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Page 3: Safety Instructions
25G-FR160 User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I 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. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products MODEX-OPTS-TX MODEX-OPTM-TX MODEX-OPTS-RX MODEX-OPTM-RX ( Computer Monitor Extender ) 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 .... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
25G-FR160 User’s Manual Table of contents INTRODUCTION ........................9 1.1........................9 OX CONTENTS 1.2........................9 ESCRIPTION 1.3......................... 10 EATURES 1.4........................11 PPLICATIONS CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ..................12 2.1. MODEX ......................12 CONCEPT 2.2..........................13 RAMES 2.2.1. - Page 6 5.4.5. MODEX-IF-RS232-IR ..................... 33 5.5......................34 ROSSPOINTS MENU 5.6. USB K&M ......................34 MENU 5.7. EDID ) ....................34 MENU TRANSMITTER 5.7.1. Viewing and changing the emulated EDID ............. 34 5.8. EDID ) ....................35 MENU RECEIVER 5.9........................35 RESETS MENU 5.9.1.
- Page 7 25G-FR160 User’s Manual PROGRAMMER’S REFERENCE ..................65 – O 7.1..................... 65 PROTOCOL VERVIEW 7.1.1. Elements of tree structure ..................65 7.1.2. Escaping ......................... 67 7.1.3. Error messages ....................... 68 7.1.4. Prefix summary ....................... 68 7.2........................69 OMMANDS 7.2.1. Get all children of a node ..................69 7.2.2.
- Page 8 7.9.1. Query the emulated EDIDs ..................84 7.9.2. Query the validity of a dynamic EDID ..............84 7.9.3. Query a user EDID header ..................84 7.9.4. Emulating an EDID to an input port ................ 85 7.9.5. Copy an EDID to user memory ................85 7.9.6.
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Page 9: Introduction
User’s Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing MODEX, the Lightware Modular Extender family. The MODEX family is a hybrid, modular and multi-layer group of extenders supporting AV and broadcast industry’s formats. Capable of extending digital and analog audio and video, USB KVM, Ethernet and control signals like RS-232, RS-422 or Infrared. -
Page 10: Features
USB K+M – Connected USB HID devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse) are extended from transmitter to receiver thus a computer can be remote controlled. Simple and fast Firmware upgrade –Lightware Device Updater helps to upgrade many devices together. The process is easier than before: the extenders use the same firmware package. -
Page 11: Applications
25G-FR160 User’s Manual 1.4. Applications Figure 1-1. Integrated system Section 1. Introduction Page 11 / 113... -
Page 12: Controls And Connections
715: (9161 0715) MODEX-IF-RS232-IR Interface Module (E) 721: (9161 0721) MODEX-IF-AUD Interface Module (D) Info: The order of the modules and codes are determined by Lightware. Module layout The layout of the modules is fixed so as the order of Media the module codes. -
Page 13: Frames
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.2. Frames 2.2.1. Transmitter front view Info: MODEX-OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which are almost the same as MODEX- OPTM frames. Their housing contains just two differences: the ‘OPTM’ designation and the part number. Ethernet Status LEDs Menu navigation... -
Page 14: Receiver Front View
2.2.2. Receiver front view Info: MODEX-OPTS frames can be seen on the photos which are almost the same as MODEX- OPTM frames. Their housing contains just two differences: the ‘OPTM’ designation and the part number. Status LEDs Menu navigation Ethernet PSU LEDs USB ports Menu display... -
Page 15: Rear View
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.3. Rear view MODEX can be supplied with many kind of interface modules, thus the rear view of the extenders are different. Following example shows the structure of the installed modules. Media connector Interface module (E) Video &... -
Page 16: Video & Audio Modules
2.5. Video & Audio modules MODEX-AV-DVIDL-IM MODEX-AV-DVIDL-OM MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-IM Part nr. 9161 0401 Part nr. 9161 0404 Part nr. 9161 0407 MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-4K-IM MODEX-AV-HDMI-OM MODEX-AV-HDMI-4K-OM Part nr. 9161 0410 Part nr. 9161 0413 Part nr. 9161 0416 MODEX-AV-DP-IM MODEX-AV-DP-OM MODEX-AV-3GSDI-IM Part nr. 9161 0419 Part nr. -
Page 17: Interface Modules
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.6. Interface modules MODEX-IF-RS232 MODEX-IF-2xRS232 MODEX-IF-RS232-RS422 Part nr. 9161 0712 Part nr. 9161 0713 Part nr. 9161 0714 MODEX-IF-RS232-IR MODEX-IF-ETH MODEX-IF-AUDIN Part nr. 9161 0715 Part nr. 9161 0718 Part nr. 9161 0719 MODEX-IF-AUDOUT MODEX-IF-AUD MODEX-IF-4xETH Part nr. -
Page 18: Electrical Connections
2.7. Electrical connections 2.7.1. Fiber optical connectors MODEX can be ordered with several standard fiber connector types. ST receptacle SC receptacle NT receptacle LC receptacle (Neutrik® OpticalCON DUO) (Tyco LC ODVA) Figure 2-1. Available Fiber optical connectors for MODEX Neutrik OpticalCON connector (NO2-4FDW type LC duplex) and LC ODVA connector have two fiber channels, channel A and channel B. -
Page 19: Dvi Inputs And Outputs
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 2.7.3. DVI inputs and outputs 29 pole DVI-I connectors, however internally connected pins vary by interface types. This way, user can plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) are currently not processed – planned for future developments. Always use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays. -
Page 20: Bnc Connectors (Sdi)
2.7.5. BNC connectors (SDI) Standard BNC receptacle is used for SD/HD/3G-SDI input and outputs. BNC receptacle BNC plug Recommended coax cable type: Belden 1694A 2.7.6. Ethernet port MODEX can be remote controlled through Ethernet. The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router with a UTP patch cable. -
Page 21: S/Pdif Digital Audio Input And Output
Figure 2-4. S/PDIF connector and pin assignments 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 devices are supplied with orange colored RCA connectors for S/PDIF signals. -
Page 22: Neutrik Power Connector
2.7.11. Neutrik power connector Certain MODEX Media connectors are assembled with special Neutrik power connector, NAC3MPA-1 (Power In). It ensures a very rugged solution in combination with a locking device in order to guarantee a safe power connection. Important! PowerCON is a connector without breaking capacity; it should not be connected or disconnected under load or live! After plugging it in, turn the plug clockwise;... -
Page 23: Technologies
HDMI capabilities. It is important to know, that all HDMI capable devices must have CEA extension, but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension. 3.1.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „I have changed to a different EDID on MODEX-OPTS-TX 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. -
Page 24: Advanced Edid Management
3.3. HDCP management Lightware Visual Engineering is a legal HDCP adopter, and has developed several functions that helps to solve HDCP related problems. Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non-HDCP components. MODEX extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals. -
Page 25: Real Life Examples
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 3.3.2. Real life examples HDCP-compliant sink Encrypted signal Encrypted signal HDMI cable Fiber optical HDMI cable cable MODEX MODEX HDCP-compliant sink Protected Transmitter Receiver content Figure 3-2. HDCP-compliant sink (HDMI/DVI) All devices are HDCP-compliant, no special setting is required, both protected and unprotected content is transmitted and displayed on the sink. -
Page 26: Installation
4. Installation 4.1. Connecting devices When building an electronic system, make sure that all devices are powered down before connecting them. Powered on devices may have dangerous voltage levels that can damage sensitive electronic circuits. After the system is complete, connect the power cables to the extenders and to the power outlet;... -
Page 27: Serial Devices
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 4.2. Serial devices 4.2.1. General information about serial communication There are two kind of devices in general serial communication from our aspect: Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) DTE is an end-instrument that converts user information into signals or reconverts received signals. -
Page 28: Mounting Options
4.3. Mounting options Devices can be mounted in several ways, depending on the application. Besides using with rack shelf, a mounting bracket is available which offers easy mounting on truss systems with standard clamps or using the unit built into furniture. Important! Pay attention to the ventilation holes when designing the system or the extender is built into/under furniture. -
Page 29: Front Panel Operations
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 5. Front panel operations 5.1. Front panel menu The extenders have LCD menu and navigation buttons on the front panel. This can be used to change basic settings or display different information about the modules. Navigation Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line. -
Page 30: Info Menu
Locking Modules can be locked by using the built-in website. If a module is locked, a closed padlock sign is displayed. Front panel menu can be locked as follows: Lock LCD home screen: The whole screen is locked, no front panel operations can be done, front panel buttons are disabled, Device information is displayed. -
Page 31: System Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Setting the Static gateway ¹Network SettinÞ Step 1. Navigate Settings Network Settings ¾-Static gatewº Static gateway submenu, press the enter button. Step 2. Use left ◄ and right ► buttons to place the cursor to ¹Static gatewayÞ... -
Page 32: Modules Menu
5.4. Modules menu This menu contains information and certain settings of the modules. The menu shows only the installed modules. Each module contains two submenus: Info: Contains basic information about the module: Part number, Hardware version and Serial number. ... -
Page 33: Modex-If-Aud
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 5.4.4. MODEX-IF-AUD Settings Application mode: Basic working mode can be set; for details about application modes see section 6.4.3 on page 43. (0) Analog Emb. & Ret. Aux (default): Analog audio to Main audio Group, S/PDIF to S/PDIF Audio Group (see section 6.4.3.1 on page 43). -
Page 34: Crosspoints Menu
5.5. Crosspoints menu The following simple operations can be done in the Crosspoints menu: port locking/unlocking, port muting/unmuting, output switching. These features are available at the audio and video ports that are installed in the given MODEX. 5.6. -
Page 35: Edid Menu (Receiver)
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 5.8. EDID menu (receiver) The available video output port is displayed in the EDID menu ¹HDMIÝD1 of the receiver. The EDID of the last attached sink is shown VSC;1600x1200@ in this menu. In the first line the output port (D1, Dynamic EDID) is shown. The second line is scrolled automatically to display more information about the EDID: manufacturer code, resolution with refresh rate and sink type. -
Page 36: Web Control - Using The Built-In Website
6. Web control – Using the built-in website MODEX extenders have several configuration options. More settings are available using the built-in website than on the front panel. Connection can be established to the website through any Ethernet connector of the MODEX. 6.1. -
Page 37: Layout Of Built-In Web
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.2. Layout of built-in web After the connection is established Crosspoint menu appears by default. Device selector indicates which device has been connected to. This is the local device. In this window remote device can be selected. Both devices must be configured for appropriate transfer. There are three tabs in main menu: Crosspoint, EDID and Settings. -
Page 38: Crosspoint Menu
6.3. Crosspoint menu Crosspoint panel Displaying connections between the input and output ports: Dark tiles: Connection is not possible. Grey tiles: Connection is possible but not established. White tiles: Connection is established. Input module properties Each color bar represents a module. Properties window appears displaying information and settings about the given input module by clicking on the colored bar. -
Page 39: Video Crosspoint
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Icons on the ports: HDCP is enabled and the signal is HDCP is disabled or the signal is not encrypted (black) encrypted (grey) Port is muted (black) Port is unmuted (grey) Port is locked (black) Port is unlocked (grey) 6.3.1. -
Page 40: Infra Crosspoint
Figure 6-2. Audio crosspoint Example Above screenshot was made of a MODEX transmitter’s Audio crosspoint layout (assembled with MODEX-IF-AUD module). Settings are according to section 6.4.3.1 page 43. The following connections are established: HDMI audio input port is switched to Analog Output and to Embedded audio, ... -
Page 41: Serial Crosspoint
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Figure 6-4. Infra crosspoint Example Above screenshot shows an Infra crosspoint layout of a MODEX assembled with MODEX- IF-RS232-IR module. Local IR input signal is switched to the IR output port within the given module – and extended to the other MODEX as well. Info: The signal of the local input port is always extended via the fiber optical cable, but the other device’s Infra crosspoint settings determine if the incoming signal is switched to its IR output port or not. -
Page 42: Module Properties And Settings
If an input is switched to an output, and both the input and the output belongs to the same serial port connector, that results an internal loopback. This way the serial link can be tested between the source and the MODEX extender device. Figure 6-6. -
Page 43: Optical Link Quality
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.4.1. Optical link quality The properties panel of MODEX-PH-OPTx module contains a feature that gives information about the optical link quality between the extenders. (Scroll down in the window and the section will be visible.) If the radio button is checked, link quality measurement is in progress (data is collected in the background). - Page 44 Receiver Embedded audio Forward audio Analog Input S/PDIF input HDMI Analog output S/PDIF Output Return AUX Return audio Table 6-2. Available connections (when setting in the receiver) 6.4.3.2.
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Page 45: Port Properties And Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Transmitter Return AUX Return audio HDMI S/PDIF input Embedded audio Forward audio Table 6-5. Available connections (when setting in the transmitter) Receiver Embedded audio Forward audio S/PDIF input ... - Page 46 Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings. Figure 6-7. Frame detector window Lightware’s frame detector function works like an input signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is sent by the source, thus helps to identify many problems.
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Page 47: Analog Audio Input Port
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.5.1. Analog audio input port Certain parameters of analog audio input signal can be adjusted as follows: Volume: from 0 dB to -52 dB (step 0.5 dB), from -54 dB to -66 dB (step 2 dB); -69 dB; -72 dB; -78 dB (default is 0 dB) ... -
Page 48: Sdi Port
6.5.5. SDI port SDI channel configuration window can be displayed by pressing its Channel configuration button on properties panel. Figure 6-8. SDI Channel configuration SDI Audio Channels SDI signal can carry up to 16 audio channels – 8 of them can be allocated to dedicated channels in line with HDMI audio channel allocation settings. -
Page 49: Ir Port
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.5.6. IR port General Carrier frequency [kHz] (set according to the needs of the IR device). The value can be set between 30 and 200 kHz with one decimal, further digits are truncated. E.g. if typed value is ‘37.52’, saved value is ‘37.5’. -
Page 50: Edid Menu
6.6. EDID menu 6.6.1. About EDID memory (transmitter) EDID memory is non-volatile and consists of four blocks, each for different purposes: Factory preset EDIDs User-saved EDIDs Dynamic EDID (EDID of last connected sink on the output port) ... -
Page 51: Advanced Edid Management
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.6.3. Advanced EDID Management Select the EDID button from the main menu. Figure 6-9. EDID management The window contains two panels: left panel contains the EDIDs that can be used as a source; right panel contains the target places where the EDIDs can be emulated. The list can be scrolled by mouse wheel or by grabbing the list. -
Page 52: Learning An Edid
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. -
Page 53: Editing An Edid
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.6.10. Editing an EDID Select an EDID from left panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID editor window. Modified EDID can be stored in user memory. Figure 6-11. Advanced EDID Editor 6.6.11. Deleting EDID(s) The EDID(s) in User memory can be deleted as follows: Step 1. -
Page 54: Usb Tab
6.7.2. USB tab MODEX devices are able to extend two USB 1.1 and/or USB 2.0 devices from the transmitter to the receiver that are compatible and in line with USB HID standard. Typical supported USB devices are: USB mouse and keyboard, ... -
Page 55: The Event Area
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 32 events can be configured, which are available in Control/Events submenu. The user can see all the 32 events here and is able to modify them by two ways: Event setting Wizard, or Advanced event setting. Info: Conditions and actions can be set by both Wizard or Advanced modes. -
Page 56: Wizard Mode
6.8.2. Wizard mode A simple wizard makes things easy for the user, because it lists the most common conditions and actions, so the user does not have to look for LW3 nodes and properties, the wizard does it instead. Conditions and actions also have their own button. Step 1. -
Page 57: Advanced Mode
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual The action is the “reply” if the condition becomes true. There is no sequence between the condition and the action. Either of them can be set firstly. Step 4. To set the action, click on the wizard button on the action side. The process is the same. -
Page 58: Save, Load Or Clear An Event
The tree structure is opened and the available properties are listed in the drop-down box. The manual of the selected property can be seen below it. Step 3. Set the desired value in the field next to the list. Step 4. Click on the OK button to apply the settings. If the condition is finished, set the action with the same method. -
Page 59: Settings Menu
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Clear all events All events can be cleared at the same time with the loading Load factory defaults factory default values. All the values will be cleared: names, conditions, actions. Click on the Load factory defaults button. A warning message appears;... -
Page 60: Status Tab
6.9.3. Status tab Besides some general information and firmware versions in left panel, name of the installed modules are listed in the right panel of this submenu. System time means the elapsed time since last boot. Figure 6-16. Status tab Info: Supply B is reserved for future developments. -
Page 61: Presets Tab
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 6.9.5. Presets tab Info: The feature is available only when connecting to the MODEX directly (as a Local Device). Each MODEX extender has eight preset memories which can be used to store LW3 commands (settings and configurations). This feature allows to set the MODEX with previously determined parameters, execute a group of commands, etc…... -
Page 62: Backup Tab
Apply a preset (run a preset) Step 1. Navigate to the Settings/Presets tab. Step 2. Select a preset from the drop-down menu (Apply Preset section). Preset description is loaded into the textbox and the number of the found commands is displayed, too. Step 3. -
Page 63: Lock Tab
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Create a full backup of the MODEX Step 1. Arrange the desired settings in the MODEX. Step 2. Navigate to Settings/Backup menu. Step 3. Write a short description in the textbox on the left (optionally). Step 4. Press the Create a full backup button. You will be prompted to save the collection information as a file to the computer (select the desired folder and save the file). -
Page 64: Advanced View
6.10. Advanced view Advanced view is the surface for LW3 protocol settings with terminal window. Commands and specific parameters (that are not available on the user interface) can be run and set. Detailed information about the protocol, nodes, methods and parameters can be found in chapter on page 65. -
Page 65: Programmer's Reference
7. Programmer’s reference 7.1. LW3 protocol – Overview Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol is currently used by MODEX extender family, 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in new developments. LW3 is an ASCII based protocol and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair. - Page 66 Following example presents the depth tree traversal of Figure 7-1: Path of the nodes: node1 n-/node1 node11 n-/node1/node11 node12 n-/node1/node12 node2 n-/node2 node21 n-/node2/node21 n-/node2/node21/node211 node211 n-/node3 node3 Figure 7-1. Tree structure of nodes Property The ‘property’ in the LW3 protocol is basically a leaf, which has a well-defined value. ...
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Page 67: Escaping
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Method ‘Method’ in the LW3 protocol is also a leaf. It cannot have a value, such as the properties, but it can be invoked with a parameter with the help of a special ‘CALL’ command (see section 7.2.5 on page 71). -
Page 68: Error Messages
7.1.3. Error messages There are several error messages defined in LW3 protocol. All of them have a unique error number which can be used programmatically, and an informative error message. Format: XE●[primitive]●%EYYYY:●[Error message] Legend: X can be: ‘-’: syntax error. Cannot parse the command at all. ‘n’: node error. -
Page 69: Commands
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.2. Commands Getter The ‘GET’ command can be used to get sub nodes, properties and methods of a specific node. It also can be used to get the value of a property. Response format The first two characters of a response are unambiguously identifies the type of the element that the response line concerns. -
Page 70: Get All Child Nodes, Properties And Methods Of A Node
7.2.3. Get all child nodes, properties and methods of a node Get all child nodes, properties and methods of a node with one command, without using a wildchar. Command format: GETALL●[nodePath] Response format: (for nodes) n-●[nodePath] Response format: (for properties) pX●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[parameter] Legend: X can be:... -
Page 71: Invocation
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Examples: > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVOOO.HdcpEnable=false < nE●%E002:Node not found > SET●/SYS/CORE.PartNumber=12345678 < pE●%E004:Writing read-only property > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVI.HdcpEnable=falssss < pE●%E005:Invalid value > SET●/SYS/CORE/B/VIDEODVI.HdcpEnab=false < pE●%E006:Property not exists 7.2.5. Invocation A method can be invoked with the help of ‘CALL’ command. Command format: CALL●[nodePath]:[methodName]([parameter]) Response format: The response for a method execution is a state and a value. - Page 72 Info: The subscriptions are handled separately for connections and not for users. Hence, if the connection is terminated all registered subscriptions are deleted. After every connection the subscribe command has to be sent in order to get the notifications of the changes. Subscribe to a node Command format: OPEN●[nodePath] Response format: o-●[nodePath]...
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Page 73: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.2.7. Notifications about the changes of the properties When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs to, an asynchronous notification is generated. This notification is called as the ‘change message’. -
Page 74: Manual
7.2.9. Manual For every property and method in the tree there is a manual. The manual is a human readable text that describes the syntax and provides a hint for how to use the primitives. Command format: for property: MAN●[nodePath].[propertyName] for method: MAN●[nodePath]:[methodName] Response format:... -
Page 75: Remote
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual The exact content of the nodes (especially the /MEDIA node) depend on the installed modules. The tree structure is available via the Web (Advanced view), see section 6.10 page 64. 7.3.1. /REMOTE The node contains the protocol tree of the remote device (if connected): PRESETS, MANAGEMENT, EDID, MEDIA, SYS and EVENT sub nodes. -
Page 76: Edid
7.3.4. /EDID The node and its sub nodes represent all information about EDID management. The node contains basic methods in connection with EDID emulation such as Copy, Delete or Emulate EDID. Sub nodes refer to the type of the EDID as follows: Factory EDIDs, User EDID, Dynamic EDID (The EDID of the monitor last attached to the receiver),... -
Page 77: Query The Status Of Source Ports
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.4.2. Query the status of source ports Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus=[<port#1>:<status>; <port#2>:<status>;…;<port#n>:<status>] Example: > GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus < pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus=P2:T000B Legend P2:T00AF Signal / Connection state Audio / HDCP state <reserved> <reserved> Mute / lock state Port number T: unlocked, unmuted Mute / lock L: locked, unmuted... -
Page 78: Mute An Input Port
7.4.3. Mute an input port Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:muteSource(<input>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:muteSource Legend: <input>: Input port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:muteSource(P1) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:muteSource 7.4.4. Unmute an input port Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource(<input>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource Legend: <input>: Input port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource(P1) <... -
Page 79: Unmute The Output
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.4.8. Unmute the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteDestination(P2) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteDestination 7.4.9. Lock the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example: >... -
Page 80: Switching Audio Input
7.5.2. Switching audio input Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1:switch(<input>:<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1:switch Legend: <input>: Audio input port number <output>: Audio output port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1:switch(P3:P4) < mO●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1:switch Explanation: P3 input port is switched to P4 output port. Info: The current audio mode determines the possible crosspoint switches. 7.6. -
Page 81: Parity Setting
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.6.4. Parity setting Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/P1.Parity={0|1|2|3|4} Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/P1.Parity={0|1|2|3|4} Example: > SET●/MEDIA/UART/P1.Parity=0 < pw●/MEDIA/UART/P1.Parity=0 Parameters: .Parity Parity setting no parity even zero 7.7. Network configuration 7.7.1. Query the DHCP state Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled={true|false} Example: >... -
Page 82: Query The Subnet Mask (Static Network Mask)
7.7.5. Query the subnet mask (static network mask) Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask Response format: pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<netmask> Example: > GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask < pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.255.0 7.7.6. Change the subnet mask (static) Command format: SET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<netmask> Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<netmask> Example: > SET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.255.0 < pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.255.0 Info: Device needs to be restarted to apply changes. 7.7.7. -
Page 83: Set The Source Node (Condition)
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 7.8.1. Set the source node (condition) Command format: SET●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourceNode= <node_path>”/”<node_name> Response format: pw●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourceNode= <node_path>”/”<node_name> Example: > SET●/EVENTS/E1.SourceNode=/MEDIA/VIDEO/P1 < pw●/EVENTS/E1.SourceNode=/MEDIA/VIDEO/P1 Explanation: This node contains the path of the property that will fire the E1 event (the path of the P1 video input port). Info: Node path must be started with “/”. -
Page 84: Set The Target Property (Action)
7.8.5. Set the target property (action) Command format: SET●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.TargetProperty=<property> Response format: pw●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.TargetProperty=<property> Example: > SET●/EVENTS/E1.TargetProperty=SendMessage < pw●/EVENTS/E1.TargetProperty=SendMessage Explanation: The node contains the property that will be changed after E1 event is fired. 7.8.6. Set the value of the target property (action) Command format: SET●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.TargetPropertyValue=<value>... -
Page 85: Emulating An Edid To An Input Port
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Example2: > GET●/EDID/U/U2.Header < pr●/EDID/U/U2.Header=LWR;640x480@60.0Hz;D640x480p60 Explanation2: The memory place U2 contains valid EDID. 7.9.4. Emulating an EDID to an input port Command format: CALL●/EDID:switch(<source>:<destination>) Response format: mO●/EDID:switch Example: > CALL●/EDID:switch(F49:E2) < mO●/EDID:switch Legend: <source>: Source EDID memory places that can be Factory, User or Dynamic EDID memory. -
Page 86: Firmware Upgrade
8. Firmware upgrade MODEX can be upgraded by connecting a Windows PC via LAN and using Lightware Device Updater (LDU). The application can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu. In order to get the firmware pack with the necessary components (*.lfp file) for your specific product, please contact support@lightware.eu. - Page 87 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Step 3. Select the type of the installation. Here can be chosen the normal and the snapshot install. Select the optional components then click Next. (Using the Normal install as the default value is highly recommended.) Normal install (recommended) Snapshot install The installer can update only this instance.
- Page 88 – the About window will appear. Click on the Update button. Step 3. The program checks the available updates on Lightware website and shows its version. Set the desired update settings in the Options section.
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Page 89: Connect The Computer To The Modex Device(S)
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 8.2.3. Connect the computer to the MODEX device(s) Make sure that the computer and the MODEX are connected and the connection is established either by a patch cable via LAN, or directly by a cross-link cable. Important! Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops. - Page 90 Package information is loaded to the tabs: General version info, creation date, short description, Devices which are compatible with the firmware, Components in the package with release notes. Click on Next button and follow the instructions below: Info: This window can be also displayed by pressing the button.
- Page 91 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Select the desired devices: highlight them with yellow cursor, then click OK. The firmware components of the devices are listed on the following screen; their version and the one that is available in the browsed package. Update versions will be uploaded into the device(s).
- Page 92 Step 3. Update devices The selected devices are listed with their status. The setup is logged automatically; the default path can be changed by ticking the option and browsing a folder. Start button begins the upgrade process. Details button opens a new window that displays the process. If the upgrade of a device is finished, its log can be opened by the View button on the right.
- Page 93 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Step 4. Finish Repeat button starts the process again with the selected device(s). Open log directory shows the temporary folder where the logs can be found. Export log files by saving them as a zipped file. Press Exit to close the program.
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Page 94: Specifications
9. Specifications 9.1. Frames 9.1.1. MODEX-F15 frames Control Front panel buttons ..................Yes Front panel LCD ..............Yes, 2 x 16 characters Web ..............Built-in website (TCP/IP Ethernet) EDID management (transmitter) ..119 factory and 31 user programmable EDID EDID emulation ............256-Byte Extended EDID v1.3 Connectors Ethernet .................. -
Page 95: Media Connectors
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 9.2. Media connectors 9.2.1. MODEX-OPTS and MODEX-OPTM Fiber specifications Link speed ....................6.25 Gbps Single mode fiber wavelength ..........1310, 1490, 1550 nm Multimode fiber wavelength ........... 850, 1310, 1550 nm Single mode extension distance ..........10 km (32800 ft) Multimode extension distance ............ -
Page 96: Video & Audio Modules
9.3. Video & Audio modules 9.3.1. MODEX-AV-DVIDL-IM Part number ..................9161 0401 Max resolution ................2560x1600@60Hz ....................1920x1200@120Hz Max cable length (22 AWG) ................20 m Color depth ..................8 bit per color Color space ....................RGB Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ................. -
Page 97: Modex-Av-Hdmi-Dvi-Im
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 9.3.3. MODEX-AV-HDMI-DVI-IM Part number ..................9161 0407 Max resolution ................1920x1200@36 bit ....................1600x1200@24 bit Max cable length (22 AWG) ................30 m Color depth ..............24, 30, 36 bit deep color Color space ..............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2 Frame delay ..................... -
Page 98: Modex-Av-Hdmi-Om
Power consumption ................2.75W (max) Connectors ..................DVI-D, HDMI ESD protection ..............IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 * The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector. For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector. 9.3.2. MODEX-AV-HDMI-OM Part number .................. -
Page 99: Modex-Av-Dp-Im
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual EDID emulation ..........Yes, Advanced EDID management HDCP compliancy ..................... 1.4 Audio capability* ..........4 stereo PCM or HBR compressed Weight ......................95 g Power consumption ............. 0.38W (typ), 2.88 W (max) Connectors ....................HDMI ESD protection ..............IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 * The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector. -
Page 100: Modex-Av-3Gsdi-Im
Frame delay ....................no delay Data rate ..........Total max. 10.8 Gpbs (1.62/2.7 Gbps/lane) Supported video standards ............DP 1.1a compliant 3D support ....................... Yes Embedded audio ....................Yes EDID emulation ..........Yes, Advanced EDID management HDCP compliancy ..................... 1.3 Audio capability* ..........4 stereo PCM or HBR compressed Weight ...................... -
Page 101: Modex-Av-Dvi-Im
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Color space ..............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2 Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ................Total max 6.75 Gbps Max pixel clock ..................225 MHz Supported video formats ............DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.3a 3D support ......................No Embedded audio / Return audio .............. -
Page 102: Modex-Av-Dvi-4K-Om
9.3.9. MODEX-AV-DVI-4K-OM Part number ..................9161 0436 Max resolution ............... 1600x1200@60Hz, 36 bit ..................3840x2160@30Hz, 24 bit ..................1920x1080@120Hz, 24 bit Color depth ..............24, 30, 36 bit deep color Color space ..............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2 Frame delay ..................... No delay Data rate ..................... -
Page 103: Interface Modules
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Connectors ..................DVI-D, HDMI ESD protection ..............IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 * The transmitted audio depends on the Media connector. For final audio transmission capabilities please see the audio specification of the chosen Media connector. 9.4. Interface modules 9.4.1. -
Page 104: Modex-If-Rs232-Ir
9.4.4. MODEX-IF-RS232-IR Part number ..................9161 0715 Weight ......................65 g Power consumption ............0.1 W (typ) 0.2 W (max) IR connector ....2x3.5 mm TRS connector (1/8” mini-jack), 9-pole D-sub ESD protection ....................No RS-232 Supported baud rate ........from 2400 to 256000 (configurable) Signal type ................ -
Page 105: Modex-If-Audout
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 9.4.7. MODEX-IF-AUDOUT Part number ..................9161 0720 Weight ......................80 g Power consumption ............0.2 W (typ) 0.33 W (max) Connectors ..............1xRCA, 1x5 pole PHOENIX ESD protection ..............IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 S/PDIF digital audio Audio format ....................S/PDIF Supported sample rates .............. -
Page 106: Modex-If-Eth-Ecn
Auto-MDIX ....................... Yes Weight ......................75 g Power consumption ............1.5 W (typ) 2.3 W (max) Connectors ................... 4 x female RJ45 ESD protection ..............IEC61000-4-2 Level 4 9.4.10. MODEX-IF-ETH-ECN Part number ..................9161 0727 Ethernet data rate ........ 10/100Base-T, full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol .. -
Page 107: Troubleshooting
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 10. Troubleshooting Usually, if the system seems not to transport the signal as expected, the best strategy for troubleshooting is to check signal integrity through the whole signal chain starting from source side and moving forward to receiver end. At first check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. - Page 108 Symptom Root cause Action Refer to HDMI output DVI EDID is Check the EDID and select an HDMI Section signal contains emulated EDID to emulate. section no audio Serial and Infra modules Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well; Section 2.7.10 serial device...
- Page 109 MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Optical module Extenders are Fiber cable is Check the connectors: from TX Section not linked or connected to (Channel A) to RX (Channel B). remote device the not used cannot be channel reached Optical cable...
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Page 110: Appendix
11. Appendix 11.1. Mechanical drawings Front view (MODEX-OPTM-TX) MODEX-OPTM-TX AUDIO CPU LIVE VIDEO ENTER +3.3V CNTRL USB K+M ETHERNET OPTM LINK RESET COMPUTER 10/100 Bottom view Side view 178.5 21.25 M4 thread M3 thread RoHS 15.2 13.65 Page 110 / 113 Section 11. -
Page 111: Factory Default Settings
MODEX-OPTS, MODEX-OPTM User’s Manual 11.2. Factory default settings Parameter Setting/Value Network settings IP address (transmitter) 192.168.0.101 IP address (receiver) 192.168.0.102 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Static gateway 192.168.0.1 Port number 6107 DHCP disabled HTTP port WEB socket HDMI input port Input port HDMI HDMI output port HDMI mode... -
Page 112: Factory Edid List
11.3. Factory EDID list Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 640 x 480 @ 59.95 Hz 1280 x 768 @ 59.92 Hz 848 x 480 @ 60.0 1280 x 768 @ 75.0 800 x 600 @ 60.30 Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60.1 1024 x 768 @ 60.0... -
Page 113: Version Applicability
Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. Customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.
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