MX8x8DVI-Pro user manual
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1. to Memory 51 x TAKE adopt the system for new incoming display devices Info Info the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds Page 40 53 If a monitor s EDID was selected to emulate DVI OUT 1 to 8 the emulated EDID will be changed all times on thet input s when a new monitor was connected If the monitor was disconnected from output the latest EDID remains it will not be deleted from input This feature helps especially rental technicians or system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal and Power ON OFF cycle will not effect the emulated EDID or other settings EDID switch procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Learn EDID from attached display device The MATRIX SWITCHER can learn the EDID from the connected display device and store it in one of user programmable memory All EDID is enumerated in the Learn monitor EDID at output list according to the router s outputs 1 Select the desired display s EDID from the list gt EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI IN 1 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 1600X1200 60 DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 2 lt LWR 1600X1 200060 16001200960 DVI OUT 2 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 3 LWR 160012000960 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT 3 NEC 1600x1200 amp 060 LCD20802. File View Comm Port Help n 2 BM I 17 I8 PRESET LOAD PRESET Preset1 w SAVE PRESET PRESET operations Preset operations can be done via the right panel named PRESET Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved any time Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 8 preset memories all others from 9 to 32 are available only via Matrix Controller software Info A Preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs that effects all outputs when loading a Preset SAVE PRESET 1 Make the desired configuration on matrix switching area 2 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 where you want to save your current configuration 3 Press SAVE PRESET button Now the preset is stored LOAD PRESET 1 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as next configuration 2 Press LOAD PRESET button Now the preset is loaded 3 On the matrix switching area there is displayed the new l O configuration Page 31 53 visual engineering LIGHTWARE RENAME a preset Each preset has its own label by default Preset1 Preset32 which can be renamed To modify these labels right click on the preset list The following window appears gt Preset Label Generator PRESET INDEX OLD PRESET NAME Preseti NEW PRESET NAME Rename Example Select Preset3 and type the new preset name new label and click
3. 15 8GB Cancel 2 Select destination folder and click Install Using the default path is highly recommended 3 If Java is already installed the following pop up window will appear i Installer LW bundle V249 Setup Lightware Matrix Bundle uses Java 1 5 Java Runtime installer was Found Press OK to continue 4 Click OK button Page 26 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual 5 If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop up window iz Installer LW bundle V2495 Do you want create icon s on the desktop 6 After finishing the installation of Lightware Matrix Controller the following message appears iis Installer LW bundle V249 S X Installation was successful 7 To run Lightware matrix control software find and click from Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW matrix controller vXXX jar or from the desktop ikon if this option was selected via shortcut a Lw matrix con troller_ 249 8 To uninstall the control software double click on Start menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt Uninstall_LW_matrix_controller_vXXX exe Page 27 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Info Info Info 4 2 Using Lightware Matrix Controller The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC computer or Laptop through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port 1 Connection between the Matrix switcher and the computer can be m
4. NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVL IN 5 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 16001 2006060 DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LCD2080UX DVL IN 6 lt LWR 1600X1 200 60 1600X1 200960 DVI OUT B lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LCD2080UX DVI IN 7 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 16001 200960 DVI OUT NEC 16001 200960 LCD2080UX IDVI IN 8 lt LWR 1600X1200 60 16001200960 DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 16001 200960 LCD2080UX Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 16001 200060 16001200060 DVI OUT 1 NEC 16001200960 LCD2080UX toDWinput ALL w TAKE to Memory 51 v TAKE Page 38 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs All EDID are enumerated in the switch EDID list If you want to modify the current emulated resolution you can select one from this list There is static EDID emulation or dynamic EDID emulation Static EDID emulation means when an EDID from memories 01 100 is selected and emulated at input s Dynamic EDID emulation occurs when an attached monitors EDID is emulated at input s simply copying the data from the monitor This EDID changes automatically if a new monitor is attached to the output 1 Select the desired EDID from Switch EDID list from 1 100 through DVI IN 1 to DVI IN 8 gt EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI IN 1 lt LWR 160012000960 1600X1 200
5. built in EDID router that can manage the emulated EDID on it s all inputs indpendently EDID can be managed using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a PC computer or Laptop through RS232 connection or Ethernet port Emulating the right EDID information helps the user and installation engineer to control overall system s signal properties EDID emulating options are 1 emulating an EDID from factory preset memory 50 EDID static EDID emulation 2 emulating an EDID from user preset memory 50 memory locations static EDID emulation 3 copying and emulating EDID from one of attached display devices dynamic EDID emulation With EDID Router function the user is able to store EDID from any attached monitor to one of the user programmable memories to download EDID from file to user memory and to upload EDID from the router to file User must not disconnect DVI cables to change an EDID opposite 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 200 msec Some graphic cards or DVD players do not sense the hotplug signal and there can be happen that even if EDID has been changed the new set resolution is not affected This case the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again visual engineering IGHTWARE About EDID router EDID router contains a 116 block non volatile
6. 3 lt NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 4 lt LWR 16001 2000960 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT 4 lt NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 5 lt LWR 16001200960 1600X1200 60 DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 6 lt LWR 16001 200960 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 6 lt NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 7 lt LWR 16001 200960 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 7 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 8 lt LWR 1600 1200 60 16001 200 60 DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1200 60 16001200960 DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX toDVlinput ALL v TAKE to Memory 3 Press TAKE button Now the EDID is stored in Matrix non volatile memory This procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the MATRIX CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds Page 41 53 visual engineering LIGHTWARE Download EDID from file to memory The MATRIX SWITCHER is able to learn and store EDID from attached PC computer EDID is stored in dat files 1 Select File gt Download EDID from file to memory 2 In the pop up window browse your hard drive to find EDID file The software checks if the selected file is a valid EDID file than continue with step 3 3 Select a memory location to store the selected EDID Press OK button After it was accomplished Download Ready message appear
7. ALL0102030405060708 CrLf Legend output 1 is connected to input 1 output 2 is connected to input 2 output8 is connected to input 8 this is the so called diagonal pattern 5 View mutes on all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command VM TRA Response MUTM1M2M3M4M5M6M7M8 CrLf Description The length of the response depends on the number of outputs installed in the router The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs Indexes show the actual output and the number at the given index shows its state If the value M5 equals 1 it means that output 5 is in mute if O output 5 is not muted Example Command VM Response MUT 10010000 CrLf Legend Current router has 8 outputs Output 1 and 4 are muted while the other outputs are unmuted 6 Mute specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command yy 05 Response MUTyy CrLf MUTO5 CrLf Description Mute output yy Example Mute output 5 7 Unmute specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command yy 05 Response UMTyy CrLf UMTO5 CrLf Description Unmute output yy Example Unmute output 5 Output 5 is now switched to the output it was connected prior to mute command 8 Save preset to the specified memory position Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command zz 07 Response SPRzz CrLf SPRO7 CrLf Description Save current ties to preset zz Example Save current connections to preset memory 7 9 Load pres
8. LW bootloader v10 jar program from START Programs Lightware on you computer Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu Open the new firmware file file name example MX8x8DVI v17 hex using File Open menu from its current location 10 Click DOWNLOAD using Firmware menu The download status appears on processbar Never disconnect the RS232 cable during firmware upgrade When download completes READY message appeares in red colour This means the firmware upgrade was successfully 11 Disconnect the router from AC power and remove the jumper 12 Assemble the top cover than power the unit up again After powering the unit up all buttons will light up for 4 seconds indicating that the unit is ready for operation In case of failure repeat the process Info With J1 inserted the router will always start up in bootoader mode The unit will not work properly while J1 is inserted Page 46 53 6 Specifications Inputs DVI inputsignals ie men 8x DVI single link Connectors ups dni 24 pole DVI D digital only Auto equalization secte nette ERE peer tnn Yes max 40dB at 825 MHz Input cable equalization 50 meter 24AWG cable at 1 65 Gbps EDID usd a Yes for each input connector Signal Data fate iei ees all between 25 Mbps and1 65 Gbps colour Channels 553 rete 1x TMDS Clock 3x TMDS Colours Resolutions sess all between 640x480 and 1920x1200 60Hz Colourdepth 2er irre dese
9. be seen the last pressed current state of destination visual engineering IGHTWARE OUTPUT LOCK Using MX 8x8 DVI Pro there is a possibility to lock a destination This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important signal Locking a destination means that no input configuration can be changed or deselected on that particular destination Destinations can be indepentently locked or unlocked Locking a destination does not affect other destinations Output Lock in TAKE mode 1 Press and release the required destination button Now the selected destination button and the currently configured source button will light up view mode 2 Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button will light up in red colour 3 Press and release TAKE button The desired destination now is locked Unlock in TAKE mode 1 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 will light up 2 Press and release the Output Lock button deselect Now the Output Lock button will turn off however the locking function has not been unlocked yet 3 Press and release TAKE button The desired destination now is unlocked Output Lock in AUTOTAKE mode 1 Press and release the required destination button Now the selected destination button and the currently
10. maximum allowed by DVI 1 0 standard MX 8x8 DVI Pro supports 5V 500 mA constant current output on each DVI output to power long distance fiber optical cables a Universal power supply MX 8x8 DVI Pro accepts 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 visual engineering IGHTWARE Front Panel view CONTROL LOCK Sources 1 to 8 Take Load Save 7 N Autotake Preset Preset El B l J IGHTWARE MX 8x8 DVI PRO uuu I A OUTPUT LOCK Destinations 1 to 8 Control Lock Disables or enables front panel operation When red illuminated operations on front panel are prohibited Output Lock Locks and protects one or more outputs Inhibits accidental input changing on protected output Sources Source buttons have three functions to select an input to select a preset and to view the selected input s state take mode Destinations Destination buttons have two functions to select an output or to view the selected output s state Take Autotake This button has two functions displays the actual switching mode of the router or executes switching on TAKE mode Load Preset Loads and executes a previously saved preset from one of the preset memories Save Preset Stores actual matrix state in one of pr
11. rename The new name appears in the list Close this window gt Preset Label Generator DBR PRESET INDEX VIEW ALL PRESET OLD PRESET NAME Preset Preset1 Preset2 NEW PRESET NAME new label Preset3 Preset4 Page 32 53 Info Info 4 3 EDID Management using EDID Router Each DVI sink eg monitors projectors plasma displays 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 is 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 Why is EDID management necessary All DVI sources must read attached sink s EDID data switcher input monitor input etc before starting the DVI signal transmission If no EDID is available most sources will not output the signal Unlike in standard analog VGA graphics cards DVI graphics cards do not allow to be forced from Windows desktop properties settings tab to different pixel resolutions Only those resolutions and refresh rates are allowed which are defined in EDID data To provide proper EDID data for DVI sources MX 8x8 DVI PRO has an advanced
12. the input or ALL inputs where the desired EDID will be emulated 3 Press TAKE button Now the EDID has been changed on selected input s After selecting a new EDID from the switch EDID list selecting an input or the ALL item and pressing the TAKE button the MATRIX SWITCHER will modify that or all input s EDID This procedure causes a status change and hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 seconds gt EDID ROUTER File EDID window Emulated EDIDs DVI IN 1 DVI IN 2 lt DVI IN 3 lt DVI IN 4 DVI IN 5 lt DVI IN 6 lt DVI IN 7 lt DVI IN 8 lt LWR 16001 200960 16001 200060 LWR 16001200960 16001200060 LWR 160012000960 16001 200 60 LWR 16001 200960 16001 2000960 LWR 1600 1 2000960 16001200060 LWR 160012000960 16001200060 LWR 16001 200960 16001 2000960 LWR 160012000960 16001200060 DVI OUT 1 lt DVI OUT 2 lt DVI OUT 3 lt DyL OUT 4 lt DVI OUT 5 lt DVI OUT B lt DL QUT 7 lt Dy OUT 8 lt Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080UxX NEC 1600X1 200960 LCD2080Ux NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux NEC 1600x1 200 60 LCD2080UxX NEC 1600X1 200060 LCD2080Ux NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux NEC 1600X12006060 LCD2080UxX NEC 1600X1 200960 LCD2080Ux Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output pu our 1 NEC 1600X1 2006980 LCD2080Ux to DVI input Info 26 LWR 1600X1 2006080 16001 2006060 TAKE
13. there is no output amplification applied For using longer cable runs at outputs use fiber optical DVI cables or active DVI repeaters extenders Output reclocking MX 8x8 DVI Pro reclocks the signal on all outputs Signal reclocking is an essential important procedure in digital signal transmission After passing the reclocking circuit the signal becomes stable and jitter free and can be transmitted over more equipment like processors or event controllers Without reclocking there can be seen sparkles noise and jaggies on the image Fiber Cable powering As special feature MX 8x8 DVI Pro on DDC 5V output pin 14 on output connectors is able to supply 500 mA current 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 MX 8x8 DVI Pro 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 RS 232 422 control port Lightware MX 8x8 DVI Pro can be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole sub D female connector located on the rear panel of the unit The router can be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control port Pin 5 Pin 1 RS 232 RS 422 Pin 9 Pin6 RS 232 port pin locations se s harene arar me OO 4 bThmemacomededio PS Rx dera receve componen 5
14. 007 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed MN Coop visual engineering LIGHTWARE Page 4 53 Table of contents 0 O a Page General description devsccccsscccsoowonccsiceeseeessecen DASA SE aana DASANE 6 A EEE A T EA AA EAA AAAA NAE Sid 7 Front Panel View Ile e Iit DR E a DER 8 Rear Panel View de Soda I iE 9 EDID MANAGEMENT Liu id wel das danado 13 Operation iioi ti iier opened cabin is trace iiioD s VIRI A re 14 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS esesesseena hane mann nnnm n nhan 14 RS 232 7422 control oorr eret ai 19 Software control Lightware Matrix Controller eeseeeeee 26 4 1 Installing Matrix Controller eeeeseeeeeeemm nmn 26 4 2 Using Lightware Matrix Controller eee 28 4 3 EDID Management using EDID Router enn IH 33 4 4 ERROR Messages Ier RR ces E E ae 43 Firmware upgrade ocio a ia 44 Specitications cs aonane ae cnc Loss sas Sins aee Cee dade e Do n Rt ie Rp o cuando 46 Quality Check Record isascissasoiesenoisaaaaa rA rer RRRRRERE 50 Warranty oorr illenceu rer ree lle o iilleedrcr irure xr eR desista nascia 51 visual engineering IGHTWARE E General description Lightware MX 8x8 DVI Pro is a DVI single link matrix switcher with 8 DVI inputs and 8 DVI outputs that routes any input s to any combination of output s The router conforms to DVI 1 0 specification and
15. 960 DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LCD2080UX DVI IN 2 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 2 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 3 lt LWR 160012000960 16001200960 DVI OUT 3 lt NEC 1600X1 200060 LCD2080UX DVI IN 4 lt LWR 16001 2000960 16001 200960 DVI OUT 4 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UK DVI IN 5 lt LWR 16001200960 1600x1200 60 DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 16001 200960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 6 lt LWR 16001200960 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 6 lt NEC 16001200960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 7 lt LWR 16001 200960 1500x1200 950 DVI OUT 7 lt NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVLIN 8 lt LWR 1600 1200 60 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 16001 200960 LCD2080Ux Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1200 960 1600X1200 60 DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX LWR 640480060 640X480 60 2 LWR 640X480 75 640480075 3 LWR 8484800960 848X480 60 4 LWR 800X600 50 800x600 50 5 LWR 800X600 60 30 800x600 60 6 LWR SO0xX600 74 99 800x600 75 7 LWR 1024X768 49 98 1024x768 50 8 LWR 1024X768060 1024X768 960 9 LWR 1024X768075 1024x769 75 10 LWR 1152X864 75 1152X864 75 11 LWR 1280X768 50 1280X768 50 12 LWR 1280X768 59 92 1280X768 060 13 LWR 1280768075 1280X768 75 14 LWR 1360X768 60 1360X768 60 15 LWR 1364768050 1364X768 50 16 LWR 1364 768 59 93 1364x769 60 to Memory 51 v TAKE EM Page 39 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Select
16. D at output 1 LWR B40X480 0060 640X480 60 DVI OUT 1 M toDViinput 1 v TAKE toMemory 51 v TAKE 6 After synchronization process the current status of the MATRIX SWITCHER EDID are shown on the two text area The Emulated EDID window contains the resolutions and the vendor names of the EDID reported to the PC for each input separately The Last Attached Monitor s EDID window contains the resolutions and vendor names of the display devices connected to matrix Switcher s output EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI IN 1 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 160012000960 DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 1600X12006960 LCD2080UX DVI IN 2 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT 2 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 3 lt LWR 1600X12006060 16001 2000960 DVI OUT 3 lt NEC 16001 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 4 lt LAR 1600X1200 60 16001200960 Dvl OUT 4 lt NEC 1600X12006060 LCD2080UX DVI IN 5 LWR 1600X1 2006060 1600X1 200060 DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 1600X1 200960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 6 lt LWR 16001 200 60 16001 2000960 Dv OUT B lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI IN 7 lt LWR 1600X12006050 16001 200960 DVI OUT 7 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LCD2080UX DVI IN 8 lt LWR 1600X1 2006060 1600x1 200 60 DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1 200 60 160012002060 v Dv OUT 1 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX
17. GND signal ground shield GND signal ground shield 6 osn ieran comece Pma Nonncmemd e ctSineraty comectedio Pin 7 Noroncomeea e ro noncamentes rennene Table3 RS232 and RS422 pin connections EDID Management MX 8x8 DVI Pro provides an EDID Management feature with advanced functions that helps system integration The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitors EDID that are connected to the output connectors First 50 EDID are factory presets while memories 50 to 99 are user programmable On all inputs there can be emulated different or same EDID that are copied from EDID router s memory or the attached monitor For example the router can be set up to emulate any device that is connected to one of the inputs and the EDID is automatically changed if the monitor is replaced with an other EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other All input has it s own EDID circuit User must not disconnect DVI cables during change an EDID opposite to other manufacturer s products EDID Router can be controlled with included Matrix Control Software via RS232 port or Ethernet visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Operation POWER Connect the power cord to the router s IEC standard power input connector MX 8x8 DVI RPO is immediately powered on when the power cord is connected to the AC source The router does not have a power switch it remains pow
18. Hz a 1996d0 4960Hz 46 8048x1080pQ60 Hz z mowosesome 4 3 taooxt0s0 60Hz 4 amp m moose 4 a 160 00950Hz s o Table4 Factory Preset EDID list MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Info Info Info Info EDID Router operation Connecting to the MATRIX SWITCHER 1 2 Install CONTROL SOFTWARE See Section Software Installation Connect the Matrix switcher to the pc via Serial Port or Ethernet with a HUB or to a simple endpoint or with Ethernet directly with X cable Open the CONTROL SOFTWARE from Start Menu gt Lightware gt LW MATRIX CONTROLLER Vxxx where xxx means the latest software revision The actual revision of the CONTROL SOFTWARE is 2 51 2 Select communication interface If you connect via serial port select the appropriate port from drop down menu under Comm Port and click on it If you want to connect via ethernet then you can also find IP address es in this drop down menu No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network as the PC gt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 m a O COM3 O COM4 COMI O COM O 192 168 2 181 After starting the CONTROL SOFTWARE it automatically searches for matrix switchers on the LAN If finds one it s IP address will be displayed in the Comm Port menu If there are no matrix switchers connected to the PC only c
19. Ux DVI IN 4 lt LWR 16001200960 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT 4 NEC 1600X12006960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 5 lt LWR 16001 2000960 16001 2006060 DVI OUT 5 NEC 1600X12006960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN B lt LWR 16001200960 1600120060960 DVI OUT 6 lt NEC 1600X12006060 LCD2080Ux DVI_IN_ lt LWR 16001 200960 16001 2006060 DVI OUT 7 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 8 lt LWR 1600X1 200060 1500X1200 960 DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 1600X1200 amp 060 LCD2080Ux Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1 2006260 1600X1200 050 DVI OUT 1 NEC 1800X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600x1200 60 LCD2080UX ALL LOUT_ 4 Lob du E Mu DVI OUT 2 NEC 16001200660 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 3 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux E Dv OUT 4 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 5 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI OUT 6 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI OUT 7 NEC 16001 200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 8 NEC 1600X1200 60 LOD2080UX KM 2 Choose a memory location from the to Memory list where the EDID will be stored Only memories 50 100 are available for user gt EDID ROUTER window File EDID Emulated EDIDs Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI_IN_1 lt LWR 16001 2000960 1600X1 2000960 DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 1600X1 20060960 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 2 lt LWR 16001 2000960 1600X12006060 DVI OUT 2 lt NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 3 lt LWR 16001 200960 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT
20. ade via serial port with standard RS232 Male to Female cable Ethernet with a HUB or to a simple endpoint Ethernet directly with cross UTP cable a Li matrix co ntroller v249 2 Starting the application To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on LW matrix controller vXXX icon on the desktop or select from Startmenu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW matrix controller vXXX jar 3 Select communication interface according to your actual connection gt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 m COM3 O COM4 O comi O COM2 192 168 2 181 RS232 If the connection has been made via serial port select the appropriate communication port from Comm Port drop down menu IP If the connection has been made via ethernet select the desired IP address from Comm Port drop down menu No IP addresses will be shown if no Lightware LAN enabled matrix switcher is connected to the same network as the PC 4 When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware it defines the product type and a button matrix area appears according to the input and output numbers of the router l1 12 13 columns are representing the inputs the O1 O2 OS rows the outputs Each red bulb represents a valid connection After starting the Lightware Matrix Controller it automatically searches for Lightware devices connected to the LAN If finds one picks its IP address and puts into the Comm Port menu If there are no matrix sw
21. buttons to go in bootloader state Follow the steps described below 1 Connect the RS232 port of the router to the PC RS232 port via straight through serial cable 2 Switch ON the router connecting to the AC power 3 Check if the router is in LW protocol mode switch the unit in TAKE mode then lock the panel by pressing CONTROL LOCK Now the CONTROL LOCK lights red Press the OUTPUT LOCK button During pressed the SOURCE1 or SOURCE button lights up according to the selected protocol If SOURCE1 button lights LW protocol is selected firmware upgrade is possible 4 Launch LW bootloader v10 jar program from START Programs Lightware on you computer 5 Select the desired COM PORT using Com Port menu 6 Open the new firmware file file name MX8x8DVI v17 hex using File Open menu from it s current location 7 Click DOWNLOAD using Firmware menu Now the computer requests the router to confirm the firmware upgrade User must enable the firmware upgrade pressing front panel buttons as requested on the screen or described below 8 Enable Firmware Upgrade Switch the unit in TAKE mode than press and release CONTROL LOCK button Now Control lock button lights red Press and release source buttons 1 than 2 than 3 than 4 after each other Now the TAKE LOAD and SAVE buttons start blinking indicating that the router is in bootloader mode This state will remain until powering down the unit 9 Start the download process by pressing OK b
22. configured source button will light up view mode 2 Press and release the Output Lock button Now the Output Lock button will light up in red colour and lock function is activated No source can be changed at the locked destination Unlock in AUTOTAKE mode 1 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 will light up 2 Press and release the Output Lock button deselect Now the Output Lock button will turn off and the locking function has been unlocked 3 RS 232 422 and Ethernet control RS232 RS422 ports M8x8DVI Pro can be ordered with either RS232 or RS422 communication port The port settings are done in the factory D sub connector pin assignments can be found on chapter 1 Changing and viewing protocols M8x8DVI Pro is equipped with multiple router protocols 1 Port settings Switch the router in TAKE mode if used prevoiously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 2 seconds TAKE will not light continuously Press and release Control Lock Control Lock button lights in red colour continuously Press and keep pressed Output Lock button Now one of the source buttons will light up view protocol If Source 1 button lights Lightware protocol is active If Source 2 button lights Protocol 2 is active During Output Lock pressed press the desired So
23. e it 24 bits 8 bit colour HDTV resolutions sott rtt ca rra ee dei N 720p 1080i 1080p FHDGP compliatit iie siet eL s No 5 Vertical Horizontal Pixel Clock 1360x768 477 6000 WIDE XGA 2048x1080 6000 6750 153 2x Table5 DVI timing examples for some typical supported resolutions Outputs DVI output signals ooococccnnnocccccnonaccccccnancnnnnnonnn ocn nn nano emn 8x DVI single link CONNECCLOIS uon eret he ted diee ata 24 pole DVI D digital only Output preemiliasis it No 5V output current eee nnn 500mA continuous each visual engineering IGHTWARE Control General Page 48 53 Fron Panel buttons testes veces dico YES 21 buttons Serial Port iio 9pole Dsub Female RS232 or RS422 Baud rate e eet eee ter ecd ree assinando 9600 Baud 8 bit 1stop bit no parity Ethernet pot iniit leere ia RJ 45 female connector Ethernet protocol TCP IP UDP IP ARP ICMP SNMP TFTP Telnet DHCP BOOTP HTTP and AutolP POWOR i idee la 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1 8 1 0 A re nelle r CE ase P EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 Sal RR PE ERR PD a eee EN 60065 Class Rack moUn rara aan Yes 1U high ECOSU Zuera iaios Metal Enclosure dimensions sss 44 mm H x 446 mm W x 302 mm D rre X 3kg Warranty Me c 3 years MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Mechanical Drawings
24. ered on until AC line voltage is present After powered on the unit performs a self test all front panel buttons light up for one second After the self test the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready for use Info At switching on the router reloads the latest settings which were used before was turning off MX 8x8 DV Pro 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 accindentally powering down FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS TAKE AUTOTAKE modes The router has two different switching modes TAKE and AUTOTAKE If the TAKE button is unlit TAKE mode is active When the TAKE button is continuously lighting green AUTOTAKE mode is selected Press and hold the TAKE button for two seconds to change between TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes TAKE mode allows the user to make multiple connections and deselections at once This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple switchings AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is needed between sources on a destination CONTROL LOCK Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK button while RS232 422 control is still enabled If it unlits front panel button operations are enabled If there is a coninuous
25. eset memories MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Rear Panel view Signal presence LED s INPUT connectors 1 to 8 CPU Live LED ht ce mao o REB olmo oB B B e EEL INPUTS S oih oh oD LT oE oE mo deio of Je outeurs gt gt gt o e LAN R 232 RS 422 AC Power AC DC Power OUTPUT Connectors1 to 8 Ethernet RS 232 422 connector Fuse LED s control port port Input connectors 24 pole DVI D digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI source devices to these connectors Input signal LED s Indicates input signal presence TMDS clock channel active on associated input connector Green lighting when signal is present CPU LIVE Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly AC Power Standard IEC power connector The router works with 90 to 264 Volts 50 or 60 Hz power sources AC Fuse Replace with F 3 15 A type only DC Power LED s Indicators for presence of internal DC power voltages 3 3 Volts and 5 Volts Green lighting when power voltages are present Ethernet port RJ 45 connector Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network RS 232 422 connector 9 pole Dsub female connector for remote control applications Can be ordered with RS232 or RS422 control Output connectors 24 pole DVI D digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI monitors or other displays to these connectors Page 9 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE DVI inputs MX 8x8 DVI Pro provide
26. et from the specified position Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command zz 07 Response LPRzz CrLf LPRO7 CrLf Description Load current ties to preset zz Example Load connections previously saved to preset memory 7 All connections will be reloaded visual engineering IGHTVVARE 10 View product type Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command Il capitali Response PRODUCT TYPE CrLf Description DEVICE NAME format Number of inputs Number of Outputs Device type MX X A DVI RGB SDI V Example Command I Response MX8X8DVI CrLf The connected router has 8 inputs 8 outputs and itis a DVI router 11 View serial number Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command S Response SERIAL_NUMBER CrLf Description SERIAL_NUMBER format 8 1byte long ASCII numbers SN XXXXXXXX Example Command S Response SN 06050100 CrLf The connected serial number of the router is 06050100 12 View Firmware version Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command F Response FIRMWARE_VERSION CrLf Example Command F Response FW 1 11 CrLf The connected router has a firmware version of 1 11 13 Error responses Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Invalid input number Response ERRO1 CrLf Description Given input number exceeds the installed number of inputs or equals zero Invalid output number Response ERRO2 CrLf Description Given output number exceed
27. f 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 enviroment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibily to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product ERES 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the product MX 8x8 DVI Pro Computer Matrix Switcher in accordance with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC amended by the CE marking Directive 93 68 EEC are in conformity with the following standards EMI EMC EN 55103 1 E3 EN 55103 2 Safety rm EN 60065 Class Date 11th Januarry 2
28. ile Browse DVI OUT 6 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI OUT 7 lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LOD2080UX Open EDID File to upload to Upload EDID from memory Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1200 60 16001 200 60 DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600X1 200060 LCD2080Ux to Dviinput ALL TAKE to Memory 51 v TAKE Page 42 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual 4 4 ERROR Messages During remote operation there may happen some trouble with the communication This cases the Matrix Controller software displays error messages on the screen Below there are listed the error messages Unable to open Socket to the Server Socket Error Trigger More than one user tries to access the router via LAN Explanation Only one user can connect to the router at once COM port error Message COM port error The Selected Port is in use by another application choose other COM port Trigger The Matrix Controller software was unable to open the selected serial communication port on the PC Solution Close any other application that uses the selected port or try to use an other serial port Do not forget to connect the serial lead to the right connector Unable to communicate with the MATRIX Unable to communicate with the MATRIX Check connections Trigger No router wa
29. itchers connected to the PC only comm ports will be shown in this menu Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre Only one user is allowed to connect to the matrix switcher via ethernet After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no difference in control via serial port and ethernet 3 e f J age 28 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual MENU Description Matrix Controller contains following menus and submenus LW Matrix Controller File Synchronize matrix Add new IP address Exit View Edid router Comm Port Serial ports IP addresses Help Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View CommPort Help 23 4 6 16 17 PRESET 01 LOAD PRESET o2 save preser SAVE PRESET 04 cosas PERO E 07 08 O z 03 SA 3 File menu File menu contains 3 items Synchronize matrix Selecting Synchronize matrix will re read connection information from the router and refresh the display Add new IP address Selecting Add new IP address will display a new window where the user can add IP addresses of routers that are not in the same subnet Write a valid IP address and click Add IP gt Adding new IP address TBR Enter IP address ro Exit Exit will terminate the application Page 29 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE View menu View menu contains 1 item Edid router window This item is gray and can not be se
30. lected if the connected MS does not have EDID ROUTER installed For more information see Section EDID operation Comm Port menu Comm Port menu contains 2 sections Serial ports available on the current PC IP addresses found on the network The IP addresses displayed in this window are those Lightware products that are connected to the network More than one units can be connected to one Local Area Network HELP menu After a successful connection to a Lightware router all identifying information is shown under the Help menu gt w Matrix Controller V2 49 m File View Comm Port Help 2 6 4 s PR Found Router MX8X8DVI PRO Firmware 2 1 1 Serial No 07130126 Found Card MX8X8DVIIN Firmware Version V1 3bEXT Found Card MX8X8SI Firmware Version V1 56EXT Found Card MX8X8EDID Firmware Version V1 8 The connected matrix router s name MX8x8DVI PRO installed firmware revision 2 1 1 and serial number format year and week of production and the serial number which is also found at back of the unit can be seen in the first section The following sections contain information about the installed cards Page 30 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual I O switching 11 12 13 columns are representing the inputs the O1 O2 O3 rows the outputs Each red bulb represents a live connection For making a connection click on the desired empty bulb Lw Matrix Controller V2 49
31. memory bank EDID List is structured as follows A a A E de Factory Preset EDID list A Ree pede User programmable memories 101 108 DVI OUT 1 8 oo Attached monitor s EDID list 109 116 DVI IN 1 8 emulated EDID at input conenctors Info The first 50 EDID 1 50 inclusive are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions 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 the last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory MEMORY Resolution MEMORY Resolution o e64xB0g oHz 26 160001200060 He c moors 2 19201200060 Hz oy S4busoQeoHzi69 28 48005094 Hz a 80enQsoHz 29 840x480959 94Hz 05 8060060Hz so 720 80pQ60 Hz woswos a eo oasen a T20x976pQN0 Hz i0x68Q6oHz 383 1880x20pQN0 Hr ason 34 1880x20pQN0 Hz i msasa 35 19200801 G50 Hz n te80x768 50Hz 36 19200808 50 Hz ip 180cesgeoHz 37 19200801060 Hz is 1280x768 75Hz 38 1920x1080pG24Hz 14 160x768 60Hz 39 1920k1080p825 Hz i5 t96ax768 50Hz 40 1920k1080p830 Hz i amp i99r68G6oHz a 1920x1080p O50 Hz v t964x768 75 Hz 42 1980xi080p2 O50 Hz i 9xoeGSOHz 48 1920k1080pG60Hz iS 29024060Hz 44 2048x1080p1 50 Hz a te80d0MQ7SHz 48 2048X1080p2 50
32. o Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or no 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 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 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 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 visual engineering IGHTWARE 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 image or no signal message or automatically will turn off SAVE or LOAD PRESETS MX 8x8 DVI Pro has 8 user programmable presets Each preset stores a configuration regarding all input connections for all outputs All presets are stored in a non volatile memory the
33. omm ports will be shown in this menu Only one user is allowed to connect to one matrix switcher via ethernet After a successful connection has been established to a matrix switcher there is no difference in control via serial port and ethernet Page 35 53 visual engineering LIGHTWARE 4 After the MATRIX CONTROLLER found the hardware a button matrix should appear Select View gt EDID router window gt Lw Matrix Controller V2 49 File View Comm Port Help PRESET LOAD PRESET T5904 44 4 d o 2 00225 SAVE PRESET 03 Info After a successful connection all identifying information is shown under the Help menu Found Router MX8X8DVI_PRO Firmware 2 1 1 Serial No 07130126 Found Card MX8X8DVIIN Firmware Version V1 3EXT q Found Card MX8X8SI Firmware Version V1 56EXT Found Card MX8X8EDID Firmware Version V1 8 Page 36 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual 5 The EDID ROUTER window appears and the software starts to synchronize EDID list with the Matrix switcher Reading EDID from EDID router EIE EM Reading in progress Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DUNT DVI OUT 1 lt DVI IN 2 lt DVI OUT 2 DVI IN 3 lt DVI OUT 3 DVI IN 4 lt DVI OUT 4 lt DVI IN 5 lt DVI OUT 5 DVI IN B lt DVI OUT 6 DVLIN 7 lt DVI OUT 7 29 DVI IN 8 27 DVI OUT 8 lt Switch EDID Learn monitor EDI
34. ommands Legend xx input number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 05 07 etc y output number in 2 digit ASCII format Crlf Carriage return Line feed 0x0D 0x0A space character 0x20 1 Switch one input to one output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command xx yy 01 05 Response OyyUIxx CrLf O05 101 CrLf Description Switch input xx to output yy Example Connect input 1 to output 5 2 Switch one input to all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command xx O 01 O Response IxxOAIl CrLf 101 All CrLf Description Switch input xx to all outputs Example Switch input 1 to all outputs 3 View connection on the specified output Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command yy 205 Response OyyUlxx CrLf O05 101 CrLf Description View connection on output yy Example View connection on output 5 4 View connection on all outputs Audio DVI RGB SDI Video Command 1o MN Response ALLO102030405060708 CrLf Description Response length depends on the number of outputs installed in the router The response above suppose a router having 8 outputs Indexes show the actual output and the number at the given index shows which input it is connected to If value O5 equals 04 it means that output 5 is connected to input 4 O1 O8 are two digit ascii characters 01 02 04 etc Example View connection on all outputs Command VC uu l Response
35. red O Yes Ono Start Character 9 00 in Hex figurable Pins Password Modem Mode None Y Apply Settings Mdm Esc Seq G Yes Ono Apply Factory Defaults Pass Thru e Local Port Goor C Auto increment for active connect gt Remote Port 0 Remote Host 0 0 0 0 Common Options Telnet Mode Disable Connect Response None v Terminal Name Use Hostlist O Yes O No LED Blink Disconnect Mode On Mam cmc Oves No Hard Disconnect ves Ono Check EOT Cti D Oves No Inactivity Timeout O 0 mins secs Restricted port numbers 1 1024 9999 14000 14009 30704 30718 Info Remember that the matrix control software uses 10001 port only for ethernet communication Lantronix XPort Device Server Windows Internet Explorer GS eivwounse se as astseanen co tin File Edit View Favorites Tools Help k dk Lantronix Port Device Server LANTRONIX pt MAC Address 00 20 4A A1 83 47 Network Server Please wait while the configuration is saved mnel The unit will reboot in order for the settings to be applied Confiaurable Pins Apply Factory Defaults To finalize your settings press Apply Settings Lightware matrix controller application Launch the Lightware Matrix Controller software application it will automatically find all routers on the same subnet and enumerates it under Comm port menu Page 21 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE Control c
36. red lighting front panel operations are inhibited Press and release CONTROL LOCK button to toggle the control lock state SWITCHING Creating a connection or multiple connections in TAKE mode 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 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 blinking 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 Deselecting or muting in TAKE mode 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 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 3 Press and release TAKE button to execute disconnection Inf
37. router keeps presets even in case of power down Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 8 Saving a Preset in TAKE mode 1 Press and release SAVE PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 3 Press and release TAKE button Now the current configuration is stored in selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs Loading a Preset in TAKE mode 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 3 Press and release TAKE button Now the selected preset is loaded Info Loading a preset always modifies all output states Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode 1 Press and release SAVE PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Info Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs Info Info Loading a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 Now the selected preset is loaded Loading a preset always modifies all output states VIEW current state User can check the current switching status on the front panel using front panel buttons View mode is slightly different in TAKE or AUTOTAKE modes beca
38. s EDID ROUTER window File EDID Open EDID File to download Im 63 Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 2 lt NEC 1600 1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 3 lt NEC 1600 1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 4 lt NEC 1600X1200660 LOD2080UX DVI OUT 5 lt NEC 1600X1 2000960 LOD2080UX to memory DVI OUT 6 NEC 1600x1200 60 LCD2080UX ET v OK DVILOUT_ lt NEC 1600X1200 60 LOD2080UX DVI OUT 8 lt NEC 1600 1200 60 LCD2080UX Select dat file to download Browse Switch EDID Learn monitor EDID at output 26 LWR 1600X1 2006060 160012000960 DVI OUT 1 NEC 1600X1 2006060 LCD2080UX toDVlinput ALL v TAKE to Memory ei M TAKE Upload EDID from memory to file The CONTROL SOFTWARE can upload EDID from the MATRIX SWITCHER and save it as an EDID file 1 Select File gt Upload EDID from memory to file 2 From the pop up window choose the EDID memory you want to save to file 3 Click Browse add a file name and path and click Save If upload was successful an Upload Ready message confirms the command EDID ROUTER window File EDID fm Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 16001 200960 LOD2080UX DVI OUT 2 NEC 16001 200960 LOD2080UX DVI OUT 3 lt NEC 16001 2000960 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 4 lt NEC 1600 1200 60 LCD2080UX DVI OUT 5 NEC 1600X1200 60 LCD2080Ux to f
39. s 24 pole digital only DVI D connectors for input connections Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Each input has a built in signal detection circuit with an LED located next to the input connector The LED lights green if the associated connector has an active DVI clock signal applied 1 TMDS Data2 9 TMDS Data1 TMDS Data0 EM TMDS Data2 10 TMDS Data1 18 TMDS Data0 TMDS Data2 Shield EN TMDS Data Shield 19 TMDS Data0 Shield Dc fal ee De ae fal e EM DDC Data 15 GND for4sV 23 TMDSClock Tablet DVI D digital only connector Single Link pin assignments Cable length at inputs MX 8x8 DVI Pro has an advanced built in cable compensation circuit which automatically provides cable length compensation This circuit extends the maximum usable cable length to even 60 meter using high quality 22AWG copper cable on WUXGA 1920x1200 graphics resolution Cabel type 22 AWG 24 AWG Reference type Reference type DVI GEAR SHR DVI TASKER TSK 1060 Max length meter Max length meter 1920x1200 1600x1200 0m 50m 2048x1080p 1080p 1680x1050 1400x1050 5m ER 1280x1024 1024x768 1365x768 720p 1080i 800x600 640x480 480p 576p Table2 Maximum DVI cable lengths at inputs Info DVI outputs MX 8x8 DVI Pro provides 24 pole digital only DVI D connectors for output connections As standard DVI outputs there can be used limited length cables since
40. s found on the specified port or a command response timeout has occurred Explanation The Matrix Controller has tried to access a router on the specified comm port but no response was received within 2 secs Solution Select the right serial port the router is connected to or try to do the last action again Page 43 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Firmware upgrade The unit can be upgraded with new firmware versions via RS232 port using a PC computer or Laptop Please contact Lightware for the latest firmware version at sales lightware hu The firmware upgrade can be done in two ways Front Panel Enabled Upgrade or Jumper Enabled Upgrade Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for firmware upgrade Jumper Enabled Upgrade is only needed when the unit does not have a software installed or the Front Panel Enabled Upgrade failed from any reason Before upgrading the new firmware run the LW matrix bundle exe wich installs the current Lightware matrix controller jar and LW bootloader v10 jar softwares which are available from STARTmenu Lightware location The new firmware is a hex file The name of the file contains the router type and the firmware version ex MX8x8DVI v17 hex FRONT PANEL ENABLED UPGRADE Front Panel Enabled Upgrade is the simplest mode for software upgrade For preventing unwanted software modifications via RS232 commands the user must enable the router using front panel
41. s 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 defect please call your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY Tel 36 1 889 6177 Fax 36 1 342 9903 E mail support Olightware hu Page 53 53
42. s the installed number of outputs or equals zero Invalid value Response ERRO3 CrLf Description Given value exceeds the maximum allowed value to be sent Invalid preset number Response ERRO4 CrLf Description Given preset number exceeds the maximum allowed preset number The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all matrices visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 Software control Lightware Matrix Controller The unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller from a PC computer or Laptop through RS 232 or Ethernet port 4 1 INSTALLING MATRIX CONTROLLER Info Windows firewall should be switched off to enable the IP search feautre Info If older version of control software is installed please uninstall it before installing a newer version see section 7 Info The control software requires Java runtime environment v1 5 or higher This can be found in the supplied CD s Java Installer directory or downloaded from Sun s website http dic sun com jdk jre 1_5 O 01 windows i586 p exe 1 Run Installer LW bundle v x xx exe x xx refers to actual revision currently v 2 49 io Installer LW bundle V249 Setup Installation Fol m Setup will install Installer LWW bundle v249 in the Following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to E start the installation Destination Folder Program FilesiLightware Space required 608 0KB Space available
43. switches signals between 25 165 MHz pixel clock frequency from 640x480 60HZz to 1920x1200 D60Hz or 2048x1080 60Hz PC resolutions including HDTV resolutions as well Each input signal is equalized for distances of 50 meter high quality 24AWG cable and each output is reclocked for jitter free signal transmission The switcher has an RS 232 or RS422 optional and an RJ45 LAN port for remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation Front panel buttons are illuminated and easy field relegendable with text for informative system integration Box contents Routing switcher User s manual IEC power cable RS 232 9 pole D sub Male to Female cable CD ROM with control software Cross Link UTP patch cable Features a 50 meter input cable compensation Using 24AWG high quality DVI cable the MX 8x8 DVI Pro automatically compensates up to 50 meter cable length which extends installation possibilities even on highest HDTV or computer resolutions In case of lower pixel resolutions this length can be even higher a EDID routing Advanced EDID management with EDID emulation The user can emulate any 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 Remote Control Software 8 Inputs 8 Outputs non blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more o
44. urce button accordingly to the new protocol The desired Source button starts blinking the router performs a reset and all buttons light up for 4 seconds Now the new protocol is active The device uses standard RS 232 interface with the following settings 9600 Baud 8 data 1 stop no par bit bit ity straight through serial cable The m surrou atrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets and responds nded by round brackets only if a command was successfully executed Input output numbers and values must be sent as two digit ASCII numbers visual engineering IGHTWARE L Ethernet setup The matrix switchers can be controlled via ethernet identically the same way as via serial port The same commands can be issued on the ethernet as on the serial port The Ethernet settings can be accessed through Ethernet connection only Enter current IP address into the address line of your browser eg Internet Explorer etc and press OK to proceed The default IP is 192 168 254 254 Connect to 192 168 254 254 FA The server 192 168 254 254 at null requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name Password Remember my password Select Use the following IP configuration Enter your settings the default is sho
45. use of different switching philosopy of the two modes View mode does not mean that the router has to be switched in different mode viewing and switching can be done after each other without pressing any special button View current state in TAKE mode If the router is in TAKE mode user can verify both input and output connections In TAKE mode no accidental change can be done unless TAKE button is pressed 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 This informative display will remain for 5 seconds then turns all buttons unlit If all source and destination and TAKE buttons are unlit the unit is in TAKE mode and no input was selected in last 5 seconds press and release a destination button to see its current state 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 Pressing another destination button there can be seen the last pressed state of destination View current state in AUTOTAKE mode In AUTOTAKE mode only states of destination 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 Pressing another destination button there can
46. utputs simultaneously Single link max 1 65 Gb s DVI D transmission 1920x1200 or 2048x1080 The MX 8x8 DVI Pro routes any DVI single link signal between 25 and 165 MHz pixel clock frequency conforming to DVI 1 0 standard Supports all HDTV resolutions 720p 1080i and 1080p etc without HDCP encoding Unencrypted HDTV signals up to 165 MHz pixel clock frequency regardless of resolution are passed through MX 8x8 DVI Pro a Signal Detect LED s at each input connector Active DVI signals are detected clock channel activity is green indicated when signal is applied to the input a Output PLL reclocking removes jitter caused by long cables each output has a clean jitter free signal eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections a Front panel buttons control 8 source select 8 destination select Take Load preset Save preset Panel 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 RS422 control Simple ASCII based RS232 protocol is used for switching preset calling status request etc a Ethernet control TCP IP Ethernet 10Base T or 100Base TX Auto Sensing a Fiber cable support Self powered DVI fiber cables using 5V from DVI sources VGA cards etc usually are consuming more than 50 mA which load is
47. utton on the computer The download status appears on processbar Never disconnect the RS232 cable during firmware upgrade When download completes READY message appeares in red colour MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual 10 Disconnect the router from AC power than power it up again After powering the unit up all buttons will light up for a while indicating that the unit is ready for operation In case of failure repeat steps 7 to 10 Info Once the firmware upgrade failed the router will NOT indicate it s bootloader enabled state with TAKE LOAD SAVE buttons blinking because previous software has been deleted but steps 1 to 10 can still be repeated Page 45 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE JUMPER ENABLED UPGRADE To prevent shock never operate the unit with open cabinet There are high voltage components inside Never plug the power cord when the cabinet is open Always unplug the power cord before opening the cabinet Disconnect the unit from AC power Remove the top cover by loosing 12 screws Insert a Jumper on BOOTL JP6 position BOOTL and J6 Jumpers location vs LiT WARE 0 90 UU jii E yn OLX X CPU card jumper locations 4 Reassemble the top cover with 2 screws temporary for safety Connect the RS232 cable between the router and the PC 6 Power ON the router connecting to the AC power Now the router starts up in bootloader mode no normal operation is possible 7 Launch
48. v to DVI input ALL v TAKE to Memory 581 w Page 37 53 visua engineering IGHTWARE ED Info Info ID ROUTER MENU Description EDID Router window contains following menus and submenus EDID ROUTER File Download EDID from file to memory Upload EDID from memory to file Close EDID ROUTER window EDID Syncronize EDID EDID menu EDID menu contains 1 section Syncronize EDID Selecting Synchronize EDID menu the Lightware Matrix Controller PC software rereads all EDID information from the connected MATRIX SWITCHER While normal operation it is not necessary to use this menu item because the MATRIX SWITCHER always automatically reports every status change 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 seconds 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 gt EDID ROUTER window File EDID Synchronize EDID Last Attached Monitors s EDIDs DVLIN 1 lt LWR 1500X12006960 16001200960 DVI OUT 1 lt NEC 1600X12006260 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 2 lt LWR 1600X12006560 1600X1 2006060 DVI OUT 2 lt NEC 1600X1200 amp 060 LCD2080UX DVLIN 3 lt LWR 1600 1200 60 1600X1 2006060 Dv OUT 3 lt NEC 1600X12006 60 LCD2080Ux DVI IN 4 lt LWR 1600 1200 60 1600X1 200960 Dv OUT 4 lt
49. visual engineering IGHTWARE MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual a LLLULL IG J i LL ER A Aa umaonnogagg ummo Y mona e 2 Eu A El DD DM MD ss ruts COT m COCA 1 IV ou Me m ME m b e js visual engineering IGHTWARE 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 page 8 Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel o
50. wn then press OK to proceed Lantronix XPort Device Server Windows Internet Explorer Go m le http 192 168 254 254 securefltx_conf htm 7 M File Edit View Favorites Tools Help e e Lantronix XPort Device Server Firmware Version V6 1 0 0 MAC Address 00 20 4A A1 83 47 Network Settings Obtain IP address automatically Auto Configuration Methods BOOTP Enable Disable DHCP Enable Disable AutolP Enable _ Disable DHCP Host Name Configurable Pins Apply Settings Use the following IP configuration IP Address 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 2552552550 Apply Factory Defaults Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Ethernet Configuration v Auto Negotiate Speed 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Duplex Full Half o A Page 20 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual You can access the router on port 10001 by default but you can modify this number to any port except the followings Lantronix XPort Device Server Windows Internet Explorer Gc y v E bitp jfts2 169 254 254 secureft conf htm File Edit View Favorites Tools Help m we Lantronix sport Device Server LANTRONIX sin MAC Address 00 20 4A A1 83 47 Connection Settings Network Channel 1 Connect Protocol Protocol TCP v Connect Mode Passive Connection Active Connection Accept Incoming Yes Active Connect None de Password Requi
51. zn EXE TEE E T EEE aaa aaa la nog 482 mm Front view 43 9 mm L 446mm B cr emm TEE Jo EE ED SED SED ED ED ED 7L JJ sao BREJO cT E E om BETO ARO AO fm Rear view 482 mm EEE LI 1r LI 11 11 LI LT LIT MIUM TIU MIT MIUM mTET TYTUT TAUM TJ 446 mm Top view Page 49 53 visual engineering LIGHTWARE air inlet never block air flow Rear Front Left view Front gt Rear fans air outlet never block air flow Right view Page 50 53 MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Page 51 53 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 Quality Check Record Model name Serial number Date of manufacture Checked 1 Hardware Card BIOS Card BIOS 8INDV Control P 80UDV PSU CPU CD ROM EDID Router MAC Address Web Content IP Address Web Server SUBNET 2 Electrical check GND EARTH Inputs 3 3V 8 5V Input LED s CPU Live Outputs Fani amp Fan2 RS 232 Buttons LAN MX 8x8 DVI Pro User s Manual Warranty Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three year
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