVI inputs and 16 DVI outputs or 12 DVI inputs and 12 DVI outputs respectively which routes any input s to any combination of output s The router conforms to DVI 1 0 specification and switches signals between 25 165 MHz pixel clock frequency from 640x480 60Hz to 1920x1200 60Hz or 2048x1080 60Hz PC resolutions The input signals are compensated for 12dB loss and outputs are preemphasized by 6dB this way cable lengths up to 20 meters 65 feets can be used The switcher has RS 232 or RS 422 optional and an RJ45 LAN port for remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation Front panel buttons are illuminated and easily relegendable with text for informative system integration 1 3 Features Advanced EDID Managemen
75. nfo Step 1 Select the Emulated EDID List in one of the list window areas in the drop down list Step 2 Select the desired EDID list in the other list window from which you want to copy route the EDID Step 3 To change the emulated EDID at a input drag and drop the EDID to the desired input location b all inputs at the same time right click on the desired new EDID and select Switch to all Inputs from the pop up menu Step 4 Click Yes in the pop up dialog window to confirm EDID change If dynamic emulation is established the emulated EDID will be changed on all inputs that are affected every time a new monitor is connected to the output which was the source of the dynamic EDID routing If the monitor is disconnected from the output the last EDID remains emulated for the sources This feature helps especially rental technicians or system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal and adopt the system for new incoming display devices Power ON OFF cycle will not affect the emulated EDID or other settings EDID routing procedure causes a status change hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 3 seconds Learning EDID from attached display device The system is able to learn the EDID from a connected display device and store it in one of the user programmable memory locations Step 1 Select the User Memory in the drop down menu in one of the list windows Step 2
76. nfo Info Page 28 78 The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix Controller software through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port Step 1 Connect the matrix switcher and the computer via Serial port with standard RS 232 Male to Female cable Ethernet with a HUB or to a simple endpoint Ethernet directly with cross UTP cable If the connection is made through the router s Ethernet port be sure that the computer is in the same network as the router If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections for example WiFi and LAN connections are used simultaneously you will have to know the IP address for the one that is used for controlling the matrix Step2 Start the application Ht To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on the icon H4 of the software on the desktop or select proper shortcut from LW matrix controller Start Menu gt Programs gt Lightware folder v3 Lightware Matrix Controller v3 2 0 al Engineering Figure 4 1 Matrix Controller software startup Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Step 3 The Find dialog appears automatically If the connection has been made via Ethernet the software picks the primary Ethernet interface and shows the available Lightware devices on that port The device type and the serial number are displayed automatically Click the desired device to highlight it If the computer has more Ethernet p
77. nput 6 LWR 1024x768 75 2Hz 1024x768 75 Input 7 LAR 1024x766 75 2Hz 1024x766 75 Input 8 LAR 1280 1024 601 2 1280x1024 60 Input 9 LWR 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1280x1024 60 Input 10 1280x1024 060 1Hz 1280x1024 60 Input 11 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1 01970 Input 12 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1 01970 Input 13 DEL 2560x1500 059 85Hz Input 14 LWR 1600x1200 50 0Hz 1600x1200 50 Input 15 1600x1200 60 0Hz 1600x1200 60 Input 16 DEL 2560 1600 59 85 EDID List Memory Address Monitor Name 17 1364x758 9074 98Hz 18 1280x1024 50 0Hz 19 1280x1024 60 1Hz 20 1280x1024 75 1Hz 4 Manufacturer LAR LAR LWR LWR Last Attached Monitors EDIDs EDID Outputs Manufacturer Resolution Monitor Name Monitor 3 Monitor 4 Monitor 5 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Monitor amp NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Monitor 7 Monitor 8 Monitor 9 Monitor 10 Monitor 11 Monitor 12 Monitor 13 Mantar 44 1280 1024 75 Figure 5 4 Dynamic EDID routing 5 4 2 Learn EDID from attached display device The matrix switcher can learn the EDID from a connected display device and store it in one of the user programmable memory locations All the monitor s EDIDs are listed in the EDID list window and also in the Last Attached Monitors EDIDs window Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 EDD heus Input 6 Input 7 Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 5 5 Status Click the desired monitor s EDID from the list Click the Learn this EDID t
78. nu Output settings page contains advanced settings for output parameters Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers Scope of changes Info The affected output can be selected in the top box or changes can be applied to all outputs To set the scope of the changed settings select the desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current output this option means the modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all outputs this option means that the modified parameters are applied to all output ports When opening this window again the scope selection will be set to Current Output regardless of the active selection at the time of closing It is to avoid making changes to all outputs by mistake Reload factory defaults Current output Reloads the default values to the currently selected output All outputs Loads the factory default values to all outputs Drive current Warning It specifies the drive current of the internal crosspoint circuit It is strongly recommended to leave this value at the default 12 mA setting This setting does not affect the output directly only an internal signal Modifications are done promptly when selecting a value from the drop down list Drive currents over 24 mA should be used with extreme caution since this could damage TMDS transceivers in DVI devices visual engineering IGHT WARE 5 4 EDID
79. o submenu item A popup window will show the memory locations from 51 to 100 which are available for the user Click on the desired memory location The lists are refreshed in a few seconds and a message box indicates the change Emulated EDIDs Menufacturer Resolution _ DAR 1024x768 75 2Hz DAR 1024x768 75 2Hz LAR 1280x1024 60 1Hz LAR 1280x1024 60 1Hz LAR 1280x1024 60 1Hz NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz Monitor Name 1024x768 075 1024x768 075 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 60 LCD1970NXp Last Attached Monitors EDID Outputs Manufacturer _ Monitor 6 NEC Monitor 7 NEC Monitor 8 Monitor 9 Monitor 10 Monitor 11 Figure 5 5 Learning EDID from display device Basic device information such as the installed cards firmware and hardware revisions are displayed in this window Section 5 Web control Using built in website Page 45 78 J visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 6 Network Configuration Info Info Info The unit s network values are displayed when you select Configuration gt Network Settings It is possible to reload factory default IP setup using the front panel buttons See section 3 3 2 on page 26 about this 5 6 1 Automatic IP Address Configuration The matrix switcher supports three of the most used automatic IP configuration protocols To assign IP address automatically Step 1 Click on Configuration menu Step2 Select Network Settings
80. oaded into the editor s memory EDID in the router s memory be edited in the following way Step 1 Right click on the desired EDID to be loaded to the EDID Editor Step 2 In the pop up menu click on Edit EDID The editor area automatically rolls down and the EDID is loaded into the editor area For further information see the user s manual of Advanced EDID Editor 4 4 3 Easy EDID Creator Since the above mentioned advanced editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation With Lightware Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps By clicking on the wizard icon the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window Advanced EDID Management Emulated EDID List Last Attached Monitor s EDID List Synchronize EDID List For further information see the user s manual of Easy EDID Creator MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 4 5 Terminal menu This general purpose serial terminal is intended mainly for test and debug purposes After a successful connection Terminal Window I AAA lt ONAME 2 DELL A is established with a router this terminal terres can be used either via serial or TCP IP lt 4 4 AONAMERS Output 5 connection All commands can be used ca here that are discussed in lt 006 104 Programmer s reference chapter 7 gt VC lt ALL 0101 L01 010104 page 49
81. ocked Ox L lt in gt lt gt is connected to lt in gt lt gt is not muted but locked lt gt U lt in gt Ox is connected to lt in gt Ox is muted and locked Explanation 2 Viewing connection for all outputs Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 and 3 Output 1 is muted Output 2 is locked Output 3 is muted and locked Input 5 is connected to outputs 4 5 and 6 Input 8 is connected to outputs 7 through 16 7 3 5 View mutes on all outputs Description Viewing all outputs connection results in different response length because it depends on the routers type length 16 for MX16x16DVI Slim length 12 for MX12x12DVI Slim The response below supposes a router having 16 outputs Format Example MX16x16DVI Slim Command VM VM Response MUTe lt M1 gt e lt M2 gt e lt M3 gt lt MUT101100000000000 4 gt lt 5 gt lt gt lt 7 gt 0 CrLf e lt M8 gt e lt M9 gt e lt M10 gt e lt M11 gt 0 lt M12 gt e lt M13 gt e lt M14 gt e lt M15 gt e lt M16 gt CrLf Legend All lt Mx gt indexes are one digit numbers showing the mute state for the corresponding output If lt Mx gt equals 0 the output x is unmated If Mx equals 1 the output x is muted Explanation Output 1 3 and 4 are muted the other outputs are not muted 7 3 6 Mute specified output Description Mute output out Format Example Command
82. on starts blinking the router performs a reset straight away and all buttons light up for 3 seconds Now the new protocol is active 7 2 Protocol description The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol The matrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets and responds data surrounded by round brackets only if a command was successfully executed All input commands are converted to uppercase but respond commands can contain upper and lower case letters as well Legend for control commands in input number 1 or 2 digit ASCII format 01 5 07 16 etc out output number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format in input number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc out output number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc loc location number in 1 2 or 3 digit ASCII format id id number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format id id number 2 digit ASCII format CrLf Carriage return Line feed 0 00 0x0A e space character 0 20 each command issued by the controller lt each response received from the router visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 3 Switching and control commands 7 3 1 Switch one input to one output Description Switch input lt gt to output lt out gt Format Command lt in gt lt out gt Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf Example gt 165 lt 005 101 CrLf Explanation
83. ontroller software rereads all EDID information from the connected matrix switcher During normal operation it is not necessary to use this function because the matrix switcher always reports every status change automatically Info There is always a small delay in responses So if a new monitor is connected to the output its new EDID is not shown immediately but in 2 3 seconds Info As the matrix switcher reports status change nothing will happen if you select the same EDID to a given input or connect the same display device to a given output 4 4 2 Advanced EDID Editor This powerful tool is essential for AV professionals The Lightware Advanced EDID Editor is integrated into the Lightware Matrix Controller software and it makes possible to manage every setting in the EDID on an intuitive user interface The editor can read and write all descriptors which are defined in the standards including the additional CEA extensions Any EDID from the router s memory or a saved EDID file can be loaded in the editor The software resolves the raw EDID and displays it as readable information to the user All descriptors can be edited and saved in an EDID file or uploaded to the router s memory By clicking on the green arrow the editor area rolls down TEE Emulated EDID List Last Attached Monitor s EDID List Synchronize EDID List Advanced EDID Management When the user enters the menu for the first time an empty EDID is l
84. orts for example WiFi and LAN connections are used simultaneously you must select the one that is used to control the router from the drop down list If you are unsure which one to use try to search for devices on all of them If the connection has been made via serial port the device type and serial number can be inquired by double clicking the appropriate port or it can be highlighted with a single click Select an Ethernet interface Search Select an Ethernet interface 1921682208 Search 152 168 Available devices Ethernet Eos Available devices on Ethernet s IP Type Serial number Serial number ue 192 168 2 196 MX16x16DVI Slim SN DEMO Available Serial Ports Available Serial Ports Double click on the port to get Type and Serial number Double click on the port to get Serial number COM port Type Serial number COM port Type Serial number 4 34 N MX16x16DVI Slim SN DEMO Available devices in DEMO mode Available devices in DEMO mode Type Type SP MXBXSHDMI PRO MXBXEHDMI PRO Figure 4 2 Ethernet connection Figure 4 3 Serial connection Step 4 Click on the Connect button to connect to the device Info If the router is not listed in the available devices on Ethernet box try searching again or see the trouble shooting guide in section 9 3 about TCP IP connection problems on page 69 Info Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix sw
85. resolution manufacturer and vendor name of the EDID reported to the sources for each input separately The source column displays the memory location that the current EDID was routed from is shown as source if the source was changed after it was copied to an input The rows with red background are dynamically routed to the input The Last attached Monitor s EDID List contains the resolution manufacturer and vendor name of the display devices connected to matrix switcher s output The matrix remembers the last display device s EDID so there is EDID shown even if there is no device attached to the router s output at the moment The Factory EDID List shows the factory memory locations 01 504 with preprogrammed EDID The User EDID List shows the memory locations 51 1004 which can be used by the user to save custom EDIDs Lich rwanE e Lightware Matrix Controller v 3 2 0 Advanced EDID Management 4 Emulated EDID List User Memory Synchronize EDID List Inputs Manu Resolution Monitor Name Source Memory Manufacturer Resolution Monitor Name Input 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp 8 51 DEL 2560x1500 59 85Hz Input 2 LWR 1280x1024 50 1Hz 1280 1024 0 528 NEC 1280x1024 50 1Hz 1 01970 Input3 USE 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp 53 53 USE 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp EDID Input 4 NEC 1280x1024 60 1Hz LCD1970NXp Mong 548 Input5 USE 1280x1024 50 1
86. responds only zeros for this command please unplug from power source reconnect and try again visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 3 18 Reload factory default IP settings Description After issuing this command over serial connection the router will reload the factory default IP setup Format Command IP_CONFIG Response Changing IP configuration CrLf DONE CrLf FAILED CrLf Parameters after successful command execution Example IP_CONFIG lt Changing configuration CrLf DONEICrLf FAILED CrLf Parameter Value IP address 192 168 254 254 port number 10001 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Info settings can be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection only via serial port To change the IP settings via Ethernet use the Matrix Controller software section 4 6 1 or the built in website section 5 6 Default setting can be reloaded by the front panel buttons as well section 3 3 2 7 3 19 Load DHCP IP settings only IP address Description After issuing this command over serial connection the router will inquire IP address with DHCP Format Command IP_CONFIG D Response Changing IP configuration CrLf DONE CrLf FAILED CrLf Parameters after successful command execution Example IP_CONFIG D Changing IP configuration CrLf DONEICrLf FAILED CrLf
87. s ini Rename preset Step 1 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to rename Step 2 Click RENAME in the popup menu The Rename window appears Step3 Type in the desired name and click APPLY Now the new preset name is stored Rename preset Preset 3 to Diagonal Cancel Read preset names The control software downloads the names automatically upon establishing connection to the matrix Preset names can be re read manually by clicking on the READ PRESET NAMES button in the preset area Page 32 78 Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 4 3 6 Output parameter settings By right clicking on an output label a dialog window appears showing the parameters for the corresponding output Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers Scope of changes Info There are two options to apply changes To set the scope of the changed settings select the desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current output this option means the modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all outputs this option means that the modified parameters are applied to all output ports When opening this window again the scope selection will be set to Current Output regardless of the active selection at the time of closing It is to avoid making changes to all outputs by mistake Reload factory defaults Current outp
88. s named as monitor_no2 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 3 14 Query names of Presets Inputs Outputs Description Each preset input output name can be read from the router Read a preset s name Format Example Command PNAME lt id gt Response PNAME lt id gt lt preset_name gt CrLf PNAME 1 PNAME 1 FIRST PRESET CrLf Explanation Name for preset 1 is first preset Read an input s name Format Example Command INAME lt id gt 7 Response INAME lt id gt lt input_name gt CrLf INAME 3 7 lt INAME 3 MEDIA PLAYER CrLf Explanation Name for input 3 is media player Read an output s name Format Example Command ONAME lt id gt Response ONAME lt id gt lt output_name gt CrLf ONAME 2 7 lt ONAME 2 MONITOR_NO2 CrLf Explanation Name for output 2 is monitor_no2 7 3 15 Set default names of Presets Inputs Outputs Description Renames all preset input output names to the default Preset 1 32 Input 1 16 Output 1 16 respectively Info The lt id gt field is not relevant here only has to be a valid one The command will affect ALL Presets Inputs Outputs disregarding the actual number that was in the command Reload default preset names Format Example Command PNAME lt id gt Response PNAME lt id gt Preset lt i
89. t The user can emulate EDID on the switcher s inputs independently read out and store any attached monitors EDID in 100 internal memory locations upload and download EDID files using Matrix Control Software Non blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously 2 25 Gb s channel transmission Routes any DVI single link and HDMI1 3a signal between 25 and 225 MHz TMDS clock frequency conforming to DVI 1 0 standard Supports all HDTV resolutions 720 1080 and 1080p etc without HDCP encryption Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through Supports HDMI signals non HDCP encrypted HDMI 1 3a signals with embedded audio are handled properly Cable equalization DVI cables up to 20 meters can be used on all inputs thanks to the 12dB compensation Output boost DVI cables up to 15 meters can be used on all outputs thanks to the 6dB preemphasizing circuit Front panel buttons control 16 or 12 source select 16 or 12 destination select Take Load preset Save preset Control Lock Output Lock Relegendable buttons Each button has an easy removable flat cap and a translucent label which can be inserted under it to identify sources and destinations RS 232 or RS 422 control Simple ASCII based protocol is used for switching preset calling status request e
90. tc Ethernet control TCP IP Ethernet 10Base T or 100Base TX Auto Sensing Built in WEB site easy access from a WEB browser to control and configure the switcher Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using 5V from DVI sources VGA cards etc usually consume more than 50 mA which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1 0 standard Lightware routers support 5V 500 mA constant current output on each DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables Universal power supply Accepting AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC connector Power failure memory In case of power failure the unit stores its latest configuration and after next power up it loads automatically Ultra thin amp light only 32 8 mm 1 3 inch deep 4U high rack mountable housing Thanks to the aluminum alloy body the matrix router weighs only 1 85 kg 4 1 lbs For full equipment weight see specification in section 70 On page 71 visua engineering IGHTWARE 1 4 Applications Page 10 78 Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are shown on Figure 1 1 DVI DVI 20m DVI cable 20m DVI e DVI Monitor DVI DVI Monitor Projector DVI cable Single fiber Projector multimode optical cable itor up to 2600m lt lt DVI TP RX100 DVI cable rs DVI OPT RX100 Projector Projec
91. terface running control software over Ethernet Try restarting the router if you have no other option visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 4 Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables Due to the high data rates the cables must fit very well DVI connectors have to be locked with screws no tensions or breaches are allowed If your source or display has more connectors then make sure that the proper interface is selected Although the router is equipped with DVI I connectors analog signals not supported You cannot use VGA cables with DVI VGA adapter plugs Check the crosspoint matrix Check the connection between the input and output port either on the front panel or from web or the control software Check whether the output is muted or not Check EDID related problems Maybe your display device is not capable of receiving the sent video format Try emulating your display device s EDID to the source You will find help on this process in section 4 4 7 about EDID router operation with control software on page 34 or in section 5 4 about EDID router operation with built in website on page 44 If you get a picture now you have an EDID related issue please read section 7 5 about understanding EDID on 77 for more details Check the source Check whether your source is powered on and configured properly The HDMI output can be turned off on most DVD players If the source is a computer then verify that the DVI output
92. tor DVI cable PC or Mac o al Monitor Figure 1 1 Typical application Section 1 Introduction MX16x16DVI Slim User s Manual Rev 1 0 1 5 Understanding EDID Basics EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data Simply put EDID is the passport of display devices monitors TV sets projectors It contains information about the display s capabilities such as supported resolutions refresh rates these are called Detailed Timings the type and manufacturer of the display device etc After connecting a DVI source to a DVI display the source reads out the EDID to determine the resolution and refresh rate of the image to be transmitted Who are y ou PC or Mac Display am a monitor Here is my EDID PC or Mac Display Now know what can send PC or Mac Display Figure 1 2 EDID communication Most DVI computer displays have 128 byte long EDID structure However Digital Televisions and HDMI capable displays may have another 128 bytes which is called E EDID and defined by CEA Consumer Electronics Association This extension contains information about additional Detailed Timings audio capabilities speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities It is important to know that all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension 1 5 2 Common problems related to EDID Problem My system consists of the following a computer a Light
93. ts can be easily muted by clicking on the button titled M beside the output This means that no signal is present at this output If mute is active the color of the button s background changes to black Outputs can be locked to any input After locking an input to an output no switching is permitted to this output unless it is unlocked again If output lock is active the color of the button s background changes to red Loading a preset doesn t alter either the lock state or the switch state of a locked output If an output is locked to an input before preset loading it will also be locked to that input after preset loading so locked outputs ignore the preset Section 4 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 4 3 2 Input and output card types With Lightware Hybrid Technology the matrix frames can be equipped with different types of cards The colored bars near the crosspoint area display the type of the card in each slot Whether it is an optical a twisted pair or other kind of card a different color represents it s type Info Since this product model is a compact built system the cards cannot be changed Legend for card types MX DVI D card 4 3 3 Input and output names To help memorizing the connected sources and destinations names can be assigned to inputs and outputs I O names be maximum 16 characters long and can contain any ASCII characters except 11 All characters are converted to upperc
94. ut Reloads the default values to the currently selected output All outputs Loads the factory default values to all outputs Drive current Warning It specifies the drive current of the internal crosspoint circuit It is strongly recommended to leave this value at the default 12 mA setting This setting does not affect the output directly only an internal signal Modifications are done promptly when selecting a value from the drop down list Drive currents over 24 mA should be used with extreme caution since this could damage TMDS transceivers in DVI devices visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 4 EDID menu Info 4 4 1 Advanced EDID Management be accessed by clicking on the EDID menu This view is divided in two segments The upper segment can be opened by clicking the green arrow This segment contains the EDID editor The lower segment is the EDID router area This consists of two list windows which can display a selected part of the EDID memory When the user enters the menu for the first time the software starts to download the whole EDID list from the matrix It may take about 30 40 seconds EDID Router operation After the list is downloaded the current status is shown The EDID memory consists of four parts Any memory part can be displayed on either side by using the drop down lists The Emulated EDID List shows the currently emulated EDIDs for each input It contains the
95. visual engineering IGHTWARE User s Manual MX16x16DVI Slim MX12x12DVI Slim 16x16 DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX16x16DVI Slim DATE visual engineering IGHTWARE Page 2 78 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection The third earth pin is a safety feature do not bypass or disable it This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product To disconnect the equipment safely from power remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment or from the power source The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable There are no user serviceable parts inside of the unit Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the top cover Do not operate the unit without the cover installed The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems Follow instructions described in this manual Replacing the AC fuse Unplug the AC power cord from the equipment Locate the AC fuse on the rear of the unit Replace only the AC fus
96. ware MX16x16DVI Slim matrix a WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD monitor and a SXGA 1280x1024 projector would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector What EDID should I chose on the router Solution If you want to see the image on both displays you need to select the resolution of the smaller display in this case SXGA otherwise the smaller display may not show the higher resolution image Section 1 Introduction Page 11 78 engineering IGHTWARE Problem l have changed to a different EDID on an input port of the matrix to have a different resolution but nothing happens Solution Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after power up and later they don t sense that EDID has been changed You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again 1 6 Advanced EDID Management Info Info Each DVI sink e g monitors projectors plasma displays and switcher inputs must support the EDID data structure Source BIOS and operating systems are likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what pixel formats and interface are supported DVI standard makes use of EDID data structure for the identification of the monitor type and capabilities Most DVI sources VGA cards Set top boxes etc will output DVI signal after accepting the connected sink s EDID information In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video signal MX16x1

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