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  • Page 1 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class II apparatus construction. 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.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 15 Peterdy Street, Budapest H-1071, HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the product UMX-OPT-TX150R ( Computer Monitor Extender ) in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC is in conformity with the following standards: EMI/EMC ........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.4.4. Speed of the serial communication..................26 5.4.5. Detailed example ........................27 5.5. UMX-OPT-TX150R ................28 OOT UP OF TRANSMITTER UNIT OPERATION OF UMX-OPT-TX150R..................... 29 6.1......................29 RONT AND REAR PANEL 6.2..........................30 NPUT SELECTION 6.3........................30 IDEO INPUT SELECTION 6.4.
  • Page 6 Enter the service menu of UMX-OPT-TX150R ................ 51 7.2.4. Navigation in the service menu of UMX-OPT-TX150R ............52 7.2.5. Saving in the service menu in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R ..........52 7.2.6. Exit from service menu in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R ............. 52 REMOTE OPERATION .......................... 53 8.1.
  • Page 7 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 9.5..........................66 ERMINAL MENU 9.6............................. 67 TATUS MENU 9.6.1. Generate report file ........................67 9.6.2. Browse command file ......................68 9.7............................68 IND MENU 10. PROGRAMMERS REFERENCE......................69 10.1. S ........................69 ERIAL PORT SETTINGS 10.2.
  • Page 8 10.8.9. Reset analog color properties ....................89 10.8.10. Set analog input audio parameters ..................90 10.8.11. Query analog input audio properties ..................90 10.8.12. Set the no sync picture properties ................... 90 10.8.13. Query the no sync picture properties ..................91 10.8.14.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Lightware UMX-OPT-TX150R monitor extender. Lightware’s UMX-OPT-TX150R is an all-round, universal video and audio transmitter for ever-changing environments such as small board and conference rooms. The extender was designed to handle digital and analog video and audio signals e.g. VGA, YPbPr, DVI and HDMI 1.3 with analog stereo, 5.1 S/PDIF and even 7.1 HDMI embedded audio.
  • Page 10 HDMI videos on your computer display without audio.  Zero frame delay – Even on Analog Inputs - Lightware’s UMX-OPT-TX150R add no frame noticeable delay to the switched signal. There is no frame or line period delays to the signals when passing a Lightware device.

  • Page 11: Typical Applications

    Some typical connection variations with the signal extender are shown on Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2. Figure 2-1. Typical stand-alone application for UMX-OPT-TX150R Figure 2-2. Integrated system application for UMX-OPT-TX150R Info: For the compatible Lightware products please see the compatibility table on the Lightware homepage. 2.4. Application examples ...

  • Page 12: Understanding Edid

    EDID has been changed. You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again. Problem: „I have a UMX-OPT-TX150R and I’m using a Lightware factory preset EDID. I would like to be able to choose from different resolutions, but my source allows only one resolution.”...

  • Page 13: Advanced Edid Management

    HDCP related problems. 2.7.1. HDPC key caching 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.
  • Page 14 HDCP encryption, Lightware introduced 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...

  • Page 15: Pixel Accurate Reclocking

    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.

  • Page 16: Controls And Connections

    AUDIO 1 IN HDMI IN S/PDIF IN VIDEO SEL. Figure 3-1. UMX-OPT-TX150R front view DVI-I IN Connect one DVI cable (DVI-DVI or DVI-HDMI) or VGA cable with VGA-to-DVI adapter between the source and the transmitter. For more information see section on page 19.

  • Page 17: Umx-Opt-Tx150R Rear View

    SC MM OUT of the transmitter unit and the SC MM IN of the receiver unit. (e.g. HDMI-3D-OPT-RX100RA or a Lightware Hybrid Matrix equipped with fiber optical input cards). For more information see chapter on page 20.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    4. Electrical connections 4.1. HDMI Input UMX-OPT-TX150R provides standard 19 pole HDMI connector for HDMI input. Always use high quality HDMI cable for connecting sources and displays. HDMI Type A receptacle Signal Signal TMDS Data2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Clock–...

  • Page 19: Digital Audio Input Connector

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 4.3. Digital audio input connector UMX-OPT-TX150R has standard RCA receptacles for digital coaxial audio input. RCA receptacle RCA plug Name S/PDIF input or output Plastic insulator Table 4-3. RCA connector pin assignments for digital audio Info: Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color-coded by CEA/CEDIA-863-B (ANSI) to aid correct connections.

  • Page 20: Port

    NC - non connected Table 4-5. D-sub connector pin assignment for standard RS-232 4.6. Fiber optical output UMX-OPT-TX150R has SC fiber connector. Always use high quality fiber cable for connecting transmitters and receivers. SC fiber receptacle Info: Fiber optic cables can be easily damaged if they are improperly handled or installed.

  • Page 21: Analog Audio Connectors

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 4.8. Analog audio connectors Unbalanced analog audio 1 and audio 2 can be connected to the device with TRS (Tip, Ring, and Sleeve) connectors. They are also known as (3,5 mm or approx. 1/8”) audio jack, phone jack, phone plug, and mini-jack plug.

  • Page 22: Installation

    To mount the half rack sized extender unit Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. All kind of mounting kits have a similar fixing method. UMX-OPT-TX150R transmitter unit has two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by screwing the enclosed M3x6 mm cross recessed, countersunk head screws (DIN 965A) through two holes of the shelf into the device’s mounting hole.

  • Page 23: Type Of Serial Cables

    Null-modem* * in general contact DCE with DCE by tail-circuit serial cable. To connect UMX-OPT-TX150R and a DCE unit use male-male null-modem cable. 5.2.2. Type of serial cables Serial cables between devices may have male or female plugs and their type may be straight or null-modem.

  • Page 24: Connecting Serial Devices

    Straight serial cable 5.3. Connecting serial devices Extender units can be UMX-OPT-TX150R and any Lightware fiber optical receiver or Lightware Hybrid Matrix equipped with fiber optical input cards, etc. For the compatible Lightware products please see the compatibility table on the Lightware homepage.

  • Page 25: Control Mode

    Pin 2: DSUB TX OUT (towards receiver) Pin 3: DSUB RX IN Figure 5-2. UMX-OPT-TX150R in control mode 5.4.2. Pass-through mode In case of the second mode the serial connectors on the transmitter and on the receiver are linked together through the fiber optical cable.

  • Page 26: Changing The Working Mode

    9.3.2 on page 57), as well. Info: UMX-OPT-TX150R stores the RS-232 working mode and starts the saved one after reboot. The RS-232 settings – baud rate is included – are valid for the CONTROL and the PASS-THROUGH mode, as well.

  • Page 27: Detailed Example

    Three types of the touch panel’s commands: ( ): settings of the touch panel / not sent / [ ]: command to the projector / sent via RS-232 to UMX-OPT-TX150R then via fiber optical cable to the projector / { }: command to the UMX-OPT-TX150R / sent via RS-232 to UMX-OPT-TX150R /...

  • Page 28: Boot Up Of Umx-Opt-Tx150R Transmitter Unit

    The unit is immediately powered ON. Figure 5-5. Locking DC plug After being powered on, the UMX-OPT-TX150R lights up all LEDs from top to bottom, than displays its firmware version using the three upper LEDs of the front panel VIDEO LED bar.

  • Page 29: Operation Of Umx-Opt-Tx150R

    ON: when the transmitter unit is powered with +5V DC and ready to use. ▪ BLINKING: when the transmitter unit is powered but an error occurred. ▪ OFF: when the transmitter unit is NOT powered or out of order. Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R Page 29 / 107...

  • Page 30: Input Selection

    It means that analog audio input 1, analog audio input 2, HDMI embedded and S/PDIF audio inputs can be used for HDMI video input. HDMI AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 S/PDIF EMBED. INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT Figure 6-3. Audio input selection order for HDMI video input Page 30 / 107 Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R...

  • Page 31: The Autoselect Mode

    Figure 6-4. Audio input selection order for DVI-D video input 6.5. The Autoselect mode The Autoselect function means UMX-OPT-TX150R can recognize the incoming valid video and audio signals on all the input ports and can choose one automatically, without user intervention. Autoselect searching starts after an event. It can be the stepping into Autoselect mode, plugging or unplugging a video or audio cable or appearing or disappearing a valid video or audio signal.

  • Page 32: Non-Priority (First Detect)

    The previous selected video input port (VGA) remains the active one. EVENT Selected Remains port still has active valid video? DVI-D DVI-D? select VGA? select HDMI HDMI? select Figure 6-6. Non-priority video selection flowchart Page 32 / 107 Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R...

  • Page 33: Hdmi Digital Priority

    In briefly in case of incoming valid HDMI video signal on the HDMI input, it will always be selected even if there was an earlier selected video signal. EVENT HDMI HDMI? select DVI-D DVI-D? select VGA? select Figure 6-7. HDMI Digital priority video selection flowchart Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R Page 33 / 107...

  • Page 34: Dvi-D Digital Priority

    HDMI HDMI? select VGA? select Figure 6-8. DVI-D Digital priority video selection flowchart User can toggle between the three video Autoselect priority modes with the Lightware Matrix Controller software (see chapter 9.3.4 on page 62), protocol command (see chapter 10.4.13 on page 77) or the service menu (see chapter on page 48).

  • Page 35: Audio Input In Autoselect Mode

    Autoselect or the device exits from the Autoselect mode. Result of VIDEO Autoselect DVI-D VIDEO DVI-A VIDEO HDMI DVI-D Analog Analog HDMI embedded audio 1 audio 2 embedded Figure 6-10. Static priority audio selection flowchart Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R Page 35 / 107...

  • Page 36: Non-Priority (First Detect)

    Result of VIDEO EVENT autoselect Selected Remains active port still has valid audio? Embedded Embedded? select S/PDIF S/PDIF? select Analog audio 2 Analog select audio 2? Figure 6-11. Non-priority audio selection flowchart Page 36 / 107 Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R...

  • Page 37: Priority Detect - Embedded, S/Pdif, Analog Audio 2

    Autoselect, an audio event or the device exits from the Autoselect mode. Result of VIDEO EVENT autoselect Embedded Embedded? select S/PDIF S/PDIF? select Analog audio 2 Analog select audio 2? Figure 6-12. Priority (E-S-A2) audio selection flowchart Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R Page 37 / 107...

  • Page 38: Priority Detect - S/Pdif, Embedded, Analog Audio 2

    Autoselect, an audio event or the device exits from the Autoselect mode. Result of VIDEO EVENT autoselect S/PDIF S/PDIF? select Embedded Embedded? select Analog audio 2 Analog select audio 2? Figure 6-13. Priority (S-E-A2) audio selection flowchart Page 38 / 107 Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R...

  • Page 39: Priority Detect -Embedded, Analog Audio 2

    Autoselect, an audio event or the device exits from the Autoselect mode. Result of VIDEO EVENT autoselect S/PDIF S/PDIF? select Analog audio 2 Analog select audio 2? Figure 6-15. Priority (S -A2) audio selection flowchart Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R Page 39 / 107...

  • Page 40: Fix Select - Embedded

    S/PDIF (H-H;D-D) audio 1 audio 2 Figure 6-16. Fix select audio selection flowcharts User can toggle between the ten audio Autoselect priority modes with the Lightware Matrix Controller software (see chapter 9.3.4 on page 62), protocol command (see chapter 10.4.15 on page 77) or the service menu (see chapter on page 48).

  • Page 41: About Edid Memory

     Rotary switches 6.8.1. EDIDs are referred with Lightware Matrix Controller In the first case EDID is mentioned with the Matrix Controller software or the protocol commands. 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.

  • Page 42: The Assigning Table

    Factory EDID (HDMI) 1920x1080p@60 Factory EDID (DVI) 1920x1200@60 User EDID (def.: Univ. HDMI EDID) User EDID (def.: Univ. HDMI EDID) User EDID (def.: Univ. HDMI EDID) User EDID (def.: Univ. HDMI EDID) Page 42 / 107 Section 6. Operation of UMX-OPT-TX150R...

  • Page 43: Example State Of The Rotary Switches

    The factory EDIDs (Fxx) are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified. These are the most commonly used resolutions. Info: UMX-OPT-TX150R can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures. The attached monitor’s EDID is the Lightware Universal EDID by factory default.

  • Page 44: Switching The Edid With A Rotary Switch

    EDID becomes active. Info After every EDID change, UMX-OPT-TX150R toggles the HOT PLUG signal for approx. 1 second. Some graphic cards or DVD players do not sense the HOT PLUG signal, and even if EDID has been changed, the set resolution is not affected. In this case the source device must be restarted, or powered OFF and ON again.

  • Page 45: Learning The Edid

    EDID learning is not allowed in AUTOSELECT mode. Info: Before a digital EDID will be selected to an analog output port UMX-OPT-TX150R removes the digital descriptor from the EDID and selects it. After connecting the sink device to the unit’s output (for example the receiver unit’s HDMI OUT), use a screwdriver to select an empty memory address.

  • Page 46: Switching The Edid

    6.13. HDCP management The UMX-OPT-TX150R can work as a HDCP compliant device, or act as a non-HDCP compliant sink. The HDCP capability can be disabled or enabled on the digital video input ports (DVI-D, HDMI). This function helps to apply encryption only when it is mandatory.

  • Page 47: No Sync Color

    RS-232 baud rate options as well. The default operation mode is the PASS mode and the default baud rate is 57600 baud in the UMX-OPT-TX150R. If the previous serial settings differ from the default ones, please set up the necessary values after reboot with protocol commands.

  • Page 48: Service Menu

    7. Service menu 7.1. The concept The service menu allows changing some main services (without using any controller software) which are not available directly with front or rear panel operation. Info: The normal operation is suspended if the device enter the service menu. Video, audio and RS-232 transmisson is stopped during the service menu.

  • Page 49: Navigation In The Service Menu

    Info: The functions and the settings in the service menu can be modified by Lightware Matrix Controller software or protocol commands, as well. The last saved values mean the last saving by any way, instead of the last saving by the service menu.
  • Page 50 ENTER the service menu Last saved value item value value item value Last saved value item value value value Legend: Pushing menu select button Pushing value select button Automatic step to the 1 menu item Automatic step to the last saved value Number of the selected menu item in binary form Value feedback LED, blinks 2x...

  • Page 51: The Service Menu In Case Of Umx-Opt-Tx150R

    7.2.2. The device specific service menu display The menu feedback LEDs are the DVI-A, VGA and HDMI VIDEO LEDs and the DVI-D AUDIO LED is the value feedback LED in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R. 7.2.3. Enter the service menu of UMX-OPT-TX150R Step 1.

  • Page 52: Navigation In The Service Menu Of Umx-Opt-Tx150R

    The VIDEO SELECT button is the function select button and the AUDIO SELECT button is the value select button in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R. 7.2.5. Saving in the service menu in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R The SAVING TIME is three seconds in case of the UMX-OPT-TX150R.

  • Page 53: Remote Operation

    User’s Manual 8. Remote operation UMX-OPT-TX150R can be controlled through various interfaces remotely. This makes it possible to use functions that are not accessible via the front panel. Also, this helps system integrators and operators to control multiple devices in a big system through a single user interface.

  • Page 54: Software Control - Using The Lightware Matrix Controller

    9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller The device can be controlled using the Lightware Matrix Controller from a Windows PC or laptop through USB and RS-232 port. 9.1. Installing the Matrix Controller software Step 1. Run Installer_LW_matrix_controller_v3_4_5.exe Step 2.

  • Page 55: Establishing The Connection

    Lightware LW_matrix_controller_v3_4_5 or on the desktop, and double click: Uninstalling To uninstall the control software double click on: Start menu  Programs  Lightware  LW_matrix_controller_v3_4_5  Uninstall 9.2. Establishing the connection Info: Lightware Matrix Controller can works with two baud rates: 9600 Baud or 57600 Baud.
  • Page 56 Click the desired device, to highlight it. Info: Lightware Matrix Controller software can only connect to the extender if it is in control mode. If the UMX-OPT-TX150R is in pass-through mode, the software cannot communicate with it and cannot list it as an available device.

  • Page 57: Control Menu

    For changing the RS-232 working mode click on the button below: Click “Yes” in the confirmation window. Warning! If the device was set to pass-through mode it cannot communicate with the Lightware Matrix Controller software. Before any new command for the extender the control mode must be selected again.

  • Page 58: Input Parameter Settings

    Connection status of the selected input port is shown here. (Type of the video signal, HDCP encryption, the source 5V, sync type) Info: These fields are filled automatically by the device after the examination of the signal. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 58 / 107...
  • Page 59 H.Pos and V.Pos values, 2. Move the mouse over the visible (grey) area. Click and hold with the left mouse button. Drag the visible area to the desired position. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 59 / 107...
  • Page 60 Analog timing presets can be saved only for the analog input port so „Delete record from Info: all ports” and „Clone record to al port” buttons are kept for compatibility reasons. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 60 / 107...
  • Page 61 Resolution is given by the source devices always means the picture (visible area) resolution and the refresh rate means the VSYNC frequency. If the Refresh button is clicked on then the UMX-OPT-TX150R samples and calculates the analog signal values again.

  • Page 62: Output Parameter Settings

    The video Autoselect settings are available in this drop-down menu. It can be:  NonPriority, First detect,  DVI-D priority or  HDMI priority. For detailed description about video Autoselect please read chapter on page 31. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 62 / 107...

  • Page 63: Edid Menu

    The Factory EDID List shows the factory memory locations (01# - 20#) with preprogrammed EDID. The User EDID List shows the memory locations (21# - 36#) which can be used by the user to save custom EDIDs. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 63 / 107...
  • Page 64 It may take a few seconds to download the EDID. If the save dialog is shown, type in the file name, and press Save button. After the process was completed, an “EDID saved!” message confirms the command. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller Page 64 / 107...

  • Page 65: Advanced Edid Editor

    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. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller...

  • Page 66: Terminal Menu

    By clicking on the wizard icon, the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window. For further information, see the user’s manual of Easy EDID Creator on the Lightware website: www.lightware.eu 9.5. Terminal menu Figure 9-8. Terminal window This general-purpose serial terminal is intended mainly for testing and debugging purposes.

  • Page 67: Status Menu

    During the process a big red message will be appeared: Important! Let the Lightware Matrix Controller software to finish the process! Do not exit or select another menu item. Section 9. Software control – Using the Lightware Matrix Controller...

  • Page 68: Browse Command File

    9.6.2. Browse command file Lightware Matrix Controller software can run a special command file. After running the software save a result file. It is useful for debugging for the Lightware technical support. If a command file was sent: Step 1. Save it to the computer.

  • Page 69: Programmers Reference

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 10. Programmers reference Users can connect to the extender through serial and USB port. Lightware UMX-OPT-TX150R can be controlled with external devices which can communicate according to the extender protocol. 10.1. Serial port settings UMX-OPT-TX150R uses RS-232 communication port. D-SUB connector pin assignments can be found in section on page 19.
  • Page 70 ASCII table: The most frequently used characters are highlighted. Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char [NUL] [Space] [SOH] [STX] " [ETX] [EOT] [ENQ] [ACK] & [BEL] [BS] [TAB] [LF] [VT] [FF] [CR] [SOH] [SI] [DLE] [DC1] [DC2]...

  • Page 71: Status And Identification Commands

    → {i} Command {I} ← (I:UMX-OPT-TX150R)CrLf Response (<PRODUCT_TYPE>)CrLf Legend: <PRODUCT_TYPE> shows the extender model. Explanation: The connected device is an UMX-OPT-TX150R. 10.3.2. View serial number Description: The extender responds its 8-digit serial number. Format Example → {s} Command {S} ← (SN:10170142)CrLf Response (<SERIAL_NUMBER>)CrLf...

  • Page 72: View Cpu Firmware Compile Time

    Explanation: extender reports that motherboard called UMX-OPT-TX150R and its version number is SCH_1.1 PCB_1.1. 10.3.8. Query all port status Description: Shows the actual status of all input and output ports. Format Example → {ps} Command {PS} Response (PS●<INPUT_D>,<OUTPUT_D>)CrLf ←...

  • Page 73: Change Rs-232 Baud Rate

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 10.4.2. Change RS-232 baud rate Description: The RS-232 baud rate can be set when the BAUD RATE rotary has #0 (software set) state. The command has to be sent with the earlier baud rate but the response comes with the new baud rate.

  • Page 74: Set The Rs-232 Operation Mode

    RS-232 baud rate options as well. The default operation mode is the PASS mode and the default baud rate is 57600 baud in the UMX-OPT-TX150R. If the previous serial settings differ from the default ones, please set up the necessary values after reboot with protocol commands.

  • Page 75: Count Hdcp Keys

    Command {RST} Response (Booting…)CrLf ← (Booting…)CrLf (<name>●READY!)CrLf ← (UMX-OPT-TX150R READY!) Legend: <name> is the type of the extender Explanation: The extender reboots and sends a message when it is ready. Info: The response can be seen only if the connection to the extender via RS-232 is still alive.

  • Page 76: Configure Remote Alerts

    <code>: short name for type of log entry <param>: technical parameter <occ>: occurrence number for this type of log entry Explanation: There are no errors only standard notices that occur on boot up. 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! 10.4.11.

  • Page 77: Query The Video Priority Settings

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual <1> DVI-D priority If there is a valid signal on the DVI-D input, this port always will be selected, even if the active port was the VGA or the HDMI input port. <4> HDMI priority If there is a valid signal on the HDMI input, this port always will be selected, even if the active port was the VGA, DVI-A or the DVI-D input port.

  • Page 78: Edid Router Commands

    10.5. EDID router commands The EDID router manipulates the EDID memory, which has memory locations that are assigned to specific input or output ports. Please read section on page about EDID memory structure. Warning! Emulated EDIDs can be switched with the rotary switches only. 10.5.1.

  • Page 79: View Edid Header

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual Each number represents the EDID validity state for the corresponding memory location. Value Description ‘0’ invalid EDID ‘1’ valid EDID ‘3’ changed EDID Explanation: There is one ‘3’ in the first row on the 1 position. This means that the user EDID is changed since the last EDID query on that port.

  • Page 80: Upload Edid Content To The Transmitter

    10.5.6. Upload EDID content to the transmitter Description: EDID hex bytes can be written directly to the user programmable memory locations. Sequence: Step 1. Prepare the device to accept EDID bytes to the specified location <loc> with command {WL#<loc>} Step 2. Device responds that it is ready to accept EDID bytes with (E_L_S)CrLf Step 3.

  • Page 81: Control Commands

    Not valid! Factory EDID cannot be deleted. No response. All User EDIDs are deleted. UMX-OPT-TX150R contains only one Dynamic EDID and and it cannot be deleted.. All Emulated EDIDs are selected by rotary switches and they cannot be deleted.

  • Page 82: Disconnect Any Inputs From Output

    5: S/PDIF audio input <out> must be 1 Explanation: The example shows how to connect both Audio and Video from input 2 to output 1. Info: If the command is used without the <A/V/AV> parameter, both layers are switched. 10.6.2. Disconnect any inputs from output Description: Switch the output to virtual unconnected input.

  • Page 83: Error Log Related Commands

    Explanation: The device is in autoselect mode and the VGA input is selected. 10.7. Error log related commands UMX-OPT-TX150R logs the error events into an EPROM memory. The device emulates a standard FAT16 file system with a fix directory and file structure. M:\LOG\1970_01\1.CSV...

  • Page 84: Clear The Log File

    10.7.3. Clear the log file Description: This command clears the error events but keeps the empty log file with header and the directory structure. Format Example → {sd_format} Command {SD_FORMAT} ← (OK)CrLf Response (OK)CrLf Explanation: The log file content is cleared. 10.8.
  • Page 85 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 0 = not detected 1 = detected bit 1: Source signal HDCP: 0 = not protected 1 = protected bit 2: Don’t care bit 3: Don’t care <SOURCE> Actual video source: H = HDMI D = DVI...
  • Page 86 <HCH> Contains CEA-861 compatible channel assignment, if M-PCM signal present: 0x00 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x09 0x0A 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D 0x0E 0x0F 0x10 0x11 0x12 0x13 0x14 0x15 0x16 0x17 0x18 0x19 0x1A 0x1B 0x1C 0x1D 0x1E 0x1F Where:...

  • Page 87: Query Input Port Properties

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 10.8.2. Query input port properties Description: Check status of the input ports. Format Example → {:dvii#1@si=?} Command {:DVII#<in>@<S/A>I=?} ← (DVII#1@SI= Response (DVII#<in>@<S/A>I= <VIDEO>; <X1>; <X2>; <HDCP>; <STATUS>; <SOURCE>; <ATIM1/DCS>; <ATIM2/DRES>; 1920x1080p60; <ARES/HAUDIO>; <HASAMP>; 48;)CrLf <HCH>;)CrLf Legend: Please read section 10.8.1...

  • Page 88: Query Analog Timing Properties

    10.8.4. Query analog timing properties Description: Check analog timing data of the input ports. Format Example → {:analog#2@si=?} Command {:ANALOG#<in>@<S/A>I=?} ← (ANALOG#2@SI= Response (ANALOG#<in>@<S/A>I= <PHS>;<FHS>; 0;2160; <HS>;<VS>; 1600;1200; <HP>;<VP>;<LCF>; 455;41;1242; <FORM>;<VSP>;<HSP>;<FPS>)CrLf P;+;+;60;)CrLf Legend: Please read section 10.8.3 on page 87. 10.8.5.

  • Page 89: Save Analog Color Properties

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 0-1023 <CONT> Contrast: 0-255 <SAT> Saturation: 0-255 <BRIGHT> Brightness: 0-255 <HUE> Hue: 0-127 Info: Analog color setting will not be saved automatically. User can save it with the next command. 10.8.7. Save analog color properties Description: Save analog color properties of the input ports.

  • Page 90: Set Analog Input Audio Parameters

    10.8.10. Set analog input audio parameters Description: This command changes the setup of the ADC on the audio board. Format Example → {:audin#2@si=0;50;0;0;0;} Command {:AUDIN#<in>@<S/A>I=<VOL>; <BAL>;<GAIN>;<PHS>;<DCF>} ← (AUDIN#2@SI=0;50;0;0;0;)CrLf Response (:AUDIN#<in>@<S/A>I=<VOL>; <BAL>;<GAIN>;<PHS>;<DCF>)CrLf Legend: <S/A>: Affected ports: S = single selected output A = all outputs <VOL>: Volume: (default 0}...

  • Page 91: Query The No Sync Picture Properties

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 10.8.13. Query the no sync picture properties Description: This command reads the enabling status and the RGB color code of the no sync picture on the active input port. Format Example → {:SETBG#1@SI=?} Command {:SETBG#<in>@<S/A>I=?} ← (SETBG#1@SI=255;255;0;1)CrLf Response (SETBG#1@SI= <RED>;<GREEN>;<BLUE>;1)CrLf...

  • Page 92: Save Preset

    10.8.15. Save preset Description: This command saves the actual analog timing properties for the current resolution as a preset. Format Example → {:af#2@si=s} Command {:AF#<in>@SI=<IPS>} ← (AF SAVED)CrLf Response (AF SAVED)CrLf Legend: <IPS> Input port selector: S = Properties will be saved to the current input port. A = Properties will be saved to all of the input ports.

  • Page 93: Delete Preset From All Input Ports

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual <LCF>: 28.6363M / (256 * fvsync) <FCL>: Number of lines in a whole picture <LCVS> Number of lines during v.sync <SCN> Screen scan type: 0 = progressive 1 = interlaced <VSPP> V.sync polarity 0 = negative 1 = positive <HSPP>...
  • Page 94 <S/A>: Affected ports: S = single-selected output A = all outputs <MODE>: Output signal mode: A = Automatic (this setting gives a response as D/H/1/2), D = DVI, H = HDMI 24bit, 1 = HDMI 30bit deepcolor, 2 = HDMI 36bit deepcolor. <CSPAC>: Reserved for legacy reasons.

  • Page 95: Query Output Video Properties

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual <AUD>: 0 = Attached device has no audio capabilities 1 = Attached device has audio capabilities <PCM>: This field represents a byte in hexadecimal format. The binary bits show support for different audio bit rates. bit 0 - Sink device supports 32kHz PCM audio...

  • Page 96: Commands - Quick Summary

    11. Commands – Quick summary Device Status commands Section Command View product type 10.3.1 View serial number 10.3.2 View Firmware version of the CPU 10.3.3 View installed controllers’ firmware 10.3.4 {FC} View device’s temperature 10.3.5 {ST} View CPU firmware compile time 10.3.6 {CT} View installed I/O boards...
  • Page 97 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual Input settings Section Command Set input port properties 10.8.1 {:DVII#<in>@<S/A>I=<VIDEO>; <X1>;<X2>;<HDCP>} {:DVII#<in>@<S/A>I=?} Query input port properties Set analog timing properties 10.8.3 {:ANALOG#<in>@<S/A>I=<PHS> ;<FHS>;<HS>;<VS>;<HP>;<VP>;} {:ANALOG#<in>@<S/A>I=?} Query analog timing properties Reset analog timing properties 10.8.5 {:ANALOG#<in>@<S/A>I= RESET} Set analog color properties 10.8.6...

  • Page 98: Firmware Upgrade

    15 Peterdy Street, Budapest H-1071, HUNGARY Tel.: +36 1 889 6177 Fax.: +36 1 342 9903 E-mail: support@lightware.eu Info: Do not use the Lightware Bootloader Software version 3.2.9 or earlier for UMX-OPT-TX150R. Page 98 / 107 Section 12. Firmware upgrade...

  • Page 99: Basic Troubleshooting

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual 13. Basic troubleshooting General problems Check the device Check whether the device is properly powered. Try performing a reset through the controller software, or push the device’s reset button. Serial connection problems Check the cable and the software settings Check whether your serial cable is properly connected.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    14. Specifications General Compliance ....................CE, UL EMI/EMC ................. EN 55022 Class B Safety ............. UL, CUL, GS, CR, RCM, PSE, Class II Warranty ....................3 years Cooling ..................Convention only Operating temperature ........-20°C ~ +50°C ( -4°F to +122°F ) Operating humidity ..........
  • Page 101 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual Audio and video inputs HDMI input ............19-pole HDMI Type A receptacle Reclocking on HDMI input ......... Yes, Pixel Accurate Reclocking DVI-I connector ..........29-pole, DVI-I digital and analog Reclocking on DVI digital input ......Yes, Pixel Accurate Reclocking Input cable equalization ..........
  • Page 102 EDID Support ....... Advanced EDID management (analog and digital) EDID Emulation ......Yes, 20 factory preset, 16 user programmable Output mode ..........Automatic or manual (DVI or HDMI) HDCP compliant .................... Yes RGB input signal RGB amplitude ..................0.7 V Impedance ....................
  • Page 103 UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual Software supported resolutions Scan type Resolution Scan type Resolution progressive 1440 x 288 p 50 progressive 1024 x 768 p 75 progressive 1440 x 288 p 50 progressive 1280 x 768 p 75 progressive 1440 x 288...
  • Page 104 Hardware supported resolutions Videos Lines per Active Pixels per Vertical Horizontal Sampling Standard Frame Line/Frame Frequency (Hz) Frequency (KHz) Frequency (MHz) 480i 2x1 15,734 27,000 480i 4x1 15,734 54,000 480p 2x1 31,469 54,000 576p 2x1 31,250 54,000 576i 2x1 15,625 27,000 576i 4x1 15,625...

  • Page 105: Mechanical Drawings

    UMX-OPT-TX150R User’s Manual EDID list The Emulated EDIDs on the video inputs can be chosen by rotary switches only: DVI-D EDID rotary DVI-A EDID rotary #0 Copy from SC MM OUT (Dynamic EDID) #0 Copy from SC MM OUT (Dynamic EDID)
  • Page 106 Top view 221,00 Bottom view 21,25 21,25 M3 thread 221,00 Left view 100,40 Page 106 / 107 Section 15. Mechanical Drawings...

  • Page 107: Version Applicability

    The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers. In case of defect please call your local representative, or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering 15 Peterdy Street, Budapest H-1071, HUNGARY Tel.:...

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