Lightware DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro User Manual

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DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro Multimedia Signal Distribution Amplifier...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

        DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols (WEEE) Class II apparatus construction. Direct current This marking shown on the product or its literature, The equipment should be operated only from the power source indicates that it should not be disposed with other indicated on the product.
  • Page 3: Navigation Buttons

        DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual Symbol Legend Document Information The following symbols and markings are used in the document: This User’s Manual applies to the following versions of the mentioned software, firmware, and hardware: WARNING! Safety-related information which is highly recom-...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.2. Detailed Instructions ............... 23 4.2.3. Learning the EDID ................11 4.3. HDCP Management ................11 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................25 5. SOFTWARE CONTROL – LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...12 9. TECHNOLOGIES ................26 5.1. Install and Upgrade ................12 9.1. EDID Management ................26 5.2. Establishing the Connection ............13 9.1.1. Understanding the EDID ..............
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Using 22AWG high quality DVI cable, the input is automatically compensated for up to 60 meter cable Lightware DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is a multifunctional distribution amplifier Thank You for choosing Lightware’s DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro device. In the first length, which extends installation possibilities even with built-in EDID Management and Pixel Accurate Reclocking, chapter we would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important on highest HDTV or computer resolutions.
  • Page 6: Typical Applications

    (VGA cards, etc.) usually consuming more than 50 mA (maximum suggested by DVI 1.0 standard). Lightware devices support 5V 500 mA constant current output on both of its outputs to power long distance fiber optical cables, like our DVI-OPT-TX110.
  • Page 7: Installation

    2. Installation DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 2.1. Mounting Options 2.2. Connecting Steps To mount the distribution amplifier Lightware supplies an optional accessory 1U high rack shelf. The device has two mounting holes Monitor Projector with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by the screws enclosed to the accessory.
  • Page 8: Product Overview

        3. Product Overview DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 3.1. Front View Status LEDs Source +5V Indicates if +5V power signal is sent to pin 14 of the INPUT connector by the DVI source (PC, Laptop, etc). Signal BLINKING (slow): HDMI signal is present on INPUT Present and OUTPUT ports.
  • Page 9: Rear View

    Monitor hotplug is detected on the OUTPUT ports (Monitor hotplug purpose. You can find more details about sofware extends the maximum usable cable length to 60 meters using LED lights green). After a hotplug event, the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro tries to control in Software Control – Lightware Device Controller...
  • Page 10: Operation

    5V power adaptor to the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro. The unit is 4.2.1. About the EDID Memory immediately powered ON. Step 2. After the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is initialized, the attached DVI Lightware factory preloaded EDIDs are specially provided to force O peration source and monitor can be powered on.
  • Page 11: Switching The Edid

    Location #17 is selected by the rotary switches four times red. Step 2. To enable or disable the HDCP function, use Lightware Device Step 3. The normal function of the LEDs is in effect. Step 2. After either one of the rotary switches has been rotated, the...
  • Page 12: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

    Available for Windows Available for Windows and Mac OS X The device can be controlled by a computer through the USB port Lightware The installer can update Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows PC or...
  • Page 13: Establishing The Connection

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 5.2. Establishing the Connection 5.3. I/O Parameters Menu Step 1. Connect the device to a computer via USB. The most important information and settings are available in the menu. There are three buttons on the right Step 2.
  • Page 14: Output Port Properties

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 5.3.2. Output Port Properties Settings The factory default settings give good results in most cases. Modify only if encountering problems with Click on any of the output buttons to display its properties.
  • Page 15: Edid Menu

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 5.4. EDID Menu 5.4.1. EDID Operations Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one Changing Emulated EDID contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.
  • Page 16: Edid Summary Window

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 5.4.2. EDID Summary Window 5.4.3. Editing an EDID Select an EDID from Source panel and press Info button to display EDID summary. Select an EDID from Source panel and press Edit button to display Advanced EDID Editor window. The editor can read and write all descriptors, which are defined in the standards, including the additional CEA extensions.
  • Page 17: Creating An Edid - Easy Edid Creator

    5.4.4. Creating an EDID - Easy EDID Creator 5.5. Settings Menu Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware 5.5.1. Device Information Tab introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps.
  • Page 18: Log Tab

    All EDID headers and status (emulated, dynamic, factory, user), Open Custom Report from File The Controller Software is able to send a custom command file to other Lightware devices (e.g. another DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro). The command file can be generated by Lightware support. This is needed when some...
  • Page 19: Programmer's Reference

    DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 6.1. Protocol Description The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol. The device accepts commands surrounded by curly brackets - { } - and responds data surrounded by round brackets - ( ) - only if a command was successfully executed.
  • Page 20: Compile Time

        6. Programmer's Reference DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 6.2.4. Compile Time 6.4. EDID Router Commands Description: Shows the CPU firmware compile time. 6.4.1. Save EDID to User Memory Format Example Description: Learn EDID from <loc2> to <loc1>. Command {CT} → {ct} Explanation: EDID from output 3 is saved to user EDID #4.
  • Page 21: View Edid Header

        6. Programmer's Reference DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 6.4.5. Delete EDID from Memory Legend: Description: Clear EDID from memory location <loc>. <type> Description Response length Value Description User saved EDIDs ‘0’ invalid EDID Format Example Dynamic EDIDs ‘1’...
  • Page 22: Upload Edid Content To The Router

        6. Programmer's Reference DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 6.4.7. Upload EDID Content to the Router 6.5. Commands - Quick Summary Description: EDID hex bytes can be written directly to the user programmable memory locations. The Status Commands sequence is the following: See in Step 1.
  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    Step 1. Installing the Lightware Bootloader Software. Step 2. Downloading and saving all the firmware files that you want to upgrade. Step 3. Connecting the Lightware device and the computer via USB port. Step 4. Starting the Lightware Bootloader application.
  • Page 24     7. Firmware Upgrade DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual Review the Firmware Versions Step 6. Browse for the new firmware. Step 7. Upgrade firmware. After the connection is made, the device properties, and the installed Click the corresponding cell in the Browse New Firmware column. A Click Upgrade selected firmwares button.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    General Problems – Check the Device formats do not meet front panel rotary switches. Check whether the DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro is properly powered and one Source is not The HDMI output can be turned off on most of the Power LED is green. Try performing a reset by unplugging and configured properly DVD players.
  • Page 26: Technologies

    (dynamic EDID emulation). information about additional Detailed Timings, audio capabilities, For example, the Lightware device can be set up to emulate a sink speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities. It is important to know that device, which is connected to one of the outputs.
  • Page 27: Hdcp Management

    HDCP encryption, Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling/disabling port of the matrix, the source will send encrypted signal. The sink function: the HDCP capability can be disabled in the Lightware device. is not HDCP compliant, thus, it will not display the video signal (but...
  • Page 28: Appendix

        10. Appendix DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 10.1. Specifications Input Connector ............29-pole DVI-I digital only General Input cable equalization ........Automatic, +40dB max Compliance ..................CE EDID emulation ..................Yes EMC compliance (emission) ......... EN 55032:2015 Input cable equalization ..............Yes EMC compliance (immunity) .........
  • Page 29: Mechanical Drawings

        10. Appendix DA2DVI-HDCP-Pro – User's Manual 10.2. Mechanical Drawings 10.3. Factory EDID List The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the device. Dimensions are in mm. INFO: Minor changes in the factory EDID list may be applied in farther firmware versions.
  • Page 30: Further Information

    1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will be warranted for the remainder of the original unit’s warranty period.

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