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MX8x8DVI-DL User`s manual

1. 18 42 1 GON TROL LOG IK tele hts ae 18 422 TAKES AUTOTAKE ce dose nee 18 42 9 VIEWING Crosspolrnt Slale 18 2 MEVS I UU LU T 19 4 2 5 Switching operations 20 426 Prese opera NT I I TM TT 21 2 7 Wu ucc I 21 3 REMOTE OPERATION Sora uv DE ie ee 23 23 432 Resetting tne IP ui e eorr eor aede oce bet Eats 24 25 SOFTWARE CONTROL USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER LDC 26 6 1 STEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF WINDOWS 26 6 2 STEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF MAC 5 28 LOC UPGRADE da itai waves SECUN RUD 29 64 ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION 30 6 25 GBHOSSPOINT MENU GRIDVIEW 31 6 5 1 32 6 6 CROSSPOINT MENU TILE 33 6 6 1 Layout and 33 6 6 2 VIEW
2. 60 8 4 6 View current control 60 8 4 7 Set current control DEOIOGOL 61 8 5 EDID ROUTER COMMANDS 61 8 5 1 Route EDID to the selected input 61 8 5 2 Route EDID to the selected input dynamic 61 9 5 9 Route ONE EDID to all inputs 61 8 5 4 View EDID switch status on 62 8 5 5 Save EDID from output to memory location Learn EDID 62 8 5 6 View EDID validity table ixicssscinmassunicueisicetansaianrswoticeismastemusvotheetancapnriancidinintnctveineceade 62 65 7 VIEW EDID CO 63 8 5 8 Download EDID content from the 63 8 5 9 Upload EDID content to the 63 8 6 ROUTER INITIATED COMMANDS dame Ehe s dis 64 96 TI EVID SAWS CHANG SO assit uaa tatc t meet cao aal enda dd 64 9 6 2 BITOLFOSDOlISOS lt 64 8 7 COMMANDS QUICK SUMMARY 66 9 68 10 THOUBLESHOOTINQ
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5. 8 515 le a DDR 8 1 22 DESCRIPTION Lr 8 Ros FEATURE m c 9 LM er Id tee DUE 10 CONTROLS AND 11 2 1 MX8x8DVI DL FRONT 11 2 2 MX8X8DV DL REAR VIEW Rege da E a 12 253 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 13 22345 UU 13 22 def 13 233 9 RO 5 422 CONTO 14 23345 14 TECHNOLOGIES ret 15 oo o T EET 15 3 2 COMMON PROBLEMS RELATED 15 3 3 ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT cats ab c e reacted esti aad Oba beat 16 Oy DUAL EINK DYVISIGNAL MT 16 OPERATION M 18 POWERING mE 18 1 2 FRONT PANELIOP ERATIONS
6. comecedto 8 Pin NG not oomnecea Table 2 2 RS 232 and RS 422 pin connections 2 3 4 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 oee more information about remote operation in section 4 3 on page 23 meme Wie color ore 3 K Amber Taper 2 tx Green 3 RX Orange stripe Green fullduplex 100 Mbps NA wn e 6 RX Orange 1 8 Table 2 3 RJ45 connector Table 2 4 Ethernet pin connections MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual 3 Technologies 3 1 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 i
7. 1 1 Box contents Routing switcher Users manual this document power cable CD ROM with Control Software 5 232 9 pole D Sub Male to Female cable UTP cross link cable Optional components The router can be ordered with or without the following component parts Front panel control buttons MX CP 8x8 EDID router board LAN interface Some functions and chapters are only applicable if the relating optional component is installed in the matrix router Please check your unit s configuration 1 2 Description Lightware MX6x6DVI and MX8x8DVI are single link MX6x6DVI DL MX8x8DVI DL are dual link DVI matrix switchers with 6 or 8 DVI inputs and 6 or 8 DVI outputs respectively that 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 260Hz to 1920x1200 60Hz or 2048x1080 60Hz PC resolutions in single link and up to 3840x2400 30Hz or 4096x2400 24Hz in dual link mode See section 3 4 on page 76 for more information about dual link signals The input signal is not equalized therefore only standard length max 5 meter DVI cables can be used The switcher has an 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 inte
8. TMDS clock Red even Red odd Green even SSS SS f Green odd J Blue even odd Figure 3 3 Wire pairs of the dual link interface Info The colors of the wire pairs in the picture represent the color information they carry and not the color of the actual wires inside the cable Info Although the DVI specification describes DVI connectors with fewer pins for single link connections some single link cables might be equipped with connectors that are fully pinned This could confuse users if the cable is capable of transmitting dual link signals Always check if the DVI cable is fully wired not only equipped with the full pin connector Info Some single link monitors can display dual link signals by showing every second row of the dual link image however this way the picture will be inaccurate Section 3 Technologies Page 17 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 Operation 4 1 Powering Info Connect the power cord to the router s IEC standard power input connector The unit is immediately powered ON when the power cord is connected to the AC source The router does not have a power switch it remains powered on until AC line voltage is present After powered on the unit performs a self test then all front panel buttons light up for one second After the self test the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use At switching ON the router reloads the latest settings which were us
9. Fix IP Address 192 168 0 104 192 168 0 1 Subnet Mask Default Gateway Load default Apply settings TCP Port Configuration Load default Apply settings Terminal Figure 6 10 Configuration tab IP Configuration Info Info Info Info The IP address and TCP IP port can be set up here 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 If DHCP server is not present the device gets an AutolP address from 169 254 xxx xxx domain automatically Set BOOTP DHCP and AutolP settings according to your network requirements Always press the Apply settings button to save changes Load default button restores the default network settings fix IP to the device fix IP Address 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 When serial port is used for connection these settings cannot be changed Fix IP configuration In this case connected device has an IP address configuration set up by the user administrator Depending on modified settings you might need to restart the device and the Control Software Always press the Apply settings button to save changes Load default button restores the default network settings fix IP to the device fix IP Address 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 When serial port is used for connection these settings c
10. Dual link DVI cable DVI TP DVI OPT TX200 RX100DL Dual link PC or Mac Projector Figure 1 1 Typical application diagram Page 10 78 Section 1 Introduction 2 Controls and connections 2 1 MX8x8DVI DL front view sm Control lock Take Auto Preset buttons Source buttons z BgBgaggBBg 4 SOURCES UM M oj 1 visual engineering LIGHTWARE 8x8 DUAL LINK DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX 8x8 DVI DL 7 Source buttons 57 Output lock Control lock Disables or enables front panel operation When red illuminated all operations on front panel are prohibited See section 4 2 7 on page 78 for more information e Source buttons Source buttons have three functions to select an input to select a preset and to view the selected input s state only in TAKE mode See section 4 2 3 on page 18 for more information e Take Auto 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 4 2 2 on page 78 for more information Preset buttons Load preset button loads and executes a previously save preset from one of the preset memories Save preset button stores actual matrix state in one of the preset memories See section 4 2 6 on page 21 for more information o Output lock Locks and protects one or more outputs i
11. 14 5 DESTINATIONS 133 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8x8 DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX 8x8 DVI 482 Rear view C RS 232 RS 422 C y INPUTS OUTPUTS RoHS 2 O 2 4 4 100 240 50 60 Hz R 20000000 OOO00000 la 14A 5 O H EO 22 0 OE FUSE 3 3V T _ _ B 5 V OPTIONAL LIVE 446 108 4 102 rm rm Side view Section 11 Specifications Pag
12. 50 0 Hz 05 800x 600 6030Hz 30 1440 4801 60 3 Hz 06 800x 600 74 99 Hz 31 640x 480 59 94 2 07 1024 768 49 98 Hz 32 720x 480 59 92Hz 08 1024x 768 60 0 Hz 33 1440x 4801 60 0 Hz 09 1024x 768 9750 Hz 34 720x 576 9500 Hz 10 1152 864 Q750 Hz 35 1280 720 50 0 Hz 1 1280 768 50 0 Hz 36 1280 720 60 0 Hz 12 1280 768 59 92 Hz 37 1920 10801 50 3 Hz 13 1280 768 9750 Hz 38 1920x1080i Q 500 Hz 14 1360 768 60 1 Hz 39 1920 10801 60 5 Hz 15 1364 768 9500 Hz 40 1920x1080 24 0 Hz 16 1364 768 59 93 Hz 41 1920x1080 24 99Hz _ 17 1364 768 74 98 Hz 42 1920 1080 9300 Hz 18 1280 1024 50 0 Hz 43 1920x1080 50 0 Hz 19 1280x1024 60 1 Hz 44 1920x1080 Q 49 99 Hz 20 1280x1024 9751 Hz 45 1920x1080 60 0 Hz 21 1366x1024 59 99 Hz 46 2048 1080 949 99Hz 22 1400 1050 49 99 Hz 47 2048x1080 50 0 Hz 23 1400x1050 59 99 Hz 48 2048x1080 959 99Hz 24 1400x1050 9750 Hz 25 1680x1050 59 99 Hz 50 2560x1600 59 85 Hz Figure 5 1 Factory Preset EDID list visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC The matrix can be controlled by a computer through RS 232 or Ethernet port using Lightwar
13. 78 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC Take mode Info If the Autotake button is outlined with black color Take mode is active In Take mode any crosspoint change dis connect ports to from the previously selected port is executed only after pressing the Take button Following steps describe the process of the switching Autotake Step 1 Press the desired Input switch or Output switch button to select switching mode Step 2 Select the desired port it will be highlighted with yellow color and also displayed on the port bar on the right Step 3 Connected port s is are highlighted with white color and also displayed on the port bar on the right Step 4 Create the desired crosspoint settings by de selecting the ports they will start to blink Step 5 Press Take button to execute changes or Cancel to ignore the operations Take mode remains active until it is switched off Selecting another view mode or menu does not change the Take Autotake mode state Autotake mode Info 6 6 4 Port properties Info If the Autotake button is outlined with yellow color Autotake mode is Autotake active In this mode any crosspoint change dis connect ports to from the previously selected port is executed immediately after pressing the port button Following steps describe the process of the switching Step 1 Press the desired Input switch or Output switch button t
14. for more information visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 3 17 Query IP settings Description setup can be retrieved from the router with this command Command IP CONFIG CONFIG IP CONFIG 2 id e lt ip address e port lt gt lt gt IP_CONFIG 0 192 168 2 106 10001 255 0 0 0 192 168 2 1 CrLf Legend Identifier Description Default value 44 fo lt mask gt subnet mask 255 255 0 0 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 Important Above mentioned command 15 not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Info If the matrix responds only zeros for this command please unplug from power source reconnect and try again 8 3 18 Reload factory default IP settings Description After issuing this command over serial connection the router will reload the factory default IP setup Command CONFIGz IP_CONFIG Changing IP Changing IP configuration CrLf configuration CrLf t DONE CrLf or DONE CrLf or FAILED CrLf FAILED CrLf Parameters after successful command execution it takes about 20 seconds Parameter Value IP address 192 168 254 254 Response port number 10001 Subnet mask
15. 04 it means that output 5 is connected to input 4 lt O1 gt lt O8 gt are two digit ASCII characters 01 02 04 etc Important Info 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 output 7 and 8 If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix an extra space character is sent after the last output ALLe O1 e O2 e O3 e Od4 e O5 e O6 e O7 e O8 e See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 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 Example 2 MX8x8 Command VC VC lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt 04 gt 05 gt 06 gt lt 07 gt ALL M02 102 002 05 05 05 08 e O8 Crl f Legend 2 Any lt gt indexes be a two digit number or there be a leading character showing the mute and or lock state for the corresponding output Ox is connected to in Ox neither muted or locked Ox is connected to in Ox is muted and unlocked Ox is connected to in Ox is not muted but locked Ox is connected to in Ox is muted and locked Explanation 2 Viewing connection
16. 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Info IP settings can NOT be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection only via serial port To change the IP settings via Ethernet use the Lightware Device Controller software see section 6 10 1 on page 41 or the built in website see section 7 5 on page 48 Default setting can be reloaded by the front panel buttons as well see section 4 3 2 on page 24 8 3 19 Load DHCP IP settings only IP address Description After issuing this command over serial connection the router will inquire address with DHCP Command IP_CONFIG D IP_CONFIG D Changing IP u Changing IP configuration CrLf configuration CrLf DONE CrLf DONE CrLf or FAILED CrLf FAILED CrLf Parameters after successful command execution Parameter Value IP address Acquired with DHCP Response port number unchanged Subnet mask unchanged Gateway unchanged Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Info settings can NOT be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection only via serial port To change the IP settings via Ethernet use Lightware Device Controller software see section 6 10 1 on page 41 or the built in web
17. MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL provides 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 no analog signals are processed Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays No input equalization is provided L1 Daaa 9 17 TMDS Dao 2 TDS Dataa 10 18 TMDSDatadr 73 TDS Shield 1 TMDS Data1 3 Shield 19 TMDS Shield L4 12 20 TMDS Datas _ 5 13 Datas 21 14 5VPower 22 TMDS Clock Shield 7 15 GND 23 TMDS Clocks re nm HotPlug Detect 24 TMDS Clock Table 2 1 DVI D digital only connector Single link Dual link pin assignments 4 1213 4567 8 62 9 101114 72 13 14 15 16 1718 19 2021 22 2324 C4 Figure 2 1 DVI I connector 2 3 2 DVI outputs MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL provides 29 pole DVI I connectors for outputs As standard DVI outputs there can be used limited length cables since there is no output amplification applied For using longer cable runs on output ports drive currents can be set higher
18. 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 illuminates 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 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 the 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
19. button to open the Save as dialog and download the file to the computer 6 9 4 Importing an EDID Previously saved EDID bin dat or edid file can be uploaded to the user memory Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press the User button on the top of the Source panel Select a memory slot from the Source panel Press the Upload button below the Source panel Browse the file in the opening window then press the Open button Browsed EDID is imported into the selected User memory Info The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty 6 9 5 EDID Summary window oelect an EDID from Source panel and press Info button to display the EDID summary General EDID version 1 EDID revision Manufacturer ID SAM Samsung Electric Company Product code 8 09 Serial number not present Year of manufacture 2012 Week of manufacture 9 Video interface Digital Separate Sync Composite sync on H Sync on green Serration on VS Bit depth undefined Standard not defined Figure 6 8 EDID Summary visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 9 6 Editing an EDID Select an EDID from Source panel and press the Edit button to display Advanced EDID Editor window The editor can read and write all descriptors which are defined in the standards including the additional CEA extensions Any EDID from the device s memory can be loaded in the editor The software resolves the raw EDID and di
20. for more information 8 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 lt id gt greater than the current I O setup but treats it as modulo output So if id 9 on a 8x8 router then it will be treated as 1 All router models have 32 presets memories Rename a preset Command PNAME lt id gt PNAME 1 first preset lt preset_name gt Response PNAME lt id gt lt PNAME 1 FIRST PRESET CrLf lt preset_name gt CrLf Explanation Preset 1 was named as first preset Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Rename an input Command INAME lt id gt INAME 3 Media Player lt input_name gt Response INAME lt id gt lt INAME 3 MEDIA PLAYER CrLf input name CrLf visual engineering IGHTWARE Explanation Input 3 was named as media player Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in Important section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Rename an output ONAME 2 Monitor_no2 Command ONAME lt id gt output name Response ONAME lt id gt ONAMEZ2 MONITOR NO2 CILf output gt Explanation Output 2 was named as monitor no2 Above mentioned
21. input static Description Copies EDID from location lt loc gt to input lt in gt lt loc gt must be 1 100 Command lt in gt lt loc gt 5 10 Response E_SW_OK CrLf lt E SW_OK CrLf E S C E S C Explanation EDID from memory location 10 is copied to input 5 Note The router send E S C only if the new EDID is different from the earlier one 8 5 2 Route EDID to the selected input dynamic Description Copies EDID from location loc to input in Location loc should be 101 108 MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL or 101 106 MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL as opposed to static routing where loc should be between 1 100 Command lt in gt lt loc gt 4 102 Response E SW OKJ CILf lt E SW_OK CrLf E 5 C E_S_C Info Outputs 1 8 are mapped to logical addresses 101 108 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 8 5 3 Route one EDID to all inputs Description Copies EDID from the selected location lt loc gt to all inputs Command A lt loc gt A 48 Response E_SW_OK CrLf lt E_SW_OK CrLf S CrLf E_S_C Explanation EDID from memory location 48 is copied to all inputs visual en
22. 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 If an input is connected to a muted output it will be unmuted Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or no signal message or automatically will turn off 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 desired destination button The pressed destination button the currently connected source s 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 visual engineering IGHTWARE Deselecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Press and release the desired destination button Th
23. single link DVI D Command is is Response lt SL 0 MB_DESCRIPTOR gt SL 0 MX 8x8 DVI DL SCH_1 1 CrLf 1 1 Explanation 2 MX8x8DVI DL router The router has only card with 8 inputs and 8 outputs The router is dual link capable Important If CPU FW version 1 4 8 15 installed in the matrix the response will contain an extra space character after the PCB version SL 0 MX 8x8 DVI DL SCH 1 1 PCB_1 1e See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 4 5 View installed controllers firmware Description Shows the firmware revisions of the installed controllers Command fc fc CF MX CP FW 1 0 4 0x10 CrLf Response lt CARD_FIRMWAREs CrLf MX8x8EDID v1 9 1 0 50 8 4 6 View current control protocol Description Shows the RS 232 TCP IP control protocol Command 2 Response CURRENTePROTOCOLe lt gt Legend lt x gt stands for the active protocol p CURRENT PROTOCOL 1 CrLf Explanation Protocol 1 is active here 8 4 7 Set current control protocol Description Sets the current RS 232 TCP IP control protocol Default is 1 ip 1j Command x Response PROTOCOL lt gt SELECTED CrLf Legend lt x gt stands for the selected protocol _ PROTOCOL 1 SELECTED CrLf Explanation Protocol 1 is activated 8 5 EDID router commands 8 5 1 Route EDID to the selected
24. timing block Name The name of display device stored in product descriptor Command wh lt loc gt wh104 EH 104 NEC 1280x1024 60 Response EH lt loc gt e LCD1970NXp lt EDID_HEADER gt CrLf Explanation Shows the EDID from memory location 104 8 5 8 Download EDID content from the router Description EDID hex bytes can be read directly The router will issue the whole content of the EDID present on memory location lt loc gt 256 bytes Command we lt loc gt lt EB 1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 32 F2 00 00 00 00 92 Response EB lt loc gt e lt B1 gt lt 2 gt lt 256 gt Legend lt B1 gt lt B256 gt are space separated hex characters displayed in ASCII format Explanation Full EDID from memory location 1 is downloaded 8 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 Prepare the router to accept EDID bytes to the specified location loc with command WL lt loc gt Step 2 Router responds that it is ready to accept EDID bytes with E_L_S CrLf Step 3 Send 1 block of EDID 1 block consist of 8 bytes of hex data represented in ASCII format with command WB lt num gt e lt B1 gt 0e lt B2 gt e lt B3 gt 0e lt B4 gt 0 lt B5 gt e lt B6 gt 0 lt B gt e lt B8 gt Step 4 The router acknowledges with response EL lt
25. 024 75 1366x1024 59 99Hz 1366x1024 60 1400x1050 49 99Hz 1400x1050 50 Emulated EDID List Emulated EDID List EDID Inputs Manufacturer Resolution Input 1 Input 2 Monitor Name LWR LWR 640x480 60 0Hz 640x480 60 1024x768 075 2Hz 1024 768 75 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 640x480 260 0Hz 640x480 60 640x480 60 0Hz 640 480 060 1920x1080 60 0Hz 7248301 Figure 7 4 EDID management Info Switching to ALL inputs may take several seconds 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 Section 7 Web control Using the built in website Page 47 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 4 Status menu Basic device information such as the installed cards firmware and hardware revisions are displayed in this window Report section Generate report The built in web also allows to get information from the matrix and save it to a report file This information package can be sent to Lightware when a problem may arise with the device Info When report is necessary to generate always let the devices be connected to the matrix do not disconnect them Step 1 Press the big red button on the bottom the report is being generated Step 2 When the report i
26. 45 fus IPIOSELODOEOLIONS 45 eee 46 7 3 EDID MANAGEMENT MENU cstcc crc ateecntvasccecmasansndePeiennBaddsanctebecinwteedssncateidedanahefbancet ioedcauendenaes 47 7 3 1 Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs 47 TAs OTATUS 48 7 5 catesssneceecesavantcceecategesaeatenets 48 FS MEE ConiguUra Tm 48 7 9 2 2 qt puc 49 50 50 8 PROGRAMMER S 222 2 4 422 51 8 1 CHANGING AND VIEWING PROTOCOLS 51 82 PROTOC OR DE CHIP TION 51 8 3 SWITCHING AND CONTROL 8 2 2 0 52 8 3 1 Switch one input to one 52 8 3 2 Switch one input to all 52 8 3 3 View connection on the specified
27. 5 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 09 44 44 gt 09 44 44 gt 09 44 44 gt 09 44 44 gt 09 44 44 gt 09 44 44 gt 09 44 45 lt 09 44 45 lt 09 44 46 lt 09 44 46 lt 03 44 47 lt 09 44 47 lt 09 44 48 lt I 5 FC 18 MX6ex6DVI SL ALL 01 02 LOS 04 05 MO6 FW 2 5 0 SN 000000439 CF MX CP FW 1 0 8 Ox10 CF MX8x8EDID v1 9 5 0x50 51 0 MX 6x6 DVI DL SCH 1 1 1 1 TERMINAL Command framing Autoscroll Figure 7 5 Terminal window By default commands are automatically surrounded by framing brackets Every sent command and every received response gets an arrow gt or lt prefix and has different font colors in order to help distinguishing The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent or the response received 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 7 7 Support For technical support please don t hesitate to contact Lightware Visual Engineering at support lightware eu Page 50 78 Section 7 Web control Using the built in website 8 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 ex
28. 52 8 3 4 View connection on all 52 8 3 5 View mutes on all nennen nnns 53 8 3 6 Mute specified 53 8 3 7 Unmute specified 54 8 9 0 Lock specified 54 8 3 9 Unlock specified 54 8 3 10 Save preset to the specified memory location 54 8 3 11 Load preset from the specified 54 oo Nm Sc Proview DCSE ET T TUM 55 8 3 13 Renaming Presets Inputs 55 8 3 14 Query names of Presets Inputs 56 8 3 15 Set default names of Presets Inputs Outputs 222 57 8 3 16 Reload factory default output 57 8 317 QUE RET 58 8 3 18 Reload factory default IP 58 8 3 19 Load DHCP IP settings only IP 59 8 4 ROUTER STATUS COMMANDS 59 8 4 1 View 2 59 8 4 2 View serial number 59 8 4 3 View Firmware version of the 60 8 4 4 View Installed i o Cards 60 8 4 5 View installed Controllers
29. 8 is installed ERR2 CrLf is Response if CPU FW version 2 5 0 or above is installed ERRO2 CILf Invalid value Description Given value exceeds the maximum allowed value can be sent Hesponse if CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed ERR3 CrLf Response if CPU FW version 2 5 0 or above is installed ERRO3 CrLf Invalid preset number Description Given preset number exceeds the maximum allowed preset number Response if CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed ERR4 CrLf Response if CPU FW version 2 5 0 or above is installed ERRO4 CrLf Info The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all routers visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 7 Commands Quick summary Control commands ee See in Router status commands View Firmware version of the CPU E EDID router commands Route EDID to the selected input static Route EDID to the selected input dynamic Route one EDID to all inputs Section 8 Programmer s reference MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual lt in gt lt loc gt lt in gt lt loc gt A lt loc gt VEDID lt out gt gt lt loc gt Page 67 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 9 Firmware upgrade Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router s firmware Info 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 route
30. KE 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 4 2 3 Viewing crosspoint state Info 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 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 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 w
31. LDC icon over the Applications icon to copy the program into the Applications folder If you want to copy the LDC into another location just drag the icon over the desired folder 000 Lightware Device Controller Installer LIGHTWARE CONTROLLER To install drag this icon Onto this one EN Lightware Device Applications Controller LiGHTWARE POSEE HTML release html This type of the installer is equal with the Normal install in case of Windows This is an updateable version with the same attributes Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC 6 3 LDC Upgrade Step 1 Run the application The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on Lightware s website and opens the pn update window if the LDC found updates Controller Information Current version 1 4 062 Update version No update available Options Check for updates automatically Remind me later Next time Proxy settings Check now Postpone The current and the update version number can be seen in the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install The update window can be also opened by clicking the About and the Update button Step 2 Set the desired update setting in the option section a f you do not want to check for the updates automatically uncheck L the circle which contains the green tick b I
32. 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 4 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 U f further ser interface Ethernet RS 232 information port serial port chapter 5 Software page 25 chapter 7 Lightware Device Controller chapter 8 Third party control system page 57 Table 4 1 Available remote connections Info 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 User interface comparison The built in website and the Lightware Device Controller software have little different capabilities Table 4 2 summarizes the main differences helping you to select the interface that suits your needs Lightware Device Table 4 2 User interface comparison 4 3 1 Serial port settings MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL can be ordered with either RS 232 or RS 422 communication port The port
33. 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 5 About EDID memory Info Info Info EDID router contains a 116 block non volatile memory bank EDID List is structured as follows pede tanita banned net uns Factory Preset EDID list User programmable memories 101 108 C DVI OUT Last attached monitor s EDID list 1095 TO 14D VII MINE 26 eese co oe cce ec eese 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 The first 50 EDID 1 50 inclusive are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions MX8x8DVI DL and MX6x6DVI DL can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures 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 01 640x 480 60 0 Hz 26 1600 1200 50 0 Hz 02 640 4809 750 Hz 27 1600x1200 60 0 Hz 03 848x 480 60 0 Hz 28 1920 1200 59 55Hz 04 800x 600500 Hz 29 1920x1200
34. annot be changed TCP Port Configuration Devices can be accessed via this TCP IP port number with TCP connection Port number can be modified to any number between 1025 and 65535 except the followings 9999 14000 14009 30704 and 30718 To use a matrix with Barco Encore set port to 23 To use a matrix with Vista Spyder set port to 10001 Always press the Apply settings button to save changes visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 10 2 Device information tab The following information can be found on this tab Device type Serial number MAC address and the installed cards with hardware and firmware versions 6 10 3 Log tab Report section Info Info Generate report LDC is able to collect information from the matrix and save it to a report file This information package can be sent to Lightware when a problem may arise with the device When a report is necessary to generate always let the devices be connected to the matrix do not disconnect them The Controller Software will collect information about the devices and about their status Step 1 Press the big red button on the Log tab in the Settings menu enerate report Generate report file Step 2 The Save as dialog box appears Select the place where you want to save the report file The default file name can be changed Step 3 LDC collects the needed information This may take up to 5 minutes Step 4 When the process is finished the folder is opened wher
35. ards etc usually consume more than 50 mA which load is maximum allowed by DVI 1 0 standard It supports 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 Available only if the EDID Router board is installed 2 Available only if the front panel option 8 8 is installed Available only if the LAN interface option is installed visual engineering IGHTWARE 1 4 Applications Dual link DVI cable max 5m 5V DC Power Adaptor lt Dual link DVI cable Dual link Monitor DVI TP Dual link PC or Mac Dual lint RX100 TE max 5m DVI cable Projector Dual link Projector 5V DC Power Adaptor Dual link PC or Mac DVI cable Dual link Dual link DVI cable max 5m 2 M MN Local Monitor Dual link DVI cable DVI OPT RX100 5V DC Power Adaptor MX8x8DVI DL PC or Mac Single fiber DVI TP multimode TX200DL optical cable Dual link up to 2600m DVI Doctor DVI cable P max 50m Dual link Monitor POS PC or Mac 5V DC Power Adaptor
36. are file to upload After opening the new file the new firmware field will contain the name of the firmware file Controller Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware MX CPU1 CPU v2 5 0 hex Web Content Step 7 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 can 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 Info The reprogramming can take between 3 8 minutes per controller Section 9 Firmware upgrade Page 69 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE 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 is finished a Done message will appear in the bottom left corner The application closes the connection and the router restart
37. blish connection with the matrix router It will take 10 15 secs to get all information from the router Page 68 78 Section 9 Firmware upgrade MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual Warning 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 5 Review the firmware versions After the connection is made the device properties and the installed hardware parts are displayed Lightware Bootloader v3 3 1 Lightware Available devices on Ethemet Device Properties M 132 168 0103 5 SN 00000043 192 168 0101 UMXA4x4 BC Pro2 5 Device Name MX6x6DVI SL Serial Number SN 00000049 IP address 192 168 0 103 Available COM Ports 4 MAC address 00 20 4 1 41 0 j CON Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication Controller Type MX DVI CPU Select the controller s that need s new firmware by clicking the checkbox next to it MX DVI CPU is the main processor s firmware MX CP1 is the firmware for the front panel EDID router has a separate controller as well but it is not firmware upgradeable in this product Step 6 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 the new firmw
38. 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 Wi Fi 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 Lightware Device Controller software see section 6 3 page 29 for more information 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 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 4 3 2 on page 24 about how to reset the IP address with the front panel buttons Check whether your computer s firewall blocks the selected port Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 8 7 on page 57 for more information 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 interface running control software over Ethernet Try restarting the router if you have no other option visual engineering IGHTWARE 10 4 Picture is not dis
39. cept 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 8 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 Step 2 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 Step 4 If Source 1 button lights Lightware protocol Is active Step 5 If Source 2 button lights Protocol 2 15 active Step 6 If you do not want to change the protocol release the Output Lock button view only Step 7 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 button starts blinking the router performs a reset straight away and all buttons light up for 3 seconds Now the new protocol is active 8 2 Protocol description The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol The matrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets and respond
40. command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in Important section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 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 PNAME 1 Command PNAME lt id gt PNAME 1 FIRST PRESET CILf Response PNAME lt id gt lt preset_name gt CrLf Explanation Name for preset 1 is first preset Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in Important section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Read an input s name INAME 3 7 Command INAME lt id gt INAME 3 MEDIA PLAYER CrLf Response INAME lt id gt input name CrLf Explanation Name for input 3 is media player Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in Important section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Read an output s name ONAME 2 7 Command ONAME lt id gt ONAME 2 MONITOR_NO2 CrLf Response ONAME lt id gt lt output_name gt CrLf Explanation Name for output 2 is monitor no2 Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in Important section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 3 15 Set default names of Presets Inputs Outputs Description Renames all preset input output names to the default Preset 1 32 In
41. d on the matrix switching area ontrol Using the built in website visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 2 3 Output settings Click on Control menu then select Output settings This menu contains advanced settings for output parameters Info Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers Scope of changes 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 seitings select the desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current output The modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all outputs The modified parameters are applied to all output ports Info After closing this window the Current Output option will be selected regardless of which was active at the time of closing It is to avoid setting 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 It specifies the drive current of the internal crosspoint circuit for each output It is recommended to leave this value at the default 20 mA setting this produces differentially 1 V peak to peak voltage conforming DVI specification Alter only if experiencing signal transmission errors Higher output drive currents can help to avoid problems when using longer cables Modification
42. d release LOAD PRESET button Step 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 or to 6 Now the selected preset is loaded Info Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked 4 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 View locked outputs in TAKE mode Step 1 Press and release the Output Lock button Step 2 The Output Lock button and all the buttons of any locked destinations lights and remain illuminated for two seconds visual engineering IGHTWARE Lock 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 illuminates 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
43. ddress 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 in 169 254 x x address range with Class B subnet Info 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 4 When you are finished click Apply Settings button Info continue using the website you must type the new address in the browser To assign an IP address manually The IP address can be also set manually and enter the related network settings Step 1 Click on Configuration menu and Network Settings tab Step 2 Select Fix IP Configuration Step 3 Enter the followings as necessary IP Address If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses enter it manually in decimal 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 4 When you are finished click A
44. e 75 78 visual engineerin IGHTWARE 12 Appendix 12 1 CM 1002 Notes MX6x6DVI MX8x8DVI MX 6x6DVI DL MX8x8DVI DL Notes on upgrade CPU versions from 1 4 8 to 2 5 0 and above j SOURCES _ 8x8 DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX 8x8 DVI From January 2014 Lightware ships these matrix routers with an improved CPU firmware This change includes some new features and also may affect the remote control operations Please consider these protocol changes if you control the matrix with an external controller These differences are highlighted here and in the User Manual revision v1 1 as well Last version of earlier generation CPU firmware v 1 4 8 First version of current generation CPU firmware v 2 5 0 Differencies in operation Output mute CPU CPU 2 5 0 and 1 4 8 above Switch let muted output in mute state until Yes unmute command issued Firmware upgrade CPU CPU 2 5 0 and 1 4 8 above Upgrade possible with Bootloader v1 3 0 Yes Upgrade possible with Bootloader v3 x x Yes Differencies in Command responses CPU 2 5 0 and CPU 1 4 8 Response r00 DVP FF FF FF FF APWSE CrLf Reload factory default FF FF 05 output setup ERR1 CrLf ERRO1 CrLt Invalid Input number ERR2 CrLf ERRO2 CrLf Invalid Outout number ERR3 CrLf ERRO3 CrLf Invalid value ERR4 CrLf ERRO4 CrLf Invalid Preset number NENN L
45. e Device Controller The software can be installed to a Windows PC or MAC OS X The application and the User s manual can be downloaded from www lightware eu The Windows and the Mac versions have the same look and functionality 6 1 Steps of the installation in case of Windows OS Step 1 Run nstall LDC v1 0 4b2 exe If the User Account Control drops a popup message click Yes 8 User Account Control Publisher Unknown install LDC File origin Hard drive on this computer v140b2 Show details Change when these notifications appear Step 2 A welcome window opens Click Next LiGHTWARE Welcome to Lightware Device Setup gt Lightware Device Controller Setup Setup will guide you through the installation of Lightware Device Controller It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue LIGHT WARE DEVICE CONTROLLER Step 3 Select the type of the installation Here can be chosen the normal and the snapshot install Select the optional components then click Next Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended 12 Lightware Device Controller Setup T Lightware Device Controller Setup i Choose Components Choose Components vi
46. e 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 8 MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVIDL or 1 to 6 MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL The other presets are accessible only through software control Serial or Ethernet Saving a Preset in TAKE mode Step 1 Press and release SAVE PRESET button Step 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 or to 6 Step 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 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 the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 or to 6 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 Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Press and release SAVE PRESET button Step 2 Press and release the desired source memory address button source 1 to 8 or to 6 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 an
47. e pressed destination button and the currently connected source s 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 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 4 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 select or deselect destinations viewing source connections previewing connections source button pressed TAKE button pressed connections realized nothing pressed for 3 sec destination button destination pressed connection viewing Figure 4 1 Switching flowchart in TAKE mode AUTOTAKE mode destination button pressed idle AUTOTAKE mode viewing last destination s connection select or deselect source connection realized Figure 4 2 Switching flowchart in AUTOTAKE mode Legend Manual setting Status Change 4 2 6 Preset operations The unit has 32 user programmable presets Each preset stores a configuration regarding all input connections and mute stat
48. e terminal is created mainly for testing and debugging purposes Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC 31 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE Input and output board type Info 6 5 1 Lightware matrix frames can be equipped with different types of boards The colored bars below next to the input output ports display the type of the board Unknown board B board board Many Lightware devices are compact built systems which do not have any separate boards However board types are shown to help identifying the ports Crosspoint operations Switching Muting outputs Info Info To make connection click on the desired square If there is no connection between the desired input and output the square is dark grey the mouse pointer becomes a hand link pointer before the clicking If the output port is not locked then the connection is made the square becomes white and the cursor is changed back to a pointer For example input 6 is not connected to output 2 according to the first picture above After the connection the square becomes light grey Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the button figured a crossed monitor 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 white Switching muted outputs does not unmute them muting remains active
49. e the file was saved The report contains the following information Current command protocol The equipment type and serial number Current crosspoint state Firmware versions of the internal controllers Installed I O board types and versions Browse command file The Controller Software is able to send a custom command file to the extender The command file can be generated by Lightware support This is needed when some special commands has to be used for configuring or troubleshooting gt Generate report from file This function is only for special troubleshooting cases Error log viewer Log files saved by the matrix can be downloaded and viewed with this function The columns in the list are the followings error level time error code error parameter processor task identifier occurrences and extra information The device creates a new error log file every time it is started except if there is already a log file created for that day The software allows to select only months and days which have a log Step 1 Select the month of the error log Step 2 Select the day Step 3 The error log is downloaded and shown as a table Step 4 The error log can be saved in a CSV file on the computer by the Export to CSV file button Logs can be deleted one by one or all the logs at the same time with the Delete all logs and Delete this log buttons 6 11 Terminal The terminal is created mainly for testing and debugging pur
50. ed before it was turning off The unit has an internal emergency memory which stores all current settings and ties configurations This memory 15 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 4 2 Front panel operations 4 2 1 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 it illuminates red continuously front panel operations are inhibited Press the CONTROL LOCK button to toggle the control lock state 4 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 lights green AUTOTAKE mode is selected Press and hold the TAKE button for two 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 AUTOTA
51. etting 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 It specifies the drive current of the internal crosspoint circuit for each output It is recommended to leave this value at the default 20 mA setting this produces differentially 1 V peak to peak voltage conforming DVI specification Alter only if experiencing signal transmission errors Higher output drive currents can help to avoid problems when using longer cables Modifications are done promptly when selecting a value from the drop down list To obtain a standard 1000 mV p p differential output single ended 500 mV p p the output current should be programmed to 20 mA With an effective termination resistance of 25 Q this will generate the proper differential voltage matrix router output port RA RENE Figure 6 5 Output port drive current Warning Drive currents over 24 mA should be used with extreme caution since this could damage TMDS receivers in DVI sink devices 6 7 Preset operations Preset operations can be done in Crosspoint submenu on the Preset tab 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 outouts so preset loading have an effect on every out
52. f you want to postpone the update a reminder can be set with different delays from the drop down list Ifthe proxy settings traverse the update process set the proper values then click the OK button Proxy settings No proxy System default Use HTTP proxy Use SOCKS 5 proxy 0 Proxy port Proxy password Cancel Step 3 Click the Download update button to start the upgrading User can check updates manually by clicking the Check now button rh A conti A l f omm ol Using Lightware Device u qe O ww oW CD D p visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 4 Establishing the connection Step 1 Connect to the device by a computer directly or via Ethernet Cable type does not matter both patch and cross cable can be used Step 2 Run the controller software device discovery window appears automatically Ethernet devices discovered Ethernet devices fix Serial devices USB devices Figure 6 1 Ethernet connection in Device discovery window Step 3 Select the desired device from the discovered devices click on the Connect button If you do not see your device in the list you can add it by clicking on the Add button and typing its IP address Page 30 78 Section 6 Software control Usi
53. 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 output 7 and 8 8 3 5 View mutes on all outputs Description Viewing all outputs connection results in different response length because it depends on the router s type length 8 for MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL length 6 for MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL The response below supposes a router having 8 outputs Example 8 8 Command VM VM MUTe lt M1 gt 0e lt M2 gt e lt M3 gt o lt M4 gt e lt M5 gt e lt M6 gt e lt M7 gt MUT 10110000 CrLt e lt M8 gt CrLf Response Legend All lt Mx gt indexes are one digit numbers showing the mute state for the corresponding output If Mx 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 8 3 6 Mute specified output Description Mute output out Command lt out gt 03 Response 1MT lt out gt CrLf lt 1MT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is muted Now no signal presents on output 3 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 3 7 Important 8 3 8 8 3 9 Info Unmute specified output Description Unmute output lt out gt Command lt out gt 03 Response OMT lt out gt CrLf lt OMT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is un
54. for more information about output parameters see section 6 6 5 on page 36 To achieve connections between faraway devices use fiber optical DVI cables or active DVI repeaters extenders No output reclocking is provided Fiber Cable powering As a special feature MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL is 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 Info 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 3 3 RS 232 RS 422 control port Lightware MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL can 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 2 D SUB 9 pin female DE9F connector 2 1 NC notconnected TX data transmit complement 5 2 TXdatatransmit TX data transmittue 3 RX data receive RX data receive tue 4 DTR intemally connected to Pin6 RX data receive complement 5 GND signal ground shield GND signal ground shield 7
55. g an EDID load from a file Deleting EDID from user memory Display EDID Summary window Selecting all memory places in the right panel Opening Advanced EDID Editor with the selected EDID Selecting none of the memory places in the right panel inks Tarr Rav 8 m re control Using Lightware Device Controller L a 6 9 EDID operations 6 9 1 Changing emulated EDID Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Select the desired EDID list from one of the three sources by pressing its button Select EDID from the Source panel to emulate Press Emulated button on the top of the Destination panel oelect desired port on the right panel more than one ports can also be selected the EDID s will be highlighted with yellow cursor Press Transfer button to change the emulated EDID 6 9 2 Learning an EDID Info The process is the same as changing the emulated EDID the only difference is at the Destination panel press the User button Thus one or more EDIDs can be copied into the user memory either from the factory memory or from a connected sink Dynamic 6 9 3 Exporting an EDID Source EDID can be downloaded as a file bin dat or edid to the computer Step 1 Step 2 Select the desired EDID from the Source panel highlighted with yellow cursor Press the Save
56. gineering IGHTWARE 8 5 4 View EDID switch status on all inputs Important 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 Example 1 MX8x8 Command VEDID VEDID VEDIDe cIN1 e IN2 e lt INS gt e lt IN4 gt e lt IN5 gt e lt IN6 gt e lt IN7 gt e lt IN8 gt CrLf Response lt VEDID 048 048 053 101 101 101 101 101 CrLf Legend Any lt INx 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 inputs 5 6 7 and 8 Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 5 5 Save EDID from output to memory location Learn EDID Important Description Learn EDID from the specified output out to the specified location loc Memory locations 51 100 are available for saving learned EDIDs Command lt out gt gt lt loc gt 44551 Response E_SW_OK CrLf lt SW_OK CrLf E S lt E S Explanation EDID from o
57. gration 1 3 Features Advanced EDID Management The user can emulate any EDID on switcher s inputs independently read out and store any attached monitor s 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 1 65 Gb s channel transmission Routes any DVI single link signal between 25 and 330 MHz pixel clock frequency conforming to DVI 1 0 standard or dual link depending on the model type 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 Front panel buttons control 8 6 source select 8 6 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 RS 422 control Simple ASCII based RS232 protocol is used for switching preset calling status request etc 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 c
58. ill light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state View current state in AUTOTAKE mode Info 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 Be careful as in AUTOTAKE mode if a source button is pressed it is immediately connected to the last selected destination 4 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 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 Deselecting or muting in TAKE mode Important Info Info Step 1 First press and release the
59. input 5 dynamic emulation First response confirms the EDID routing command 5 response is an automatic message that 15 sent because an EDID has changed 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 15 connected to that output The same display device is connected again or another display device same brand from the same manufacturer 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 8 6 2 Error responses Important There are minor differences between the error responses according to the installed CPU FW version as indicated below See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Invalid input number Description Given input number exceeds the maximum number of inputs or equals zero Hesponse if CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed ERR1 CILf is Response if CPU FW version 2 5 0 or above is installed ERRO1 CrLf Invalid output number Description Given output number exceeds the installed number of outputs or equals zero Response if CPU FW version 1 4
60. lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 03 gt lt 04 gt lt 05 gt lt 06 gt lt 07 gt lt 08 gt e CrLf MUTe lt M1 gt e lt M2 gt e lt M3 gt e lt M4 gt e lt M5 gt e lt M6 gt e lt M gt e lt M 8 gt CrLf MX8X8DVI DJCrLf Or MX8X8DVI_S CrLf SL 0 MX 8x8 DVI DL SCH_1 1 1 1e ALLe lt O1 gt 0 lt O2 gt 6 lt 03 gt lt 04 gt lt 05 gt lt 06 gt lt 07 gt lt 08 gt CrLf lt 1 gt lt 2 gt e lt M3 gt e lt M4 gt e lt M5 gt e lt M6 gt e lt M gt e lt M 8 gt CrLf MX8X8DVI DL CrLf or MX8X8DVI SL CrLf SL 0 MX 8x8 DVI DL SCH 1 1 PCB 1 1 E SA E SW OKJ CIL 4551 Commands that CPU 1 4 8 doesn t recognize CPU 1 4 8 CONFIG CONFIG CONFIG D VP lt id gt PNAME lt id gt lt name gt INAME lt id gt lt name gt ONAME lt id gt lt name gt PNAME lt id gt INAME lt id gt ONAME lt id gt PNAME lt id gt 1 fINAME lt id gt 1 ONAME lt id gt 1 No No No No No No No No No No No No No CPU 2 5 0 and above support Yes Yes Yes 5 View connection on all outputs no extra space character after output 8 v1 0 Manual was wrong MUTe lt M1 gt e lt M2 gt e lt M3 gt e lt M4 gt e lt M5 gt e lt M6 gt e lt M7 gt e lt M8 gt e CrLf View product type View Installed i o cards hardware Save EDID from output to memory location Learn EDID Query IP se
61. mage to be transmitted Who are you PC or Mac Display a monitor Here is my EDID PC or Mac Display Now know what can send PC or Mac Display Figure 3 1 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 3 2 Common problems related to EDID Problem My system consists of the following a computer a Lightware MX8x8DVI DL matrix a WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD monitor and an SXGA 1280x1024 projector would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector What EDID should 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 3 Technologies 15 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE Problem have changed to a different EDID on the matrix to have different resolution but nothing happens solution Some graphics cards and video source
62. mended Choose Install Location engines Choose the folder in which to install Lightware Device Controller IGHTWARE M9 To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Step 5 Select the Start Menu Folder and click Next Using the default folder is highly recommended If the Start menu entries was not checked in the Step 2 this window will be skipped Choose Start Menu Folder IGHTWARE shortcu Select the Start Menu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder Lightware Install System 1 0 450 based on Nullsoft NSIS Step 6 Verify the settings and if they are correct click Install If not click Back and change the setting visual engieeering The installer has been set up Please take a moment to review IGHTWARE User selection summary Install C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller pesi Device Controller 4 Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS Installation Complete visual engieeering Completed Execute msiexec C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller ye Output folder C ProgramData MicrosoftlWindows S
63. muted Now output 3 is switched to the input it was connected to prior to the mute command lf CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix the muted output will be unmuted when an input is switched to the destination If CPU FW 2 5 0 or above is installed in the matrix the switching does not change mute state See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Lock specified output Description Lock output lt out gt Output s state cannot be changed until unlocking Command gt lt out gt gt 05 Response 1LO lt out gt CrLf 1L005 CrLf Explanation Output 5 is locked Unlock specified output Description Unlock output lt out gt Now output 3 state can be changed Command lt lt out gt lt 05 Response OLO lt out gt CrLf lt OLOO5 CrLf Explanation Output 5 is unlocked The router issues the above response regardless of the previous state of the output either it was locked or unlocked 8 3 10 Save preset to the specified memory location Info Description Save current crosspoint configuration output states to preset lt id gt Command lt id gt 4 Response SPR lt id gt CrLf SPRO04 CrLf Explanation Current crosspoint state is saved to preset 4 including the mute state of the outputs Lock states are not saved Lock state is assigned to the physical output of the router Presets affect output locks 8 3 11 Load preset fr
64. ng Lightware Device Controller LDC MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual 6 5 Crosspoint menu Grid view When the LDC finds the hardware it determines the product type and the LDC starts with the default page showing the Grid view of the Crosspoint menu Information ribbon e Input ports Type of the input board Connections o Type of the output board O Output ports 7 Mute and lock buttons Terminal Figure 6 2 Default start page of the LDC This label shows the interface type the name and the serial number of the connected device If the device has more than interface the ribbon shows only that one which has made the connection The device discovery window can be started by clicking on this ribbon Each number represents an input port Click on the port to display the Properties window The color of the line shows what kind of input board is installed see next section Light grey square means the port is available but no connection between the input and the output White square means there is a connection between the input and the output port The color of the line shows what kind of input board is installed see next section Each number represents an output port Click on the port to display the Properties window Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the mute button for the prevention of the unwanted switching outputs be locked to any input This general purpos
65. ng Yes will open the window See section 6 4 on page 30 how to establish the connection Clicking No will close the pop up window and current connection remains active ETH MxX6x6DvI 00000049 visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 Web control Using the built in website 7 1 Accessing the router s built in website Page 44 78 Info Info 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 most used browsers Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari and Google Chrome 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 Lightware Device Controller software If this is not possible for some reason the IP address can be reset to factory default 192 168 254 254 with the front panel buttons See section 4 3 2 on page 24 for more information Only one opened web page is allowed simultaneously Other TCP IP connections are prohibited while the web page i
66. nhibits accidental input changing on protected output See section 4 2 7 on page 21 for more information O Destination buttons Destination buttons have two functions to select an output or to view the selected output s state See section 4 2 4 on page 19 for more information visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 2 MX8x8DVI DL rear view Input connectors Output connectors Serial port Ethernet port E INPUTS 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 14 FUSE 5 OPTIONAL CPU LIVE Ey power connector DC voltage indicators CPU live LED Input connectors 29 pole DVI I digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI source devices to these connectors o Output connectors 29 pole DVI I digital only female receptacle connectors Connect DVI sink devices to these connectors G Serial port 9 pole D sub female connector Can be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control Ethernet port RJ45 connector Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN o AC power connector Standard IEC power connector The router works with 100 to 240 Volts 50 or 60 Hz power sources O AC fuse Replace with F 1 A type only DC voltage indicators LED indicators for internal DC power voltages 3 cpu live LED Continuously blinking LED if the CPU works properly rage 12 0 Section 2 Controls and connections 2 3 Electrical connections 2 3 1 DVI inputs MX8x8DVI
67. num gt Step 5 Repeat steps 3 4 to send the remaining 31 blocks of EDID 32 altogether Step 6 After the last acknowledge the router indicates that the EDID status changed by sending E S visual engineering IGHTWARE WL 53 E L S CrLf S WB 1e B1 e B2 e B3 WB 1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 Command lt B4 gt e lt B5 gt e lt B6 gt e lt B7 gt lt 8 gt ELZe CrLf EL 1 Comman Response Response WB 2e lt B9 gt e lt B10 gt WB 2 38 A3 8E 66 01 01 01 01 Command lt 11 gt lt 12 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt 15 gt lt 16 gt EL e CrLf EL 2 Response WB 32e lt B249 gt e lt B250 gt WB 32 36 59 42 OA 20 20 00 96 lt 251 gt lt 252 gt lt 253 gt lt 254 gt lt 255 gt lt 256 gt EL e 32 E S E S CrLf Legend lt gt represents the sequential number of every 8 byte part of EDID lt num gt is between 1 and 32 lt B1 gt lt B256 gt are the bytes of EDID Explanation Full EDID uploaded to memory location 53 8 6 Router initiated commands 8 6 1 Info Info EDID status changed Description This is sent after all commands which changes the EDID EDID copy EDID switch or after new EDID source ie a new display device is connected to the router Command various Response 5 CrLf Explanation Copy EDID from output 1 to
68. o select switching mode Step 2 Select the desired port it will be highlighted with yellow color and also displayed on the port bar on the right Step 3 Connected ports are highlighted with white color and also displayed on the port bar on the right Step 4 Create the desired crosspoint settings by de selecting the ports the changes are executed immediately Autotake mode remains active until it is switched off Selecting another view mode or menu does not change the Take Autotake mode state lt Parameters Press the desired port button on the port bar on the right Port settings of selected port are also available by pressing the Parameters button Rename port to input Rename Switch this input to all outputs Figure 6 4 Port properties visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 6 5 Output port settings Info Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers Scope of changes 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 seitings select the desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current output The modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all outputs The modified parameters are applied to all output ports Info After closing this window the Current Output option will be selected regardless of which was active at the time of closing It is to avoid s
69. om the specified location Description Load preset lt id gt 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 Info Lock states are not loaded Lock state is assigned to the physical output of the router Presets don t affect output locks 8 3 12 Preview preset Description Preview preset lt id gt without loading Example 8 8 Command VP lt id gt VP 3 7 Response VPZ id e O1 e O2 lt 3 02 M02 M01 02 02 01 01 01 lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 06 gt CrLf gt e lt O8 gt e 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 outputs 3 6 7 and 8 Output 2 and 3 are muted The shown input connections for these outputs are not active but the last connection that was routed to that output before it was muted Index Legend Explanation lt Ox gt lt in gt Ox is connected to in Ox is not muted lt Ox gt M lt in2 gt Ox is connected to in Ox is muted Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76
70. on the EDID that will be copied emulated to the desired place The selected EDID will be displayed in a small yellow window at the mouse cursor Step 3 a To switch emulate the EDID on a certain input click on it in the other EDID list window b onALLin inputs click on the Switch to all input button on the bottom To cancel the operation click on the Cancel button LiGHTWARE Memory EDID MANAGEMENT Factory 1 Factory 2 Factory 3 Factory 4 Factory 5 Factory 6 Factory 7 Factory 8 Factory 9 Factory 10 Factory 11 Factory 12 Factory 13 Factory 14 Factory 15 Factory 16 Factory 17 Factory 18 Factory 19 Factory 20 Factory 21 Factory 22 Factory EDID List Factory EDID List Manufacturer Resolution LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR LWR 640x480 60 0Hz 640x480 275 0Hz 848x480 60 0Hz 800x600 50 0Hz 800x600 60 30Hz 800x600 74 99Hz 1024x768 249 98Hz 1024x768 60 0Hz 1024x768 75 2Hz 1152x864 75 0Hz 1280x768 250 0Hz 1280x768 259 92Hz 1280x768 275 0Hz 1360x768 260 1Hz 1364x768 250 0Hz 1364x768 259 93Hz 1364x768 74 98Hz 1280x1024 50 0Hz 1280x1024 60 1Hz 1280 1024 975 1 2 Monitor Name 640 480 060 640x480 275 848x480 60 800x600 50 800x600 260 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1152x864 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x768 75 1360x768 60 1364x768 250 1364x768 260 1364x768 75 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280 1
71. played 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 conneciors then make sure that the proper interface is selected Since this matrix switcher provides no input equalization only standard length max 5 meter DVI cables can be used Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays Although the router is equipped with DVI I connectors analog signals are not supported You cannot use VGA cables with DVI VGA adapter plugs If you want to route dual link signals check if the cables are capable of this See section 3 4 on page 76 for more information 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 about this process in section 6 9 on page 39 or in section 7 3 1 on page 47 If you get a picture now you have an EDID related issue please read section 3 7 on page 15 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 com
72. ports Each tile represents an output port Page indicator Current page is displayed with green dot if other pages exist they are displayed with black dots Selected port Last selected port is displayed with yellow background on the port bar Press the button to open port settings window o Connected port s Those ports are listed with white background on the port bar which are connected to the Selected port Control buttons Mute or unmute selected output port s Open port settings Parameters window Mute Lock or unlock selected output port s Select all ports only in Lock output switch mode Select All Activate View mode gt Deselect All Deselect all ports only in output switch mode Activate Input switch mode Toggle Autotake mode ON OFF gt Input switch Activate Output switch A Take Execute crosspoint mode changes in Take mode Output switch Mawnan MPantvaliar I RANAN Device Controller LDC m 25 mes n AAA 20 contro h Tar gt Ttware Control USING Ligntware visual engineering IGHTWARE Port tiles The colors of the port tiles and the displayed icons represent different states and information about selected port e Port name Port numbe
73. poses The terminal is available via serial RS 232 or TCP IP LAN connection The command text can be typed directly Press Terminal button in the right bottom corner to open the window Web Terminal 2015 07 01 10 07 46 gt i 2015 07 01 10 07 46 lt MX6x6DVI SL 2015 07 01 10 07 48 gt s 2015 07 01 10 07 48 lt 54 00000049 2015 07 01 10 07 49 gt vc 2015 07 01 10 07 49 lt ALL 01 02 103 04 05 06 2015 07 01 10 07 55 gt ip_config 2015 07 01 10 07 56 CONFIG 7 192 168 0 101 10001 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 Command framing Autoscroll Figure 6 11 Terminal window Commands are automatically surrounded by framing brackets by default Every sent command 15 red colored and gets a gt prefix Received responses blue colored and starts with lt The timecode in every row shows the exact time when the command was sent or the response received 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 the Autoscroll checkbox is checked the window 15 scrolled down automatically when a new row 15 added The window can be emptied by pressing the Clear button 6 12 Device discovery information ribbon This label shows the interface type the name and the serial number of the connected device The Device discovery window can be started by clicking on this ribbon Clicki
74. pply Settings button Info continue using the website you must type the new IP address in the browser 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 Step 2 To save the settings click on Apply Settings button Step3 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 7 5 2 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 Loading the default TCP Port settings Step 1 Click on Load Default button Now the factory default value is in the input box but itis not saved Step 2 To save click on Apply Settings button The new port will be active after the next connection visual engineering IGHTWARE 7 6 Terminal menu This general terminal window is intended mainly for testing and debugging purposes All commands can be used here that are discussed in the programmer s reference The command text can be typed directly LiGHTWARE Web Terminal 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 2015 07 01 201
75. put 1 Output 1 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 Command PNAME lt id gt 2 Response PNAME lt id gt PNAME 2 Preset 2 CrLf Preset lt id gt CrLf Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Reload default input names Command INAME lt id gt 4 Response INAME lt id gt INAME 4 Input 4 CrLf Input lt id gt CrLf Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Reload default output names Command ONAME lt id gt ONAME 3 Response ONAME lt id gt ONAME 3 Output 3 CrLf Output id CrLf Important Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1 4 8 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 3 16 Reload factory default output setup Description Reload factory default output drive currents rOO APWSE CrLf lt APWSE CIL Important If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix the response is not above mentioned but be the following DVP FF FF FF FF FF FF 05 See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76
76. put except the locked ones MX6x6DVI Crosspoint Presets Presets Preset preview 1 Preset 1 2 Preset 2 3 Preset 3 4 Preset 4 1 Output 1 1 Input 1 2 Output 2 2 Input 1 5 Preset 5 6 Preset 6 7 Preset 7 Preset 8 3 Output 3 3 Input 1 4 Output 4 4 Input 1 5 Output 5 5 Input 1 6 Output 6 6 Input 1 9 Preset 9 10 Preset 10 11 Preset 11 12 Preset 12 13 Preset 13 14 Preset 14 15 Preset 15 16 Preset 16 17 Preset 17 18 Preset 18 19 Preset 19 20 Preset 20 21 Preset 21 22 Preset 22 23 Preset 23 2A Preset 24 25 Preset 25 26 Preset 26 27 Preset 27 28 Preset 28 29 Preset 29 30 Preset 30 31 Preset 31 32 Preset 32 Rename Preset Figure 6 6 Presets tab A preset can be selected by pressing its button on the left Preview preset on the right will show the crosspoint settings of input and output ports Loading a preset Step 1 Select Preset tab from Crosspoint menu Step 2 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as the next crosspoint configuration Step 3 Press Load button below Preset preview list Now the preset is loaded Step 4 The new configuration is displayed in Grid view Saving a preset Step 1 Make the desired crosspoint connections in Tile view or Grid view Step 2 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 where you want to save your current crosspoint connections Step 3 Press the Save button below Preset preview list Step 4 A confirmation message i
77. puter then verify that the DVI output is selected and active Try restarting your computer if you get a picture during the booting process you have to review the driver settings The router is not HDCP compliant therefore encrypted sources will not work 11 Specifications General E 100 240 V AC 50 60 2 CE UL FCC zudem m EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 SE Cp EN 60065 Class Waranty dente tas Ded acude vates datu 3 years Enclosure Rack MOUNTADO cu c ee E EE cee Yes 3U high Maternal erc MA 1 mm Metal DIMENSIONS atii Eo site ptit 482 mm W x 102 mm D x 133 mm H a adt 4 15 kg Inputs 29 pole DVI I digital only INPUT cable 55 4 Yes for each input connector Signal Data rate all between 25 Mbps and1 65 Gbps TMDS channel Channels 1 TMDS Clock 3x TMDS Colors 6x TMDS for Dual link RESOINIONS all from 640x480 up to 1920 1200 960 2 2048 1080 960 2 single link M up to 3840x2400 30H
78. r 1 m OUtput1 State indicators Background color Signal present green not present grey Background colors port state The colors of the port tiles represent different states of the port as follows Dark grey Output3 Port is not available no board is installed 3 Input2 Input4 22 Light grey Port is available State indicators _ nee _ NN _ 6 6 2 View mode This mode was designed to display crosspoint state of a selected and its connected port s White Connected port Yellow Selected port Info Crosspoint settings cannot be changed in View mode but port settings are available 6 6 3 Switching operations Crosspoint changes can be made in Input switch mode and Output switch mode The working method 15 the same in both cases but the priority is different Input switch mode The mode can be also named as Input priority mode In the mode an input port has to be selected at first then connected output port s is are shown Thus the output port s connected to the input port can be changed Output switch mode The mode can be also named as Output priority mode In the mode an output port has to be selected at first then connected input port is shown Thus the output port connected to the input port can be changed Info Output ports can be un locked un muted only in Output switch mode Page 34
79. r 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 its 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 HOTPUG signal for 200 msec Some sources do not observe this signal so in this case the change is not recognized by the source In such cases the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 3 4 Dual link DVI signal Single link DVI signals use three TMDS wire pairs to carry the picture plus one TMDS wire pair for the clock signal Dual link signals use three more TMDS wire pairs due to the higher resolution The extra wires carry the data for every second line of the picture Those Lightware DVI matrix routers whose model name includes a DL tag can handle dual link signals TMDS clock gt Display C PC or Ma a Figure 3 2 Wire pairs of the single link interface MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual
80. r via Ethernet Install the bootloader application with Installer LW bootloader exe Step 1 Download and save all the firmware files that you want to load If you have a zipped archive extract it Step 2 Run the application from Start Menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW bootloader Lightware Bootloader v3 3 1 Available devices on Ethemet Quick Bootload checksum verification Communication Hardware Version Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware Figure 9 1 Bootloader main screen Step 3 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 Info Note that you must wait until all the devices on the network completely start up before pressing FIND button Lightware Bootloader v3 3 1 Lightware Add iP Available devices on Ethemet Device Properties 192 168 0 103 MXEx6DVI SL 5 00000048 5 192 168 0 101 LUMX4x4 BC Pro2 SN PROTO3 Device Name Searching MAC address Available COM Ports 4 cows Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication Devicetst length 4 Devicelist length 5 Controller Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware Step 4 Select the desired device Double click on the IP address then click YES to esta
81. ronic 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 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 Kft 1071 Budapest Peterdy str 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare that the products MX6x6DVI MX8x8DVI MX6x6DVI DL MX8x8DVI DL 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 EN 55103 2 Safety Ec EN 60065 Class Date 01 March 2008 Name Gergely Vida Managing Director Signed UA TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION
82. s Step 8 Done If the upgrade was successful the following window pops up UPGRADE PROCEDURE REPORT MX DVI CPU OK 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 10 Troubleshooting 10 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 10 2 Serial connection problems Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 8 7 on page 57 for more information 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 10 3 TCP IP connection problems Check the LAN cable type you connect the router directly 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
83. s are done promptly when selecting a value from the drop down list To obtain a standard 1000 mV p p differential output single ended 500 mV p p the output current should be programmed to 20 mA With an effective termination resistance of 25 Q this will generate the proper differential voltage matrix router output port E M Eo MET ee ED MM Figure 7 3 Output port drive current Warning X Drive currents over 24 mA should be used with extreme caution since this could damage TMDS receivers in DVI sink devices 7 3 EDID Management menu MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual 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 EDIDs are downloaded two EDID lists are displayed The content can be set by the user from the followings Emulated EDID list It contains the resolutions and the vendor names of the EDID reported to the source for each input separately Last attached Monitor s EDID list It contains the resolutions and vendor names of the display devices connected to matrix switcher s output Factory EDID lists Factory pre programmed EDIDs with the most common resolutions cannot be modified User memory User programmable EDID memories 7 3 1 Step 1 Step 2 Change emulated EDID at one or all inputs Select the desired EDID lists to the two windows Click
84. s data surrounded by round brackets only if 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 lt in gt input number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format 01 5 07 16 etc out output number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format lt in gt input number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc lt output number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc lt loc gt location number in 1 2 or 3 digit ASCII format lt id gt id number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format lt id gt id number in 2 digit ASCII format Carriage return Line feed OxOD Ox0A e space character 0x20 each command issued by the controller each response received from the router visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 3 Switching and control commands 8 3 1 Switch one input to one output Description Switch input lt in gt to output lt out gt Command lt in gt lt out gt Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf lt 005 101 CrLf Explanation Input 1 is switched to output 5 Important If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix the muted output will be unmuted when an input is switched to the destination If CPU FW 2 5 0 or above is installed in the matrix the switching does not change mute state See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 3 2 Swi
85. s displayed on the information bar the preset is stored Renaming a preset Step 1 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to rename Step 2 the desired name and press Rename Preset button the new name is stored 2 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 8 EDID menu Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu ETH 00000049 Crosspoint Source Factory User Dynamic Emulated Manuf Resolution Monitor Name amy Destination Emulated User EDID Inputs Source CNN 777 Suns xs uum 002009600 mpna 0012009600 00200860 mons um Factory 6 800x600 74 99Hz 800x600 75 Factory 7 1024x768 49 98Hz 1024x768 50 Info Edit Create Select All Deselect All Figure 6 7 EDID menu There are two panels left one contains Source EDIDs right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing and moving up and down Clear selected Select 5 Unselect All Control buttons Executing EDID emulation or copying Transfer button Exporting an EDID S in save to a file Importin
86. s opened Using more instances of the web page simultaneously will result in inadequate operations j Lightware Matrix Router Web X T 192 168 0 104 Keres s LiGHTWARE Load Preset Save Preset Preset Preset2 Preset3 Preset4 Preset5 Preset6 Preset Preset9 Preset10 1 2 Preset13 Preseti4 5 Preseti6 Preset17 8 19 Preset20 Preset21 Preset22 Preset23 Preset24 Preset25 Preset26 Preset27 Preset28 Preset29 Preset30 Preset31 Preset32 Figure 7 1 Built in website main page Section 7 Web control Using the built in website 7 2 Control menu 7 2 1 Crosspoint switching LiGHTWARE CONTROL Load Preset Preset2 Preset3 Preset4 Preset5 Preset6 Preset Preset8 Preset9 10 11 2 Preset13 Presetl4 Figure 7 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 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 Important If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix the muted output will be unmuted when an input i
87. s 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 3 3 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 MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL provides 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 o
88. s ready click on the info box to download it The report contains the following information Current command protocol The equipment type and serial number Current crosspoint state Firmware versions of the internal controllers Installed I O board types and versions Custom report Custom command file can be created and sent to the extender The file is generated by Lightware support This is needed when some special commands has to be used for configuring or troubleshooting Info This function is only for special troubleshooting cases 7 5 Configuration menu The unit s network values are displayed when you select Configuration gt Network Settings Info lt is possible to reload factory default IP setup using the front panel buttons See section 4 3 2 on page 24 7 5 1 IP configuration To assign IP address automatically The matrix switcher supports three of the most used automatic IP configuration protocols Step 1 Click on Configuration menu and Network Settings tab Step 2 Select Obtain IP address automatically Step 3 Enter the following as necessary IP Configuration Obtain IP address automatically Fix IP configuration Auto Configuration Methods BOOTP 9 Enable Disable IP Address DHCP 9 Enable Disable Subnet Mask AutolP 9 Enable Disable Default Gateway Load Default Apply Settings Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol BOOTP server to assign the IP a
89. s switched to the destination If CPU FW 2 4 4 or above is installed the matrix the switching does not change mute state See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information Lock outputs Outputs can be locked to any inputs After locking an input to an output no switching is permitted for this output unless it is unlocked again Info Loading a preset does not 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 7 2 2 Preset operations Preset operations can be done in the right panel of the Control 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 8 preset memories all others from 9 to 32 are available only via the Device 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 desired preset memory location Preset1 Preset32 Step 3 Press Save Preset button Now a message box appears that the preset is stored Load Preset Step 1 Highlight the preset memory location Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as next configuration Step 2 Press Load Preset button Now the preset is loaded Step3 The new l O configuration is displaye
90. settings are done in the factory D SUB connector pin assignments can be found in section 2 3 3 on page 74 visual engineering IGHTWARE The device uses standard RS 232 interface with the following settings 9600 Baud 8 data bit 1 stop bit no parity null modem cable 4 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 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 this is irrelevant right now 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
91. site see section 7 5 on page 48 DHCP can be enabled by the front panel buttons as well see section 4 3 2 on page 24 8 4 Router Status commands 8 4 1 View product type Description The router responds its name Command i i Response PRODUCT TYPE gt CrLf lt MX8X8DVI DL CrLf Legend lt PRODUCT_TYPES MX6X6DVI SL single link MX8X8DVI SL single link MX6X6DVI DL dual link MX8X8DVI DL dual link Important If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed the matrix the product type is MX8X8DVI S and MX8X8DVI D See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 4 2 View serial number Description The router responds its 8 digit serial number Command 15 s Response SEHIAL NUMBER CiILf lt SN 09410135 CrLf Info Only the last 4 numbers are written onto the back of the router visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 4 3 View Firmware version of the CPU Description View the CPU firmware revision To view another controllers firmware revision see Query cards firmware FC Command f f Response lt FW_VERSION gt CrLf lt FW 2 5 0 CrLt 8 4 4 View Installed i o cards hardware Description Shows 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 Explanation 1 MX6x6DVI router The router has only one card with 6 inputs and 6 outputs All cards are
92. splays it as readable information to the user The modified EDID can be saved to the User memory Vendor Product identification Display parameters Power Management and Features Gamma Color and Established Timings Standard Timing Manufacturer ID Samsung Electric Company Preferred timing mode 2nd descriptor field 3rd descriptor field P present 4th descriptor field Week of manufacture 8 Year of manufacture 2012 CEA General Video data Audio data Speaker allocation data EDID version HDMI Colorimetry Number of extension flag Detailed Timing Descriptor 1 Detailed Timing Descriptor 2 Detailed Timing Descriptor 3 Detailed Timing Descriptor 4 Detailed Timing Descriptor 5 Detailed Timing Descriptor 6 Load EDID Save EDI d from file Figure 6 9 Advanced EDID Editor 6 9 7 Deleting EDID s The EDID s from User memory can be deleted as follows Step 1 Press User button on the top of the Destination panel Step 2 Select desired memory slot s more can be selected Select All and Deselect All buttons can be used The EDID s will be highlighted with yellow cursor Step 3 Press the Clear selected button to delete the EDID s 6 10 Settings menu 6 10 1 Configuration tab Settings about establishing the connection to the matrix are available on this tab Settings IP Configuration Obtain IP address automatically Fix IP configuration IP settings
93. sual engiteering visual engiteering Choose which features of Lightware Device Controller you want Lic HTWARE Choose which features of Lightware Device Controller you want Lic HTWARE to install re to install aS Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue install Click Next to continue Select the type of install Normal install Select the type of install Or select the optional Snapshot install Or select the optional Snapshot install as ae you wish to Core components you wish to Core components Runtime components Runtime components Start Menu entries Start Menu entries Desktop shortcuts Desktop shortcuts Space required 86 7MB Space required 86 7 Normal install Snapshot install Available for Windows and MAC OS X Available for Windows The installer can update only this instance Cannot be updated Only one updateable instance can exist for More than one different version can be all users installed for all users Does not contain the version in its name Version number is displayed in the name Page 26 78 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual Step 4 Select the destination folder and click Next Using the default path is highly recom
94. tart Menu Programs Lightware Create shortcut C ProgramData Microsoft Windows Start Menu Programs Lightwar Create shortcut C ProgramData MicrosoftlWindows Start Menu Programs Lightwar Output folder C Users Public Desktop Create shortcut C Users Public Desktop Lightware Device Controller Ink Output folder C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller Extract releasenote html 100 Created uninstaller C Program Files x86 Lightware Lightware Device Controller un 1 Completed Lightware Install System v1 0 4b0 based on Nullsoft NSIS lt Back lt Back cancel Cancel Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Device Controller LDC 27 78 visual engineering IGHTWARE Step 8 If the installation is complete click Finish Uncheck the box if the running of the LDC will be delayed 45 Lightware Device Controller Setup amaA Sis Completing Lightware Device Controller Setup Lightware Device Controller has been installed on your computer _ View the release notes LIGHT WARE DEVICE CONTROLLER 6 2 Steps of the installation in case of Mac OS X Info After the installation the Windows and the Mac application has the same looks and Info Page 28 78 functionality Step 1 Mount the DMG file with double clicking on it LightwareDeviceContro llerinstaller dmg Step 2 Drag the
95. tch one input to all outputs Description Switch input in to all outputs Command lt in gt O 0200 Response l in 2 eALL CrILf lt 101 ALL CrLf Explanation Input 2 is switched to all outputs Important If CPU FW 1 4 8 version is installed in the matrix the muted output will be unmuted when an input is switched to the destination If CPU FW 2 5 0 or above is installed in the matrix the switching does not change mute state See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 3 3 View connection on the specified output Info Obsolete Use VC instead Description View connection on output lt out gt Command lt out gt 205 Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf lt 005 101 CrLf Explanation Viewing connection for output 5 The connected input is 1 8 3 4 View connection on all outputs Description Viewing all outputs connection results in different response length because it depends on the router s type length 8 for MX8x8DVI MX8x8DVI DL length 6 for MX6x6DVI MX6x6DVI DL The response below supposes a router having 8 outputs Example 1 8 8 Command VC VC lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt gt lt 7 gt e lt O8 gt CrLf Response lt ALL 02 02 02 05 05 05 08 08 CrLf Legend 1 All lt Ox gt indexes show the corresponding output s connection state If value lt O5 gt equals
96. ttings Reload factory default IP settings Load DHCP IP settings only IP address Yes Renaming Outputs View EDID switch status on all inputs visual engineering IGHTWARE 13 Version applicability This User s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned software Lightware Device Controller software 1 4 062 Lightware Bootloader software 3 3 1 Router CPU firmware MX DVI CPU 2 5 0 Router EDID firmware 1 9 5 Router Control Panel firmware MX CP1 1 0 8 Router Web Server Router Web Content Router Motherboard 14 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 defect please contact your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering H 1071 Budapest Peterdy Street 15 HUNGARY E mail support lightware eu 15 Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Editor Rev 11 09 01 2014 Highlighting firmware version differences Laszlo Zsedenyi Minor typographic corrections Software control chapter is upgraded with LDC Rev 1 2 27 01 2015 Web control and Firmware upgrade chapters Laszlo Zsedenyi upgraded
97. until mute button is clicked again Outputs can be disconnected from any inputs by protocol command In this case the crosspoint view will not show any white square for the disconnected output and the output will have no signal just like when muted Click on a crosspoint square to connect the output again to an input Locking outputs Info 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 white Loading a preset does not change 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 6 6 Crosspoint menu Tile view Tile view is a new feature of Lightware Device Controller The new approach is to display the input and output ports by tiles Each tile means an input or output port and additionally shows the most important port and signal information Thus user can check the status of many ports at the same time without clicking on a port or opening port settings window Three display modes are defined in Tile view View mode Input switch mode and Output switch mode 6 6 1 Layout and controllers Figure 6 3 Tile view in Crosspoint menu Input ports Each tile represents an input port e Output
98. utput 4 is saved to EDID memory location 51 If CPU FW version 1 4 8 is installed in the matrix the response will be E SA See appendix in section 12 1 on page 76 for more information 8 5 6 View EDID validity table Description Shows EDID validity table which contains information about the EDID states Command wv wv Response EVe VALIDITY TABLE lt EV 1111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111101111 0000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000010111100001 1113111 Legend Response length is 116 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 8 numbers italic are showing the outputs EDID state and the last 8 numbers bold and italic are showing the emulated EDIDs on the inputs invalid EDID valid EDID changed EDID If a changed is queried by the wh command see next section its value returns to Explanation There is one 3 in the table on the 113 position This means that the emulated EDID on input 5 is changed since the last EDID query on that port 8 5 7 View EDID header Description EDID HEADER consist of 3 fields PNPID code The three letter abbreviation of the manufacturer Preferred resolution The resolution and refresh rate stored in the preferred detailed
99. visual engineering IGHTWARE MX6x6DVI MX8xsDVI MX6x6DVI DL MX8x8DVI DL Sees al 2 T 4 1j g g 1 5 ee LIGHTWARE 8x8 DUAL LINK DVI MATRIX ROUTER MX 8x8 DVI DL User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment should be operated only from power source indicated on the product To disconnect 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 bottom cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the bottom 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 fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the unit 1 A 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 Elect
100. z or 4096x2400 24Hz dual link Mr toh eee eet 24 bits 8 bit color TOR eee RGB only HIOTV aE 720 10801 1080 ADOP COMPIA Tt No Outputs COMME CIONS Men 29 pole DVI I digital only RECIOCKINO IL IL UIT 5V output current 500 mA continuous each with overcurrent protection Control Front Panel BUllols s Yes 21 buttons Serial POLL diii Recte cadat 9 pole D SUB female RS 232 or RS 422 Baud rate 9600 Baud 8 bit 1stop bit no parity attin ina Amc dat apr nut RJ45 female connector a uou TCP IP Telnet IP address assignment fixed DHCP BOOTP and AutolP visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 1 DVI Timing O am 3788 190768 a77 60 WIDEXGA 2048100 6000 1978 x Table 11 1 DVI Timing examples for some typical supported resolutions MX8x8DVI DL User s Manual 11 2 Mechanical drawings Dimensions are in mm Front view CO CO 4 12 1 12 1

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