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MX-FR seriel modular matrices User`s Guide

1. EDID save zbunamic EDID DS to User EDID EDID zaue Dunamic EDID De to User EDID a Ste Snitch EDID FL SABRES Lig PIS 5E to inPuts 4 Do Liz pubes to input Do If switching the EDID succeed 5 4 5 Signal Present mode To enter or exit this mode you have to press the SIGNAL PRESENT button Signal present mode is active when Signal present button is illuminated In this mode the source and destination buttons show the actual connection state of the corresponding port and the actual crosspoint state can be checked on the LCD menu Press A or down F buttons to navigate between submenus and screens Info Source and destination buttons are disabled while Signal Present mode is active Source and destination buttons If a source button is illuminated then a signal is present on that source If a destination button is illuminated then a powered display is attached to this output Hot Plug Detect signal is present You can quickly check the cable connections with this feature Info Keep in mind that boards have different capabilities to sense signals and monitors therefore this function could be inadequate with certain I O boards Signal on Test input This screen shows the actual incoming signal resolution on the Test input port Press or down
2. The product name and version is shown of the installed board in the selected slot Press the escape e button to return to previous menu Firmware versions menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right gt button The current firmware version can be checked for each controller module Use the up down buttons to scroll through modules Press the escape e button to return to main menu Factory reset menu This menu contains submenus which can reload factory defaults for certain group of settings separately After selecting an option submenu with the up and down buttons press enter or right gt button to execute it Any reset operation has to be confirmed Some operations need to reboot the matrix Press the escape e button to return to main menu without any changes HDCP h bibo FEMME Herp lenem nn IP reset submenu IF reset This operation reloads the factory default IP settings Parameter Default value IP address 192 168 254 254 port number 10001 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Select YES and press enter or right button to execute operation Select NO or press escape e to return to previous menu wi
3. 1 esent tenentis 59 5 5 REMOTE OPERATION e 60 5 5 1 Control interfaces 60 5 5 2 Multiple simultaneous connections 61 5 5 3 IP Seng ciere tle tentoria pire 61 5 5 4 Serial port 5 8 nass nnns estrena 62 5 5 5 Control protocols cine RR eu ein needle DEC EN Eu DDR 62 6 SOFTWARE CONTROL USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER 63 6 1 INSTALLING THE MATRIX CONTROLLER SOFTWARE sns nnne tarn annes 63 6 2 ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION 64 6 3 CONTROL 66 Goi 66 6 3 2 Input and output board 67 6 3 15 Port status oi oreet tuta Debes eI 67 6 3 2 CPU board DVI ports 68 6 3 3 Input and output 69 6 3 4 Quick port nennen nennen 69 6 3 5 Crosspoint operations eee nennen nnne 69
4. Info The maximum number of input and output ports includes the Test input and Preview output port of the MX CPU2 processor board 2 1 1 MX CPU2 processor board In order for the router frames to work a CPU board is needed This board is responsible for controlling the matrix and storing the settings Test input and Preview output ports MX CPU2 board has a TEST DVI input and a PREVIEW DVI output port Although these ports have special functions they can be used as normal I O ports as well These ports are HDMI and HDCP capable MX FR80R and MX FR65R Used in the MX FR80R and MX FR65R router frame the Preview output is directly connected to the 80 output port with a DVI splitter Therefore this port always outputs the same signal as the 80 output even if it uses a different interface TP etc The 80 input port of the crosspoint is multiplexed between the Test input port and the g port of the 10 input board This switch is independent from the crosspoint state The selected port Test input or Input board 10 will be available as the 80 input on the crosspoint switch Other frames All other frames use the Test input and Preview output just like any other ports These ports are referred as the last port in the crosspoint Frametype Test input Preview output MX FR9 in 9 out 9 MX FR17 in 17 out 17 MX FR33 in 33 out 33 MX FR33R in 33 out 33
5. RJ45 receptacle VIDEO IN OUT TMDS Data0 8 MIN ee RJ45 CEC no conn receptacle DDC OUT CEC no conn TMDS DataO Hot Plug Detect in Hot Plug Detect out TMDS Clock RS 232 RX RS 232 RX TMDS Data1 DDC CLK DDC CLK TMDS Data1 12V out 12V out TMDS Clock RS 232 TX RS 232 TX TMDS Data2 DDC SDA DDC SDA TMDS Data2 GND GND Table 3 RJ45 input and output connector pin assignment Warning Avoid interchanging the connection to the VIDEO and DDC lines Wiring of RJ45 plugs g Top Bottom Side Lightware recommends the termination of TP cables on the basis of TIA EIA T 568 A or TIA EIA T 568 B standards TIA EIA T568 A Y Y e j color and name white green stripe TIA EIA T568 B color and name white orange stripe green solid orange solid white orange stripe white green stripe blue solid blue solid white blue stripe white blue stripe orange solid green solid white brown stripe white brown stripe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 brown solid brown solid Table 3 4 Recommended termination of TP cables MX FR series modular mat
6. le e EHE o o EHI 4 T lee T TA o c Ls o Do o ibis Aib Aib Abc jd 390 240 FUSEFIISA POWERSUPPLY LA ctions lar matri User s Manual 3 3 MX FR33L Front panel view Control Lock amp Output Lock Q3 Source buttons Destination buttons 9 Take Auto 10 Preset buttons HugHngBHHH HBmnmmmmmnrmr LE E gt EMI 26 027 o os Do s 22 Signal Present EDID mode Doone A E E En DesTMATIONS LiGHTWARE x33 DIGITAL MATRIX ROUT R MX FR33L _ 2 jo sure 0 cc ovra ee ee EED ED MX DvID 08 ours OUTS CARDACTIVE T m EED CHD EHD GR ours oure m m Eo BE D M e GEHE E EET EE EIU ED I M M M M M cs cs ios Aic ibo abs Aib d 189 Input boards Output boards 6 Section 3 Controls and connections Page 21 13 visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 4 MX FR33 Front panel view Control Lock 9 Source buttons Destination buttons Take Auto v0 Preset buttons LDLDDPDDGPPG ppp pr
7. 14 5V Power 22 TMDS Ciock Shield 7 ppc ata 18 23 Clocks Ls vense 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 TMDS Clock Table 3 1 DVI I connector pin assignments N y C3 C4 N wu y Ue 18 19 20 27 22 23 24 J Figure 3 1 connector These pins are connected only in MX DVIDL IB and MX DVIDL OB boards These pins are connected only MX DVII HDCP IB and MXD UMX IB boards DVI outputs 29 pole DVI I connectors for outputs have only digital pins internally connected This way users can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or RGBHV are NOT available on outputs Fiber Cable powering DVI outputs are able to supply 500 mA current on DDC 5V output pin 14 on output connectors which is sufficient to supply power to fiber optical DVI cables Standard DVI outputs usually supply only 55 mA current on 5 output thus unable to directly power 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 3 7 3 HDMI inputs and outputs HDMI TP extender units provide standard 19 pole HDMI connectors for inputs and outputs Always use
8. The Pixel Accurate Reclocking circuit completely regenerates the original video signal and outputs a strong high quality digital signal that conforms to the DVI specification Section 4 Technologies Page 35 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 4 4 HDCP management 4 4 1 Lightware Visual Engineering is a legal HDCP adopter and has developed several functions that helps to solve HDCP related problems Mixing encrypted and unencrypted signals Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non HDCP components Lightware hybrid modular routers allow to use HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals in the same system HDCP and non HDCP boards can be used in the same matrix frame The router will be still HDCP compliant as it will never output an encrypted signal to a non HDCP compliant display device If an encrypted signal should be switched to a non compliant output it will show a red screen alert or will be muted 4 4 2 HDPC key cashing Lightware introduced the HDCP key cashing technique in early 2009 that validates all the display keys in an AV system during system boot up and keeps them constantly available for sources This method eliminates the HDCP handshake at every switch and keeps all sources sending uninterrupted signals Without this function the sources should re authenticate HDCP after each crosspoint switch which makes the displays to drop the signal and go black for 5 8 seconds The HDCP key cashi
9. 135 13 3 E E 135 134 136 13 5 VO PORTS 136 14 VERSION 137 15 WARRANTY 2 Ine ERREUR ELIO Rei 137 16 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY eres enne 137 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers The hybrid modular matrices are capable of routing DVI or HDMI signals in a scalable non blocking crosspoint configuration with up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs 1 1 Box contents Routing switcher frame Router CPU board MX CPU2 A Router input and output boards depend on ordered configuration Power supply units o internal for MX FR9 MX FR17 MX FR33 and MX FR33L o 2xMX PSU 160 for MX FR33R o 2xMX PSU 850 for MX FR65R 50 850 for MX FR80R 2x Rack mounting ears IEC power cable User s manual this document CD ROM with control software RS 232 9 pole D SUB Male to Female cable UTP cross link LAN cable 1 2 Description Lightware MX FR series matrices are modular DVI and HDMI matrix switchers with up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs which routes any input s to any combination of output s The router conforms to DVI 1 0 specification and switches signals between 25 225 MHz pixel clock frequency from 640x480 60Hz to 1920x1200 60Hz o
10. seal tees eut ed 119 8 7 5 Restart matrix router 2 5 oi cU peni aee RO OO pus 119 8 7 6 Switch matrix router to standby 119 8 8 EDID ROUTER COMMANDS en tener resi 120 8 8 1 Change EDID on a aa nennen nennen treten nens 120 8 8 2 Change EDID on all inputs enne 120 8 8 8 Save EDID to user memory Learn 2 2 120 8 8 4 View emulated EDIDs on all inputs eeem e 120 8 8 5 Watch EDID validity table sse enne 121 8 8 6 View EDID header nien eee RR o apta 122 8 8 7 Download EDID content from the 122 8 8 8 Upload EDID content to the router sssse enn 122 8 8 9 Delete EDID from memory ssssssssseeeeneneenen nennen enemies 123 8 9 6 5 treten 124 8 9 1 Input port status 124 8 9 2 Output port status aian a iae a nnns 125 8 9 3 All port status ce dee Ee eme gd ae 125 8 10 BOARD CONFIGURATION 126 8 11 ROUTER INITIATED COMMANDS
11. 17 51 50000 1 Command framing Clear Terminal Window Figure 6 14 Terminal window By default commands are automatically surrounded by framing brackets Every sent command and every received response gets an arrow or 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 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 95 137 visual engineerin LiGHTWARE 6 7 Status menu Device information such as remote connection setup installed boards versions and hardware health are displayed in this window LichtWware Lightware Matrix Controller v 3 3 9 Device Information Device Name MX FR33R Max IO boards allowed 18 04 08 04 IP Address 192 168 2 146 Serial and IP Settings MAC Address 00 20 4A C7 AC CD mE Serial 11260100 Installed Cards Slot Name Card Name Firmware Version Hardware Version CPU Card MX CPU FW 3 2 9r Control Panel MX CP FW 1 0 8 Control Panel FW 1 0 8 MOTHERBOARD MX DVI MB32R SCH 20 PCB 20 Slot 1 MX DVID OB SCH 2 1 PCB 2 1 Status Slot 2 MX DVI HDCP OB SCH 1 1 PCB 1 1 Slot 3 MX DVIDL OPT OB SCH 20 PCB 2 1 Slot 4 MX DVIDL OPT OB SCH 24 PCB 24 Slot 5 MX 3
12. FAILED CrLf DONE CrLf Parameters after successful command execution Parameter Value IP address Acquired with DHCP port number unchanged Subnet mask Acquired with DHCP Gateway Acquired with DHCP Info This command can be used on all control interfaces LAN RS 232 and USB but the DONE response cannot be seen on LAN because the connection is dropped just after the Changing IP configuration response Info DHCP setting can be reloaded by the front panel buttons as well section Error Reference source not found or on the front panel LCD menu as well visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 5 4 Query RS 232 baud rate Info Description The RS 232 baud rate can be checked It works via LAN and RS 232 as well but if RS 232 is used the command has to be sent with the appropriate baud rate Format Example Command RS232BAUD RS232BAUD Response RS232BAUD lt rate gt CrLf RS232BAUD 57600 CrLf Explanation The router communicates with 57600 baud on the RS 232 port RS 232 Baud rate can be checked and set on the front panel LCD menu as well 8 5 5 Change RS 232 baud rate Info Description The RS 232 baud rate can be set If RS 232 connection is used the command has to be sent with the earlier baud rate but the response comes with the new baud rate Format Example Command RS232BAUD lt rate gt RS232BAUD 9600 Response RS232BA
13. visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 7 7 Genlock input BNC connector for genlock signal input with direct loop through 75 ohm termination can be switched on off by software setting LED indicators show genlock status as described in Table 3 9 Lights if the switcher is locked to genlock source Switching will be done frame locked STD Lights when the incoming genlock signal matches a signal standard in the genlock table Notused Tri level or Bi level video sync Genlock TTL signal BNC source Test input DVI SOURCE Any DVI source routed to the preview output Table 3 9 Genlock LED indicators GENLOCK lt LOCKED VIDEO STO n 750 TEST PREVIEW G CK Figure 3 4 Genlock connector and indicators Info Voltages over 5 Volts or negative to signal ground could damage the genlock circuit Never plug cables in genlock connector that may pass such voltages 3 7 8 Alarm output BNC output connector for SMPTE 269M alarm signaling The router handles different error levels Only the three highest level errors trigger the alarm output and the CPU alarm LED 3 3V m MX DVI CPU20 DIP SETTING 4 a A CPU ALARM 12 2V 5 EE Figure 3 5 Alarm connector Figure 3 6 Alarm output circuit MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 4 Technologies 4 1 Understanding EDID 4 1 1 Basics EDID stands for Extended Display Identificati
14. MX FR65R in 80 out 80 multiplexed in 80 MX FR80R Other connectors distributed out 80 The MX CPU2 board has Ethernet Serial Genlock and alarm ports as well 2 1 2 MX FR65R limitations The MX FR65R matrix frame is physically identical to the MX FR80R The only difference is a limitation on the number of allowed boards While the MX FR80R can work with 10 input and 10 output boards the MX FR65R allows only 8 The frame has 10 physical board slots but will not boot up when more than 8 input or output boards are inserted Only the number of boards is limited thus they can be used in any of the physical slots However to gain access to the Test input and preview output ports on the MX CPU2 it is recommended to leave the last slot empty For example if the input slot 1 is empty there can be 8 input boards in slots 2 to 9 and the slot 10 left empty In this case the 65 input ports can be accessed with port numbers 9 72 and 80 2 2 MX CPU2 as an upgrade for older frames Lightware MX CPU2 processor board fits into Lightware hybrid modular matrices Older models MX16x16DVI Pro MX32x32DVI Pro MX32x32HDMI Pro MX16x16HDMI Pro MX32x32DVI HDCP Pro MX16x16DVI HDCP Pro MX DVI FR16 MX DVI FR32 MX DVI FR32R New models MX FR9 MX FR17 MX FR33 L MX FR33R MX FR65R MX FR80R All older models can be upgraded with MX CPU2 processor board Changes with MX CPU2 u
15. en nns sss nennen nnne 126 8 11 1 EDID status changed e nennen nnnm nnne nnns 126 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 11 2 Port status clianged adi ee Ene cies eet eda E 126 B 11 9 oreet ea D che ke eie RD REA 126 9 ERROR HANDLING hec ceteri tren eee usn 127 10 FIRMWARE UPGRADE usui AS dE 128 10 1 FORCED FIRMWARE UPGRADE 130 11 TROUBLESHOOTING cci rear unir cuam evens on nace a aiU Enim 132 TAs amp E 132 11 2 SERIAL CONNECTION 132 11 3 TCP IP CONNECTION 132 11 4 PICTURE IS NOT DISPLAYED OR DISTORTED 133 11 5 TERROR AEERTS Dena e ab eei dese et 134 12 APPENDI X eec oh ccc fa cased ex 134 12 1 MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH uet treu tnt S 134 13 SPECIFICATIONS oiii 135 To LINA RS 1 icio eere en 135 13 2
16. Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Output Outputs Current Output All Outputs Properties Type C Serial 4TCDP10811J Connetctor type LC Laser Enable Optical module parameters The optical module s type and serial number is shown The connector type is the standard name of the fiber connector which is mounted on the back plate of the board The connector type can be LC SC ST and NT Neutrik OpticalCON Laser enable The optical module can be powered down with this setting This can help to prevent aging of the laser transmitter and save lifetime If the laser is disabled then no signal transmission is available 6 3 9 3 Output parameter settings for DVIDL type boards Covered boards MX DVIDL OB Set Dual Link parameters on Output 9 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Output Outputs Current Output All Outputs Output level PreEmphasis PLL Mode 1187 5 mV 187 5 v Auto Mode 6 10 Output parameters for DVIDL boards Output level The output signal strength voltage swing can be set The default setting gives good result in most cases PreEmphasis level The output signal can be boosted so it may pass through a longer cable to the display device The default setting gives good result in most cases PLL bandwidth The signal is reclocked on the output The reclocking performance can be adjusted if the signal drops on
17. Signal present Shows if there is a valid video signal present on the input port DVI HDMI The signal mode is detected and shown including DVI or HDMI mode and color depth HDCP Shows if the incoming signal is encrypted or not Video signal info Detailed information about the incoming video signal is shown like resolution scan mode color space refresh frequencies etc Audio signal info Format Shows if the incoming signal has uncompressed PCM or compressed e g Dolby DTS embedded audio or it does not have any embedded audio Sampling freq Shows the sampling rate of the embedded audio Channels Shows the number of audio channels Frame detector More detailed information on the input signal like blanking intervals can be checked with this function See section 6 3 10 for more information HDCP key counter Some source devices can accept a limited number of HDCP keys This function helps to determine the capabilities of the connected source device See section 0 for more information visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 3 8 5 Input parameter settings for HDMI OPT type boards Covered boards MX HDMI OPT IB Input parameters on port 15 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Input O All Inputs Current Input All Inputs Optical module parameters Serial port extension parameters Type 51 Serial passthru Enabled Serial 12 Serial link live Connector type SC Baudrate 19
18. CILf Explanation The matrix will send an immediate message on all control interfaces when a matter error or fatal level error occurs Legend lt p gt Adjusted control interface 0 all 1 RS 232 2 LAN 3 USB 0 Notice level events 0 no immediate message send 1 2 immediate message 1 Warning level events 0 2 no immediate message send 1 immediate message 2 Matter level events 0 no immediate message send 1 2 immediate message 3 Error level events 0 no immediate message send 1 2 immediate message 4 Fatal level events 0 no immediate message send 1 2 immediate message See section 8 6 10 for more information about error levels visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 6 Router Status commands 8 6 1 View product type Description The router responds its name Format Example Command i i Response lt PRODUCT_TYPE gt CrLf lt l MX FR17 CrLf Explanation The connected device is a MX FR17 Legend PRODUCT TYPE shows the router model Possible responses crosspoint size I MX FR9 CIL 17 I MX FR33 CIL I MX FR33R CrLf I MX FR80R CrLf I MX FR33L CrLf Info Please note that MX FR65R gives I MX FR80HR response 8 6 2 View serial number Description The router responds its 8 digit serial number Format Example Command s s Response
19. Connector type LC 6 7 Input parameters for DVI OPT type boards Properties The optical module s type and serial number is shown The connector type is the standard name of the fiber connector which is mounted on the back plate of the board The connector type can be LC SC ST and NT Neutrik OpticalCON Page 72 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 3 8 3 Input parameter settings for DVIDL type boards Covered boards MX DVIDL IB Set Dual Link parameters on Input 25 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Input Inputs Current Input All Inputs Input Equalization Figure 6 8 Input parameters for DVIDL type boards Input equalization The signal amplitude decreases after passing through long copper cables The input port can amplify the signal to a certain level which is defined by the DVI standard This process is called equalization The Auto setting means that equalization will be adaptive depending on the cable length By default automatic equalization is enabled Automatic mode usually provides perfect transmission but at longer distances and higher resolutions manual equalization may be necessary Manual equalization can be set to fixed 3 9 25 35 or 40dB Longer cables need higher equalization Keep in mind that a previously set manual equalization level may not be suitable for a dif
20. Covered boards MX 3GSDI IB Apply changes to Current Input Settings for input port Output mode Audio source Input EG Video signal info Active mode Resolution Audio crosspoint settings on port2 Reload factory defaults to All Inputs Current Input All Inputs Preset Audio Dependent MY4CH v Load Rename SDI Y HDMI audio channel allocation Number of channels 4 HDMI Audio Dependent 1920x1080p60 Assignment 1 FL Z FR 3 4 SiRLGRRR Detected signal type 3G Vertical resolution 1080 lines udo Horizontal resolution 1920 px Active preset not saved Active lines 1125 lines 1 Group2 5 8 Active pixels 2200 px 5 6 Audio signal info m Audio detected Detected m Audio sampling frequency 48 KHz Audio channels 4 2 2 2 Setting for input port Output mode This sets the signal type to DVI or HDMI mode which is sent towards the matrix crosspoint Audio dependent Send HDMI signal to the crosspoint if the audio source is set to embed audio from SDI or S PDIF Force HDMI Always send HDMI signal to the crosspoint If there is no incoming audio on the selected audio source then silence is embedded into the forwarded signal Force DVI Send only DVI signal to the crosspoint without embedded audio Frame compatible Detect the output board types in the matrix fr
21. Easy EDID creator EDID editor EDID upload download Table 5 3 User interface comparison 5 5 2 Multiple simultaneous connections The matrix allows simultaneous remote control over multiple interfaces External control over Ethernet Serial and USB connections can be used at the same time Moreover the Ethernet interface can handle multiple connections on the same TCP IP port The responses to the commands are only sent to the interface on which they were queried except responses to crosspoint switch mute unmute lock unlock and preset setting commands which are always sent This makes it possible to operate more controllers without disturbing each other but keeping the crosspoint state synchronized If different protocols are used then the responses to crosspoint commands are translated to the proper form Please note that however the matrices can accept multiple connections from LAN the incoming sockets are treated as one connection hence all messages sent by the MX CPU to the LAN interface are copied to every connected client 5 5 3 IP settings The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu or remotely through Controller software or the built in website The factory default IP settings or DHCP mode can be activated quickly through front panel shortcut buttons To reset the IP configuration perform the following Resetting the IP address Reset to factory default IP configuration or t
22. This submenu appears only if DHCP is disabled Press enter or right gt button to step in The four part of the fix IP address can be set separately Use the left lt and right gt buttons to select the part and then use the up A and down F buttons to change the value of that part Press escape e button to return to previous menu gt sign Changeable values appear where the asterisk indicates settings IF SETTINGS visual engineering IGHTWARE Default gateway submenu This submenu can be used the same like IP address submenu Subnet mask submenu This submenu can be used the same like IP address submenu Save settings IP SETTINGS Default Sateuat Subir mask abhi ngs sme Any changes made in the IP settings menu come alive only when Save settings is executed To do this navigate to this item with the up A and down buttons then press enter or right button The Operation is progress message appears on the LCD If saving the settings succeed then Operation done message is shown for 2 seconds Info If you get OPERATION FAILED message then please try again RS 232 settings menu The serial port baud rate value can be set here Use the left
23. and right gt buttons to change the baud rate value Changes take place immediately when modifying the value Press the escape e button to return to main menu Protocol settings menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press the or the right button to set the communication protocol for each interface separately Use the up and down buttons to select an interface and then select the desired protocol with the left lt and right gt buttons Changes take place immediately when modifying the value A beep sound indicates that the protocol is changed rie an Press the escape je button to return to main menu j XPPotocol 2 EL Input settings menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press m D enter or right gt button settings Select input port submenu Belecet TUBIS needs adjustment and then press the enter or right gt Use the up 4 and down Y buttons to select the port that InPut 1 button InPut The items in the following submenu depend on the interface board type as different I O boards have different capabilities Input port settings submenu DVI D type Covered boards MX DVID IB MxX DVI TP IB
24. Available devices in DEMO mode Figure 6 2 Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Ethernet connection Serial connection USB connection Step 4 Click on the Connect button to connect to the device The controller software can communicate only with Lightware protocol If the matrix router is set to other protocol the software will ask to set the protocol If the router is not listed in the available devices on Ethernet box try searching again or see the trouble shooting guide in section 11 3 about TCP IP connection problems on page 132 Be sure that the firewall is not blocking the application For RS 232 connection the router has to use 9600 or 57600 baud rate The controller software determines the baud rate automatically Page 65 137 L visual engineering IGHTWARE When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware it determines the product type and the control menu appears The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed This view depends on the matrix frame size and the installed I O boards Lightware Lightw 11 12 I3 14 15 sir 18 19 nonnen iusnonznonoenenzrnzsizoznenoon X O NENNEN H 5 80th input switch 80th input connector O Test input Figure 6 5 Matrix Controller crosspoint array 6 3 Control menu This menu contains the crosspoint area and the preset area After connecting to a device this menu appears by
25. DV 1280 768 500 Hz Dvi F37 HDMI Fao Universal HDMI DG HOw A Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog DVI DL DVI DL DVI DL DVI DL F94 2048x1536 59 99 Hz DVI DL F95 2048 1536 Q 74 99 Hz DVI DL F96 2560x1600 59 85 Hz DVI DL eee ae F51 F57 F61 F67 F70 F71 F72 F73 F74 F75 F76 F77 F78 F79 F81 F87 F88 F91 F97 Fo 0 0 0 0 uper Table 5 1 Factory preset EDID list visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 4 Front panel LCD menu operation 5 4 1 Basic concept There are three operating Normal mode EDID mode Signal present mode Menu structure modes of the LCD menu Most settings can be done in this mode It is active when none of the EDID or the SIGNAL PRESENT button lights Use this mode to set up the emulated EDID on the inputs learn EDID form the outputs or to view the EDID memory Enter or exit this mode by pressing the EDID button The illuminated EDID button shows that this mode is active This mode is for checking the presence of incoming signals and display devices Enter or exit this mode by pressing the SIGNAL PRESENT button The illuminate
26. Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Edit Reload defaults Reload all Factory defaults Input Any input of the matrix can be selected to be routed to the Preview output Changing the field executes the switching right away Format Size of active picture content in the below format horizontal pixels x vertical pixels or p refresh rate Odd fields Switching on odd fields can be enabled or disabled Set the line number in which the switching has to be done Even fields Switching on even fields can be enabled or disabled Set the line number in which the switching has to be done Line delay Set the delay in microseconds which will determine the exact switching time in the given row The DVI format is determined from the actual DVI source routed to the preview output The switching time is calculated from the vertical sync signal The given line is counted by the horizontal sync signal and after the given line is reached the line delay counter is started The switching is done when the delay counter stops this way the switching will be accurate in 300 nanoseconds The minimum value is 3 75 us 6 4 4 Locking to Test input DVI The synchronization is done the same way as for lo
27. Explanation There are no errors only standard notices that occur on boot up Legend num line number lt elevel gt NOTICE WARNING MATTER ERROR FATAL Not an error Initialization information Possible problem without influencing normal operation Problem that may lead to further errors Serious error Must report to support Fatal error Normal operation is not possible lt code gt Short name for type of log entry lt param gt Technical parameter lt occ gt Occurrence number for this type of log entry Info The error list can contain NOTICEs and WARNINGs under normal operation These entries do not mean that there is any problem with the matrix visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 7 System commands 8 7 1 Reload factory defaults Description Factory default settings can be reloaded for different functions separately Multiple functions can be entered Format Example Command FACTORY lt f1 gt lt f2 gt fx gt FACTORY XPOINT IOCARDS EDIDS Response FACTORYe lt f1 gt CrLf lt FACTORY XPOINT CrLf FACTORYe lt f2 gt CrLf lt FACTORY IOCARDS CrLf lt FACTORY EDIDS CrLf FACTORY e lt fx gt CrLf Explanation Factory default settings reloaded for crosspoint and card configurations and emulated EDIDs Legend fi lt f2 gt are the names of the functions which have to be reset to factory default Any number of lt fx gt can b
28. O8 e O9 e O10 lt 11 gt lt 121 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt 15 gt lt 16 gt e O172 CrLf Legend Any Ox indexes can be a two digit number or there can be a leading character showing the mute state for the corresponding output Explanation Viewing connections for preset 3 Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 4 and 5 Input 1 is connected to all other outputs Outputs 2 and 3 are muted Index Legend Explanation Ox in Ox is connected to in Ox is not muted Ox lt 2 gt Ox is connected to in Ox is muted 8 4 17 Renaming Presets Inputs Outputs Description Allows storing names for each preset input output Any 15 byte long string is allowed 15 characters The router accepts id for names depending on the actual frame size All router models have 32 presets memories Rename a preset Format Example Command PNAME lt id gt preset name Response PNAME lt id gt preset gt f PNAME 1 First preset lt PNAME 1 First preset CrLf Explanation Preset 1 was named as first preset Rename an input Format Example Command INAME lt id gt lt input_name gt Response INAME lt id gt input name CrLf INAME 3 Media_Player lt INAME 3 Media_Player CrLf Explanation Input 3 was named as media pl
29. Response PSC Example an input port looses signal lt PSC CrLf Explanation An input port which had signal present before detects no signal The router sends a message to indicate port status change The PSC message can be omitted by third party controller or it can be used to trigger a PS command In the latter case the controller can be up to date with the port status without continuous queries 8 11 3 Error responses Invalid input number Description Given input number exceeds the maximum number of inputs or equals zero Invalid output number Description Given output number exceeds the installed number of outputs or equals zero Invalid value Description Given value exceeds the maximum allowed Response ERR01 CrLf Response ERR02 CrLf Response ERRO3 CrLf value can be sent Invalid preset number Info Description Given preset number exceeds the maximum Response ERR04 CrLf allowed preset number The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all routers 9 Error handling Info The MX CPU2 can detect and log many system events Every log entry gets a time stamp based on the CPU real time clock These events are categorized by levels Level Description Notice Not an error Initialization information Warning Possible problem without influencing normal operation Matter Problem that may lead to
30. The input cable equalization can be set in 0 1dB increments from OdB to 41 0 dB or Auto Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value Input port settings submenu HDMI type Covered boards MX HDMI IB MX DVI HDCP IB MX HDMI TP IB MX CPU2 Test input Use the up A to be changed and down buttons to select the setting The input cable equalization can be set to 3 9 25 35 40 dB or Auto Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value exception MX CPU2 Test input port does not have cable equalization The HDCP capability on the input port can be enabled or disabled with the HDCP enable checkbox Press enter to toggle state The Color range conversion can be set to compress expand or Auto Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value Input port settings submenu DVI I type Covered boards MX DVII IB MXD UMX IB Use the up down and right gt buttons to change the value The Interface parameter sets the signal type which is connected to the input port It can be set to Auto Analog auto Analog RGB Analog YUV or Digital The Port mode setting affects the signal type which is sent to the crosspoint All incoming analog signals are digitized
31. outputs Inhibits accidental input changing on protected output Source buttons can be used to select an input or preset or to view the selected input s state Destination buttons can be used to select an output or view the selected output s state Displays the actual switching mode TAKE or AUTOTAKE Long press toggles the switching mode short press executes switching in TAKE mode Loads a previously saved crosspoint preset from one of the preset memories Stores actual crosspoint state in one of the preset memories Switches the Menu display to EDID menu allowing EDID switch EDID save etc Displays live sources and attached sinks on source and destination buttons visual engineering IGHTWARE Rear view mecu 17 Input boards Status LEDs e DIP settings Alarm out o Genlock o Preview output Qo Test input O Serial port o Ethernet port cpu iive Reset button 11 Power Input boards Output boards Page 24 137 Output boards 66 LED indicators for internal DC power voltages and alarm Special settings can be made with these switches Standard SMPTE 269M alarm output with BNC connector LED indicators for genlock status and BNC receptacles for genlock loop connection DVI output connector which is directly connected to the 80 output DVI input connector which can be configured as an alternative for the 80 input 9 pole D SUB female connector Can
32. 4 CPU Card health Status eret tnra tci pk ote ta ed TEE uaa 98 67 5 Generate TODO conecte teet 98 6 7 6 VIOW error logs uis te Detroit EL tutt t lux E Le dota a 99 6 8 Iz 99 WEB CONTROL USING THE BUILT IN WEBSITE eene 99 PROGRAMMER S sanis sn nannan as 100 8 1 CHANGING sisse inse ra dana snis 100 9 2 PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION i 100 8 3 STORAGE MEMORIES riore mon 102 8 4 SWITCHING AND CONTROL COMMANDS cient nennen nnn innert enr sen 103 8 4 1 MX CPU2 Test input and Preview 103 8 4 2 Select 80 input port tette tnter tetti 103 8 4 3 Switch one input to one output 103 8 4 4 Switch one input to all enne 104 8 4 5 Batch switch nennen nnns 104 8 4 6 View connection on the specified 105 8 4 7 View connection on all outputs nennen 105 8 4 8 View mutes on all nennen en
33. Description Shows the currently emulated EDIDs for each input The response length depends on the frame size number of inputs The value at the given index lt in1 gt lt inN gt shows which EDID is used on that particular input Format Example 1 MX FR17 Command VEDID Response VEDIDe lt IN1 gt e lt IN2 gt e IN32e IN4 e IN5 e lt IN6 gt e lt IN7 gt e lt IN8 gt e lt IN9 gt e lt IN10 gt 0 lt IN11 gt lt IN12 gt e lt IN13 gt e lt IN14 gt lt IN15 gt e lt IN16 gt 6 lt IN17 gt CrLf VEDID lt VEDID F049 F049 F049 F049 F049 F049 F049 F049 0002 U002 0002 U002 F049 F049 F049 F049 D004 CrLf Legend All lt INx gt indexes show a lt loc gt which was copied to that input port Explanation F049 Factory preset EDID 49 is emulated on all inputs except 9 12 and 17 U002 User saved EDID 2 is emulated on inputs 9 12 EDID from output 4 is dynamically emulated on input 17 8 8 5 Watch EDID validity table Info Description Shows EDID validity table which contains information about the EDID memory states Format Example Command WV lt type gt Response EV lt type gt e gt WV EVU 0000000000000000000000000 VALIDITY TABLE CrLf 0000000000000000000000000 CrLf lt EVD 10001001000000000 CrLf lt EVE 13111111111111111 CrLf Explanation There is one 3 on the second position of the emulated EDID table This means that the e
34. Lightware Matrix Controller There are two types of the emulation static and dynamic Static EDID emulation happens when an EDID from the Factory or User EDID list is routed to an input Dynamic EDID emulation occurs when an attached monitor s EDID is routed to an input In this case the emulated EDID changes automatically if a new monitor is attached to the output by simply copying the data from the monitor Changing the emulated EDID at one or all inputs Step 1 Select the Emulated EDID List in one of the list window areas in the drop down list Step2 Select the desired EDID list in the other list window from which you want to copy route the EDID Step3 To change the emulated EDID at a input drag and drop the EDID to the desired input location b all inputs the same time right click on the desired new EDID and select Switch to all Inputs from the pop up menu Step4 Click Yes in the pop up dialog window to confirm EDID change Info If dynamic emulation is established the emulated EDID will be changed on all inputs that are affected every time a new monitor is connected to the output which was the source of the dynamic EDID routing If the monitor is disconnected from the output the last EDID remains emulated for the sources This feature helps especially rental technicians or system integrators to keep the source continuously transmitting the signal and adopt the system for new incoming display device
35. Reload factory defaults Factory default parameters can be reloaded for Reload factory defaults to the current port or all ports of this type by clicking Current Output All Outputs these buttons Current output Reloads the default values to the currently selected output outputs Loads the factory default values to all outputs which are the same type as the currently viewed output port 6 3 9 1 Output parameter settings for DVI D type boards Covered boards MX DVID OB MX DVI TP OB MX DVI TP OB MX DVI OPT OB R Set DVI parameters on Output 1 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Output O All Outputs Current Output Outputs Serial Parameters Equalization 13 default PLL Bandwidth Parallel Parameters 4 MHz default L De Skewing C Enable Output Strength Signal PII Filter High O Low v Enable 14 Clock Sync High OLow Polarity Output Signal Figure 6 9 Output parameters for DVI D boards Parameters The factory default settings give good result in most cases Please consult Lightware support for further information if encountering problems with output signals Page 82 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 3 9 2 Output parameter settings for DVI OPT type boards Covered boards MX DVI OPT OB MX DVIDL OPT OB Optical Module Properties on Output 9
36. SN lt SERIAL_N gt CrLf SN 11270142 CrLf Info Old devices may have only the last 4 numbers written onto the back of the router 8 6 3 View firmware version of the CPU Description View the CPU firmware revision To view other controller s firmware version see command Format Example Command f f Response FW lt FW_VER gt lt s gt CrLf FW 3 8 1r CrLf Legend FW VER is the firmware version It is followed by s string which may indicate special versions lt s gt r indicates standard version 8 6 4 View crosspoint size Description Shows the physical crosspoint size Format Example Command getsize getsize Response SIZE lt size gt CrLf lt SIZE 17x17 CrLf Explanation The router reports that it has a 17x17 crosspoint Legend size can be 17x17 33x33 or 80x80 8 6 5 View I O slot limits Description Check the number of I O boards limited by factory Format Example MX FR17 Command MAXSLOTS maxslots Response MAXSLOTS lt MAXSLOTS IB 01 0B 01 CrLf IB lt num1 gt OB lt num2 gt CrLf Explanation The router is limited for one input board and one output board Legend lt num1 gt and lt num2 gt are two digit numbers showing the maximum number of allowed input and output boards correspondingly 8 6 6 View installed I O boards Description Shows the hardware name and revision of the ins
37. Section 3 Controls and connections Page 25 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 7 Electrical connections The below sections discuss all possible electrical connections of a hybrid router Please note that the availability of some connection types depend on your modular configuration as different boards have different connectors 3 7 1 Power connection Some frames have redundant power supplies with hot swappable units Frame type Power supplies Hot swappable units single internal 160W PSU single internal 160W PSU single internal 160W PSU single internal 250W PSU redundant 160W PSU redundant 850W PSU redundant 850W PSU Every PSU has its own standard IEC power connector and works with 100 to 240 Volts AC 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source See section 5 1 for more information 3 7 2 inputs and outputs 29 pole DVI I connectors however internally connected pins vary by input board types This way users can plug in any DVI connector but keep in mind that analog signals such as VGA or RGBHV are processed only on certain boards Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays L1 Twospasz 9 17 TMOSDaa 2 TMDSDaa2 10 TWDSDatai 18 3 TMDS Data24 Shield 11 TMDS Shield 19 TMDS Shieid Pa TwDspaee 12 20 TwDSDae s Twos Dates 13 mmo Daes 21 TMDS Darst 6
38. 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 Destination buttons have two functions to select an output or to view the selected output s state Displays the actual switching mode of the router TAKE or AUTOTAKE Long press toggles the switching mode short press executes switching in TAKE mode Loads a previously saved crosspoint preset from one of the preset memories Stores actual crosspoint state in one of the preset memories Switches the Menu display to EDID menu allowing EDID switch EDID save etc Displays live sources and attached sinks on source and destination buttons The unlabeled buttons are disabled and are only for future functions visual engineering IGHTVVARE Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port Status LEDs Genlock Test in Ethernet port ec T mmt IN C OPTICAL INPUT BOARD 1 1 gt D I Qe 4 CH OPTICAL OUTPUT BOARD INE d Emp oE CND H WwW A R E m ouwe Ouwo cem amp amp soer votos cece ee ee e ut a Glare p x x o BERE p T E m mm ETT m ET e v BE o EP 4 CH DUAL LIE OVI RECLOCKING OUTPUT BOARD E Cw voto oc vo
39. Switch one input to all outputs Info Info Description Switch input lt in gt to all outputs Format Example Command lt in gt O 02 O Response I lt in gt eALL CrLf lt 102 ALL CrLf Explanation Input 2 is switched to all outputs The response for this command does not show if any of the outputs are muted To check the mute status a separate query has to be used The response for this command does not show if there were some locked outputs which cannot be switched 8 4 5 Batch switch outputs Info Description The router is capable of switching multiple outputs exactly at the same time To do this the normal switch commands have to be used If the switch commands arrive to the router with less than 10 milliseconds delay then the router collects the commands and changes the output connections together Required circumstances Switch commands have this format lt in gt lt out gt lt in gt lt out gt delay between two characters must be below 10 milliseconds No other command or junk character is allowed between switch commands Affected outputs must not be locked If any of the above circumstances fail then the commands will be processed separately and the output connections will change on by one The delay timeout applies for the receiving time of characters Please note that if LAN connection is used then the network may cause additional delays This could r
40. accessed with up and down v buttons when the LCD shows their status An asterisk on the LCD indicates if the port is selected just like the backlight for other ports Disconnecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode To prevent accidental muting this action is inhibited disabled in AUTOTAKE mode Pressing a source button twice would cause accidental disconnecting MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 5 2 6 Switching operations flowchart To better understand the viewing and switching sequence in TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes please study the below diagrams TAKE mode all outputs preselected viewing source connections P X nothing pressed for 3 sec previewing connections connections realized nothing pressed for 3 sec viewing gt destination connection Figure 5 1 Switching flowchart in TAKE mode AUTOTAKE mode idle viewing last destination s AUTOTAKE connection mode connection realized Figure 5 2 Switching flowchart in AUTOTAKE mode Section 5 Operation Page 41 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 2 7 Preset operations All Lightware matrices have 32 user programmable presets Each preset stores a configuration regarding all input connections and mute state for all outputs All presets are stored in a non volatile memory the router keeps presets even in case of power down Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 32 If the fr
41. active on Ethernet c TheLCD on the front panel shows the active protocols for each interface as well a If you do not want to change the protocol release the Output Lock button view only b If you want to change the protocol on any interface keep the Output Lock button pressed and press the desired Source or Destination button accordingly to the new protocol for that specific interface Step 5 If the control protocol for any interface has changed then a beep will sound to notify the change Change view protocol via remote connection Connect to the matrix through any control interface then use the commands described in the Lightware protocol section MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller The matrix router unit can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller software from a Windows PC or Laptop through RS 232 USB or Ethernet port 6 1 Installing the Matrix Controller software Step 1 Run Installer LW matrix controller v3 9 exe i Installer LW matrix controller Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue Select components to install LW Matrix Controller 3 3 9 required Start Menu Shortcuts Space required 9 2MB Cancel f t Ins Step2 Select destination folder and click Install Using the default path is highly recommended is Installer LW ma
42. and destination buttons Normal I O ports have dedicated buttons on the front panel These buttons are labeled with numbers and have backlight to indicate active or selected ports These are referred as Source and Destination buttons However the MX CPU2 has a Test input and a Preview output port which does not have dedicated buttons with backlight Test input and Preview output To access the Test input and Preview output ports from the front panel the up down buttons can be used which are next to the front panel LCD To use this function navigate to the Switch In OutzE menu can be 17 or 33 depending on the frame type zuitch Ini utiss If any of the source or destination buttons are pressed this menu activates for three seconds to give quick access to the additional I O ports An asterisk indicates if the port is selected just like the backlight LEDs for normal I O ports See LCD menu operation section for more information 5 2 4 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 o
43. are shown like T if the function is active or not 5 4 2 Normal mode Main menu list Up A and down buttons select between menu items More items become visible when scrolling down Enter or right buttons step in submenus IP settings menu This menu contains the IP status submenu DHCP enable checkbox and TCP IP port value If the DHCP is switched off then IP address Default gateway and Subnet mask can be set as well Changes take place only when Save settings is executed Press the escape e button to return to main menu without saving any changes IP status submenu Navigate to this submenu and press enter or right gt button to see the current IP address port gateway and subnet mask No changes can be made here Press escape e to return to previous menu DHCP enable checkbox Navigate to this item with the up A and down buttons Pressing enter 9 toggles DHCP state If DHCP is inactive then the IP address Gateway and Subnet mask cab be set manually to fix values Port value Navigate to this item with the up A and down buttons Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the TCP IP port value IP address submenu Navigate to this item with the up A and down buttons
44. can lengthen their lifespan Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value The MX DVI OPT OB RCLK board has additional settings as described for DVI D type output boards al i Hardware status menu Hardware ztatus Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right button Hardware status The monitored voltage levels fan speeds etc can be F scrolled through with A and down buttons Sus gi Press the escape e button to return to main menu Battery 2 6 Router status menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right gt button This view is shown by default after powering on the matrix Matrix serial number current IP address TCP IP port and the RS 232 baud rate is shown Press the escape je button to return to main menu Card information menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right gt button The installed I O board types can be checked Navigate to a slot with up A and down buttons and then press enter or right gt button to see the board information for the selected slot Press the escape e button to return to main menu
45. connected source but no signal Inputs 3 5 have DVI signals and inputs 6 8 have HDMI signals The second input board is a DVI board Input 11 and 12 have DVI signals The Test Input port has a HDMI signal Legend INPUT D may contain 9 17 33 or 80 hexadecimal numbers Each number represents the state for the corresponding input port The response characters are grayed in eights for easier reading only Port state sensing availability is differs with input board types The meaning of the responded number depends on the actual board type for that port The binary representation of the responded hexadecimal numbers is shown below Bonae zu o 9 elockdetec wxowrag o o 9 edel MX DVI TP IB o 0 lock detect MX DVI OPT IB Taser clock MX DVIDL IB o lock detect MX DVIDL OPT IB o 0 laser clock HDMI mode signal detect HDMI mode signal detect source 5V NEC NNI Lc MX DV HHDCP IB HDMImode signaldetect source 5V MX HDM TP B HDMImode signaldetect source 5V MXD HDM TP IB signaldetect source 5V MX HDMI OPT IB clock detect MX DVII HDCP IB source 5V XDIUMKiB analog sional PDOP active digitar signal soues sv 5 ___ video detect audio detect ype 01 80 1024D 11236 Source 5V The connected source sends 5V Clock detect TMDS clock is present Laser
46. default This view adapts to the input and output numbers of the router 11 12 13 columns represent the inputs the O1 O2 O3 rows represent the outputs Each green square represents an active connection Since an input can be routed to more outputs simultaneously there can be one or more green squares in one column However an output can be switched to only one input so there can be only one green square in any row Navigation Crosspoint arrays for frames smaller than 33x33 fits in the software window For bigger matrix frames there are two options to navigate the view to the desired section of the full crosspoint One option is to use the navigation field in the upper right corner You can quickly navigate to one of the nine main regions of the crosspoint array by clicking the appropriate area in the navigation field Note that the regions are approximate only and they can be overlapping Keep in mind that the green squares in this field are not related with the actual crosspoint Navigation connections but are only graphical elements The other option is to scroll the crosspoint array display If the right mouse button is pressed a four way navigation arrow becomes visible Keep the 4 mouse button pressed and move the pointer over the arrow in B way you want to move The direction arrow will be E highlighted and the display area scrolls Note that the red square B tame in the navigation field scrolls
47. escape to return to previous menu without any changes IU card reset oL IO cards keget HOOP zettindz SHDCP key reset Protocol reset keset Protocols HO YES HDCP keycounter menu This menu allows to test source devices how many HDCP keys can they accept Select the input port with HDF keucourther the up A and down buttons to which the tested device is connected to and then press enter or right gt button to execute keycounter test Press the escape e button to return to main menu il imt EF MAr LIO al The availability of this test depends on the input port type The menu lists only those ports which are capable to run this test HDMI or DVI HDCP inputs A message appears showing the test progress It can take several minutes to complete After the test is finished the result is shown Press enter 4 to acknowledge the result and return to previous menu View log menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right gt button 1 sih mu Ted peg System events and errors can be checked in this menu Use the A and down buttons to scroll between the log entries The first line of each log entry shows the current entry number number of all entries and the le
48. is attached to that particular output In case of powering the unit off the last attached monitor s EDID remains in non volatile memory even is the monitor is unconnected EDID types Most of the factory preset EDIDs include only one resolution This is to force the connected source to give a signal with the needed resolution However there are Universal EDIDs as well which allow many resolutions The factory EDIDs are divided into groups regarding their type Some EDIDs are supporting DVI only some support HDMI and some are for analog signals Also there are some EDIDs for Dual Link DVI resolutions DVI EDIDs does not support audio The Universal DVI EDID indicates support for many PC VESA resolutions HDMI EDIDs support embedded audio These EDIDs have PCM stereo audio format enabled To allow other audio formats like Dolby and DTS special EDIDs have to be used There are three Universal HDMI EDIDs which include the same resolutions but support different capabilities EDID PCM audio other audio deep color Universal HDMI PCM yes no no Universal HDMI ALL yes yes no Universal HDMI DC yes yes yes Analog EDIDs can be used for input ports which have VGA RGBHV source Dual Link DVI EDIDs does not support audio Use only for Dual Link ports 5 3 2 Factory EDID list 640x 480 600 Hz DV Fm 848x 480 600 Hz DV 800 x 600 6030Hz Dvi FW 1024x 768 600 Hz
49. is normal CPU Card health status The voltage levels and fan speeds measured by the CPU card are shown here Generate report Standard report The controller software is able to collect information from the matrix and save it to a report file This information package can be sent to Lightware support team when a problem may arise with the matrix router Step 1 Press the red button on the status menu page generate report file Step 2 A Save as dialog box appears Select the place where you want to save the report file The default file name may be changed Step3 The Controller Software collects the needed information This may take several seconds or even up to 1 minute Step 4 When the process finished a file browser window is opened at the folder where the file was saved The report contains the following information Current command protocol Matrix frame type and serial number Current crosspoint state Firmware versions of all the internal controllers Installed I O board types and versions Hardware health status EDID headers and status emulated dynamic factory user Basic error list Log file list Last detailed error log Browse command file Info The controller software is able to send a custom command file to the matrix router The command file can be generated by Lightware support This is needed when some special commands has to be used for configuring the matrix or troubleshooting Th
50. jio InPut d udio Qube gt gt P pmi ts T dem modas LIE The Video mode sets the signal type to DVI or HDMI mode which is sent towards the matrix crosspoint The Audio dependent mode sends HDMI signal to the crosspoint if the audio source is set to embed audio from SDI or S PDIF The Frame compatible mode sets the signal type according to the output board types in the matrix frame If there are only HDMI compatible output boards then the signal type will be HDMI mba elie Lr LT ru The incoming SDI embedded audio channels can be rearranged and allocated to HDMI audio channels The channel allocation preset can be selected with the Aud Preset setting SDI audio allocation presets are common for all SDI input ports in the matrix Output settings menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press CI mea enter or right gt button zettindsz Select output port submenu Use the up and down buttons to select the port that needs adjustment and then press the enter or right gt button The items in the following submenu depend on the interface board type as different boards have different capabilities Use the up A and down buttons to select the setting to be changed Output port se
51. lt 8 Limited cable equalization See details in specifications DVI I D connector means that any DVI connector can be plugged in but only digital pins Several output interface boards are available Each model has different capabilities and functions The table below shows a summary of the main features MX DVID OB DVI I D 8 single link HDMI capability HDCP capability EDID reading Re clocking MX DVI TP OB RJ45 8 single link MX DVI TP OB RJ45 dual 8 single link MX DVI OPT OB LC SC ST 8 single link MX DVI OPT OB R LC NT SC ST 8 single link MX DVIDL OB DVI I D 4 dual link MX DVIDL OPT OB LC NT SC ST 4 dual link MX DVI HDCP OB DVI I D 8 single link MX HDMI OB HDMI S PDIF 8 single link MX HDMI TP OB RJ45 dual 8 single link MXD HDMI TP OB RJ45 dual more 8 single link MX HDMI OPT OB LC NT SC ST 8 single link MX CPU2 Preview Out DVI I D more RS 232 S PDIF 1 single link MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual Section 2 Hybrid modular matrix concept Page 15 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 Controls and connections 3 1 MX FR80R and MX FR65R Front panel view USB control Menu display Menu navigation Status LEDs a Take Auto reset buttons gmusRmgEmgBg gt Take
52. mm 19 0W x 15 7D x 10 4H inch visual engineering IGHTWARE 13 4 MX FR17 MX FR9 Power POoWet SOU CO satan Rb DN it 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 160 W 546 BTU hour AC power IEC C14 receptacle Enclosure Rack MOUND E Yes 40 high Dimensions 482W x 300D x 176H mm 19 0W x 11 8D x 6 9H inch 13 5 I O ports Inputs MX CPU2 eunIegcfe e 29 pole DVI I digital only Input cable equalization seen nennen No 10 e Yes FROCIOCKING Er Yes Pixel Accurate Reclocking Outputs MX CPU2 29 pole DVI I digital only Output preembiasis Reclocking Yes Pixel Accurate Reclocking MB Yes 5V output current 500 mA continuous each with overcurrent protection Signal Data rate all between 25 Mbps and 2 25 Gbps TMDS channel Channels a aaae 1x TMDS Clock 3x TMDS Colors Resolutions all between 640x480 and 1920x1200 60Hz or 2048x1080 60Hz Color depti maximum 36 bits 12 bit color Color fortrial Pra ED Y EH RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 HDTV resolutions 720p 10801 1080 HDM
53. or muting in TAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 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 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 Press and release TAKE button to execute disconnection Info Deselected destinations are disconnected from any source thus output devices will display black image or no signal message or automatically will turn off Creating a connection in AUTOTAKE mode Info Info Step 1 Step 2 Press and release the desired destination button The pressed destination button and the actually connected source button light up green If no source is connected the output is muted no source button will light up Press and release the desired input button The switch action will be executed immediately Switching between sources to the selected destination can be done directly The Switch IntHt Out menu activates automatically when entering AUTOTAKE mode to give quick access to the Test input and Preview output ports Test input and Preview output ports can be
54. output port See section 2 1 1 about functions and usage When used in the MX FR80R or MX FR65R router frame the 80 input port of the crosspoint is multiplexed between the Test input port and the 8 port of the 10 input board This switch can be controlled by selecting the appropriate option at the right side of the control window 80th input switch 80th input connector O Test input The port indication in the last column of the crosspoint array rzerzzrzerzotiN changes to 180 or TIN regarding this setting i j T IRRE EEREN 6 3 3 Input and output names To help memorizing the connected sources and destinations names can be assigned to inputs and outputs names be maximum 15 characters long and can contain any ASCII characters except The ports names are shown when the mouse is moved over I O port label Rename I O port Step 1 Right click on the desired input or output Step2 Click Rename Input or Output in the popup menu The Rename window appears Step3 Type the desired name and click Apply I10 111 mus 114 115 I16 HF Switch to ALL outputs Rename Input 12 Read I O Names Renare rout i Media_Player_2 EN HDCP key counter 3 ER Read I O names names are loaded automatically when connection to the router is established However I O names can be re read manually as well Step 1 Right click on any input or output Ste
55. presets while memories 51 to 100 are user programmable The router stores the EDID of all attached monitors or projectors for each output in a non volatile memory This way the EDID from a monitor is available when the monitor is unplugged or switched off Any EDID can be emulated on any input An emulated EDID can be copied from the EDID router s memory static EDID emulation or from the last attached monitors memory dynamic EDID emulation For example the router can be set up to emulate a device which is connected to one of the outputs In this case the EDID automatically changes if the monitor is replaced with another display device as long as it has a valid EDID EDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting each other All input has its own EDID circuit EDID Router can be controlled via serial port or Ethernet Info 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 Info When EDID has been changed the router toggles the HOTPLUG signal for 2 seconds Some sources do not observe this signal so in this case the change is not recognized by the source In such cases the source device must be restarted or powered OFF and ON again 4 3 Pixel Accurate Reclocking Signal reclocking is an essential important procedure in digital signal transmission After passing the reclo
56. the comp 8 2 Mxeesesorera normal firmware upgrade Cancel visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 Troubleshooting 11 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 11 2 Serial connection problems Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 8 1 about changing protocols on page 100 Select Protocol 1 in order to use the matrix with the controller software Check the cable Check whether your serial cable is properly connected A straight thru male female cable is needed for connecting the matrix to a computer s COM port Check software settings The router communicates by default with 57600 Baud 8 data bit No parity 1 stop bit The baud rate can be changed and checked on the front panel LCD menu Check if the correct COM port is selected in the computer for the connection 11 3 TCP IP connection problems Check the LAN cable type If 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 cable Check the network connection The computer and the router have to be in the same network If your computer has multiple network connections for example WiFi and LAN connections are use
57. the last selected destination visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 2 5 Switching Changing connections in TAKE mode Info Info Info Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 First press and release the desired 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 Press and release the desired destination button or buttons which has to be connected to the selected source The preselected destination button s start s blinking Press and release TAKE button to execute switching Now the selected input is switched to the selected output or to the multiple outputs source button can be pressed twice to preselect all outputs Outputs which are connected to the pressed input light up and all other outputs start to blink Some outputs can be unselected if needed then pressing TAKE executes the switching Test input and Preview output ports can be accessed with up and down v buttons when the LCD shows their status An asterisk on the LCD indicates if the port is selected just like the backlight for other ports If the pressed destination is locked then it could not be selected This is indicated by a short flash of the OUTPUT LOCK when a locked destination is pressed Disconnecting
58. 08V 5 03V isi 11 74V 29 9C STe lt DESC gt CrLf lt ST FAN 1 1500RPM lt ST FAN 2 1440RPM Explanation Internal voltages temperature and fan speeds shown MX FR80R Format Example MX FR80R Command ST Response STe lt DESC gt CrLf STe lt DESC gt CrLf st lt ST CPU N A 5 03V 3 27V N A 12 27V 31 2C CrLf ST FAN 1 1500RPM 1470RPM 1500RPM 1470RPM 1500RPM 4770RPM CrLf ST FAN 2 1500RPM 1500RPM 1410RPM 1470RPM 1470RPM 4560RPM CrLf ST PS 1 Not powered CrLf ST PS 2 12 14V 14 32A 10200RPM CrLf ST PS 3 Not seated CrLf ST MB_TOP 1 21V 1 76V 3 31V 3 29V 5 02V 5 06V 12 17V 35 48C 36 63C 36 15C CrLf ST MB_BOT 1 19V 1 77V 3 30V 3 31V 5 04V 5 02V 12 13V 34 70C 24 10 23 35C CrLf ST XP_TOP 98 89 CrLf ST XP_BOT 89 89 CrLf Explanation Internal voltages temperature and fan speeds shown 8 6 10 View error list Description Shows the basic error list since last boot up Format Example MX FR17 Command elist Response ELIST lt num gt e lt elevel gt e lt code gt e lt param gt e lt occ gt CrLf ELIST lt num gt e lt elevel gt e lt code gt e lt param gt e lt occ gt CrLf elist lt ELIST 1 Notice BOOT p 2 0 1 CrLf ELIST 2 Notice SERIAL p 0 0 1 CrLf ELIST 3 Notice CARDINIT p 81 0 1 CrLf ELIST 4 Notice CARDINIT p 2 0 1 CrLf ELIST 5 Notice READY p 0 0 1 CrLf lt I
59. 200 Periphery receive ASCII mode v Port 15 remote R5232 terminal Display 9 ASCII Hexadecimal Clear terminal Save data Log started t 2012 10 12 20 40 18 Type your command nere v Enable escape sequencies v Add CRLF at the end C Hexadecimal Optical module parameters The optical module s type and serial number is shown The connector type is the standard name of the fiber connector which is mounted on the back plate of the board The connector type can be LC SC ST and NT Neutrik OpticalCON Serial port extension parameters MX HDMI OPT boards provide bidirectional RS 232 communication with periphery devices at remote endpoints through optical extenders This communication is transmitted over the same fiber cable as the video signal Serial passthru The remote serial communication feature can be enabled or disabled It is recommended to disable this feature if not used Serial link Shows if there is a compatible receiver connected Baudrate The baudrate is set on the transmitter unit HDMI OPT TX Periphery device Set if the periphery device connected to the remote extender needs ASCII or Binary control commands set to disabled then the periphery device could not send commands back Port remote RS 232 terminal This terminal window can be used to communicate with the periphery device which is connected to the RS 232 port on the remote extender Page 76 137 Sectio
60. 27 3 7 4 S PDIF digital audio input and output 27 3 7 5 Twisted Pair inputs and 1 enne 28 3 7 6 RS 232 connectors available on some 29 3 7 1 Fiber optical inputs and outputs sesseeeeene nennen 29 2 29 3 7 3 Analog stereo audio input and output connectors 30 3 7 4 Symmetrical analog stereo audio enne 30 3 7 5 RS 232 RS 422 control 31 3 7 6 Ethernet palf roereier a a Eee ER T E 31 Bile be HGRMOCKANPULS nene EOS 32 3 78 Alarm output iei e erg bes E ERR UR ck eee ERE NA 32 L 33 4 1 UNDERSTANDING ette eG ten ce tie b ihe 33 zm PME cT 33 4 1 2 Common problems related to EDID sssssseeeeennneen 33 4 2 ADVANCED EDID MANAGEMENT 20 tte ere EG Le tre te E ER eui ae 34 4 3 PIXEL ACCURATE RECLOCKING ssssssssssseeee ener 34 4 4 HDCP MANAGEMENT ns sa snis intet een rene 36 4 4 1 Mixing encrypted and unencrypted signals seen 36 4 4 2 HDPC key entrent entere nsn entra 36 4 4 8 Avoid
61. 6 3 6 Preset operations reden 70 6 3 7 Pressot hames nco ene 71 6 3 8 Input parameter settings AAAA 71 6 3 9 Output parameter settings 2 enne 81 6 3 10 Frame 87 6 3 11 HDCP key counter riisiin aannaaien 88 6 4 s asas 89 6 4 1 Locking to video aeann nemen nnne nennen 89 6 4 2 Locking to TTL signalisieren nanan E EA EEEE AES AA 90 6 4 3 Locking to Preview output DVI eee enne 91 6 4 4 Locking to Test input nene eene nnns 91 NM 92 6 5 1 EDID Router nme nme 92 6 5 2 Advanced EDID 94 6 5 9 Easy EDID Creator thie ated oes 95 6 6 TERMINAL MENU 95 FM STATUS MENU Y 96 6 7 1 Device Information sises eic t Ce aret uL n i suae t Le sv ruined V Dunn 97 6 7 2 I om E E E A A E E 97 6 7 3 lnstalledicards aaa ESS ERNS a et Cento E 98 6 7
62. 8 1 Input parameter settings for DVI D type boards Covered boards MX DVID IB MX DVI TP IB MX DVI TP IB Set EQ parameters on Input 5 y changes to Reload factory defaults to urrent Input Inputs Current Input All Inputs Equalization AutoEQ Automatic Figure 6 6 Input parameters for DVI D type boards Cable equalization The amplitude of high frequency signals decreases after they pass through long distances in copper cables To counter act this phenomenon input boards can amplify the signal while maximizing the amplitude at a certain level which is defined by the DVI 1 0 standard This process is called equalization There are two equalization modes automatic and manual Automatic mode usually provides perfect transmission but at longer distances and higher resolutions manual equalization may be necessary By default automatic equalization is enabled To disable automatic equalization turn the checkbox off This enables the slider to set the equalization level manually Keep in mind that a previously set manual equalization level may not be suitable for a different system It is always advised to use the automatic mode and only adjust the equalization manually if the auto mode does not give a good result 6 3 8 2 Input parameter settings for DVI OPT type boards Covered boards MX DVI OPT IB MX DVIDL OPT IB Optical Module Properties onInput21 X Properties Type B Serial 081 7
63. 92 168 254 254 port TCP IP port 10001 mask subnet mask 255 255 0 0 gateway gateway address 0 0 0 0 Explanation The router has a fix IP address 192 168 2 106 on the 255 255 0 0 subnet with a gateway on 192 168 2 1 and communicates over TCP port 10001 8 5 2 Reload factory default IP settings Description This command sets the router to the factory default IP setup Format Example Command IP CONFIGz Response ChangingelPe configuration CrLf DONE CrLf IP CONFIGz lt Changing IP configuration CrLf lt DONE CrLf FAILED CrLf Parameters after successful command execution Parameter Value IP address 192 168 254 254 port number 10001 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Info This command can be used on all control interfaces LAN RS 232 and USB but the DONE response cannot be seen LAN because the connection is dropped just after the Changing IP configuration response Info Factory default setting can be reloaded by the front panel buttons section Error Reference source not found or on the front panel LCD menu as well 8 5 3 Enable DHCP IP setting Description After sending this command the router will inquire IP address with DHCP Example IP CONFIG D lt Changing IP configuration CrLf Format Command IP CONFIG D Response ChangingelPe configuration CrLf DONE CrLf
64. Auto D Preset buttons Eo se J so o 22 2 ME 25 o D LI EIE JEJEJEREJEJIE EJEJESERSES EI Signal Present Output Lock DnB is 119 EDID mode Ls oe or Les o o D ME D D n s pe p po LLLLL LLLI Control Lock Source buttons gHHgEHnBHHEHE EBEBEEBEEEE ds oir o 919900090 EENEEEENIE 92 23 3 63 3 03 sio oe Eo 023 p dn s s 23 DESTINATIONS Destination buttons LigHtWARE 80x80 DIGITAL MATRIX ROUTER MX FR80R Info The MX FR65H has a label below the MX FR80R name showing that the conti oe product is configured as MX FR65R MX FR65R e USB control e Menu display 3 Menu navigation Status LEDs o Control Lock O Output Lock Q Source buttons O Destination buttons Take Auto Load Preset Save Preset EDID mode Signal Present Info USB connection for Lightware Matrix Controller Software Displays status information and menu operation Up down left right escape and enter buttons for menu navigation CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation Power LED lights green when the router is powered on Disables or enables front panel operation When red illuminated all operations on front panel are prohibited Locks and protects one or more outputs Inhibits accidental input changing on protected output
65. B color space Page 84 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Color range Some sources may send the video signal with different color range If the black or white level seems to be incorrect in the picture try to set this parameter to compress or expand the color range The default setting is no change which gives good result in most cases LPCM subsample With this setting the 2 channel PCM audio can be subsampled by 2x or 4x The minimum of the new sampling frequency is 44 1kHz HDCP use This option sets the HDCP encryption on the output The Auto setting applies encryption when the incoming signal is encrypted The Always setting forces encryption on any incoming video signal General port info Basic port status can be checked here Monitor present Shows if there is a display device connected to the output port based on the TMDS wire sense Output signal The currently outputted signal mode is shown including DVI or HDMI mode and color depth Active signal Shows if there is a valid video signal present on the input port HDCP Shows if the currently outputted signal is encrypted or not HotPlug Detect Shows if the connected display device sends a hotplug signal Video signal info Detailed information about the outputted video signal is shown like resolution scan mode color space refresh frequencies etc Connected Display info The capabilities of the connected display device are sho
66. Clock Laser detected and TMDS clock is present Signal Detect Video signal is present TMDS stream can be recognized HDMI mode Incoming signal is HDMI HDCP active Incoming signal is encrypted TX detect Communication with optical transmitter is OK Analog signal Video signal is present on analog input Digital signal Video signal is present on digital input Info Both Clock Detect or Signal Detect can be used to determine if there is an incoming signal 8 9 2 Output port status Description Shows the actual status of the output ports The response length changes regarding the frame size The meaning of the values changes regarding the output board types as the boards have different functions and capabilities Format Example MX FR17 Command OSD Response ISDe OUTPUT D CrLf 0 0 lt OSD 01000000101 1000000000000 000000000 CrLf Explanation There are three DVI sinks connected on ports 2 9 11 and 12 No other output port is connected Legend OUTPUT D may contain 9 17 33 or 80 hexadecimal numbers Each number represents the state for the corresponding output port The response characters are grayed in eights for easier reading only Port state sensing availability is differs with input board types The meaning of the responded number depends on the actual board type for that port The binary representation of the responded hexadecimal numbers is shown below Board t
67. Description Matrix routers can be controlled with different control protocols This command sets the active protocol only for the currently used control interface The setting applies only for the interface that was used to send the command The USB interface always uses the Lightware protocol this cannot be changed Format Example Command P_ lt protocol gt _1 Response PROTOCOLe lt protocol gt e lt PROTOCOL 1 SELECTED CrLf SELECTED CrLf Explanation The matrix communicates with Lightware protocol Possible settings lt protocol gt Control protocol 1 Lightware default 2 Protocol 2 3 LW simple not for use Be aware that different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols E g the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol 2 at the same time Control protocol for each interface can be checked by the front panel buttons section Error Reference source not found or on the front panel LCD menu as well 8 5 8 Configure remote alerts Description The matrix logs different levels of errors Configure which level of errors has to be sent out as an alarm message Format Example ELEVELSEND lt p gt ELEVELSEND 0 0 0 151 1 Command lt 0 gt lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt 3 gt lt 4 gt Response ELEVELSEND lt p gt lt ELEVELSEND 0 0 0 1 51 1 CrLf 0 1 2 2 3 4
68. Director Signed M Gogh Table of contents 1 Peer 9 m PEE deo lc m T 9 1 27 DESCRIPTION cT 9 1 35 d y cseR 10 EE due wc e 11 HYBRID MODULAR MATRIX 12 2 15 ROUTER FRAME Sahe euni oret efiam mE 12 2 1 1 MX CPU2 processor board nennen nnne nentes 12 2 2 MX CPU2 AS AN UPGRADE FOR OLDER FRAMES sese nennen nene 13 2 9 INPUT BOARDS cient Po eek tea iUe Ett us tease ren 14 2 4 OUTPUT BOARDS HOTELES 14 CONTROLS AND 16 3 1 MX FR80R AND 16 3 2 MX FRISA eei meii ede 20 23 95 1 uon nieder tein ee de heeds 21 34 Sis teneret lett Ee eate eter tu eerie lated 22 319 dim 23 CM dst 25 3772 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 12 2 METER Te 26 3 7 1 Power connection ee 26 3 7 2 inputs and 1 nennen 26 3 7 3 HDMI inputs and 1 16 nennen nennen nnns
69. Ds headers for 50 user EDIDs D All Dynamic EDIDs headers from all outputs frame size E All Emulated EDIDs headers from all inputs frame size EDID HEADER consists of 3 fields separated by spaces PNPID code The three letter abbreviation of the manufacturer Preferred resolution The resolution and refresh rate stored in the preferred detailed timing block Name The name of display device stored in product descriptor The EDID HEADER is for invalid EDIDs 8 8 7 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 loc 256 bytes Format Example Command WE lt loc gt WEF1 gt Response EB lt loc gt e lt B1 gt lt EB F1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 32 e lt B2 gt e e lt B256 gt CrLf F2 00 00 00 00 00 CrLf Legend lt B1 gt lt B256 gt are space separated hex characters represented ASCII format Explanation Full EDID from memory location F1 is downloaded 8 8 8 Upload EDID content to the router Description EDID hex bytes can be written directly to the user programmable memory locations Sequence Step 1 Prepare the router to accept EDID bytes to the specified location loc with command WL lt oc 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 o
70. E Locking outputs Outputs can be locked to any input After locking an input to an output no switching is permitted to this output unless it is unlocked again If output lock is active the color of the button s background changes to red Info 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 3 6 Preset operations Preset operations can be done on the PRESET panel The panel can be accessed by clicking on the arrow at the right margin of the software window Tz Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time Info A preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs so preset loading have an effect on every output except the locked ones Load preset Save Preview Step 1 Open the Preset panel on the right of the Control menu Rename Step2 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to load as the next crosspoint configuration Step3 Press LOAD PRESET button or right click on the desired preset and click Load in the popup menu Now the preset is loaded Step4 The new configuration is displayed on the matrix switching area Save preset Step 1 Make the desired crosspoint connections on the matrix switching area Step2 Select the preset m
71. GSDHB SCH 1 1 PCB 1 1 Slot 6 MX HDMLIB SCH 1 0 PCB_1 0 Slot 7 Empty Slot Slot 8 MX DVE DL IB SCH 1 0 PCB 1 0 Web Content Web Server CPU Card CPU Power 3 3V 3 35V CPU Power 5V 5 02V Battery Voltage 3 08V Unregulated 5V 5 10 CPU Power 12V 11 71V 1500RPM 1470RPM Generate Report Browse command file Figure 6 15 Status menu Info If the device is connected via RS 232 the IP address field shows serial connection instead of the IP address If the matrix is connected via IP connection the serial and IP settings can be viewed by clicking on the Serial and IP Settings button MX FR80R and MX FR65R The MX FR80R and MX FR65R matrix frame has more hardware health information which is shown on the Advanced tab Lightware Power Supply 1 Fan array Not seated Fant 1530RPM 2 1620RPM Fan 1530RPM Fan 1620RPM Power Supply 2 Fan5 1590RPM Fan 1590RPM Refresh Fan 1530RPM Fang 1530RPM Power Supply 3 Fang 1530RPM Fani0 1560RPM Not seated CPU Card Status CPU Power 3 3V N A CPU Power 5V 5 04 Battery Voltage 3 27V Unregulated 5V N A CPU Power 12V 12 21 Lower Motherboard Crosspoints Upper Motherboard 1 2 65 10 80 65 to 80 ES 1 8 1 8V 33V b 3 3 3 3V 65 to 80 C 65 to 80 NC 65 to 80 C Y 12 Internal temperature 4620RPM Internal temperature External temperature 7 External temperature 65 to 80 C External temperatur
72. HDMI capable Mode Auto Colorspace Auto Color range Auto LPCM subsample Au HDCP General Monitor present Receiver sense Output signal HDMI DVI Active signal HDCP HotPlug Detect Video signal info output 17 Resolution Scan Colorspace Veyne Hsyne Vertical sync polarity Horizontal sync polarity Pixel clock stable Pixel repetition Aspect ratio 3D support present HDMI 24 bit present encrypted present 1920x1080p60 progressive YCbCr 4 4 4 60 Hz 67 5 KHz positive positive PLL locked No repetition 16 9 2D video HDCP capable HDCP repeater Audio capabilities Supported colorspaces Supported PCM frequencies Display manufacturer Display type Display resolution Deep color support YUY support in DC Audio signal info output 17 Format Sampling frequency Channels yes no yes RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 88 kHz GSM 321 65700 1920x1080 59 92Hz 30 bit 36 bit yes PCM 2ch ES detector Figure 6 11 Output parameters for HDMI boards Output Mode The signal mode can be set to DVI HDMI 24bit HDMI 30bit HDMI 36bit or Auto mode The Auto option sets the signal mode regarding to the attached display device s EDID and the incoming signal Color space Can be set to RGB YUV444 YUV422 or Auto Convert the color space on the output to the given type Please note that DVI signals support only RG
73. I 1 3a compatible Yes embedded audio HDCP compliant une ea ga Yes Control Front Panel B ttons 2 niet eee det ette betta de dust de Yes Serial port 9 pole D SUB female RS 232 or RS 422 Baud rate terree 57600 Baud 8 bit 1stop bit no parity Ethernet port connector EtherCON RJ45 female connector Ethernet protocol ssssssseses TCP IP HTTP TFTP Telnet IP address fixed DHCP BOOTP and AutoIP Alarm output SMPTE 269M standard BNC 14 Version applicability This User s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned software firmware and hardware version Lightware Matrix Controller software 3 3 9 Lightware Bootloader software 3 2 9 CPU2 firmware MX CPU2 3 3 0 CPU board Web Server firmware 3 0 7 CPU board Web Content firmware 1 4 1 CPU board hardware PCB 2 2 Control Panel s firmware MX CP1 1 0 8 15 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
74. Info If lt loc2 gt is Fxx or Uxx then static EDID routing occurs In this case the router will keep the same EDID on the input until it is changed with another command Info If lt loc2 gt is Dxx then dynamic EDID routing occurs In this case the router will follow the EDID changes on the output Every time a different EDID is recognized on the output it is copied instantly to the input Info The router sends E S C only if the new EDID is different from the earlier one 8 8 2 Change EDID on all inputs Description Copy EDID from memory location lt loc2 gt to all inputs Location lt loc2 gt should be Fxx Uxx for static routing and for dynamic routing Format Example Command lt 0 2 gt EA U2 Response E_SW_Ok CrLf E_SW_Ok CrLf delay delay E S C CrLf lt E S Explanation User EDID 2 is copied to all inputs Info This operation can take several seconds depending on the frame size 8 8 3 Save EDID to user memory Learn EDID Description Learn EDID from lt loc2 gt to loci Format Example Command lt loc1 gt lt loc2 gt U4 D3 Response E SW OKJ CrLf SW OKJCILf E S C lt E S Explanation EDID from output 3 is saved to user EDID 4 Legend loci has to be lt loc2 gt be Fxx or Uxx or Dxx or Exx 8 8 4 View emulated EDIDs on all inputs
75. LAN or if DHCP server is not present it gets an AutoIP address from the 169 254 xxx xxx domain Fix IP configuration In this case the matrix has an IP address configuration set up by the user administrator The current address setting is shown in brackets Step 1 Select the Fix IP configuration option Step2 Type in the IP address select the desired subnet mask and type in the gateway IP address Step3 Click on Apply Settings button Depending on the modified settings you might need to restart the router and the Matrix Controller Software Info The Load Default button loads the factory default IP settings to the fields which contain a fix configuration IP Adaress 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 visual engineering IGHTWARE IP port settings Info Info 6 7 3 6 7 4 6 7 5 The router can be accessed via this TCP IP port number with TCP connection This number can be modified to any number between 1025 65535 except the followings 9999 14000 14009 30704 and 30718 To use the matrix with Barco Encore set port to 23 To use the matrix with Vista Spyder set port to 10001 The IP port number is 10001 by default Installed cards The internal components of the matrix frame and the installed boards are listed here Each component can have a name a firmware and a hardware version Note that some components do not have all these attributes which
76. MI deembedded HDMI gt SPDIF from input port The original embedded audio from the incoming HDMI signal is C sent out on the analog audio The S PDIF input is embedded into the HDMI stream HDMI gt Analog HDMI deembedded HDMI embedded SPDIF gt HDMI from input port to crosspoint The S PDIF input is embedded into the HDMI stream In D addition it is sent out on the analog audio S PDIF gt HDMI HDMI deembedded HDMI j from input port to crosspoin S PDIF gt Analog S PDIF The original embedded audio from the incoming HDMI signal is E sent out on the S PDIF and analog audio as well HDMI gt SPDIF ip deembedded HDMI embedded rom input port to crosspoint HDMI Analog Note that conversion between S PDIF or HDMI and analog audio is available only with stereo audio signals Analog options Analog video signals are digitized on the input The timing parameters can be adjusted here if needed Timing presets can be saved for each resolution separately Analog audio input settings These settings appear only if the analog audio port is configured as input Volume balance gain phase invert and DC filter can be adjusted Analog audio output settings These settings appear only if the analog audio port is configured as output Volume balance bass treble deemphasis and phase invert can be adjusted visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 3 8 7 Input parameter settings for 3G SDI type boards
77. P IB MXD HDMI TP IB MX HDMI OPT IB MX 3GSDI IB MX CPU2 Test Input lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 8 no resolution Y lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt WANA 5 lt lt visual engineering IGHTWARE Output boards The table below shows a summary how different output boards can detect connected displays or other sink devices Receiver Hotplug sense detect MX DVI OPT OB R MX DVIDL OB MX DVIDL OPT OB MX DVI HDCP OB hidden MX HDMI OB hidden MX HDMI TP OB hidden MXD HDMI TP OB hidden MX CPU2 Preview Out hidden hidden Some output boards detect the hotplug signal from the connected display device however this is not shown in the port status because of compatibility reasons If the mouse pointer hovers over an input our output port label a hint message will come up showing the port s name and its status information Legend for input ports Legend for output ports L No source connected No sink connected or no information available or no information available L 5 is present from the source Monitor or other sink device is source connected present DVI signal is present HDMI signal is present m Analog signal is present 6 3 2 CPU board DVI ports The MX CPU2 board has Test DVI input and a preview DVI
78. P enable The HDCP capability can be enabled or disabled on the input port This can prevent unnecessary HDCP encryption with certain source devices Note that only unprotected contents can be played on the source if this setting is disabled unchecked See section 4 4 on page 36 for more information No sync color The port generates a solid 640x480 resolution image when there is no incoming signal The color of this picture can be set here Status Basic status of the port is shown here Signal Shows if there is a valid video signal present on the input port The signal mode is detected and shown including DVI or HDMI mode and color depth HDCP encryption HDCP Shows if the incoming signal is encrypted or not DVI 5V Shows if there is a source device connected to the input port Sync type Shows if the incoming analog video has separate or composite HV sync signals For digital signals digital appears Video signal info Resolution color depth and color space of the incoming signal is shown The Timing type and Timing ID fields are used only when an analog video signal is detected and show which parameters are used to digitize the incoming analog signal The input port measures the incoming analog signal and determines timings If the parameters need adjustment it can be done on the right side at analog options In this case the Timing ID field changes to user modified till the parameters are not saved Audio
79. Ready CrLf Explanation The matrix reboots and sends a message when it is ready Legend name is the type of the matrix Info The response can be seen only if the connection to the router is still alive 8 7 6 Switch matrix router to standby Description This command works only in the MX FR80R and MX FR65R The frame can be switched to standby without unplugging power The CPU can still communicate Format Example MX FR17 Command PWR_ lt state gt PWR_OFF Response Powered lt state gt CrLf lt Powered off CrLf Explanation The switches to standby mode Legend state can be OFF or ON Info The boards do not get any power when in standby mode The CPU will still work and respond only for status commands visual engineering IGHTVVARE 8 8 EDID router commands The EDID router manipulates the EDID memory which has memory locations that are assigned to specific input or output ports Please read section 5 3 on page 44 about EDID memory structure 8 8 1 Change EDID on input Description Copy EDID from memory location lt loc2 gt to input port lt loc1 gt Format Example Command lt loc1 gt lt loc2 gt E5 F10 Response E SW OKJ CrLf E SW delay delay E S C lt E S Explanation Factory EDID 10 is copied to input 5 Legend loci hasto be Exx lt loc2 gt can be Fxx or Uxx or Dxx
80. See section 2 1 1 for more information 9 pole D SUB female connector Can be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control See section 3 7 5 for more information Locking RJ45 connector Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN See section 3 7 6 for more information CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation Reset button reboots the matrix This is same as disconnecting from power source and reconnect again Modular input board slots Connect DVI source devices to these connectors Hot swap slots for power supply units See section 5 1 for more information Modular output board slots Connect DVI sink devices to these connectors visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 2 MX FR33R Front panel view Control Lock DEEA Source buttons Destination buttons 9 Take Auto 10 Preset buttons gnungHngBHBHBH Hop e E o 21 22 f 23 24 M 25 D D o E 30 2 SaaS SS Signal Present mHugHmngBHugH o 00nn mE E EDID mode Output Lock T e 2 o p s D E o o 2 LicgHTWARE x33 DIGITAL MATRIX ROUT R MX FR33R a or O GENLOCK O D ek LL oE EED AE o UO SHD GHD CHP EHD EED EE E FEL P HHD ED EED EED ED Ee ovrt ours ours oure CARDACTIVE omite o pue euge euge e Glo enge o o xs I d l
81. Since the above mentioned advanced editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation With Lightware Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps By clicking on the wizard icon the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window Advanced EDID Management Last Attached Monitor s EDID List Synchronize EDID List For further information see the user s manual of Easy EDID Creator 6 6 Terminal menu This general purpose terminal is intended mainly for test and debug purposes After a successful connection is established with a router this terminal can be used either via serial RS 232 TCP IP LAN or USB connection All commands can be used here that are discussed in the programmer s reference The command text can be typed directly Terminal Window 20 42 18 gt INAME 1 7 INAME 2 INAME 3 7 20 42 18 lt INAME 1 PC_in1 20 42 18 lt INAME 2 MediaPlayer 20 42 18 lt uIORAMERS Laptop HDMI 20 42 20 lt Error FANSPEED 00 20 42 31 gt 4093 20 42 31 lt 003 104 20 42 32 gt 2095 20 42 32 O05 102 20 42 35 gt 2 20 42 35 LPRO2 20 42 35 gt VC 20 42 35 lt ALL L01 01 0101 0101 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 gt 3 lt 1MT03 gt gt 4 lt 1L004 gt HDMI 17 S1 20 42 46 gt CEQI7 SI 20 42 46 lt
82. UDe rate CrLf lt RS232BAUD 9600 CrLf Explanation The router RS 232 port is set to 9600 baud Possible settings lt rate gt Baud rate 9600 9600 baud 19200 19 200 baud 38400 38 400 baud 57600 57 600 baud default 115200 115 200 baud RS 232 Baud rate can be checked and set on the front panel LCD menu as well 8 5 6 Query control protocol Info Info Info Description Matrix routers can be controlled with different control protocols This command queries the active protocol for the used control interface Be aware that different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols E g the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol 2 at the same time The response shows only the active protocol for the interface that was used to send the command Format Example Command P P Response CURRENTePROTOCOLe lt CURRENT PROTOCOL 1 CrLf e lt protocol gt CrLf Explanation The matrix communicates with Lightware protocol Possible settings lt protocol gt Control protocol 1 Lightware default 2 Protocol 2 3 LW simple not for use Control protocol for each interface can be checked by the front panel buttons section Error Reference source not found or on the front panel LCD menu as well 8 5 7 Change control protocol Info Info Info Info
83. a 6 3 8 Input parameter settings By clicking on an input label a dialog window appears showing the parameters for the corresponding input Some settings are only accessible with certain input boards The exact look of the setting window may depend on the type of the board because the different boards have different capabilities Scope of changes There are two options to apply changes To set Apply changes to the scope of the changed settings select the Current input CO All Inputs desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current input this option means the modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all inputs this option means that the modified parameters are applied to all input ports which are the same type as the currently viewed port Info When opening this window again the scope selection will be set to Current Input regardless of the active selection at the time of closing It is to avoid making changes to all inputs by mistake Reload factory defaults Factory default parameters can be reloaded for Reload factory defaults to the current port or all ports of this type by clicking Current Input All Inputs these buttons Current input Reloads the default values to the currently selected input All inputs Loads the factory default values to all inputs which are the same type as the currently viewed input port visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 3
84. a verification is done after writing if the checksum was correct The reprogramming can take between 3 8 minutes per controller A progress bar will show the current state of the reprogramming With some controller type 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 restarts Step 9 Done If the upgrade was successful the following window pops up UPGRADE PROCEDURE REPORT Mx CPU2 D OK Web Server OK Total retransmissions Q 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 1 Forced firmware upgrade Info If a previous upgrade process has failed or the matrix is not listed in the available device list then the normal firmware upgrading process may not work In this case the below procedures can help Device not listed The IP address of a matrix may not be listed in the list because of wrong network configuration or if a previous upgrade process failed In this case the router s IP address can be added manually to the list with the Add IP button Use this option with caution a
85. ame and sets the signal type accordingly If there are only HDMI compatible output boards then the signal type will be HDMI If there are one or more DVI output boards in the matrix frame then the signal type will be DVI Note that DVI HDCP boards are HDMI compliant Audio source The audio source which is embedded to the forwarded HDMI signal can be set SDI The forwarded signal will have the embedded audio from the SDI input S PDIF No audio The forwarded signal will not have any embedded audio The forwarded signal will have the audio from the S PDIF input Page 80 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR se es modular matrices User s Manual mum Input EQ Long cables have to be equalized on the input port The Auto setting gives good result in most cases The Disabled setting switches off equalization Video signal info The detected incoming signal resolution and signal type SD HD or 3G is shown The active mode indicates the signal type which is currently forwarded to the crosspoint DVI or HDMI Audio signal info Sampling frequency and the number of audio channels are shown SDI audio channel allocation The incoming SDI embedded audio channels can be rearranged and allocated to HDMI audio channels The channel allocation setups can be saved as presets SDI audio allocation presets are common for all SDI input ports in the matrix 3G SDI signals c
86. ame has fewer buttons the higher numbered presets are accessible only through software control Saving a Preset in TAKE mode Info Step 1 Create the desired connections which have to be saved Step2 Press and release the SAVE PRESET button Step3 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 32 Step4 Press and release TAKE button Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs including mute state but ignoring lock state Loading a Preset in TAKE mode Info Step 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button Step2 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 32 Step3 Press and release TAKE button Now the selected preset is loaded Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked Saving a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Info Step 1 Create the desired connections which have to be saved Step2 Press and release SAVE PRESET button Step3 Press and release a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 32 Now the current configuration is stored in the selected memory Preset save action always stores the current configuration for all outputs including mute state but ignoring lock state Loading a Preset in AUTOTAKE mode Info Step 1 Press and release LOAD PRESET button Step2 Press and r
87. an have up to 16 audio channels in 4 groups The input port can work with any 2 groups of the 4 Presets There are 4 factory presets for the most common audio channel allocations Moreover there are 5 user configurable presets which can be renamed as well To load an audio allocation preset select the desired preset from the drop down list and then press LOAD The audio channel crosspoint shows the current allocation To rename a user audio allocation preset select the desired preset from the drop down list and then press RENAME Type the new name in the pop up window and click OK Preset names can be up to 5 characters long HDMI audio channel allocation HDMI audio channel allocation The forwarded HDMI signal has to be set up correctly to indicate the channel allocation Number of channels B This helps the connected display device or AV receiver to know which audio channels have to be used for which speakers Audio chanel crosspoint Active preset not saved Assignment 1 FL 2 FR 3 LFE 4 FC S RL 6 RR Z RLC 8 Select how many audio channels speakers have to be used Then select the desired speaker assignment These settings define the outputs of the below audio channel crosspoint Group1 14 Group2 5 8 x 2 5 z gt 5 E m Audio channel crosspoint x 8 This crosspoint view can be used to set up the channel allocation between the incoming SDI embedded audio and the
88. andard 9 pole D SUB female connector The router can be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control port Figure 3 2 D SUB 9 pole connector _ 1 NC nonconnected TX data transmit complement 2 TXdatatransmit output TX datatransmittrue 3 RXdatareceive input data receive 4 DTR Internallyconnectedto Pine RX data receive complement 5 GND signal ground shield GND signal ground shield 6 DSR internally connected to Pin4 Not used Internally connected to Pin 4 8 CTS internally connected to Pin Not used Internally connected to Pin 7 9 NC nonconnected NC non connected Table 3 7 D SUB 9 pole pin assignments 3 7 6 Ethernet port Lightware modular matrices can be remote controlled through Ethernet as well 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 The robust Neutrik EtherCON connector ensures reliable connection however normal RJ45 connectors can be used as well See section 5 5 about remote operation on page 60 for more information Rinne ame wieso 3 me m ew 4 s m orange sie s wwe i s housea owe s wmm Figure 3 3 RJ45 connector Figure 3 8 Ethernet pin connections
89. as well to show the approximate region of the full array tah tis currenly displayed E Release the right mouse button to stop scrolling Page 66 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 6 3 2 6 3 1 Info Input and output board types With Lightware Hybrid Technology the matrix frames can be equipped with different types of boards The colored bars near the crosspoint area display the type of the board in each slot Whether it is an optical a twisted pair or other kind of board a different color represents its type Legend for board types C Unknown board or empty slot m MX DVII board Bl board board board wx Dvi DL board MX HDMI or MX DVI HDCP board X MX DVI OPT board MX HDMI TP board Mx 3GSDI board Port status display To help identifying connected sources and sinks the background of input and output port labels are colored depending on port status Different interface I O boards have different capabilities as listed above therefore port status displays may not be available with certain boards Input boards The table below shows a summary about the signal detection capabilities of the different input boards Moe Source Signal Signal detect detect analysis MX DVID IB MX DVI TP IB MX DVI TP IB MX DVI OPT IB MX DVIDL IB MX DVIDL OPT IB MX DVI HDCP IB MX DVII HDCP IB MXD UMX IB MX HDMI IB MX HDMI T
90. aults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload all Factory defaults Format SMPTE standard formats are identified only Type the number of active lines followed by I or P Odd fields Switching on odd fields can be enabled or disabled Set the line number in which the switching has to be done fa C Cui em uu Ec PEN Matriv Cantrallar Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controlle Page visual engineering IGHTWARE Even fields Switching on even fields can be enabled or disabled Set the line number in which the switching has to be done Line delay Set the delay in microseconds which will determine the exact switching time in the given row The video format is determined from the video sync signal timing parameters The switching time is calculated from the vertical sync signal The given line is counted by the horizontal sync signal and after the given line is reached the line delay counter is started The switching is done when the delay counter stops this way the switching will be accurate in 300 nanoseconds The minimum value is 3 75 us The most widely used standard video formats are stored by factory default in according to SMPTE RP168 Default values can be reloaded row by row or for the whole table 6 4 2 Locking to TTL signal The synchronizatio
91. ayer Rename an output Format Example Command ONAME lt id gt output name Response ONAME lt id gt output name CrLf ONAME 2 Monitor 2 lt ONAME 2 Monitor 2 CrLf Explanation Output 2 was named as monitor 2 8 4 18 Query names of Presets Inputs Outputs Description Each preset input output name can be read from the router Read a preset s name Format Example Command lt 19 gt 3 Response PNAME lt id gt preset gt f 1 lt PNAME 1 First preset CrLf Explanation Name for preset 1 is first preset Read an input s name Format Example Command INAME lt in gt Response INAME lt in gt input name CrLf INAME 3 lt INAME 3 Media_Player CrLf Explanation Name for input 3 is media player visual engineering IGHTWARE Read an output s name Format Example Command ONAME lt out gt ONAME 2 Response ONAME lt out gt lt ONAME 2 Monitor 2 CrLf lt output_name gt CrLf Explanation Name for output 2 is monitor 2 8 4 19 Set default names of Presets Inputs Outputs Description Renames all preset input output names to the default Preset 1 32 Input 1 17 Output 1 17 respectively Info The lt id gt field is not relevant here only has to be a valid one The co
92. be ordered with RS 232 or RS 422 control Locking RJ45 connector Remote control port for connecting the unit to Local Area Network LAN CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation Reset button reboots the matrix This is same as disconnecting from power source and reconnect again Mains switch and AC power connector Modular input board slots Connect DVI source devices to these connectors Modular output board slots Connect DVI sink devices to these connectors Section 3 Controls and connections MX FR 3 6 MX FR9 Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take Auto 10 Preset buttons 551575 DESTINATIONS Output Lock visual engineering LIGHTWARE x9 DIGITAL MATRIX ROUTE MX FR9 TEST INPUT SMPTE 260M GENLOCK wocw VIDEO DoC L3 00 amp oc woo woo xoc vos soc le K 1B E Jr Ne om PUT OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT OUTPUT 4 ouTPUTS OUTPUTS A OUTPUT OUTPUT Power a ae a ary oE ol E olt INPUT 1 input 3 A meute meurs A INPUTT UNIVERSAL INPUT BOARD FOR ANALOG amp DIGITAL VIDEO AND AUDIO 199 Input boards Output boards Q
93. button to go to previous or next Screen Signal on Preview output This screen shows the actual signal resolution that presents on the Preview output port Press up or down button to go to previous or next Screen Genlock state This screen shows if the matrix router in locked to a genlock source Genlock settings are accessible with Matrix Controller Software Press up or down button to go to previous or next Screen Crosspoint status Navigate to submenu item with up and down buttons and then press enter or right button to step in this submenu The crosspoint connections are shown One screen shows connected inputs for nine outputs Further outputs ag d 2 can be checked by scroll through screens with down buttons Every output s connection is shown like this 001103 In this example it means that input 3 is connected to output 1 Press the escape button to return to the main Signal present menu visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 5 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 help
94. buttons to change the value The Colorrange can be set to compress expand or Auto Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value With the PCM subsample setting the 2 channel PCM audio can be subsampled by 2x or 4x The minimum of the new sampling frequency is 44 1kHz Use the left lt and right buttons to change the value a ea or The Encryption option sets the HDCP encryption on the output The Auto setting applies encryption when the incoming signal is encrypted The Always setting forces encryption on any incoming video signal Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value Output port settings submenu DVIDL type Covered boards MX DVIDL OB The DualLink mode can be set to enable or disable the wires needed for Dual Link signals The disable mode virtually disconnects the Dual Link TMDS wires The Auto 777 mode considers the actual connected input port type Use Enable go the left lt and right buttons to change the value Dubtbut d sethinds Duasibink mode Output port settings submenu OPT type Covered boards MX DVI OPT OB RCLK MX HDMI OPT OB The laser on each output port can be enabled or disabled Disabling unused laser outputs
95. charges for return shipments to customers In case of defect please call your local representative or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering H 1071 Budapest Peterdy Street 15 HUNGARY Tel 36 1 888 8361 E mail support lightware eu 16 Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Editor Added MX FR65R to several places i Corrected firmware version table chapter 14 Tamas Rev 1 0 19 10 2012 initial version Tamas Lehel
96. cking circuit the signal becomes stable and jitter free and can be transmitted over more equipment like processors or event controllers Without reclocking sparkles noise and jaggies can be seen on the image Lightware s sophisticated Pixel Accurate Reclocking technology fixes more problems than general TMDS reclocking It removes not only intra pair skew but inter pair skew as well MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual The Pixel Accurate Reclocking circuit eliminates the following errors Intra pair skew skew between the and wires within a differential wire pair e g Data2 and Data2 It s caused by different wire lengths or slightly different wire construction impedance mismatch in DVI cable It results in jitter Lt 1 lt gt tot Intra pair skew Inter pair skew skew between two differential wire pairs in a cable It s caused by different wire pair lengths or different number of twists in the DVI cable Too much inter pair skew results in color shift in the picture or sync loss _ 1 Inter pair skew Jitter signal instability in the time domain The time difference between two signal transitions should be a fix value but noise and other effects cause variations Noise electromagnetic interference between other electronic devices such as mobile phones motors etc and the DVI cable are coupled onto the signal Too much noise results in increased jitter Pom
97. cking to Preview output and the same DVI sync table is used The only difference that the sync source is independent from the crosspoint as it is taken directly from the DVI test input on the CPU board Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 91 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 5 EDID menu Info Info Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by clicking on the EDID menu This view is divided in two segments The upper segment can be opened by clicking the green arrow This segment contains the EDID editor The lower segment is the EDID router area This consists of two list windows which can display a selected part of the EDID memory When the user enters the menu for the first time the software starts to download the whole EDID list from the matrix It may take about up to 30 seconds EDID features are not accessible with certain input and output boards See chapter 2 3 and 2 4 on page 14 for details Please read related sections Chapter 4 1 about Understanding EDID on page 33 Chapter 4 2 about Advanced EDID management on page 34 and Chapter 5 3 About EDID memory on page 44 6 5 1 EDID Router operation After the list is downloaded the current status is shown The EDID memory consists of four parts Any memory part can be displayed on either side by using the drop down lists The Emulated EDID List shows the currently emulated EDIDs for each input It contains the resolut
98. connect the matrix router to the local subnet Be sure that there is no other active connection with the router via Ethernet Step 1 Install the bootloader application with Installer LW bootloader exe Step 2 Download and save all the firmware files that you want to upgrade If you have a zipped archive extract it Step 3 Run the application from Lt Start Menu gt Programs gt Lightware gt LW bootloader WRoofeacer Step4 Click FIND Button If the bootloader finds one or more routers their IP addresses type and serial number are listed in the tree view window Info Note that you must wait until all the devices on the network completely start up before pressing FIND button Lightware Bootloader v3 2 9 LiGHTWARE Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties 192 168 2 146 MX FR17 SN 1 2410152 Device Name SELECTED Available COM Parts FIRMWARES 3 address C Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication Devicelist length 2 USB Devices Devicelist length 2 Controler Type Hardware Version Bootloader Version Log file 66 KB Figure 10 1 Bootloader searches for devices Page 128 137 Section 10 Firmware upgrade MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual Step 5 Select the desired device Double click on the IP address then click YES to establish connection with the matrix router It will take 10 15 seconds to get all informatio
99. d simultaneously check which network the router is connected to The appropriate Ethernet interface has to be selected in the Find dialog box of the Matrix Controller software see section 6 2 Establishing the connection on page 64 Check the IP settings If you connect the router directly to your computer you have to set the router s IP address manually since in this case there is no DHCP server that could assign an address to the matrix If the IP address is set manually check if there is an IP address conflict If there is a DHCP server on the network try to set the matrix to DHCP mode See section 5 5 3 about how to reset the IP address with the front panel buttons on page 61 The matrix accepts LAN connection on the 10001 TCP port This can be changed or checked on the front panel LCD menu Check whether your computer s firewall blocks the selected port Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected see section 8 1 about changing protocols on page 100 Select Protocol 1 in order to use the matrix with the controller software 11 4 Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables DVI Due to the high data rates the cables must fit very well DVI connectors have to be locked with screws no tensions or breaches are allowed If your source or display has more connectors then make sure that the proper input port is selected Although all the I O boards are equipped with DVI I connectors analog
100. d SIGNAL PRESENT button shows that this mode is active Normal mode EDID mode IP settings View EDID IP status Dynamic EDIDs DHCP enable Emulated EDIDs Port Factory EDIDs IP address User EDIDs IP gateway Save EDID IP subnet Switch EDID Save amp exit RS 232 settings Baud rate Signal present mode Protocol settings Test input LAN Preview output RS 232 Genlock state Input settings Crosspoint Output settings Crosspoint status Hardware status Router status Card information Firmware versio Factory reset IP reset ns I O card reset EDID reset HDCP key reset Protocol r All reset HDCP keycount View log eset er Switch In Out Input 80 Navigation The front panel LCD has 4 lines and 20 characters in each line The up and down buttons can be used to scroll between menu items The enter button steps in the submenus or makes changes available The escape button steps back to the previous menu The left lt and right gt navigation buttons modify the value for the current menu item The right gt button steps in the current submenu and the left lt button steps back to the previous menu as well Menu items can be submenus values or checkboxes The sign shows the currently selected menu item Submenus are marked with gt between lt and signs Checkboxes
101. e RE nct E RR ydo 112 8 5 6 Query control protoGol tite ti etit 112 8 5 4 Change control protocol iie nt t Scit 113 8 5 8 Configure remote alerts 113 8 6 HO UTER STATUS COMMANDS ste ceto e dv E E ec EE ut iret e v Bre Ane ME 114 8 61 VIGW producEtype ern eee RE e Erit shanties 114 8 622 View serial numbOr oui ere ety ct iter Ee aC ge ARE D Lane EXE PER ER L 114 8 6 3 View firmware version of the 2 2 114 8 6 4 View crosspoint 5126 ttes 114 8 6 5 View slot limits eee nennen 115 8 6 6 View installed boards sssssessseeeeeneenen nennen 115 8 6 7 View firmware for all controllers seen 116 8 6 8 View LAN 0 AKAN KAA EE nr 116 8 6 9 View router s health sse AE ARE RRRA 116 8 6 10 View error ET EEE tet ertet acepta Posi T E 117 8 SYSTEM COMMANDS Me EAE RR ERE 118 8 7 1 Reload factory defaults sse nennen 118 8 7 2 Clear HDCP key enne 118 8 7 3 TOCU GPU IMC LEE 118 98 74 Query GPU me o sees cee
102. e Sime Extemal temperature Figure 6 16 Advanced Status menu Page 96 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 6 7 1 Device information Device name The model type of the connected device is shown Some matrix frames may be used with limited number of I O boards The maximum allowed numbers of input and output boards are shown here If your matrix router has more physical board slots than the allowed number and you would like to use more boards then please contact Lightware support If more boards are installed than allowed in the matrix frame then the matrix will not start up and will display an error message IP and MAC address The current IP address can be checked The MAC address cannot be changed it is the unique identifier of the network interface on the matrix Serial The serial number of the matrix frame is shown 6 7 2 IP settings The IP address and TCP IP port can be set up here IP Settings IP configuration Obtain IP address automatically O Fix IP configuration DHCP and AutolP is enabled IP address 192 168 2 146 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 Default gateway 0 0 0 0 Load Default Apply Settings IP port settings Apply Settings IP port 10001 for Barco Encore set Port 23 for Vista Spyder set Port 10001 Obtain IP address automatically By selecting the Obtain IP address automatically option the matrix gets the IP address from the DHCP server on the
103. e entered separated by semicolons lt fx gt Restores factory settings to Additional response Control protocols Front panel state none Alarm message levels All settings for boards currently ranks in the frame Crosspoint table and configuration All outputs to ini unmute unlock OE Crosspoint presets 1 1 PRESETS All output to in1 unmuted 11 ALL and preset names SPRO1 SPR32 INAME H Input1 IONAMES Input and output names ONAME 1 Outputt GENLOCK All genlock parameters none EDIDS Emulated EDIDs F49 is default none DE OK EDIDMEM Clear User and Dynamic EDIDs DE OK Info The response may contain additional messages as the router makes the configurations These responses can be omitted Info After resetting the needed parameters the matrix restarts 8 7 2 Clear HDCP key cache Description The matrix stores the HDCP keys from the connected devices These cached keys can be cleared with this command Format Example Command HDCPRESET HDCPRESET Response DONE CrLf lt DONE CrLf Explanation HDCP key cache is cleared Info This function is useful when too many keys were cached and a connected source device cannot accept so many keys 8 7 3 Set CPU time Description The matrix router has a built in real time clock on the MX CPU2 processor board This command allo
104. e the up A button to the select the Test input port and the down button to select the Preview output port The checkboxes act like the backlight for the illuminated port buttons If the asterisk appears next to the port name it means that it is selected This menu is activated for three seconds every time when I O button is pressed on the front panel Also this menu appears automatically when the AUTOTAKE mode is activated This gives quick access to the Test input and Preview output ports without navigating to this menu However if this menu is selected manually from the main menu list it remains active until the escape e button is pressed Input 80 menu Info This menu only appears in MX FR80R and MX FR65R router frames Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter or right gt button It makes possible to select the crosspoint s 80 port to use the Test input port from the CPU board or the 8 from the 10 input board inPut 88 inPut 50 input The 80 input port of the crosspoint is multiplexed between the Test input port and the 8 port of the 10 input board This switch is independent from the crosspoint state The selected port Test input or Input board 10 will be available as the 80 input on the crosspoint switch Config backup menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu lis
105. ec up togo up to 2600m Local Projector DVI cable Dvicable Single ier DVI cable multimode optical cable PC or Mac Local DVI Monitor Local DVI Monitor up to 2600m DVI Monitor Ss DVI Monitor gt DVI OPT TX110 DVI OPT TX220 Pro DVI Monitor PC or Mac PC or Mac Control PC or Mac Section 1 Introduction Page 11 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 Hybrid modular matrix concept Lightware s hybrid modular matrix switchers allow building custom sizes that meets the user s requirements Different types of input and output boards give the maximum flexibility for rental and installation signal transmission The hybrid architecture allows signal routing between boards even if they have different connectors This way any input can be routed to any or more outputs if the output interface is capable of transmitting the signal For example a DVI source can be routed to an HDMI sink but HDCP encrypted sources cannot be routed to non HDCP capable DVI sinks Available interface types include DVI D single and dual link HDMI fiber and twisted pair cables as well 2 1 Router frames Different frame sizes are available from 9x9 up to 80x80 To fit user needs various input and output interface boards are available that can be mixed in the same frame without limitation Rack Max input input Max output Max output height boards ports boards ports
106. elease a source button according to the desired memory address source 1 to 32 Now the selected preset is loaded Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked 5 2 8 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 change 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 Step 2 Press and release the Output Lock button The Output Lock button starts to blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light up and remain illuminated for three seconds 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 starts to blink and all the locked output s buttons illuminate green view state If no button is pressed for three seconds the router returns to idle state If an unlit output button is pressed it starts to blink to indicate that it is preselected for output locking Press and release TAKE button The selected destinations are now locked Unlock an output in TAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Press and release the Output Lock butt
107. emory Preset1 Preset32 where you want to save your current crosspoint connections ERE Step3 Press SAVE PRESET button or right click on the preset and click Save in the popup menu Step4 A confirmation message comes up Click YES to save the current crosspoint connections to the selected preset memory The preset is stored Preview preset Step 1 Right click on the desired preset and click anis ne nz 1 Em EI Preview in the popup menu Step2 The preset s I O configuration is displayed on BS v the matrix switching area with yellow squares for two seconds Page 70 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 6 3 7 Preset names To help memorizing the preset configurations names can be assigned to saved presets Preset names can be maximum 15 characters long and can contain any ASCII characters except Rename preset Step 1 Select the preset memory Preset1 Preset32 you want to rename Step2 Click RENAME in the popup menu The Rename window appears Step3 Type in the desired name and click APPLY Now the new preset name is stored Rename preset Preset 3 to Diagonal Cancel Apply Read preset names The control software downloads the names automatically upon establishing connection to the matrix Preset names can be re read manually by clicking on the READ PRESET NAMES button in the preset are
108. engineering IGHTWARE Format Example 2 MX FR17 Command VC VC Response lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt gt lt ALL M02 102 UO2 05 05 05 08 08 lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt lt 7 gt 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 CrLf e O8 e O9 e O10 lt 11 gt lt 121 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt 15 gt lt 16 gt e lt O17 gt CrLf Legend 2 Any lt Ox gt indexes can be a two digit number or there can be a leading character showing the mute and or lock state for the corresponding output Index Legend Explanation lt Ox gt in Ox is connected to in Ox neither muted nor locked Ox lt 2 gt Ox is connected to in Ox is muted and unlocked Ox L lt in gt lt Ox gt is connected to lt in gt lt Ox gt is not muted but locked lt Ox gt lt 2 gt Ox is connected to lt 2 gt Ox is muted and locked Explanation 2 Viewing connection for all outputs Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 and 3 Output 1 is muted Output 2 is locked Output 3 is muted and locked Input 5 is connected to outputs 4 5 and 6 Input 8 is connected to outputs 7 through 16 8 4 8 View mutes on all outputs Description Viewing all outputs mute state results in different response length depending on the frame size Format Example MX FR17 Command VM VM Response MUTe lt M1 gt e lt M2 gt e l
109. ent after any command which changed the EDID table EDID copy EDID switch or after a new EDID source e g a new display device is connected to the router Format Example a new monitor is connected to an output lt S C CrLf Command various Response E S CrLf Explanation When a new monitor is connected to an output port its EDID is read The message from the router shows that 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 is 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 watch validity wvu wve commands after receiving an EDID status changed response and read all location indicating 2 or 3 in the table as the change of these EDIDs triggered the E S message 8 11 2 Port status changed Info Description This message is sent when any value changes in the response for the PS command The message means that an input or output port s state has changed e g a source or display device is connected or disconnected See XXX for more information Format Command none
110. er 106 8 4 9 Mute specified OuUtP t serrera eene nnne nnnm 106 8 4 10 Unmute specified 1 nennen 107 8 4 11 Disconnect any inputs from one 107 8 4 12 Lock specified output 107 8 4 13 Unlock specified output seen nennen nnne 107 8 4 14 Save preset to the specified memory location 108 8 4 15 Load preset from the specified location 108 8 4 16 Preview preset tenens entente trn nen tenens en trn nne tenen nee 108 8 4 17 Renaming Presets Inputs Outputs sse 108 8 4 18 Query names of Presets Inputs 109 8 4 19 Set default names of Presets Inputs Outputs 110 8 5 COMMUNICATION SETUP 1 110 8 5 1 Query IP settings ener dne nara en 110 8 5 2 Reload factory default IP settings sse 111 8 5 3 Setting erre t t Scit ntt e te re ER Set tn rece 111 8 5 4 Query RS 232 baud rate i eese tei tet 112 8 5 5 Change RS 292 baud rate a i crt seiten te te i
111. escription Configure the crosspoint s 80 port to use the Test input port or the g port of the 10 input card Format Example MX FR80R Command Tl lt value gt Tl Response Tl lt value gt CrLf lt Tl 1 CrLf Explanation Query Test input state Test input is selected for the 80 input of crosspoint The last port on the 10 input board is not used Legend value Query 80 port multiplexer status 0 Set port multiplexer to use the 8 port of the 10 input card 1 Set port multiplexer to use the Test input port The status of the multiplexer is not shown in other crosspoint commands The crosspoint switching works independent from this setting 8 4 3 Switch one input to one output Description Switch input in to output out Format Example 1 Command lt in gt lt out gt 1 5 Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf lt O05 101 Explanation 1 Input 1 is switched to output 5 visual engineering IGHTWARE Info Info Format Example 2 Command lt in gt lt out gt 2 4 Response 1LO lt out gt CrLf lt 1L004 CrLf Explanation 2 Input 2 to output 4 switch is not made because output 4 is locked The response for this command does not show if the output is muted To check the mute status a separate query has to be used like VC See 8 4 7 To achieve multiple switches executed together see 8 4 5 8 4 4
112. esult that batch switching does not occur The below example shows a command that resulted batch switching One by one commands Batch commands 02 01 CrLf 02 01 05 04 CrLf lt O01 102 lt O01 102 05 04 CrL lt O04 105 lt O04 105 Info The below example shows a command that does not resulted batch switching because another command get between One by one commands Batch commands 02 01 lt O01 102 CrLf 406 CrLf lt OMTO06 CrLf 02 01 06 05 04 CrLf lt O01 I02 CrLf lt OMTO6 CrLf lt O04 105 CrLf 05 04 CrLf lt O04 I05 CrLf The response itself does not show if batch switching happened or not This assures that a third party controller does not get unknown responses 8 4 6 View connection on the specified output Info Info Obsolete Use VC instead See 8 4 7 Description View connection on output out Format Command lt out gt Response O lt out gt el lt in gt CrLf Example 205 lt O05 101 CrLf Explanation Viewing connection for output 5 The connected input is 1 If the output is locked muted or both locked and muted the response format changes If the output is muted you get a letter M if locked a letter L and if muted and locked at the same time U before the 2 digit numbers g O05 1101 8 4 7 View connec
113. f 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 e lt B5 gt 0e lt B6 gt e lt B gt e lt B8 gt Step 4 The router acknowledges with response EL lt num gt Step 5 Repeat steps and 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 C CrLf Format Example Command WL lt loc gt WL U3 Response E L S CILf lt S CILf Command WB 1e lt B1 gt e lt B2 gt e lt B3 gt WB 1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 e lt B4 gt 0e lt B5 gt e lt B6 gt e lt B gt e lt B8 gt Response EL lt num gt CrLf lt EL 1 CrLf Command WB 2e lt B9 gt e lt B10 gt WB 2 38 8E 66 01 01 01 01 lt 11 gt lt 12 gt lt 13 gt e lt B14 gt e lt B15 gt e lt B16 gt Response EL lt num gt CrLf lt EL 2 CILf Command WB 32e lt B249 gt e lt B250 gt WB 32 36 59 42 0A 20 20 00 96 lt 251 gt lt 252 gt lt 253 gt lt 254 gt lt 255 gt lt 256 gt Response EL lt num gt CrLf lt EL 32 Response E S lt E S Legend num represents the sequential number of every 8 byte part of EDID lt gt is between 1 and 32 lt 1 gt lt 256 gt are the bytes of EDID Explanation Full EDID uploaded to memory location U3 8 8 9 Delete EDID from memory Descr
114. ferent system It is always advised to use the automatic mode and only adjust the equalization manually if the auto mode does not give a good result Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 73 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 6 3 8 4 Input parameter settings for HDMI type boards Covered boards MX HDMI IB MX DVI HDCP IB MX HDMI TP IB MXD HDMI TP IB MX CPUP Test input Set HDMI parameters on input 17 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Input All Inputs Current Input All Inputs Settings for input 17 Audio singal info input 17 Input equalization Format PCM Set color range No change J Sampling frequency 48 kHz HDCP enable Channels Status input input 17 5V present present Frame detector Signal present present D VI HDMIE HDMI 36 bit DC HDCP encrypted HDCP key counter Video signal info input 17 Resolution 1920 1080 25 Scan progressive Colorspace RGB Vsync 25 Hz Hsync 27 1 KHz Vertical sync polarity positive Horizontal sync polarity positive Pixel clock stable PLL locked Pixel repetition No repetition Aspect ratio 16 9 3D support 2D video Input equalization The signal amplitude decreases after passing through long copper cables The input port can amplify the signal to a certain level which is defined by the DVI standard This process is called equalization The Auto setting means that equal
115. forwarded HDMI embedded audio The columns represent the channels of the incoming SDI audio channels The rows represent the channels of the forwarded HDMI embedded audio SDI audio channels are highlighted with yellow background if there is a signal detected 5 2 5 2 2 n E 5 2 6 3 9 Output parameter settings By clicking on an output label a dialog window appears showing the parameters for the corresponding output Some settings are only accessible with certain output boards The exact look of the setting window may depend on the type of the board because the different boards have different capabilities Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 81 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE Scope of changes There are two options to apply changes To set Apply changes to the scope of the changed settings select the curent Output O All Outputs desired option in the top left box Apply changes to current output this option means the modified parameters are applied only to the currently selected port Apply changes to all outputs this option means that the modified parameters are applied to all output ports which are the same type as the currently viewed port Info When opening this window again the scope selection will be set to Current Output regardless of the active selection at the time of closing It is to avoid making changes to all outputs by mistake
116. further errors Error Serious error Must report to support Fatal Fatal error Normal operation is not possible The matrix router saves error logs on the built in micro SD memory card These log files can be downloaded and viewed with the controller software The error log entries have an 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 The matrix can indicate if an error occurred in several ways Show alert on the front panel LCD Send protocol messages when errors occur The levels for which this immediate message is sent out can be changed by protocol command Indicate with ALERT LED and SMPTE alarm output on the MX CPU2 board If the Alarm LED was triggered it remains lit until the frame is rebooted The default levels which trigger an alarm for the specific method are shown below Level Name LCD LED RS 232 alert SMPTE LAN This log can contain NOTICEs and WARNINGs under normal operation These entries do not mean that there is any problem with the matrix visual engineerin LiGHTWARE 10 Firmware upgrade Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router s firmware The matrix router can only be upgraded via LAN so
117. high quality HDMI cable for connecting sources and displays N AQ 17 15 149 Ww 9 7 5 qY 3 5 91113 15 719 N 4 6 8 1012141618 HDMI Type A receptacle HDMI Type A Plug TMDS Data2 TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock TMDS Data2 CEC TMDS Data1 Reserved TMDS Data1 Shield SCL TMDS Data1 SDA TMDS Data0 DDC CEC HEC Ground TMDS Data0 Shield 5 V Power max 50 mA TMDS Data0 Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock Table 3 2 connector pin assignments 3 7 4 S PDIF digital audio input and output Some interface boards have standard RCA receptacles for digital coaxial audio inputs and outputs J S PDIF input or output A Plastic insulator RCA receptacle RCA plug GND Info Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color coded by CEA CEDIA 863 B ANSI to aid correct connections According to the standard Lightware uses orange colored RCA connectors for S PDIF signals visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 7 5 Twisted Pair inputs and outputs HDMI TP and DVI TP interface boards provide standard RJ 45 connectors for VIDEO IN OUT and DDC IN OUT Note that the DDC connector is not available on MX DVI TP IB and MX DVI TP OB but available on MX DVI TP IB and MX DVI TP OB boards VIDEO Ug
118. ible to determine the exact video format that is sent by the source thus helps to identify many problems For example the actual timing parameters may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture The frame detector measures the detailed timings on the matrices incoming video signals just like a built in oscilloscope but it is much more easy to use The parameters are displayed on an intuitive graphical interface The actual display area shows the active video size The grayed area of the full frame is the blanking interval which can contain the infoframes and embedded audio data for HDMI signals The shown values are measured actually on the signal and not retrieved only from the HDMI infoframes Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 87 137 visual engineering LIGHTWARE 6 3 11 HDCP key counter Some source devices can accept a limited number of HDCP keys This tool helps to determine the capabilities of a connected source device Test HDCP Source on Input 33 According to the HDCP standard every HDCP source limits the attached sinks between 1 and 127 This limit depends only the source Different sources may have different limits This test measures this limit on the selected input port The test takes about 1 2 minute and the matrix will not process any other command during the test Please attach and power on the source to the selected input and then
119. ice type and the serial number are displayed automatically Click the desired device to highlight it If the computer has more Ethernet ports for example WiFi and LAN connections are used simultaneously you must select the one that is used to control the router from the drop down list If you are unsure which one to use try to search for devices on all of them If the connection has been made via serial port the device type and serial number can be inquired by double clicking the appropriate port or it can be highlighted with a single click If the connection has been made via USB port the device type and the serial number are displayed automatically Click the desired device to highlight it Device discovery Device discovery Device discovery Select an Ethernet interfac 192 168258 Add P Select an Ethernet interfac 192 168258 Add P e e Available devices on Ethernet Available devices on Ethernet ype e ype Available Serial Ports Double click on the port to get Type and Serial number COM port number Available Serial Ports Double click on the port to get Type and Serial number COM port Seri rumber Available devices with USB interface Sens D Available devices with USB interface Available devices with USB interface we D D CILGUEUESEEN IC ID Available devices in DEMO mode Available devices in DEMO mode
120. ices User s Manual protected content unprotected content protected content xl A HDCP disabled HDCP enabled HDCP disabled input port input port input port a HDCP compliant display Non HDCP display P encrypted signal non encrypted signal Note 1 If source detects that the input port is HDCP disabled it will send only unprotected content Note 2 If a source detects that the input port is HDCP enabled it could send protected or unprotected contents as well Note 3 HDCP protected content will not be sent to any input port with disabled HDCP setting Note 4 HDCP protected content will never be sent to a non HDCP compliant display Please note that if HDCP capability is disabled on an input port the connected source cannot send protected content to any display If HDCP function is enabled on an input port and the source sends encrypted signal the non HDCP compliant devices cannot display the video This new feature does not remove the encryption of an encrypted signal and does not void HDCP standard at all Section 4 Technologies Page 37 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 Operation 5 1 Powering on Info Connect the power cords to the power supply units IEC standard power input connector After switching the mains switch to the I position the router starts
121. ineering IGHTWARE 8 4 14 Save preset to the specified memory location Description Save current crosspoint configuration output states to preset lt id gt Format Example Command lt id gt 4 Response SPR lt id gt CrLf lt SPR04 CILf Explanation Current crosspoint state is saved to preset 4 including the mute state of the outputs Info Lock states are not saved Lock state is assigned to the physical output of the router Presets do not affect output locks Info All frames have 32 preset memories 8 4 15 Load preset from the specified location Description Load crosspoint configuration from preset lt gt Format Example Command lt id gt 4 Response LPR lt id gt CrLf lt LPRO4 CrLf Explanation Current crosspoint state is changed according to preset 4 including the mute state of the outputs Info Locked outputs are left unchanged Presets do not affect output locks 8 4 16 Preview preset Description Preview stored connections in preset id without loading it This results different response length because it depends on the crosspoint size The response below supposes a router having 17 outputs Format Example MX FR17 Command VP lt id gt VP 3 Response VP lt id gt e lt O1 gt e lt O2 gt lt 3 02 M02 M01 02 02 01 01 01 lt gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 CrLf ecxO7 e
122. ing unnecessary HDCP encryption 36 OPERATION UU 38 5 1 POWERING rede ep diete eL dle E EO eu OL ede e ede 38 5 2 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONS s sensn sna 38 52 1 GONTROL LEOGNK iiie etg eei cited aa ite uit exo za 38 5 2 2 TAKE AUTOTAKE modes 38 5 2 3 Source and destination buttons sse 39 5 2 4 Viewing crosspoint state nnne rne nnns 39 5 2 5 OWITCHING eie iet ee aia natin dius 40 5 2 6 Switching operations flowchart sese 41 Proser operations oi tei i eot ein Tei dt ei s 42 5 2 0 OUTPUT LOCK aet ete etd tee ti ee et 42 visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 3 ABOUT EDID MEMORY 44 Dale FEDD AY POS 44 59 2 Factory EDID irc Fco rre Er n XR AER 45 5 4 FRONT PANEL LCD MENU eese nennen nennt 46 s umMEIege m 46 5 4 2 Normal mode 47 5 4 3 LCD menu pop up 5 nennen ener 57 54 4 EDID 58 5 4 5 Signal Present
123. ings Volume 55 00 dg Balance ow Gain DC fiter O E gt in ei gt S PDIF ADC crosspoint Analog balanced Audio MR S Switch IDAC S PDIF out S PDIF in DVI HDMI De DVI I embedder RGBHV YUV gt apc Embedder The signal type of the connected source can be selected in this drop down list Analog RGB Analog YUV Analog auto Digital and Auto source The Analog auto setting determines the color space of the connected analog video signal automatically The Auto source setting accepts both digital and analog signals on the input and selects the one which is firstly detected Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 77 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE Output format This sets the signal type to DVI or HDMI mode which is sent towards the matrix crosspoint Pass HDMI Send HDMI signal to the crosspoint only if the incoming signal is HDMI or the audio settings are set to embed audio Force DVI Send only DVI signal to the crosspoint without embedded audio Automatic Detect the output board types in the matrix frame and sets the signal type accordingly If there are only HDMI compatible output boards then the signal type will be HDMI If there is one or more DVI output boards in the matrix frame then the signal type will be DVI Note that DVI HDCP boards are HDMI compliant HDC
124. int presets Serial port settings IP settings Genlock settings Analog video timings Test input multiplexer FR80 Protocol modes Remote alert send levels slot limits remain unchanged Basic error list CPU Detailed error list microSD card remain unchanged 8 4 Switching and control commands 8 4 1 MX CPU2 Test input and Preview output MX FR80R and MX FR80R Used in the MX FR80R or MX FR65R router frame the Preview output is directly connected to the 80 output port with a DVI splitter Therefore this port always outputs the same signal as the 80 output even if it has a different interface TP OPT etc The 80 input port of the crosspoint is multiplexed between the Test input port and the 8 port of the 10 input card This switch is independent from the crosspoint state The selected port Test input or Input board 10 will be available as the 80 input on the crosspoint switch Other frames All other frames use the Test input and Preview output just like any other ports These ports are referred as the last port in the crosspoint Frame Test input Preview output MX FR9 in 9 out 9 MX FR17 in 17 out 17 MX FR33 in 33 out 33 MX FR33R in 33 out 33 MX FR65R in 80 out 80 multiplexed distributed VA ERSOR in 80 out 80 8 4 2 Select 80 input port Info Info Available only for MX FR80R and MX FR65R D
125. ion manufacturer and vendor name of the EDID reported to the sources for each input separately The source column displays the memory location that the current EDID was routed from is shown as source if the source was changed after it was copied to an input The rows with red background are dynamically routed to the input The Last attached Monitor s EDID List contains the resolution manufacturer and vendor name of the display devices connected to matrix switcher s output The matrix remembers the last display device s EDID so there is an EDID shown even if there is no device attached to the router s output at the moment The Factory EDID List shows the factory memory locations F01 F99 with preprogrammed EDID The User EDID List shows the memory locations U01 U50 which can be used by the user to save custom EDIDs LiGHTWARE Lightware Matrix c 4 Advanced EDID Management Emulated EDID List Factory EDID List v Inputs Manuf Resolution Monitor Name Source Memory Manufacturer Resolution Monitor Name 4 Input 1 LWR 1920 1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 298 LWR 1920x1080Q960 0Hz DVI Input 2 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 30 LWR 1440x240 60 3Hz 1440 48059 Input 3 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 31 LWR 1440x288 50 6Hz H1440x575i50 EDID Input4 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ HDMI F049 328 LWR 640x480 59 94Hz H640x480p59 Input 5 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 33 LWR 720x480 59 92H
126. iption Clear EDID from memory location loc Format Example Command DE lt loc gt DEU Response DE_OK CrLf lt DE_OK CrLf E_S_C CrLf E_S_C CrLf Explanation All user EDIDs are cleared from memory Legend Depending on lt loc gt one EDID or all EDIDs in a block can be cleared lt loc gt Result Fxx Not valid Factory EDID cannot be deleted No response Uxx Specified User EDID is deleted Specified Dynamic EDID is deleted It will be empty until a new monitor is connected Exx Specified Emulated EDID cleared By default FA9 EDID is copied to it E Not valid Factory EDID cannot be deleted No response U All User EDIDs are deleted All Dynamic EDIDs are deleted They will be empty until a new monitor is connected All Emulated EDIDs are cleared By default F49 EDID is copied to them Dxx D E visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 9 Port status commands 8 9 1 Input port status Description Shows the actual status of the input ports The response length changes regarding the frame size The meaning of the values changes regarding the input board types as the boards have different functions and capabilities Format Example MX FR17 Command ISD 180 Response ISDe lt INPUT_D gt CrLf lt ISD 11333777001 1000000000000 000000007 CrLf Explanation The first input board is a HDMI board Input 1 and 2 have a
127. is function is only for special troubleshooting cases MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 7 6 View error logs The matrix router saves error logs on the built in micro SD memory card These log files can be downloaded and viewed with this function Error Log Retrieve a log Select month 2012 okt ber Select day 02 Configuration MX DVI MB16 SCH 1 0 PCB 1 0 02 10 2012 15 42 11 UTC 0100 READY 0 0000 3 2 97 02 10 2012 15 42 17 UTC 0100 ST 0 ST CPU 3 32V 5 04V 3 04V 5 03V 12 131 02 10 2012 15 42 17 UTC 0100 ST 1 ST FAN 1 0630RPM 02 10 2012 15 42 17 UTC 0100 ST 2 ST FAN 2 0630RPM 02 10 2012 17 04 11 UTC 0100 FANSPEED 0 0000 00 00 00 00 02 10 2012 17 04 11 UTC 0100 ST 0 ST CPU 3 32 5 04V 3 04V 5 03 12 12 02 10 2012 17 04 11 UTC 0100 ST ST FAN 1 0000RPM 02 10 2012 17 04 11 UTC 0100 ST 2 ST FAN 2 0630RPM 02 10 2012 17 04 12 UTC 0100 FANSPEED 0 0000 76 02 00 00 02 10 2012 17 28 30 UTC 0100 FANSPEED 0 0000 76 02 00 00 02 10 2012 19 19 35 UTC 0100 FANSPEED 76 02 00 00 02 10 2012 19 26 51 UTC 0100 FANSPEED 76020000 Delete logs Delete this log Export to CSV The columns in the list are 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 da
128. ization will be adaptive depending on the cable length By default automatic equalization is enabled Automatic mode usually provides perfect transmission but at longer distances and higher resolutions manual equalization may be necessary Manual equalization can be set to fixed 3 9 25 35 or 40dB Longer cables need higher equalization Keep in mind that a previously set manual equalization level may not be suitable for a different system It is always advised to use the automatic mode and only adjust the equalization manually if the auto mode does not give a good result Info The MX CPU2 Test input port does not have cable equalization Set color range Some sources may send the video signal with different color range If the black or white level seems to be incorrect in the picture try to set this parameter to compress or expand the color range The default setting is no change which gives good result in most cases HDCP enable The HDCP capability can be enabled or disabled on the input port This can prevent unnecessary HDCP encryption with certain source devices Note that only unprotected contents can be played on the source if this setting is disabled unchecked See section 4 4 on page 36 for more information 74 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Input status Basic signal status can be checked here 5V present Shows if there is a source device connected to the input port
129. lt id gt id number in 2 digit ASCII format CrLf Carriage return Line feed 0xOD 0x0A e space character 0x20 gt each command issued by the controller each response received from the router MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual ASCII table The most frequently used characters are highlighted Dec Dec Dec amp ONAO gt 11 lt lt aA 2 lt lt 53 1 Section 8 Programmer s reference Page 101 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 3 Storage memories The matrix stores many configuration settings and parameters and uses different memories In some cases it is important to know which setting is stored in which memory Available storage memories Matrix frame memory read only CPU board memory upgrade resistant CPU board memory cleared by upgrade CPU board microSD memory card Input board memory read only Output board memory read only Setting or parameter Stored in memory After firmware upgrade Matrix router serial number Frame remain unchanged HDCP options remain unchanged I O port and preset names EDID lists F U D EDID emulation table E Input port settings Output port settings Crosspoint settings Crosspo
130. mmand will affect ALL Presets Inputs Outputs disregarding the actual number that was in the command Reload default preset names Format Example Command PNAME lt id gt PNAME 2 Response PNAME lt id gt lt PNAME 2 Preset 2 CrLf Presete lt id gt CrLf Explanation All preset names are set to default Preset 1 Preset 2 and so on Reload default input names Format Example Command INAME lt id gt INAME 4 Response INAME lt id gt lt INAME 4 Input 4 CrLf Inpute lt id gt CrLf Explanation All input names are set to default Input 1 Input 2 and so on Reload default output names Format Example Command ONAME lt id gt 3 Response ONAME lt id gt lt ONAME 3 Output 3 CrLf Outpute lt id gt CrLf Explanation All output names are set to default Output 1 Output 2 and so on 8 5 Communication setup commands 8 5 1 Query IP settings Description IP settings can be retrieved from the router with this command Format Example Command IP_CONFIG IP_CONFIG Response IP_CONFIG lt id gt lt IP_CONFIG 0 192 168 2 106 10001 e lt ip_address gt e lt port gt 255 255 000 000 192 168 002 001 e lt mask gt e lt gateway gt CrLf CrLf Legend Identifier Description Default value id 0 fix IP 2 DHCP 0 ip address IP address 1
131. mulated EDID on input 2 is changed since the last EDID query on that port Legend lt type gt Response length F Factory preset EDIDs U User saved EDIDs maximum 50 D Dynamic EDIDs according to frame size E Emulated EDIDs according to frame size U D EDIDs Each number represents the EDID validity state for the corresponding memory location Value Description 0 invalid EDID 1 valid EDID 2 deleted EDID 3 changed EDID If a changed EDID is queried by the WH command see the next section its value returns to 1 The status of a deleted EDID returns to after query visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 8 6 View EDID header Description Shows basic information about EDIDs in the memory Format Example Command WH lt loc gt WHD14 Response EH lt loc gt e lt EH D14 NEC 1280x1024 60 lt EDID_HEADER gt CrLf LCD1970NXp CrLf Explanation Shows the EDID from memory location D14 which is the EDID from the Last attached monitor on output 14 Legend Depending on lt loc gt the query can be for one EDID all EDID in the block lt loc gt Result Response Fxx Factory EDID query Uxx User EDID query Dxx Dynamic EDID query Exx Emulated EDID query header for one EDID F All Factory preset EDIDs headers for all Factory EDIDs U All User saved EDI
132. n 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 3 8 6 Input parameter settings for DVI I type boards Covered boards MX DVII IB MXD UMX IB General settings Apply changes to Source Output Format HDCP enable No sync color Status Signal HDCP DVI SV Sync type video Resolution Color depth Colorspace Timing type Timing ID Audio Audio signal Audio type Sampling Frequency Channel allocation Audio settings Audio source Conversion mode General settings Source Set DVI I parameters on input port 10 Current port All port Auto Source Automatic 0F0F0F Analog unencrypted present seperate HY 1920x1080p60 24 bit pixel RGB EDID detailed timing 0 Reload factory defaults Current Input Analog options All Inputs No Audio embedding wi Analog 2HDMI Analog gt SPDIF V total MM lt H active psa E L w active H Pos 1125 2200 1920 x E V Pos 1 YAW Pix phase im Save to alll inputs 1080 194 42 0 line pixel pixel line pixel line Save to this input Reload factory settings for this signal Undo changes Preset manager E detector Analog gain offset gt gt Analog audio input sett
133. n from the router Confirm Do you want to establish connenction with the device J Info The bootloader application will restart the router when it establishes the connection All connected DVI sources and monitors will act as if the router was powered down The matrix beeps when it is rebooted Step 6 Review the firmware versions After the connection is made the device properties and he installed controller modules are displayed Lightware Bootloader v3 2 9 LiGHTWARE Available devices on Ethernet Device Properties Device Name I MX FR33R Serial Number N 12230214 UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES IP address 192 168 2 49 Available COM Parts COMI MAC address 00 20 4 01 35 8 Quick Bootload checksum verification only Communication update GPIO CLK to 1 gt update GPIO EN to 0 USB Devices gt Set shift register to 111000110 update GPIO DATA to 0 gt update GPIO CLK to 0 update GPIO CLK to 1 No card found gt update GPIO EN to 1 Hardware Version Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware nia 328 HVV 2 0 FW 1 0 8 HW 2 0 FW 1 0 8 5 3 0 5 W 1 3 8 Select the one or more controllers that need firmware upgrade by clicking the checkbox next to it MX CPU2 is the main processor s firmware MX CP controllers are the front panel button modules The number of the MX CP modules depends on the matrix frame size These modules mu
134. n signal is taken from the BNC connector Unlike with other synx references the TTL sync table has actually only one row as different signal formats are not identified in this mode settings Genlock to m signal BNC Genlock state N SIG NAL V 75 ohm termination Trigger on Falling edge Delay 3 75 T usec Trigger on Rising or falling edge can be set to trigger the delay counter Delay Set the delay in microseconds which will determine the exact switching time after the trigger The switching is done when the delay counter stops this way the switching will be accurate in 300 nanoseconds The minimum value is 3 75 us Page 90 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 4 3 Locking to Preview output DVI The synchronization signal is taken from any DVI source that is routed to the Preview output port on the CPU board The DVI sync table stores genlock settings for up to ten different DVI formats DVI formats are defined with the full active resolution and the refresh rate Each DVI format has its own settings for appropriate switching To edit a row in the table click the Edit button Genlock settings Genlock to Preview output Genlock state N SIG NAL v Input 3 Format Odd fields Even fields Line delay us e g 1920x1080160 enable line enable line Fix delay after hsync
135. nd FC fe Response CFe lt DESC gt CrLf lt CF MX CPU2 FW 3 1 6v CFe lt DESC gt CrLf SCH_2 2 CrLf W lt CF MX CP FW 1 0 8 0x10 CrLf CF END CrLf lt CF END Explanation The matrix has an MX CPU2 processor There is one control panel in the frame 8 6 8 View LAN versions Description Shows information about the LAN interface Format Example MX FR17 Command LAN LAN Response MAC ADDR mac CrLf lt ADDR 00 20 4A C7 AC CO WEB VER verl CrLf lt CrLf SERVER VER2 ver2 CiLf WEB VER 1 4 0 CrLf SERVER VER 3 0 6 CILf Explanation MAC address webcontent and webserver versions are shown Legend mac MAC address of LAN controller in the matrix veri Version of built in website user interface webcontent vere Version of LAN controller firmware webserver 8 6 9 View router s health Description Queries health status Response varies depending on the frame type MX FR17 MXFR33 and MX FR33L Format Example MX FR17 Command ST 58 Response STe lt DESC gt CrLf lt ST CPU 3 32V 5 03V 3 05V 5 03V 12 11V 31 6C CrLf STe lt DESC gt CrLf ST FAN 1 1530RPM CrLf lt ST FAN 2 1530RPM CrLf Explanation Internal voltages temperature and fan speeds shown MX FR33R Format Example MX FR33R Command ST st Response STe lt DESC gt CrLf lt ST CPU 3 31V 5 03V 3
136. ng technique avoids this and allows instantaneous switching between two encrypted signals 4 4 3 Avoiding unnecessary HDCP encryption unprotected content Many video sources send HDCP protected signal if they detect that the sink is HDCP capable even if the content is not copyrighted This can cause trouble if a HDCP capable device e g repeater or matrix router is connected between the source and the display In this case the content can t be viewed on non HDCP capable displays and interfaces like event controllers Rental and staging technicians often complain about Apple laptops who always send HDCP encrypted signals if the receiver device display matrix router etc reports HDCP compliancy However HDCP encryption is not required all the time e g computer desktop image MacBook and MacBookPro still do that Non HDCP display 4 72 encrypted signal 4 X iii HDCP compliant repeater To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling disabling function the HDCP capability can be disabled on each input port separately If HDCP is disabled on an input port the connected source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable and turn off authentication The source will not be able to communicate with any of the devices displays repeaters etc that are connected to the routers output therefore it could not see if they are HDCP capable or not MX FR series modular matr
137. nlocking from the CPU board s DVI input There are separate parameter tables for video sync DVI and TTL references Please note that genlocked switching occurs whenever an appropriate genlock source is set up disregarding the actually switched signal s type Each switch will be done synchronous to the Genlock source If there are standalone not genlocked sources connected to the matrix they will be switched synchronous to the genlock signal but as they are not genlocked the switching is not guaranteed to be in the blanking interval Of course this does not cause any problems because timing of switching signals that are not genlocked are irrelevant anyway 6 4 1 Locking to video sync The synchronization signal is taken from the BNC connector The video sync table stores genlock settings for up to ten different video formats Video formats are defined with the number of active lines and a or I letter according to the progressive or interlaced signals Each video format has its own settings for appropriate switching To edit a row in the table click the Edit button Genlock settings Genlock to Tri level or Bi level video sync v Genlock state N SIG NAL V 75 ohm termination Format Odd fields Even fields Line delay us e g 10801 enable line enable line Fix delay after hsync Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload defaults Reload def
138. nt The user can emulate any EDID on the 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 Built in cable compensation Each DVI HDMI or SDI input port contains an individual built in cable extender Pixel Accurate Reclocking removes jitter caused by long cables Each output has a clean jitter free signal eliminating signal instability and distortion caused by long cables or connector reflections Frame detector and signal analysis The exact video and audio signal format can be determined such as timing frequencies scan mode HDCP encryption color range color space and audio sample rate Genlock switch function The crosspoint switch can be synchronized to the blanking interval in the signal to serve professional rental and staging or broadcast systems Front panel control Every source and destination has its own button to select it Single switches can be executed or crosspoint presets can be saved and reloaded Almost every setting can be configured through the front panel LCD menu Legendable buttons Each button has a removable flat cap and a translucent label which can be inserted under it to identify sources and destinations RS 232 or RS 422 control Simple ASCII based protocol can be used for switching preset calling status request etc Ethernet control Multiple simul
139. ntrolled with multiple control protocols Lightware routers have a special protocol but to interoperate with third party devices a secondary protocol is also provided Be aware that different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols E g the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol 2 at the same time The USB interface always uses the Lightware protocol this cannot be changed Lightware Matrix Controller software and the built in website works only with LW protocol 1 The currently used protocol can be viewed or changed any time on the matrix front panel or with protocol commands Change view protocol on the front panel 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 Control Lock button for seconds it lights in up red continuously Step3 Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button Now the active protocols for the Serial and the Ethernet ports are displayed view protocol a source button lights up according to the current protocol on the Serial port Source 1 lights Lightware protocol active on Serial Source 2 lights Protocol 2 is active on Serial b One destination button lights up according to the current protocol on the Ethernet port Destination 1 lights Lightware protocol active on Ethernet Destination 2 lights Protocol 2 is
140. o DHCP mode with front panel buttons Step 1 Switch the router to TAKE mode if used previously in AUTOTAKE mode by pressing TAKE button for 3 seconds light will go off Step2 Press and hold down the Control Lock button for 3 seconds Control Lock button lights in up red continuously Step3 Press and keep pressed the Output Lock button the current protocol indication will light up Step 4 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 Get from DHCP server gateway Get from DHCP server Step 5 A light sequence will occur to confirm the command Take Auto Load Preset and Save Preset buttons will light up one after the other Step 6 Wait about 5 seconds before connecting the router via Ethernet visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 5 4 Serial port settings MX CPU2 can be ordered with either RS 232 or RS 422 communication port The port settings are done in the factory The device uses standard RS 232 interface with the following default settings 57600 Baud 8 data bit 1 stop bit no parity The serial port baud rate can be changed on the front panel LCD menu or remotely by protocol command as well 5 5 5 Control protocols Info Info Info Matrix routers can be co
141. ommand only the output was disabled 8 4 11 Disconnect any inputs from one output Info Info Info Description Switch an output to virtual unconnected input No signal on output Format Example Command 0 lt out gt 0 3 Response O lt out gt el00 CrLf lt 003 100 CrLf Explanation Inputs are disconnected from output 5 no input will be connected The response for this command is 1LO lt out gt if the output is locked Disconnecting acts similar to muting except that the previous connection cannot be restored with an unmute command A disconnected output can still be muted or unmuted however this has no real effect in this case To make a disconnected output live again another input has to be switched to it 8 4 12 Lock specified output Description Lock output out Output s state cannot be changed until unlocking Format Example Command gt lt out gt gt 05 Response 1LO lt out gt CrLf lt 1L005 CrLf Explanation Output 5 is locked 8 4 13 Unlock specified output Info Description Unlock output lt out gt The connection on output can be changed Format Example Command lt lt out gt lt 05 Response OLO lt out gt CrLf lt 0LO05 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 visual eng
142. on Now the Output Lock button starts to blink and all the locked output s buttons illuminate green view state If no button is pressed for three seconds the router returns to idle state If an illuminating output button is pressed it goes off to indicate that it is preselected for unlocking Press and release the TAKE button The deselected destinations are now unlocked View locked outputs in AUTOTAKE mode In AUTOTAKE mode a destination is selected all the time Therefore the currently selected output and input buttons are illuminated The Output Lock button illuminates regarding to the lock state of the current output Viewing all locked outputs is not possible is AUTOTAKE mode as pressing the Output Lock button instantly locks or unlocks the current output Lock an output in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1 Step 2 Press and release the required destination button Now 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 Output Lock button light up Press and release the Output Lock bu
143. on Data Simply put EDID is the passport of display devices monitors TV sets projectors It contains information about the display s capabilities such as supported resolutions refresh rates these are called Detailed Timings the type and manufacturer of the display device etc After connecting a DVI source to a DVI display the source reads out the EDID to determine the resolution and refresh rate of the image to be transmitted Who are u you Display am a monitor Here is my EDID PC or Mac Display Now know what can send PC or Mac Display Figure 4 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 4 1 2 Common problems related to EDID Problem My system consists of the following a computer a Lightware matrix a WUXGA 1920x1200 LCD monitor and a SXGA 1280x1024 projector would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector What EDID should chose on the router Solution If you want to see the image on both dis
144. on the input DVI or HDMI signal can be sent to the crosspoint This parameter can be fixed DVI or pass HDMI The latter option uses HDMI signal if the incoming signal is HDMI as well The Audio source parameter is accessible only with MXD UMX IB It can be set to No Audio DVII embedded audio or Add on The latter option takes the audio signal from the analog stereo or the S PDIF inputs according to the Add on source setting The HDCP capability on the input can be enabled or disabled with the HDCP enable setting The Analog settings submenu affects the analog video input parameters erable Inbut 9 HOP er buttons to select the parameter to be changed Use the left Linda visual engineering IGHTWARE The Add on source setting is accessible only with MXD UMX IB The analog stereo and S PDIF conversion functions can be set here Two signal conversions are shown S represents the S PDIF port An represents the analog stereo port and D represents the digital audio which is embedded in the HDMI signal on the video port Possible options are shown below LCD legend Connections HDMI deembedded An gt D An gt S from input port S PDIF PBudio InPut HDMI embedded to crosspoint HDMI deembedded An gt D D gt S from input p
145. one s can be left unplugged 5 2 Front panel operations 5 2 1 CONTROL LOCK Front panel button operations can be enabled or disabled using CONTROL LOCK button while RS 232 RS 422 USB and Ethernet control is still enabled If the button is not illuminated front panel button operations are enabled If it illuminates red continuously front panel operations are inhibited including LCD menu Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for 3 seconds to toggle the control lock state 5 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 three seconds to toggle between TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes TAKE mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input at once This mode is useful when time delay is not allowed between multiple switching The commands are only realized when the TAKE button is pressed If no button is pressed for two seconds all preselected actions which were not realized with the pressing TAKE will be ignored and the router returns to its idle state AUTOTAKE mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is needed between sources on a particular destination In this mode switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons 5 2 3 Source
146. ored in dat bin or edid files Step 1 Select the User Memory list in one of the list windows Step2 Right click on the desired memory location Then select Load from file from the pop up menu Step3 Browse your hard drive to find the desired EDID file Select the file type The software checks whether the selected file is a valid EDID file Step4 Click Open in the browser window After the process finished EDID Upload completed message appears Synchronizing EDID lists Info Info By clicking Synchronize EDID List button the Lightware Matrix Controller software rereads all EDID information from the connected matrix switcher During normal operation it is not necessary to use this function because the matrix switcher always reports every status change automatically There is always a small delay in responses So if a new monitor is connected to the output its new EDID is not shown immediately but in 2 3 seconds As the matrix switcher reports status change nothing will happen if you select the same EDID to a given input or connect the same display device to a given output Deleting EDIDs Last Attached Monitor s EDIDs and User saved EDIDs can be deleted from the list Note that if the deleted EDID was in use then the emulated EDID on the affected input it will change to factory default EDID F49 Step 1 Right click on the EDID to be deleted Step 2 Click on the Delete EDID the pop up wind
147. ort HDMI embedded to crosspoint HDMI deembedded D gt An S gt D from input port HDMI embedded to crosspoint HDMI deembedded S gt D S gt An from input port HDMI embedded to crosspoint HDMI deembedded D gt S D gt An from input port The Analog audio Input submenu contains settings like volume balance etc for the analog stereo audio port when it is configured as input Accessible only with MXD UMX IB The Analog audio Output submenu contains settings like volume balance etc for the analog stereo audio port when it is configured as output Accessible only with MXD UMX IB Input port settings submenu DVIDL type Covered boards MX DVIDL IB The input cable equalization can be set to 3 9 25 35 40 dB or Auto Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value Input port settings submenu 3G SDP type Covered boards MX 3GSDI IB Use the up A and down W buttons to select the parameter to be changed Use the left lt and right gt buttons to change the value The Equalization can be set to Auto recommended or 0 dB The later setting disables equalization The Audio source selects which is embedded to the forwarded HDMI signal can be set to SDI S PDIF or No audio HDMI embedded to crosspoint InPut 3 Reld Or Bin
148. ough this menu The EDID types are grouped in submenus The most important information about each EDID is shown in the submenu Use the left lt and right gt buttons to select the desired EDID The monitor name and the preferred resolution can be checked Save EDID menu The EDID from any connected monitor can be learned to user memory slots Select the dynamic EDID of the output port with the left lt and right gt buttons Then press down and select the user EDID slot where the monitor s EDID has to be stored After the desired dynamic EDID and user memory is selected go to Save and press the enter or right button to store the EDID Switch EDID menu The emulated EDIDs can be changed in this menu Dynamic User or Factory EDIDs can be selected in the top row with the left lt and right gt buttons The preferred resolution of the selected EDID is shown in the second row of the screen M gt Press down and right and then select the input port with the left buttons After the desired EDID and input port is selected go to Do switch and press enter or right gt button to change the emulated EDID The Operation is progress message appears on the LCD then Operation done message is shown for 2 seconds
149. ow Step3 A confirmation message appears Select Yes to delete the EDID 6 5 2 Advanced EDID Editor This powerful tool is essential for AV professionals The Lightware Advanced EDID Editor is integrated into the Lightware Matrix Controller software and it makes possible to manage every setting in the EDID on an intuitive user interface The editor can read and write all descriptors which are defined in the standards including the additional CEA extensions Any EDID from the router s memory or a saved EDID file can be loaded in the editor The software resolves the raw EDID and displays it as readable information to the user All descriptors can be edited and saved in an EDID file or uploaded to the router s memory By clicking on the green arrow the editor area rolls down I Lol amp Advanced EDID Management Vi Emulated EDID List Last Attached Monitor s EDID List Synchronize EDID List When the user enters the menu for the first time an empty EDID is loaded into the editor s memory All EDID in the router s memory can be edited in the following way Step 1 Right click on the desired EDID to be loaded to the EDID Editor Step2 In the pop up menu click on Edit EDID The editor area automatically rolls down and the EDID is loaded into the editor area For further information see the user s manual of Advanced EDID Editor MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 6 5 3 Easy EDID Creator
150. p 6 Bae gmoyggggggmg 25 0 26 27 Bf 29 B32 DEE Signal Present 189 EDID mode Output Lock visual engineering LicHTWARE 3 33 DIGITAL MATRIX ROUTE MX FR33 Q ser p 109 Input boards Output boards Page 22 137 Section 3 Controls and connections Control Lock Output Lock 77 3 5 MX FR17 Front panel view gunmmmmumrmi seal caginesrin USB control e USB control e Menu display e Menu navigation Status LEDs Control Lock Q Output Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take Auto Load Preset Save Preset EDID mode Signal Present ection 3 Controls and connections Source buttons Menu display Destination buttons Take Auto 10 Preset buttons a 17 Signal Present 189 EDID mode MX FR17 Menu navigation B Status LEDs USB connection for Lightware Matrix Controller Software Displays status information and menu operation Up down left right escape and enter buttons for menu navigation CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation Power LED lights green when the router is powered on Press long to disable or enable front panel buttons When red illuminated all operations on front panel are prohibited Locks one or more
151. p2 In the popup menu click Read I O names 6 3 4 Quick I O port information I16 If the mouse pointer is moved above I O port label a tooltip zm comes up showing the main information about the port status Bie The port name the incoming signal and connection status can be present checked Output status shows only port name and connections E 6 3 5 Crosspoint operations Switching For making a connection click on the desired square If the output port is not locked then the connection is made example input 15 is connected to output 2 according to the HH 2 picture on the right For switching an input to all outputs click Ei T with the right mouse button on the input label and click Switch to all outputs in the popup menu Muting outputs Outputs can be easily muted by clicking on the button titled M beside the output This means that no signal is present at this output If mute is active the color of the button s background changes to black Info Switching muted outputs does not unmute them muting remains active until M button is clicked again Info Outputs can be disconnected from any inputs by protocol command In this case the crosspoint view will not show any green 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 visual engineering IGHTWAR
152. pe sequencies v Add CRLF at the end Hexadecimal Optical module parameters The optical module s type and serial number is shown The connector type is the standard name of the fiber connector which is mounted on the back plate of the board The connector type can be LC SC ST and NT Neutrik OpticalCON Laser enable The optical module can be powered down with this setting This can help to prevent aging of the laser transmitter and save lifetime If the laser is disabled then no signal transmission is available Serial port extension parameters MX HDMI OPT boards provide bidirectional RS 232 communication with periphery devices at remote endpoints through optical extenders This communication is transmitted over the same fiber cable as the video signal Serial passthru The remote serial communication feature can be enabled or disabled It is recommended to disable this feature if not used Serial link Shows if there is a compatible receiver connected Baudrate The baudrate can be set The receiver unit HDMI OPT RX will communicate with this baudrate with the periphery device Periphery device Set if the periphery device connected to the remote extender needs ASCII or Binary control commands It set to disabled then the periphery device could not send commands back Page 86 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual Port remo
153. pgrade Extra I O ports Get an additional DVI HDCP input and output port Ethernet control Multiple simultaneous TCP IP Ethernet connections Combine HDCP and non HDCP boards Any interface board combination is possible in the same frame visual engineering IGHTWARE 2 3 Input boards Several input interface boards are available Each model has different capabilities and functions The table below shows a summary of the main features MX DVID IB DVI I D 8 single link HDMI capability HDCP capability EDID emulation Cable EQ MX DVI TP IB RJ45 8 single link MX DVI TP IB RJ45 dual 8 single link MX DVI OPT IB LC NT SC ST 8 single link MX DVIDL IB DVI I D 4 dual link MX DVIDL OPT IB LC NT SC ST 4 dual link MX DVI HDCP IB DVI I D 8 single link MX DVII HDCP IB DVI I 8 single link MXD UMX IB DVI I 8 single link MX HDMI IB HDMI 8 single link MX HDMI TP IB RJ45 dual 8 single link MXD HDMI TP IB RJ45 dual more 8 single link MX HDMI OPT IB LC NT SC ST 8 single link lt lt lt lt lt lt lt MX 3GSDI IB BNC S PDIF 8 single link MX CPU2 Test Input more Phoenix balanced analog audio S PDIF DVI I D RS 232 S PDIF note Info are connected 2 4 Output boards 1 single link
154. plays 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 4 Technologies Page 33 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE Problem have changed to a different EDID on an input port of the matrix to have a different resolution but nothing happens Solution Some graphics cards and video sources read out the EDID only after power up and later they don t sense that EDID has been changed You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again 4 2 Advanced EDID management 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 All of our modular matrices provide Lightware s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor s EDID that are connected to the output connectors First 50 EDID are factory
155. power source Make sure the switcher is working properly WEEE Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This Product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or paeem 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 MX FR9 MX FR17 MX FR33 MX FR33L MX FR33R MX FR65R MX FR80R 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 EMI EMC EN 55103 1 E3 EN 55103 2 Safety EN 60065 Class Date 16 09 2010 Name Gergely Vida Managing
156. press the START button The video signal will be flashing on the outputs Result To access this function open the parameter window for the pe nM input port on which the source device has to be checked Click the HDCP key counter button to open the tool Click on the Start button to begin the process Info The test takes about 1 2 minute and the device will not process any other command during the test The video signal will disappear or flash on the outputs Page 88 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller 6 4 Genlock settings The genlock settings can be accessed by clicking the Genlock button on the right in the Control menu view Please be patient as loading the settings can take several seconds The genlock circuit can take the below signal types as reference Tri or Bi level video sync When Standard Definition Black Burst or HD Tri level sync signal is applied to the Genlock BNC input connector SD or HD video formats are recognized by the router The suitable genlock settings are used based on the video sync format TTL signal When a TTL sync signal e g Vsync from a graphic card is applied to the BNC input connector switching is locked to rising or falling edge of a pulsing TTL signal on BNC input Preview output DVI or HDMI sync signal is used from any input port of the matrix router that is routed on the Preview output Test input DVI or HDMI sync signal is used for ge
157. r 2048x1080 60Hz PC resolutions The switcher has an RS 232 or RS 422 optional and an Ethernet LAN port for remote control applications and a control panel for local control operation Front panel buttons are illuminated and easily relegendable with text for informative system integration visual engineering IGHTWARE 1 3 Features Non blocking cross point matrix architecture The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously Hybrid modular system custom sizes with several types of input and output boards give the flexibility for interfacing with different video sources and displays 2 25 Gb s channel transmission Any DVI or HDMI signal between 25 and 225 MHz TMDS clock frequency cab be routed depending on the input and output boards Supports all HDTV resolutions and HDCP 720p 1080i and 1080p etc signals are supported with or without HDCP encryption HDCP capability Relevant I O boards are fully HDCP compliant Both HDCP encrypted and non HDCP components can be installed in the same system HDCP and non HDCP boards are now compatible within the same chassis No signal latency with zero frame delay The signal management architecture ensures that there is no delay added between the input and the output Instantaneous switching No delay is added to the switch function and multiple switches can be executed at the same time instantaneously Advanced EDID Manageme
158. r 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 will light up If no source button is lighting the selected destination is in muted state View current state in AUTOTAKE mode Info 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 muted or disconnected By pressing another destination button the state of that destination can be seen Muting or disconnecting an output cannot be done in AUTOTAKE mode Be careful as in AUTOTAKE mode if a source button is pressed it is immediately connected to
159. red down The low battery does not affect normal operation of the matrix However the error log will not have correct time stamps Switch off the matrix and take out the MX CPU2 board Locate the battery holder see picture below Check if the battery is contacting well in the holder Gi 2 Take the battery out firmly taking care not to bend the spring contact upwards Bend the spring contact a little bit downwards to ensure good contact If the battery is exhausted replace with lithium button battery type CR2032 12 Appendix 12 1 Maximum cable length The maximum cable lengths at the inputs of the MX TP IB are shown below Resolution Catbe UTP CATGUTP CAT6 SFTP CAT7 SFTP 640 480 60 60 60 65 70 70 80m 800x600 260 60m 60m 65m 65m 65m 75m 1024 768 60 55 55 60 60 60 75 1280x720p60 55m 55m 60 m 60 m 60 m 70m 1280x1024 060 50m 50m 55m 60 60 65m 1400x1050 260 45m 45m 45m 55m 55m 60m 1600x1200 60 30m 35m 35m 45m 45m 50m 1920x1080p60 30m 35m 35m 45m 45m 50m 1920x1200p60 30m 35m 35m 45m 45m 50m Page 134 137 Section 12 Appendix 13 Specifications General t FERRE Prades Cha ERR Dread CE UL FCC EMIEM O iS dep etie EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 x tite iunt foi eee en A EN 60065 Class 1 qu edd 3 years Operating
160. remote operation and connection setup Renewed protocol The MX CPU2 processor board works with a similar but renewed protocol as the earlier generation matrix frames with CPU1 This icon indicates functions which are heavily modified in the MX CPU2 8 1 Changing protocols The router is equipped with multiple router protocols Different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols E g the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol 2 at the same time The currently used protocol can be viewed or changed any time on the matrix front panel see section 5 5 5 on page 62 or with protocol commands 8 2 Protocol description The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol The matrices accept commands surrounded by curly brackets and responds data surrounded by round brackets only if a command was successfully executed All input commands are converted to uppercase but respond commands can contain upper and lower case letters as well Legend for control commands in input number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format 01 5 07 16 etc out output number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format in input number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc out output number in 2 digit ASCII format 01 02 10 12 etc 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
161. rices User s Manual 3 7 6 RS 232 connectors available on some boards MXD HDMI TP interface boards provide standard 9 pin female and male D subminiature receptacles for serial port pass thru to remote HDMI TP extenders Fo ad U y D sub 9 pin female DE9F D sub 9 pin male DE9M Pinar RSzszpinout 1 NO moncomeced 2 Rx data receive 3 Tx data transmit 4 DTA Png S GND signal ground shield 6 BSRiemaycmei tPn 8 CTS memaycenecedtoPhT 9 Nc non connected Table 3 5 D sub connector pin assignment for standard RS 232 3 7 1 Fiber optical inputs and outputs The optical interface boards can be ordered with several standard fiber connector types 9 IO ST receptacle LC receptacle SC receptacle Qo Qo NT receptacle Neutrik amp OpticalCON DUO 3 7 2 3G SDI inputs Standard BNC receptacle is used for 3G SDI inputs BNC receptacle BNC plug Section 3 Controls and connections Page 29 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 3 7 3 Analog stereo audio input and output connectors Some interface boards have standard RCA receptacle for analog stereo audio inputs and outputs Inputs and outputs work with standard line in and line out voltage levels RCA plug left channel RCA receptacles RCA plug righ
162. rnet with LAN patch cable to a Hub Switch or Router Ethernet with LAN cross cable directly to Computer USB with a mini USB cable If the connection is made through the router s Ethernet port be sure that the computer is in the same network as the router If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections for example WiFi and LAN connections are used simultaneously you will have to know the IP address for the one that is used for controlling the matrix Upon connecting the matrix to the computer with USB the operating system recognizes the device as a standard HID device and installs the required driver 1 Found New Hardware lt USB Human Interface Device Step2 Start the application EL To run the controller software double click on the icon on the desktop or select proper shortcut from Start Menu gt Programs gt LW matrix controller Lig htware folder v3 39 EENI N NEXT XE Lightware Matrix Controller v3 3 9 Figure 6 1 Matrix Controller software startup Page 64 137 Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Info Info Info Info Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual Step3 The Find dialog appears automatically If the connection has been made via Ethernet the software picks the primary Ethernet interface and shows the available Lightware devices on that port The dev
163. rs Ready and the matrix reboots Info The matrix must not be switched off during configuration reload process If the power goes off then the matrix will restart with factory default settings 5 4 3 LCD menu pop up messages ALERT screen This pup up screen appears when a high level error occurs in the matrix Press the enter button to dismiss this alert and jump to the system log entry Use the down buttons to scroll between the log entries Please contact Lightware support visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 4 4 EDID mode To enter or to exit from this mode press and release the EDID button EDID mode is active when the EDID button is illuminated on the front panel All EDIDs are referred with their memory location e g F49 or 003 see section 5 3 about EDID memory structure on Info Info page 44 Select menu items with up A and down buttons and then press or right button to step in button to return to main submenus Press the escape e EDID management menu EDID manzawdement deu EPID Saus EDID toh EDID You can cancel any not yet executed operation by exiting the EDID menu Source and destination buttons are disabled while EDID mode is active View EDID menu All the stored EDIDs can be checked thr
164. s Info Power ON OFF cycle will not affect the emulated EDID or other settings Info EDID routing procedure causes a status change hence it is reported back to the CONTROL SOFTWARE within 2 3 seconds Learning EDID from attached display device The system is able to learn the EDID from a connected display device and store it in one of the user programmable memory locations Step 1 Select the User Memory in the drop down menu in one of the list windows Step2 Select the EDID to be saved from the other list window Step3 Drag and drop the selected EDID to the desired User Memory location Step4 Click Yes in the pop up dialog window to confirm EDID change Saving EDID from memory to file The control software is able to download EDID from the matrix and to save it as an EDID file dat recommended bin or edid file extension can be selected Step 1 Right click on the EDID to be saved Step 2 Click on the Save to file in the pop up window Step3 The Matrix Controller Software downloads the desired EDID and a save dialog appears It may take a few seconds to download the EDID If the save dialog is shown type in the file name select the file type and press the Save button Step 4 After the process was completed an EDID saved message appears visual engineering IGHTWARE Load EDID from file to memory The system is able to load EDID from a file located on the computer and store it in the matrix EDIDs can be st
165. s system integrators and operators to control multiple devices in a big system through a single user interface 5 5 1 Control interfaces Users can connect to the matrix through Ethernet TCP IP Serial port RS 232 or RS 422 USB if available on the matrix frame front panel After establishing connection there is no difference between connection types except some rare cases which are uniquely noted The available remote connections and the relating chapters are listed below User interface Lightware matrix controller software Connection type further RS 232 serial port Ethernet port USB port information chapter 6 page 63 Built in website chapter 7 page 99 third party control system chapter 8 page 100 Table 5 2 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 link UTP cable has to be used User interface comparison The built in website and the Lightware matrix controller software have little different capabilities The table below summarizes the main differences helping you to select the interface that suits your needs Function platform Matrix controller software Windows only Built in website v ANY installation and preset names installation required web browser needed only v Preview presets
166. s the manually typed IP address is not checked if it is a Lightware device or not If the address belongs to an unknown network device then this may cause malfunction of the device Info IP Address Cancel Use the following TCP Port Step 1 Type in the IP address of the matrix router check on the front panel LCD if possible Step2 The TCP port can be selected manually if the checkbox is selected If the port is not set then the default port 10001 is used Step 3 Click the Add button The IP address will appear in the list Cannot connect to device If the IP address was added manually then the bootloader software usually cannot detect the device type and cannot connect to it automatically The IP addresses with unrecognized devices appear in the list without showing the type and serial number Use this option with caution as the manually typed IP adaress is not checked if it is a Lightware device or not If the address belongs to an unknown network device then this may cause malfunction of the device Step 1 Add the IP address manually as described above Step2 Right click on the desired IP address Available devices on Ethernet and select Handle as MX CPU2 t 2 192 168 2 49 I MX FR33R SN 1223021 4 Step 3 The software tries to connect to the TE ee Handle as HDMI OPT device handling it as the selected type If the connection is succesful then the Handle as UMX TP TX100R further process is the same as
167. signal info Information about the incoming embedded audio signal is shown This audio could be replaced with audio from the add on in the signal which is sent towards the crosspoint The shown information represents always the incoming embedded audio not the forwarded signal Audio settings The below settings appear only with the MXD UMX IB Audio source The signal which is sent to the matrix crosspoint can have embedded audio No audio embedding Disables audio in the signal HDMI embedded pass through Leave the incoming signal as it is Audio addon embedded to HDMI Use the analog stereo or S PDIF audio input and embed it to the HDMI signal Conversion mode The analog stereo and S PDIF audio ports can be configured as inputs and outputs as well The LEDs on next to the connectors indicate if the port works as input or output to prevent wrong connections If they are configured as input its signal can be used to embed into the HDMI signal and or output on the other audio connector The available modes Connections The analog audio is digitized and embedded into the HDMI stream In addition it is sent out on the S PDIF Analog HDMI HDMI deembedded HDMI embedded Analog gt SPDIE from input port to crosspoint S PDIF The analog audio is digitized and embedded into the HDMI B stream The original embedded audio from the incoming HDMI signal is sent out on the S PDIF HDMI embedded to crosspoint Analog gt HDMI HD
168. signals are not supported You cannot use cables with DVI VGA adapter plugs The only exception is the MX DVII HDCP IB and the MXD UMX IB which accept analog signals as well Check the cables TP Although twisted pair signal transmission uses the same plugs and cables as TCP IP or Ethernet networks the transmission is NOT compatible with these interfaces DVI TP or HDMI TP cables must not be connected to any Ethernet device Due to the high data rates high quality cables must be used It is recommended to use Cat6 or Cat7 S FTP cables 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 Check the source Check whether your source is powered on and configured properly The HDMI output can be turned off on some DVD players If the source is a computer then verify that the output is active Try restarting your computer if you get a picture during the booting process you have to review the driver settings visual engineering IGHTWARE 11 5 Error alerts Battery low The warning shows that the battery on the CPU board is exhausted or not inserted The function of the battery is powering the real time clock when the frame is powe
169. st have the same firmware installed The Web Package is the module which handles the LAN connections and hosts the built in website Step 7 Browse for the new firmware s Click the corresponding cell in the Browse New Firmware column A dialog pops up to confirm if you really want to modify the path Now you can browse for the new firmware file to upload After opening the new file the new firmware field will contain the name of the firmware file Section 10 Firmware upgrade Page 129 137 visual engineering Info IGHTWARE Bootloader Version Firmware Version Browse New Firmware 3 2 9 1 1 HW 2 0 FW 1 0 2 FW 1 0 8 MX CP2 2 HW 2 0 FW 1 0 2 FW 1 0 8 v Web Package 3 0 5 W 1 3 8 0 Hardware Version mx dvi cpu v3 3 0 hex Step 8 Upgrade firmware s Click UPGRADE SELECTED FIRMWARES button A confirmation message appears After clicking the YES button the selected controllers are being reprogrammed with the firmware you selected If you select a file that doesn t fit for the selected controller you will get an information message about which file is wrong If you selected a controller to upgrade but you had not selected a file for it then you will also get an information message about which file is missing Quick Bootload mode can be switched on or off any time It makes the bootloader software faster by only checking the checksum of the controller No dat
170. t M3 gt lt MUT1011000000000000 e lt M4 gt e lt M5 gt 0e lt M6 gt 0e lt M gt 0 CrLf e lt M8 gt e lt M9 gt e lt M10 gt e lt M11 gt 0e lt M12 gt e lt M13 gt e lt M14 gt e lt M15 gt e lt M16 gt e lt M17 gt CrLf Legend All lt Mx gt indexes are one digit numbers showing the mute state for the corresponding output If lt Mx gt equals 0 the output x is unmuted If lt Mx gt equals 1 the output x is muted Explanation Output 1 3 and 4 are muted the other outputs are not muted 8 4 9 Mute specified output Description Mute output lt out gt The output signal is turned off Format Example Command lt out gt 03 Response 1MT lt out gt CrLf lt 1MT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is muted No signal is present on output 3 now Info Muting does not change the crosspoint s state but disables the output itself This way the last connection can be easily restored with an unmute command Info Switching a muted output does not unmute the output 8 4 10 Unmute specified output Info Description Unmute output out Format Example Command lt out gt 03 Response OMT lt out gt CrLf lt OMT03 CrLf Explanation Output 3 is unmuted Now output 3 is switched to the input it was connected to prior to the mute command Unmuting an output makes the previous connection active as the crosspoint s state has not been changed with the muting c
171. t and press enter or right gt button spontit backub The full matrix configuration including every port setting and EDIDs can be saved and reloaded later To save the current configuration select Save config now and press enter 4 or right gt button A confirmation message appears then the progress starts A status indicator shows the progress This may take up to 1 minute After the saving finished a message appears Ready 20120925 1536 cfg The configuration file name includes the date and time when the configuration was saved in YYYYMMDD HHMM format For example the file 20120925 1536 cfg was saved at 15 36 on 25 September 2012 To reload a previously saved configuration go to Config to load item with the down buttons and then select the desired configuration file with the left lt and right gt buttons Press enter to reload the selected configuration Note that this will change every setting in the matrix I O port parameters crosspoint presets EDIDs etc and the previous state could be restored only if the configuration was saved earlier A confirmation message appears then the progress can be started This may take several minutes A status indicator shows the progress After the configuration reloading finished a message appea
172. t channel Right channel input or output Plastic insulator GND Left channel input or output Plastic insulator GND Table 3 6 RCA connector pin assignments for analog audio Info Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color coded by CEA CEDIA 863 B ANSI to aid correct connections According to the standard Lightware uses red colored RCA connectors for right channel of analog stereo audio signals and white colored RCA connectors for left channel of analog stereo audio signals 3 7 4 Symmetrical analog stereo audio 5 pole Phoenix connector is used for symmetrical analog audio line in out Some I O boards use this connector as a configurable input or output Always check if this connector is configured as an output or input to prevent connecting two outputs together Asymmetrical audio signals can be connected as well For asymmetrical output connect only and ground For asymmetrical input connect and ground to the source and connect to the ground JI gd NN i Pt ets BB 2 tet 3 Ground 4 Rigt 5 Right Compatible plug type Phoenix Combicon series 3 5mm pitch type MC 1 5 5 ST 3 5 order number 1840395 3 7 5 RS 232 RS 422 control port Lightware modular matrices can be remote controlled through industry st
173. talled cards The number of responses varies regarding the frame size number of slots Format Example is is SL e00e lt MB_ DESC gt CrLf SL 0 MX DVI MB80 SCH 1 1 SL e1e lt OB_DESC gt CrLf PCB_1 1 CrLf SL e2e lt OB DESC gt CrLf SL 1 MX DVID OB 2 0 Command Response PCB_2 0 CrLf SL e51e lt IB_DESC gt CrLf lt SL 2 empty Cr f SL e52e lt IB_DESC gt CrLf i i lt SL 51 MX DVID IB SCH 2 0 SLeEND CrLf PCB_2 0 CrLf SL 52 MX DVII HDCP IB SCH 2 1 PCB_2 1 CrLf lt SL END CrLf Explanation The router reports that it has two output and two input slots There are two input cards and one output card installed and one output slot is empty Legend Slot 0 represents the motherboard Slots from 1 to 50 are showing the output boards Slots from 51 to 100 are showing the input boards Legend Explanation SL 0 This slot represents the motherboard SL 1 50 Slots from 1 to 50 are showing the output boards SL 51 100 Slots from 51 to 100 are showing the input boards SL END This message indicates the end of the list Info The matrix responds an empty board descriptor for empty physical slots visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 6 7 View firmware for all controllers Description Shows the firmware versions of all installed controllers The number of responses depends on the router configuration Format Example MX FR17 Comma
174. taneous TCP IP connections are available with simple ASCII based protocol for controlling and configuring the matrix router Built in WEB site easy access from a WEB browser to control and configure the switcher USB control Easily accessible front panel USB configuration port DVI 5 power support 500 mA constant current output on each DVI or output to power long distance fiber optical cables or other DVI powered devices Redundant power supply Accepting AC voltages from 100 to 240 Volts with 50 or 60 Hz line frequency on standard IEC connector Redundant hot swappable PSUs on selected models Power failure memory The matrix router starts with its latest configuration settings when powered on or after power failure Every setting is stored in a non volatile memory MX FR series modular matrices User s Manual 1 4 Applications Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are illustrated below Large LCD display Dual Link QXGA Projector DVI DL cable up to 15m 4 DVI cable DVI TP RX100 CAT x up to DVI Monitor I up to 60m d Single fiber DVI cable multimode up to 60m optical cable up to 2600m Router frame MX FR33R Dual redundant power supplies Single fiber multimode optical cable up to 2600m DVI OPT RX110 DVI cable we DVI cable 2 Single fiber Projector DV TP TK300 DVI TP TX200 TX p
175. te RS 232 terminal This terminal window can be used to communicate with the periphery device which is connected to the RS 232 port on the remote extender 6 3 10 Frame detector Some input and output ports can show detailed information about the signal like blanking intervals and active video resolution This feature is a good troubleshooter if compatibility problems occur during system installation To access this function open the parameter window for the input or output port on which the signal has to be checked Click the Frame Detector button to show detailed timings If the desired port does not have this feature the signal can be routed to the Preview output port on the CPU2 board and the Frame detector can be used on the output port Timing parameters at input 33 Full Vertical Frame Vertical resolution 1250 lines Horizontal resolution 2150 pixels Active lines 1200 lines Active pixels 1500 pixels Vertical back porch 49 lines Vertical front porch 1 lines 16 62 ms Horizontal back porch 559 pixels Horizontal front porch 64 pixels Horizontal sync width 192 pixels VSYNC frequency 60 18 Hz HSYNC frequency 75 22 kHz Bits per pixel 24 bit 2160 pixels HSYNC 192 pixels Measured pixel clock 162 4 MHz Measured TMDS clock 162 4 MHz Data rate 4 874 Gbps Refresh Figure 6 12 Frame detector window Lightware s frame detector function works like an input signal analyzer and makes poss
176. temperature 0 50 Flurmidity tenete eo tpe p Re 10 90 RH 13 1 MX FR80R and MX FR65R Power Power SOUICe nnne nnne nnn 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 2000 W 6830 BTU hour Power supply unit s type sese FNP850 12RG AC power connector s ssessssseeeeenneenn IEC C14 receptacle Enclosure Back ooa te dates eite Yes 15U high Dimensions 482W x 393D x 665H mm 19 0W x 15 5D x 26 2H inch 13 2 MX FR33R Power POoWer SOUICO entia eg Ta 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption seen max 320 W 1092 BTU hour Power supply unit s type MX PSU 160 AC power IEC C14 receptacle Enclosure Back moult v duree a nis iniu ate er terio e Yes 7U high Dimensions 482W x 400D x 309H mm 19 0W x 15 7D x 12 1H inch 13 3 MX FR33L Power Power SOUICe nennen 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 250 W 854 BTU hour AC power IEC C14 receptacle Enclosure Rack mount netter tite theo tte debebat Yes 6U high Dimensions 482W x 400D x 265H
177. the display device The default setting gives good result in most cases Dual link Mode The dual link output port can be configured to disable the TMDS wires needed for dual link signals This can solve problems with dual link monitors when a single link signal is routed to them Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 83 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE Enable Dual Link The dual link channel is enabled disregarding the input port type Some dual link monitors may display distorted squeezed picture when the signal comes from a single link input port Disable Dual Link The dual link channel is disabled In this case no dual link signals can be used Use this setting if a single link signal has to be routed to the output and the Auto mode does not work Auto Mode Enables or disables the dual link channel depending on the input port type If the input port is single link then the dual link channel is disabled If the input port is dual link then the dual link channel is enabled Note that only the port type depends not the signal type on the port 6 3 9 4 Output parameter settings for HDMI type boards Covered boards MX HDMI OB MX DVI HDCP OB MX HDMI TP OB MXD HDMI TP OB MX CPU2 Preview Output Set HDMI parameters on Output 17 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Output All Outputs Current Output All Outputs Set signal properties for output 17 Display
178. thout any changes visual engineering IGHTWARE IO card reset submenu This operation reloads the factory default settings for all input and output ports on all currently installed boards The matrix will reboot after execution Select YES to execute operation Select NO or press escape to return to previous menu without any changes EDID reset submenu This operation emulates the factory default F49 EDID Universal HDMI with deep color to all input ports on all currently installed I O boards Select YES to execute operation Select NO or press escape to return to previous menu without any changes HDCP key reset submenu This operation clears the HDCP key cache in the matrix This is useful when a source cannot accept as many keys as the matrix stores Select YES to execute operation Select NO or press escape to return to previous menu without any changes Protocol reset submenu This operation sets the Lightware communication protocol for every control interface LAN RS 232 USB Beep sounds indicate protocol change Select YES to execute operation Select NO or press escape to return to previous menu without any changes All reset submenu This operation resets all the above mentioned settings The matrix will reboot Select YES to execute operation Select NO or press
179. tion on all outputs Info Info Description Viewing all outputs connection results in different response length because it depends on the frame size The response below supposes a router having 17 outputs The 2 responds the connection of Preview Output port as well The earlier 16x16 or 32x32 frames responded 16 and 32 outputs but with MX CPU2 the response will be 17 and 33 correspondingly Format Command VC Response lt 1 gt lt 2 gt lt gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt lt 7 gt lt 8 gt lt 9 gt lt 10 gt lt 11 gt lt 121 gt lt 13 gt lt 14 gt lt 15 gt lt 16 gt e lt O17 gt CrLf Example 1 MX FR17 VC lt ALL 02 02 02 05 05 05 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 CrLf Legend 1 All Ox indexes show the corresponding output s connection state If value O5 equals 04 it means that output 5 is connected to input 4 All Ox indexes are two digit ASCII characters 01 02 04 etc Explanation 1 Viewing connection for all outputs Input 2 is connected to outputs 1 2 and 3 Input 5 is connected to outputs 4 5 and 6 Input 8 is connected to outputs 7 through 17 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 visual
180. tos cocs veeos I LIB II votos cece ours ours ours ours ovre or Q CUED o o CH 0 OUTPUT BOARD novios ours oms CARD ACTIVE MEI GERNE e GERE gt m ono OVTPVT BOARD o 2 Made in WU 1 oa e 9 lt 189 Input boards Power supplies 7 Output boards Q Info The MX FR65R is shipped with 2 power supply units and the rightmost PSU slot is covered with a blank metal plate Info The MX FR65R has a label showing that maximum 8 input and output Maximum allowed boards are allowed A 18 137 Section 3 Controls and connections e Status LEDs DIP settings Alarm out Genlock Preview output Test input Serial port Ethernet port CPU live Reset button 11 Input boards Power supplies Output boards LED indicators for internal DC power voltages and alarm Special settings can be made with these switches Standard SMPTE 269M alarm output with BNC connector See section 3 7 8 for more information LED indicators for genlock status and BNC receptacles for genlock loop connection See section 3 7 7 for more information DVI output connector which is directly connected to the 80 output See section 2 1 1 for more information DVI input connector which can be configured as an alternative for the 80 input
181. trix controller m Setup will install Installer LW matrix controller v3 3 9 the following Folder To install in a different Folder click Browse and select another Folder Click Install to start the installation Space required 9 2MB Space available 53 3GB Cancel Step 3 If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop up window is Installer LW matrix controller v3 3 9 S Do you want create icon s on the desktop Step4 After finishing the installation the following message appears is Installer LW matrix controller v3 3 9 S Installation was successful Step5 To run Lightware matrix control software find the shortcut icon in Start menu Programs gt Lightware LW matrix controller or on your desktop and double click Per um m LW matrix controller _ v3 39 Uninstalling To uninstall the control software double click on Start menu gt Programs Lightware gt LW matrix controller v3 3 9 gt Uninstall Section 6 Software control Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 63 137 visual engineering n IGHTWARE 6 2 Establishing the connection Info Info Info The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix Controller software through RS 232 connection or Ethernet port Step 1 Connect the matrix switcher and the computer either via Serial port with RS 232 Male to Female cable straight through Ethe
182. ttings submenu DVI D type Covered boards MX DVID OB MX DVI TP OB MX DVI OPT OB RCLK The Deskewing can be enabled or disabled with this checkbox Default setting is disabled Press enter to lt toggle state The Deskew level can be set using the left lt and right gt buttons Makes effect only if the deskewing is enabled Default setting is 4 The PLL filter can be enabled or disabled with this checkbox Default setting is enabled Press enter to toggle state The PLL value can be set using the left lt and right gt buttons Makes effect only if the PLL filter is enabled Default setting is 4 Dutbut FLL f o pam lige MALLS gf Ta visual engineering IGHTWARE Output port settings submenu HDMI type Covered boards MX HDMI OB MX DVI HDCP OB MX HDMI TP OB MX CPU2 Preview output The Signal mode can be set to DVI HDMI 24bit HDMI 30bit HDMI 36bit or Auto mode The Auto option sets the signal mode regarding to the attached display device s EDID and the incoming signal Use the left and right gt buttons to change the value The Colorspace can be set to RGB YUV444 YUV422 or Auto Convert the color space on the output to the given type Please note that DVI signals support only RGB color space Use the left lt and right gt
183. tton deselect Now the Output Lock button turns off and the locking function has been cancelled visual engineering IGHTWARE 5 3 About EDID memory Info Info Info 5 3 1 EDID memory is non volatile and consists of four blocks each for different purpose These blocks are e Factory preset EDIDs e User saved EDIDs e Dynamic EDIDs EDID of last connected sink on a specific output port e Emulated EDIDs EDID currently emulated on a specific input port EDIDs are numbered from 1 in each block and they can be referred as the first letter of the block name and the number of the desired EDID This way F02 refers to the second factory preset EDID and D15 refers to the display device s EDID on output 15 Dynamic and emulated EDID blocks size adapts to the frame size The memory structure is as follows EO 1 F99 i ui ette Factory Preset EDIDs UOT UDO iiic tr dt ette User programmable memories D01 Dx eie Last attached monitor s EDIDs outputs 2g ET Emulated EDIDs inputs All EDIDs 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 factory EDIDs Fxx are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified These are the most commonly used resolutions MX CPUP2 can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures The attached monitor s EDID is stored automatically until a new monitor
184. up If the mains switch is not available or it was in the position then the matrix starts up immediately when the power cord is connected to the AC source During the initial self test and loading of the latest settings Booting appears on the LCD screen After the self test the router reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use In case of hardware failure an error message is displayed After switching ON the router reloads the latest settings that were used before it was turned off The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and tie configurations This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user This built in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in case of power failure or accidental power down Redundant power supplies Some frame models have hot pluggable redundant power supplies Power supply units PSU can be dismounted or installed during operation Depending on the router s configuration number and type of I O boards one or two PSUs are needed to operate The extra PSU makes the system redundant Please consult Lightware support about your system configuration to ensure redundancy If more than one PSU is needed for supplying the matrix please make sure that the second PSU gets power no more than 10 seconds after the first one is plugged in to prevent overload on the first PSU If one PSU is enough to supply the whole matrix then the other
185. vel of the current entry The second line is the name of the event that created the entry The third line shows a hexadecimal parameter and an occurrence counter The occurrence shows how many times the event happened since the last startup Level Description Notice Not an error Initialization information Warning Possible problem without influencing normal operation Matter Problem that may lead to further errors Error Serious error Must report to support Fatal Fatal error Normal operation is not possible See section 9 for more information Press escape to return to main menu Info This log can contain NOTICEs and WARNINGs under normal operation These entries do not mean that there is any problem with the matrix visual engineering IGHTWARE Switch In Out menu The numbers shown in the name of this menu depend on the router frame Switch In17 Out17 appears for MX FR17 and Switch In33 Out33 appears for MX FR33 MX FR33L MX FR33R For MX FR9 and MX FR80R and MX FR65R this menu is disabled Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press enter 4 or right gt button bch Inir gt This menu makes possible to switch the Test input and Preview output ports from the front panel These ports do not have a dedicated button with backlight like other I O ports Us
186. visual engineering IGHTWARE MX FR9 MX FR17 MX FR33 MX FR33L MX FR33R MX FR65R MX FR80R with MX CPU2 MX FR9 MX FR17 MX FR33L MX FR33R MX FR80R MX CPU2 board User s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class apparatus construction This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection The third earth pin is a safety feature do not bypass or disable it This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product To disconnect the equipment safely from power remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment or from the power source The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable There are no user serviceable parts inside of the unit Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages To avoid personal injury do not remove the top cover Do not operate the unit without the cover installed The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The apparatus must be safely connected to multimedia systems Follow instructions described in this manual Replacing the AC fuse Unplug the AC power cord from the equipment Locate the AC fuse on the rear of the unit Replace only the AC fuse as indicated on the rear panel of the unit 3 15A fast blowing Connect the power cord to the switcher and to the AC
187. wn based on its EDID Information about the supported signal types can help to adjust the output settings properly Audio signal info Format Shows if the outputted signal has uncompressed PCM or compressed e g Dolby DTS embedded audio or it does not have any embedded audio Sampling freq Shows the sampling rate of the embedded audio Channels Shows the number of audio channels Frame detector More detailed information about the outputted signal like blanking intervals can be checked with this function See section 6 3 10 for more information visual engineering IGHTVVARE 6 3 9 5 Output parameter settings for HDMI OPT type boards Covered boards MX HDMI OPT OB Output parameters port 2 Apply changes to Reload factory defaults to Current Output O All Outputs Current Output All Outputs Optical module parameters Serial port extension parameters Type SX51 Serial passthru Enabled Serial 5TAFP208740 Serial link live Connector type 5 Baudrate 9600 Laser Enable Periphery receive ASCII mode Advanced optical module parameters 778nm Imax 30 800nm Imax 26 825nm Imax 22 850nm Imax 22 778nm Imin 31 800nm Imin 31 825nm Imin 24 850nm Imin 24 Port 2 remote R5232 terminal Display ASCII Hexadecimal Clear terminal Save data Log Started at 2012 10 12 20 40 15 C 123 BN ON DD3412 321 BN OFF your command here v Enable esca
188. ws setting the correct time Format Example MX FR17 Command SETTIME lt date gt e lt time gt e SETTIME 15 10 2012 16 52 34 UTC lt zone gt UTC 0100 Response lt date gt e lt time gt e 15 10 2012 16 52 34 UTC lt zone gt CrLf UTC 0100 CrLf Explanation The matrix router s processor stores the new time Legend lt date gt Date in DD MM YYYY format lt time gt Time in HH MM SS format lt zone gt Time zone related to UTC Universal coordinated time in HHMM format Info The UTC and therefore processor time does not observe daylight saving For example the Central European time is UTC 1 during winter UTC 2 during summer Info The CPU time is used mainly for timestamp in the error log Info The MX CPU2 board has a CH2032 button battery which supplies power to the clock when the matrix is not powered on 8 7 4 Query CPU time Description This command allows reading the CPU time Format Example MX FR17 Command GETTIME GETTIME Response lt date gt e lt time gt e 15 10 2012 16 52 34 UTC lt zone gt CrLf UTC 0100 CrLf Explanation The matrix router responds the current CPU time Legend See above 8 7 5 Restart matrix router Description The matrix router can be restarted without unplugging power Format Example MX FR17 Command RST RST Response Booting CrLf lt Booting CrLf lt name gt eReady CrLf MX FR17
189. ype 3 bit MSB 2 bit 1 5 0 bit LSB MX DVI TP OB MX DVI OPT OB MX DVI OPT OB R MX DVIDL OB MX HDMI OB MX DVI HDCP OB MX HDMI TP OB MXD HDMI TP OB MX HDMI OPT OB MX DVIDL OPT OB 0 hotplug detect receiver sense 1 fixed receiver sense HDMI mode HDCP active RX detect laser enable Receiver Sense TMDS termination present in connected device Hotplug Detect Hotplug signal is presented by the connected device Laser Enable Optical transmitter is active on output RX detect Communication with optical receiver is OK HDMI mode Incoming signal is HDMI HDCP active Incoming signal is encrypted Info Both Receiver Sense or Hotplug Detect can be used to determine if there is an attached monitor or other sink device 8 9 3 All port status Description Shows the actual status of all input and output ports Format Example MX FR17 Command PS Response PSe INPUT D OUTPUT D JCrLf PS lt PS 11333777001 1000000000000 000000007 01000000101 10000 00000000 000000000 CrLf Legend INPUT D and OUTPUT D is the same as for ISD and 0 0 commands The input and output state tables are separated with a comma See 8 9 1 and 8 9 2 for detailed legend visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 10 I O board configuration commands To be determined 8 11 Router initiated commands 8 11 1 EDID status changed Info Info Description This is s
190. ys which have a log Step 1 Click on the View error log button in the Status menu Step2 Select the month of the error log Step3 Select the day Step4 The error log is downloaded and shown as a table Step 5 The error log can be saved in a CSV file on the computer if needed 6 8 Find menu By clicking this menu the available devices can be rescanned on the serial port and on the Ethernet If the Matrix Controller Software has a live connection to a device on a port a question window appears asking if you really want to search for devices Clicking Yes will open the Find window See section 6 2 about establishing the connection on page 64 Clicking No will close the pop up window the original connection remains active 7 Web control Using the Built in website This chapter is under construction Section 7 Web control Using the Built in website Page 99 137 visual engineering IGHTWARE 8 Programmer s reference Users can connect to the matrix through Ethernet serial port or USB After establishing connection there is no difference between connection types except some rare cases which are uniquely noted Lightware matrix routers can be controlled with external devices which can communicate according to the router protocol Lightware routers have a special protocol but to interoperate with third party devices a secondary protocol is also provided Please see section 5 5 on page 60 about
191. z H720x480p59 Input 6 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 348 LWR 720 576 50 0 20 576 50 Input7 LWR 1920 1080 60 0 2 Univ_HDMI_DC F049 358 LWR 1280x720 50 0Hz H1280x720p50 Input 8 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 368 LWR 1280x720 60 0Hz H1280x720p60 Input9 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ HDMI F049 37 LWR 1920x540 50 3Hz H1920x1080i50 Input 10 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 388 LWR 1920x540 50 0Hz H1820x1080i50 Input 11 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 398 LWR 1920x540 59 98Hz 1920 1080159 Input 12 LWR 1920x1060 60 0Hz Univ_HDMI_DC F049 408 LWR 1920x540 60 5Hz H1920x1080i60 Input 13 LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz H1920x1080p60 F046 41 LWR 1920x1080 24 0Hz 1920 1080 24 Input 14 GSM 1920x1080 959 92Hz 321655700 0002 42 LWR 1920 1080 24 99Hz 1920 1080 25 Input 15 LWR 2048x1200 59 95Hz 02048x1200p60 F024 438 LWR 1920x1080 30 0Hz 1920 1080 30 Input 16 GSM 1920x1080 59 92Hz 32165700 0017 44 LWR 1920x1080 50 0Hz 1920 1080 50 Test input LWR 1920 1080 60 0 1920 1080 60 F046 45 LWR 1920x1080 59 93Hz 1920 1080 59 AGH LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz 1920 1080 AT LWR 1920x1080 60 0Hz Univ HDMI PCM Figure 6 13 EDID Management menu Any DVI source reads the EDID from the Emulated EDID memory for the corresponding port The user can copy an EDID from any of the three EDID lists to the desired input s memory location This is called EDID routing Page 92 137 Section 6 Software control Using

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