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  • Page 1 HDMI-TPS-TX210 HDMI-TPS-TX220 DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210 DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX220 DP-TPS-TX210 DP-TPS-TX220 SW4-TPS-TX240 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class II apparatus construction. The 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 HDMI-TPS-TX210 HDMI-TPS-TX220 DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210 DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX220 DP-TPS-TX210 DP-TPS-TX220 SW4-TPS-TX240 ( 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

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................10 1.1........................10 OX CONTENTS 1.2........................10 ESCRIPTION 1.3......................11 ODEL COMPARISON 1.4......................11 OMPATIBLE DEVICES 1.5......................11 YPICAL APPLICATION 1.6......................... 12 EATURES CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ..................13 2.1.
  • Page 6 5.5.2. Pass-through mode ....................35 5.5.3. Command injection mode ..................35 SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER (LDC) ....36 6.1. OS ............36 TEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF INDOWS 6.2. OS X ............38 TEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF 6.3.
  • Page 7 HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.3.8. Query video Autoselect mode ................. 65 7.3.9. Change video Autoselect mode ................66 7.3.10. Query audio Autoselect mode ................66 7.3.11. Change audio Autoselect mode ................66 7.3.12. Query the video input port priority ................67 7.3.13.
  • Page 8 8.11.6. Deleting an EDID from user memory ..............101 8.11.7. Resetting emulated EDIDs ................... 101 – Q 8.12. LW3 ................102 COMMANDS UICK SUMMARY FIRMWARE UPGRADE – USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE UPDATER (LDU) ....104 9.1. (LFP ) ..............104 BOUT THE FIRMWARE PACKAGE FILE 9.2.
  • Page 9 HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 10. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................113 11. APPENDIX ........................... 115 11.1. S ......................115 PECIFICATIONS 11.2. M ....................117 ECHANICAL DRAWINGS 11.3. M ..............118 AXIMUM TWISTED PAIR CABLE DISTANCES 11.4. I ..................118 NPUT OUTPUT PORT NUMBERING 11.5.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Lightware developments. HDMI-TPS devices transmit digital video at a resolution up to 4K, audio and control up to 170 m distance over a single CAT cable. The transmitters are compatible with Lightware TPS matrix boards and other TPS products.

  • Page 11: Model Comparison

    HDMI DVI-I Jack Ethernet Infra RS-232 GPIO input input input output output 3.5 in     HDMI-TPS-TX210        HDMI-TPS-TX220         DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210      ...

  • Page 12: Features

     Frame detector and signal analysis – Using Lightware Device Controller software 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.

  • Page 13: Controls And Connections

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 2. Controls and connections 2.1. Front view HDMI-TPS-TX210 HDCP Reset HDMI in Show me HDMI-TPS-TX220 Reset Audio select HDCP Audio in Autoselect HDMI in Show me DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210 HDCP Reset DVI-D in Show me DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX220 HDCP Reset...
  • Page 14 DP-TPS-TX210 Reset HDCP DP in Show me DP-TPS-TX220 Reset Audio select HDCP DP in Autoselect Audio in Show me SW4-TPS-TX240 Video select Audio select HDCP DP in HDMI in Autoselect HDMI in DVI-D in Audio in Reset Show me Info: The number before the port name is the port number used in LW3 protocol. E.g.

  • Page 15: Front View Legend

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 2.2. Front view legend HDCP LED dark: video output signal is not encrypted with HDCP lights: video output signal is encrypted with HDCP HDMI in Connect a HDMI cable between the source and the transmitter. Applied cable shall not be more, than 30 m (when signal is 1080p) and 15 m (when signal is 4K).

  • Page 16: Rear View

    2.3. Rear view HDMI-TPS-TX210 Ethernet Status LEDs RS-232 IR out TPS out IR in DC in HDMI out HDMI-TPS-TX220 Ethernet Status LEDs GPIO RS-232 IR out TPS out IR in DC in HDMI out DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210 Ethernet Status LEDs RS-232 DVI-D out...
  • Page 17 HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual DP-TPS-TX210 Ethernet Status LEDs RS-232 IR out TPS out IR in DC in HDMI out DP-TPS-TX220 GPIO Ethernet Status LEDs RS-232 IR out TPS out IR in DC in HDMI out SW4-TPS-TX240 HDMI out Ethernet Status LEDs GPIO RS-232 IR in...

  • Page 18: Rear View Legend

    2.5.6 on page 21. DC in Local power in; connect the output of the supplied +12V DC power adaptor or use Lightware’s rack mountable power supply unit (PSUx10-200-12V or PSUx20-400-12V). GPIO 8-pole Phoenix connector for configurable general purpose input/output ports. Pin assignment can be found in section 2.5.8...

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 2.5. Electrical connections 2.5.1. DVI inputs and outputs 29-pole DVI-I connector, however only digital pins are connected. This way, user can plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) and Dual-Link DVI signals are NOT processed.

  • Page 20: Displayport Input

    2.5.3. DisplayPort input Figure 2-1. DisplayPort connector Signal Signal ML_Lane 3 (n) ML_Lane 0 (p) ML_Lane 3 (p) Config1 ML_Lane 2 (n) Config2 AUX CH (p) ML_Lane 2 (p) ML_Lane 1 (n) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug ML_Lane 1 (p) Return ML_Lane 0 (n) DP_PWR...

  • Page 21: Ethernet Port

    Figure 2-3. Locking DC connector Do not forget to turn the plug counterclockwise before disconnecting the power adaptor. Always use the supplied +12V power adaptor or Lightware’s rack mountable power supply. Warranty void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source.

  • Page 22: Audio Input

    2.5.8. Audio input The connector is used for asymmetric analog audio input signal. It is also known as (3.5 mm or approx. 1/8”) audio jack, phone jack, phone plug and mini-jack plug. Pin nr. Signal 1 2 3 Left Right Ground Figure 2-5.

  • Page 23: Technologies

    CEA extension, but not all devices are HDMI capable which have the extension. 3.1.1. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „I have changed to a different EDID on HDMI-TPS-TX210 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. Several functions have been developed which help to solve HDCP related problems. Complex AV systems often have both HDCP and non-HDCP components. The extenders allow to transmit HDCP encrypted and unencrypted signals.

  • Page 25: Real Life Examples

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 3.3.2. Real life examples HDCP-compliant sink Figure 3-2. HDCP-compliant sink All the devices are HDCP-compliant, no manual setting is required, both protected and unprotected content is transmitted and displayed on the sink. Non-HDCP-compliant sink (HDMI/DVI) 1. Figure 3-3.

  • Page 26: Installation

    4. Installation 4.1. Mounting To mount the transmitter Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method. The transmitters have two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side; see the bottom view in section 11.2...

  • Page 27: Connecting Steps - Using Power Injector (Tps-Pi-1P1)

    Connect the IR detector to the IR IN port of the transmitter. Step 6. Connect the power cord of the supplied adaptor to the transmitter or use Lightware’s rack mountable power supply unit. Step 7. Optionally connect a sink to the local HDMI output port.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Operations

    Pressing the Audio select / Video select button,  Using the Autoselect function,  Using Lightware Device Controller,  Sending LW2 or LW3 protocol command. The transmitter can receive LW2 or LW3 commands from Ethernet or RS-232 interface, which can be either local or remote. It means that the input selection can also be controlled remotely from a TPS receiver’s RS-232 or Ethernet port.

  • Page 29: Autoselect - First Detect Mode

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 5.1.3. Autoselect – First detect mode Meaning: Selected input port is switched to the output while it has active signal. Figure 5-2. Autoselect – First detect mode Info: The signal detection is handled on a different way in the case of analog audio input: if a 3.5 mm jack plug is connected to Audio in, the port is handled as it has an active signal.

  • Page 30: Autoselect - Last Detect Mode

    Example (Video input ports on an SW4-TPS-TX240) The priority values have to be assigned to each input port which are desired to be used. The followings priority settings will be used during the explanation of this mode: Priority Input port HDMI2 HDMI3 DVI-D...

  • Page 31: Autoselect - Priority Detect Mode

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 5.1.6. Autoselect – Priority detect mode Meaning: The highest priority active input will be selected to transmit. Info: An input port is active if there is a valid signal on it. Figure 5-4. Autoselect – Priority detect mode Info: The signal detection is handled on a different way in the case of analog audio input: if a 3.5 mm jack plug is connected to Audio in, the port is handled as it has an active signal.

  • Page 32: Special Functions

    Example (video input ports on an SW4-TPS-TX240) The priority values have to be assigned to each input port which are desired to use. The following priority settings will be used during the explanation of this mode: Priority Input port HDMI2 HDMI3 DVI-D After an event the device always checks the port with the highest priority, P2 (HDMI2).

  • Page 33: Enable Dhcp Ip Address

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 5.2.4. Enable DHCP IP address The device gets a fix IP address as a factory default setting. If this setting does not fit to the circumstances during install or usage, DHCP can be enabled from the front panel: Step 1.

  • Page 34: Interface

    Selecting the control protocol (LW2 or LW3) on the RS-232 interface can be done either by using Lightware Device Controller or sending LW2/LW3 protocol commands. The interface can be set for the Local and for the Link RS-232 line independently from each other.

  • Page 35: Pass-Through Mode

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 5.5.2. Pass-through mode In pass-through mode the incoming data from the local and link sides is passed through to the other side without processing it. The serial ports on the transmitter and on the receiver are linked together through the CATx (TPS) cable. This allows direct communication between a device connected to the receiver and a device connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 36: Software Control - Using Lightware Device Controller (Ldc)

    6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) The device can be controlled by a computer through the Ethernet port using Lightware Device Controller. The software can be installed to a Windows PC or MAC OS X. The application and the User’s manual can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu. The Windows and the Mac versions have the same look and functionality.
  • Page 37 Step 7. After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated. Click on it. Step 8. If the installation is complete, click Finish. (Uncheck the box if you do not want to run the software immediately.) Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 37 / 122...

  • Page 38: Steps Of The Installation In Case Of Mac Os X

    Step 1. Run the application. The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the software checks the available updates on Lightware’s website and a new window pops up if a new update is found. The current and the update version number can be seen in the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install.

  • Page 39: Establishing The Connection

    Step 3. Double-click on the desired device or select it and click on the Connect button. If you do not see your device in the list, you can add it by clicking on the Add button and typing its IP address. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 39 / 122...

  • Page 40: Crosspoint Menu

    (window is arranged to the left top corner). Properties Toggling right panel display, showing the properties of selected port. The panel is also displayed when clicking on a port tile. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 40 / 122...

  • Page 41: Port Properties And Settings

    This feature can force the source to send non-encrypted signal if the encryption would not be necessary and the content allows it. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 41 / 122...

  • Page 42: Frame Detector (On Video Input Ports)

    Click on Frame Detector button to show detailed timings. Figure 6-2. 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.

  • Page 43: Tps Output Port Properties And Mode Settings

    Always press the Set priorities button after the modification to store the settings. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 43 / 122...
  • Page 44 HDMI mode: Auto / DVI / HDMI 24 bit / HDMI 30 bit / HDMI 36 bit  HDCP: Auto / Always  Power5V mode: Auto / Always on / Always off Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 44 / 122...
  • Page 45 ” value means that in average there is 1 bad pixel after pixels, which means the number of the bit errors is about 1 pixel in every 15 minutes. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 45 / 122...

  • Page 46: Edid Menu

    EDIDs. Emulated EDID list shows the currently emulated EDID for the inputs. The source column displays the memory location that the current EDID was routed from. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 46 / 122...

  • Page 47: Changing Emulated Edid

    Step 2. Select desired memory slot(s); more can be selected (Select All and Deselect All buttons can be used). The EDID(s) will be highlighted with yellow cursor. Step 3. Press the Clear selected button to delete the EDID(s). Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 47 / 122...

  • Page 48: Edid Info Window

    The software resolves the raw EDID, and displays it as readable information to the user. The modified EDID can be saved to the User memory. Figure 6-6. Advanced EDID Editor Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 48 / 122...

  • Page 49: Creating An Edid

    EDID to the actually used Lightware product or/and save it to a file or/and open it in the EDID editor. Info: For more information about creating and EDID by using EEC see the User’s manual of the EDID Editor which is available at www.lightware.eu.

  • Page 50: Control Menu

    The active protocol can be set by the drop-down menu: LW2 or LW3 protocol. Other The terminal line can be used to send commands to the destination in pass-through mode. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 50 / 122...

  • Page 51: Gpio Tab

    20 events can be configured, which are available in Control/Events submenu. The user can see all the 20 events here and modify them by the Wizard or the Advanced setting. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 51 / 122...

  • Page 52: The Event Area

    Unwanted events can be cleared with a single click on this button. Confirmation is needed for deleting. Check bar If the event is ready and syntactically correct the check bar becomes green. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 52 / 122...

  • Page 53: Wizard Mode

    Select the desired parameter and click on the OK to finish the wizard of the condition. The action is the “reply” if the condition becomes true. Info: The sequence does not matter: you may define the action first. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 53 / 122...
  • Page 54 LDC shows it continuously. The system checks the validity of the event. If everything is correct, a green line can be seen at the bottom of the event area. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 54 / 122...
  • Page 55 * Referring to SW4-TPS-TX-240. The port numbers are only for references. Exact port numbers can be found in section 11.4 on page 118. Table 6-1. Conditions of the Event Manager Wizard Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 55 / 122...

  • Page 56: Advanced Mode

    The LW3 protocol tree allows almost all the methods and settings to select. Step 1. Click on the Advanced button; a new window pops up. Step 2. Select the desired node: click on the folder sign. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 56 / 122...

  • Page 57: Save, Load Or Clear An Event

    All the values will be cleared: names, conditions, actions. Click on the “Load factory defaults” button. A warning message appears. Confirm it by clicking on the OK button. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 57 / 122...

  • Page 58: Settings Menu

    Always press the Apply changes button after modification to store the settings; you will be prompted to reboot the device to apply changes in practice. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 58 / 122...

  • Page 59: Backup Tab

    LDC. Important: Please note that the settings will be overwritten with the restored parameters in the transmitter permanently. Withdrawal is not possible. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 59 / 122...

  • Page 60: Function Buttons

    8.3.4 on page 84. Set button: Saves the value/parameter typed in the textbox. Call button: Calls the method, e.g. reloads factory default settings. Section 6. Software control – using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 60 / 122...

  • Page 61: Lw2 Programmer's Reference

    User’s Manual 7. LW2 Programmer’s reference The device can be controlled through a reduced command set of LW2 protocol commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported LW2 commands are described in this chapter. 7.1. LW2 protocol description The device accepts commands surrounded by curly brackets - { } - and responds data surrounded by round brackets - ( ) - only if a command was successfully executed.

  • Page 62: View Firmware Version Of The Cpu

    7.2.3. View firmware version of the CPU Description: View the CPU firmware revision. Format Example → {f} Command {f} ← (FW:1.0.3b1 r1256)CrLf Response (FW:<FW_VER><s>)CrLf Legend: <FW_VER> is the firmware version. It is followed by <s> string which may indicate special versions. <s>=r indicates standard version. 7.2.4.

  • Page 63: Restart The Device

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.2.9. Restart the device Description: The device can be restarted without unplugging power. Format Example → {RST} Command {RST} Explanation: The device reboots; no response is sent in this case. 7.2.10. Query health status Description: Measured internal voltages and temperature values are shown. Format Example →...

  • Page 64: Mute Specified Output

    7.3.2. Mute specified output Description: Mute output <out>. The output signal is turned off. Format Example → {#01 A} Command {#<out>●<layer>} Response (1MT<out²>●<layer>)CrLf ← (1MT01 A)CrLf Explanation: The O1 audio port is muted. Legend: See section 7.3.1 on page 63. Info: Muting does not change the crosspoint state, but disables the output itself.

  • Page 65: View Connection State On The Output

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.3.6. View connection state on the output Description: Viewing the crosspoint state of the device; showing the input port numbers connected to the outputs. The response below refers to an SW4-TPS-TX240. Format Example → {vc av} Command {VC●<layer>} ←...

  • Page 66: Change Video Autoselect Mode

    7.3.9. Change video Autoselect mode Description: The autoselect mode of the video outputs can be changed. Format Example → {as_v1=E;K;B} Command {AS_V<out>=<state>; <mode>;<no_signal>} ← (AS_V1=E;K;B)CrLf Response (AS_V<out>=<state>; <mode>;<no_signal>)CrLf Legend: See section 7.3.8 on page 65. Explanation: The Autoselect mode is enabled in first detect mode, and if there is no incoming signal at all, the crosspoint is not changed (blank screen is shown).

  • Page 67: Query The Video Input Port Priority

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.3.12. Query the video input port priority Description: The priority order of the input ports can be queried as follows. Format Example → {prio_v1} Command {PRIO_V<out>} ← (PRIO_V1=1;0;2;3;31)CrLf Response (PRIO_V<out>=<in1_prio>; <in2_prio>;..;<in _prio>)CrLf Legend: <out>: The output port number. _prio>: Input ports’...

  • Page 68: Change Audio Input Priority

    7.3.15. Change audio input priority Description: The settings of audio input priority can be changed as follows. Format Example → {prio_a1=1;0;2;3;4} Command {PRIO_A<out>=<in1_prio>; <in2_prio>;…;<in _prio>} ← (PRIO_A1=1;0;2;3;4)CrLf Response (PRIO_A<out>=<in1_prio>; <in2_prio>;…;<in _prio>)CrLf Legend: <out>: The output port number. <in1_prio>…<in _prio>: Input ports’ priority number. See more details about port numbering in section 11.4 on page 118.

  • Page 69: Port Configuration

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.4. RS-232 port configuration 7.4.1. Query the RS-232 mode Description: The RS-232 mode can be queried as follows: Format Example → {rs232=?} Command {RS232=?} ← (RS232=CONTROL)CrLf Response (RS232=<mode>)CrLf Legend: <mode>: CONTROL = Control mode is enabled, PASS = Pass mode is enabled, CI = Command injection mode is enabled.

  • Page 70: Change Rs-232 Port Settings

    7.4.4. Change RS-232 port settings Description: The RS-232 port settings can be set as follows: Format Example1 → {rs232_local_format=57600;9;N;1} Command {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT= <baud>;<data bits>; <parity>; <stop bits>} ← (RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=57600; Response (RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT= <baud>;<data bits>; 9;N;1)CrLf <parity>; <stop bits>)CrLf Legend: See section 7.4.3 on page 69.

  • Page 71: Change Rs-232 Protocol

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.4.6. Change RS-232 protocol Description: The RS-232 protocol can be set as follows: Format Example1 → {rs232_local_prot=LW3} Command {RS232_LOCAL_PROT= <protocol>} ← (RS232_LOCAL_PROT=LW3)CrLf Response (RS232_LOCAL_PROT= <protocol>)CrLf Legend: <protocol>: LW2 or LW3 Explanation1: Current protocol on local RS-232 port is set to LW3. Format Example2 →...

  • Page 72: Set The Ip Address

    7.5.3. Set the IP address Description: IP address can be set as follows. Format Example → {ip_address=0;192.168.0.100} {IP_ADDRESS=<type>; Command <ip_address>} ← (IP_ADDRESS=0;192.168.0.100) Response (IP_ADDRESS=<type>; <ip_address>)CrLf CrLf Legend: <type>: 0 = fix IP; 1 = DHCP Info: Restarting the transmitter is necessary to apply the changes after modification. 7.5.4.

  • Page 73: Query The Tcp/Ip Port

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.5.8. Query the TCP/IP port Description: TCP/IP port setting can be queried as follows. Format Example1 → {lw2_port=?} Command {LW2_PORT=?} Response (LW2_PORT=<port_nr>)CrLf ← (LW2_PORT=10001)CrLf Explanation1: The port number for LW2 protocol is 10001 (default value). Format Example2 →...

  • Page 74: Gpio Settings

    7.6. GPIO settings 7.6.1. Query the state of a GPIO pin Description: The state of a GPIO pin can be queried as follows. Format Example → {gpio1=?} Command {GPIO<pin_nr>=?} ← (GPIO1=I;H)CrLf Response (GPIO<pin_nr>=<direction>; <level>)CrLf Legend: <pin_nr>: GPIO pin number (1-7). <direction>: Direction of the pin: I = input, O = output <level>:...

  • Page 75: Lw2 Commands - Quick Summary

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 7.7. LW2 commands – Quick summary General LW2 commands See in Operation Command chapter View product type 7.2.1 Query control protocol 7.2.2 {P_?} View firmware version of the CPU 7.2.3 Connection test 7.2.4 {PING} View serial number 7.2.5 Compile time 7.2.6...
  • Page 76 RS-232 port configuration See in Operation Command chapter Query the RS-232 mode 7.4.1 {RS232=?} Change RS-232 mode 7.4.2 {RS232=<mode>} Query the RS-232 port settings 7.4.3 {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=?} {RS232_LOCAL_FORMAT=<baud>; Change RS-232 port settings 7.4.4 <data bits>; <parity>; <stop bits>} Query the RS-232 protocol 7.4.5 {RS232_LOCAL_PROT=?} Change RS-232 protocol...

  • Page 77: Lw3 Programmers' Reference

    User’s Manual 8. LW3 Programmers’ reference 8.1. Overview Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol is currently used by the UMX-TPS-TX100 series, HDMI-TPS- TX200 series, the MODEX family, the 25G product line and will be the preferred protocol in the new developments. The protocol (LW3) is ASCII-based and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair.
  • Page 78 Following example presents the structure of the tree traversal: Path of the nodes: n-/node1 n-/node1/node11 n-/node1/node12 n-/node2 n-/node2/node21 n-/node2/node21/node211 n-/node3 Figure 8-1. Tree structure of nodes Property The ‘property’ in the LW3 protocol is basically a leaf, which has a well-defined value. ...

  • Page 79: Escaping

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual Method The ‘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. ...

  • Page 80: Error Messages

    8.1.3. Error messages There are several error messages defined in the LW3 protocol, all of them have a unique error number. Format: XE●[primitive]●%EYYY:●[Error message] Legend: X can be: ‘-’: syntax error. Cannot parse the command at all. ‘n’: node error. ‘p’: property error.

  • Page 81: Lw3 Commands

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual The tree structure is available in the Advanced view of LDC, see section 6.11 on page 60. 8.3. LW3 commands 8.3.1. Get command The ‘GET’ command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node.
  • Page 82 Get all properties and methods of a node Get all properties and methods of a node, with one GET command and asterisk character. Command format: GET●[nodePath].* Response format: (for properties) pX●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[parameter] Legend: X can be: ‘r’: read-only ‘w’: read-write Response format: (for methods) m-●[nodePath]:[methodName] Example: >...

  • Page 83: Set Command

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.3.2. Set command The setter command can be used to modify the value of a property. Command format: SET●[nodePath].[propertyName]=[newPropertyValue] Response format: The response for setting a property to a new value is the same as the response for the ‘GET’...

  • Page 84: Manual

    Example: > CALL●/EDID:switch(F48:E1) < mO●/EDID:switch Error response format: If there were errors during the execution, an error message is received, which follows the method name. mE●[nodePath]:[methodName]●%EXXX:Error message Example: > CALL●/EDID:switch(F48:R1) < mE●%E001:Syntax error 8.3.4. Manual For every node, 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.

  • Page 85: Subscription

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual Response format: {XXXX [command lines] Legend: xxxx: 4-digit long hexadecimal value. Example: > 1103#GET●/MEDIA/UART.* < {1103 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.SublayerCount=1 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortCount=2 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortMap=P401;P401 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.PortStatus=0000;0000 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.ActiveSublayerMask=300;300 < pr●/MEDIA/UART.P1=Local < pr●/MEDIA/UART.P2=Link < Info: The lines of the signature are also Cr and Lf terminated. 8.3.6.

  • Page 86: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties

    Example: > OPEN < o-●/MEDIA/VIDEO < o-●/EDID < o-●/LOG Unsubscribe from a node Command format: CLOSE●[nodePath] Response format: c-●[nodePath] Example: > CLOSE●/MEDIA/VIDEO < c-●/MEDIA/VIDEO Unsubscribe from multiple nodes In order to unsubscribe to multiple nodes, the asterisk wildchar can be used. Command format: CLOSE●[nodePath]/* Response format: c-●[nodePath]/* Example:...

  • Page 87: Media Layer Properties

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.4. Media layer properties 8.4.1. SublayerCount The total number of sublayers on each layer. The layers can be divided to sublayers, which have separate crosspoints. If an input port and an output port belong to different sublayers, they are unable to be connected.

  • Page 88: Query The Status Of Source Ports

    8.5.2. 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= P1:T002F;P2:T00FF; P3:T002A;P4:T00AA;P5:T00AA Legend: P1:T002F Signal present / connection status Embedded audio / HDCP status Reserved Reserved Mute / lock state Port number Mute / lock state unlocked, unmuted locked, unmuted...

  • Page 89: Query The Video Autoselect Settings

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.5.4. Query the video Autoselect settings Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect=<output>:<set>; <output>:<set> Legend: <output>: Video output port number <set>: Autoselect setting, described by a three-letter-code: <set> Explanation E: Autoselect is enabled letter D: Autoselect is disabled K: Keep the first active video input selected (First detect mode) P: Priority detect: always the highest priority active video...

  • Page 90: Query The Input Port Priority

    8.5.6. Query the input port priority Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPriority Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPrioirty=(<port1>:<prio>; <port2>:<prio>;…;<port >:<prio>) Legend: <port>: Input port number (from 1 to n) <prio>: Priority number (from 0 to 31). Example: > GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPriority < pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortPriority=P1:0;P2:1;P3:2;P4:3; P5:4 Explanation: The current priority order of the video input ports is the following: Priority Video input port Highest priority is assigned to P1 port.

  • Page 91: Unmute An Input Port

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.5.9. 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) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unmuteSource 8.5.10. Lock an input port Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockSource(<input>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockSource Legend: <input>: Input port number Example: >...

  • Page 92: Lock The Output

    8.5.14. Lock the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination(P7) < mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:lockDestination Explanation: P7 port is locked. 8.5.15. Unlock the output Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unlockDestination(<output>) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:unlockDestination Legend: <output>: Output port number Example: >...

  • Page 93: Query The Audio Autoselect Setting

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.6.3. Query the audio Autoselect setting Command format: GET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect=<output>:<set>; <output>:<set> Legend: <output>: Audio output port number <set> Explanation E: Autoselect is enabled letter D: Autoselect is disabled K: Keep the first active video input selected (First detect mode) P: Priority detect: always the highest priority active video input will be selected as transmitted video input...

  • Page 94: Port Configuration

    8.7. RS-232 port configuration Info: There are two nodes under /SYS/RS232 node, ‘Link’ and ‘Local’. ‘Link’ is the serial line of TPS output, ‘Local’ is the serial line of the Phoenix connector. 8.7.1. Protocol setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.ControlProtocol={0|1} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.ControlProtocol={0|1} Example: >...

  • Page 95: Databit Setting

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.7.3. Databit setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.DataBits={8|9} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.DataBits={8|9} Example: > SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.DataBits=8 < pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.DataBits=8 Parameters: .DataBits Data bits value 8.7.4. Stopbits setting Command format: SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.StopBits={0|1|2} Response format: pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/{Local|Link}.StopBits={0|1|2} Example: > SET●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.StopBits=0 < pw●/SYS/MB/RS232/Local.StopBits=0 Parameters: .StopBits Stopbit value 8.7.5.

  • Page 96: Network Configuration

    Parameters: RS-232 .Rs232Mode operation mode Pass-through Control Command injection 8.8. Network configuration Info: The transmitter needs to be restarted to apply changes after modification. 8.8.1. Query the DHCP state Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled={true|false} Example: > GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled < pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true 8.8.2.

  • Page 97: Change The Subnet Mask (Static)

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.8.6. 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. 8.8.7. Query the gateway address Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress Response format: pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress=<gw_address> Example: >...

  • Page 98: Toggle The Value Of A Gpio Pin

    8.9.3. Toggle the value of a GPIO pin Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/GPIO/P<pin_#>:toggle(1) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/GPIO/ P<pin_#>:toggle Legend: <pin#>: number of the GPIO pin Example: > CALL●/MEDIA/GPIO/P1:toggle(1) < mO●/MEDIA/GPIO/P1:toggle Explanation: If the direction of the pin is input: the output value is toggled. If the direction of the pin is output: the output value and the input value are toggled.

  • Page 99: Set The Value Of The Source Property (Condition)

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.10.3. Set the value of the source property (condition) Command format: SET●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourcePropertyValue=<value> Response format: pw●/EVENTS/E<event_nr>.SourcePropertyValue=<value> Example: > SET●/EVENTS/E1.SourcePropertyValue=1 < pw●/EVENTS/E1.SourcePropertyValue=1 Explanation: The E1 event will be fired, if this property is changed to the set value (signal is present on input port P1).

  • Page 100: Edid Management

    8.11. EDID management 8.11.1. Query the emulated EDIDs Command format: GET●/EDID.EdidStatus Response format: pr●/EDID.EdidStatus([*\{<edid_id>":"<emulated_edid_id>";"\}]) Example: > GET●/EDID.EdidStatus < pr●/EDID.EdidStatus=F48:E1;F48:E2;F48:E3;F48:E4 Explanation: The available video input ports are listed from E1 to E4 and the emulated EDID’s number is displayed. E.g. F48 (48 Factory) EDID is emulated on E1 input port.

  • Page 101: Copy An Edid To User Memory

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 8.11.5. Copy an EDID to user memory Command format: CALL●/EDID:copy(<source>:<destination>) Response format: mO●/EDID:copy Example: > CALL●/EDID:copy(D1:U1) < mO●/EDID:copy Legend: <source>: Source EDID memory places that can be Factory, User or Dynamic EDID memory. <destination>: User EDID memory place (U1…U15). Explanation: The EDID of the last connected sink (Dynamic EDID, D1) has been copied to the user memory (U1).

  • Page 102: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary

    8.12. LW3 commands – Quick summary Video port and crosspoint settings See in Operation Path chapter Query the video crosspoint setting 8.5.1 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationConnectionList Query the status of source ports 8.5.2 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.SourcePortStatus /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1:switch(<input>:<output>; Switching video input 8.5.3 <input>:<output>) Query the video Autoselect settings 8.5.4 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP1.DestinationPortAutoselect Change the Autoselect mode...
  • Page 103 HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual Network configuration See in Operation Path chapter Query the DHCP state 8.8.1 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Change the DHCP state 8.8.2 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Query the IP address 8.8.3 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress Change the IP address (static) 8.8.4 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress Query the subnet mask 8.8.5 MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.NetworkMask Change the subnet mask (static)

  • Page 104: Firmware Upgrade - Using Lightware Device Updater (Ldu)

    9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) HDMI-TPS transmitters can be upgraded by using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software. 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 105 Does not contain the version in its name. Version number is displayed in the name. Step 4. Select the destination folder and click Next. (Using the default path is highly recommended.) Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 105 / 122...
  • Page 106 Step 7. After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated – click on it. Step 8. If the installation is complete, click Finish. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 106 / 122...

  • Page 107: Mac Os X Install

    About window will appear. Click on the Check now 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.

  • Page 108: Start The Ldu And Follow The Instructions

    Package information will be 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. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 108 / 122...
  • Page 109 IP address in the line). Select the desired devices: highlight them with yellow cursor, then click OK. A tick mark can be seen in the Added column if the device was added by the user previously. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 109 / 122...
  • Page 110 In certain cases (if it is a must because of the upgrade) the Factory reset option is automatically marked and cannot be unmarked. Click on the Next button to continue. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 110 / 122...
  • Page 111 The selected devices and the current status are shown. Start button begins the upgrade process. Details button opens a new window where the process is logged – see below. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 111 / 122...
  • Page 112 Info: However the device is rebooted after the firmware upgrade, switching it off and on again is recommended. Info: If the upgrade failed, the progress bar of the device is changed to red; restart the device(s) and repeat the process. Section 9. Firmware upgrade – using Lightware Device Updater (LDU) Page 112 / 122...

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series 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 114 Symptom Root cause Action Refer to RS-232 and infrared signals Connected Cable Check the connectors to fit well; Section 2.5.6 serial device (connection) check the wiring of the plugs. cannot does not problem respond RS-232 Check the port settings of the Section 6.8.1 settings are...

  • Page 115: Appendix

    Power adaptor ......In 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, Out 12V DC, 2.5 A Power connector ........... Locking DC connector (2.1 mm pin) Power over TPS ............DC 48V, 1A (IEEE 802.3af) Power consumption (HDMI-TPS-TX210)..........8 W (typ) Power consumption (HDMI-TPS-TX220)..........8,5 W (typ) Power consumption (DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX2x0) ........8 W (typ) Power consumption (DP-TPS-TX2x0) .............
  • Page 116 HDMI input HDMI connector type ......... 19-pole HDMI Type A receptacle Standard ................... DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4 Color depth ........Deep color support up to 36 bits, 12 bit/color Color space ............RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 Video delay ....................0 frame Max.

  • Page 117: Mechanical Drawings

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 11.2. Mechanical drawings SW4-TPS-TX240 can be seen on the pictures, but the dimensions are valid for all the models. Dimensions are in mm. Bottom view Front view Top view Rear view Side view Section 11. Appendix Page 117 / 122...

  • Page 118: Maximum Twisted Pair Cable Distances

    ** AWG 26 cables are not recommended with remote powering. 11.4. Input/output port numbering The following tables contain the input and output ports with their ID numbers which shall be used when protocol command sending or in Lightware Device Controller. HDMI-TPS-TX210 Video port...
  • Page 119 HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX210 Video port Video port Emulated Audio port Audio port Port name nr. (LW2) nr. (LW3) EDID memory nr. (LW2) nr. (LW3) DVI-D in Link out Local out DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX220 Video port Video port Emulated Audio port Audio port Port name nr.

  • Page 120: Factory Default Settings

    11.5. Factory default settings Parameter Setting/Value Network settings IP address 192.168.0.100 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Static gateway 192.168.0.1 LW2 Port number 10001 LW3 Port number 6107 HTTP Port number DHCP disabled Video port settings HDCP (DP, HDMI, DVI-D) Enabled No sync screen mode Disabled No sync screen clock source 480p...

  • Page 121: Factory Edid List

    HDMI-TPS-TX200 series User’s Manual 11.6. Factory EDID list Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 640 x 480 @ 60 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...

  • Page 122: 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. The 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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