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Lightware MMX4x2-HT200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MMX4x2-HDMI MMX4x2-HT200 Standalone Multimedia Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

        MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class II apparatus construction. Symbol Description 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: Mmx4X2 Series – User's Manual

    Hardware/Firmware/Software environment: recommended to read and keep in every case! Item Version Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software 1.20.0b5 ATTENTION! Useful information to perform a successful procedure; it is recommended to read. Lightware Device Updater (LDU) software 1.5.2b3 Controller firmware 1.2.0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.11.2. Matrix Cloning – Configuration Backup and Restore....18 6.3.2. Mute Output ..................44 5.6.1. EDID Operations................31 3.11.3. Advanced EDID Management ............18 6.3.3. Unmute Output ................44 5.6.2. EDID Summary Window ..............31 3.11.4. Remote Firmware Upgrade of Connected Lightware Devices ... 18 6.3.4. Lock Output ..................44 5.6.3. Editing an EDID ................32...
  • Page 5     MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Table of Contents 6.3.5. Unlock Output ................. 44 7.6.6. Change the Autoselect Mode ............58 7.8.6. Analog Audio Input Level Settings ..........67 6.3.6. View Connection State on the Output ........... 45 7.6.7. Query the Input Port Priority ............59 7.8.7. Analog Audio Input Level Settings by Steps .........
  • Page 6 8.4.1. Establish the Connection ............... 80 8.4.2. Start the LDU and Follow the Instructions ........80 8.5. Keeping the Configuration Settings .........83 8.6. Remote Firmware Upgrade of Connected Lightware Devices ...84 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ................85 9.1. Use Case Studies ................85 9.2. How to Speed Up the Troubleshooting Process .......87 10.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    – SW4-TPS-TX240 Device Controller software. Further control options are served by the – HDMI-TPS-TX200 series Thank you for choosing Lightware’s MMX4x2 series device. In the first chapter USB, RS-232, IR (in and out) and Ethernet ports. – DVI-HDCP-TPS-TX200 series we would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important features –...

  • Page 8: Features

    High bandwidth allows extension of resolutions up to 4K and even 3D sources and displays are supported. Remote control IR detector Signal Transmission up to 170 m - Only for MMX4x2-HT200 model RS-232 Video and audio signal transmission (HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232, and Infrared over a single CAT5e… Volume control HDMI CAT7e cable.

  • Page 9: Installation

    2.1.2. Under-desk Double Mounting Kit The UD-kit double makes it easy to mount a single matrix on any flat To mount the matrix Lightware supplies optional accessories for surface (e.g. furniture). different usage. There are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method.

  • Page 10: Connecting Steps

    Touch panel Power adaptor CATx For MMX4x2-HT200 model only: connect the matrix and the transmitter by a CATx cable via the TPS connectors. HDMI Connect the matrix and the input sources (e.g. Blu-ray player) by HDMI cables via the HDMI input ports.

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    OUT 1 and OUT 2 Video Select Buttons section. Input select The LEDs give feedback about the current P roduct Overview MMX4x2-HT200 LEDs crosspoint settings. 5 6 7 8 9 The following sections are about the physical structure of the device, input/...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Wiring of TPS and LAN Cables WARNING! Always use the supplied 12V power adaptor. Warranty Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of void if damage occurs due to use of a different power source. TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B standards.

  • Page 13: Ir Connector

    IR detector and IR emitter can be connected to the matrix with MMX4x2 series device is a multifunctional audio/video matrix The following figure describes the port diagram of the MMX4x2-HT200 TRS (Tip, Ring, and Sleeve) connectors. They are also known...

  • Page 14: Tps Interface

    TPS Interface Working Modes In case of MMX4x2-HT200 model embedded audio signal can be received on the TPS input port as well. The TPS working mode between the transmitter and the receiver is determined by the mode set in them.

  • Page 15: Audio Options - Example

    Using the Autoselect function. Laptop I3 (HDMI IN 3) I2 (HDMI IN 2) Blu-ray player (via a TPS transmitter) I1 (TPS IN 1) Priorities can be set in Lightware Device Controller software, see related settings in the HDMI Video Output section.

  • Page 16: Controlling Features

    TPS interface which addresses to the port no. 8001, it will be transmitted to the Tx ATTENTION! Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS serial link port. pin of the local RS-232 port. That also works in the opposite direction of course and the method is the same Serial data communication can be established via the local RS-232 port (Phoenix connector) or via the TPS on the serial interface of the TPS port as well.

  • Page 17: Ir Interface

    TCP / IR converter port The interface can be used to remote control the device with Lightware Device Controller and establish the connection to Lightware Device Updater software and perform firmware upgrade. TPS / IR System Control via Local Ethernet (Example)

  • Page 18: Further Built-In Features

    AUDIO OUT IN 2 OUT 1 AUTO IN 3 OUT 2 AUTO IN 4 The firmware of the Lightware TPS devices can be upgraded individually by Lightware Device Updater (LDU) IR IN IR OUT TX RX OUT 1 OUT 2...

  • Page 19: Operation

    HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 Autoselect OFF: Autoselect is disabled on HDMI Output 1. Autoselect is enabled on HDMI Output 1. MMX4x2-HT200: OUT 2 AUTO TPS IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 Autoselect OFF: Autoselect is disabled on HDMI Output 2.

  • Page 20: Set Audio Config Button

    3 times again quickly (within 3 seconds). A1 (HDMI OUT 1 A2 (HDMI OUT 2 The Port Diagram of MMX4x2-HT200: A3 (Analog In) Step 4. The LEDs get dark, the device restores the factory default original) original) settings and reboots.

  • Page 21: Reseting The Device

    SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL HDCP SIGNAL HDCP ▪ Lightware Device Controller (LDC) - you can connect to the device IR IN IR OUT TX RX VIDEO SELECT VIDEO SELECT CONFIG AUDIO OUT via our control software using Ethernet or RS-232 interface and...

  • Page 22: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

    If the proxy settings traverse the update process, set the proper Normal install Snapshot install interfaces by the Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be values then click the OK button. Available for Windows and Mac OS X Available for Windows installed on a Windows PC or Mac OS X.

  • Page 23: Crosspoint Menu

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.3. Crosspoint Menu Change IP Address To modify IP address settings quickly it is not necessary to enter the device's ATTENTION! The crosspoint menu and the audio port parameters are different in the case of firmware settings/network menu, you can set them by clicking the pencil icon beside v1.1.0 and v1.2.0.
  • Page 24     5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.3.1.1. Audio Tab HDMI Output 1 (O1) and HDMI Output 2 (O2) Settings and signal information are available on the panel. Signal Source Keep original audio The HDMI output transmits the original embedded audio which is received on in the TPS/HDMI input port.

  • Page 25: The Crosspoint Menu For Firmware V1.2.0

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.3.2. The Crosspoint Menu for Firmware v1.2.0 Main menu The available menu items are displayed. The active one is showed with dark grey background color.

  • Page 26: Port Tiles

    5.4.1. TPS Video Input Port name INFO: Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS input port. Port icon HDMI OUT1 Clicking on the TPS video input port icon results opening the Port Port number properties window.

  • Page 27: Hdmi Video Input

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.4.2. HDMI Video Input 5.4.3. HDMI Video Output Available settings and tools: ▪ Mute/unmute the port; Clicking on the HDMI video input port icon results opening the Port properties window.

  • Page 28: Digital Audio Input

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.4.4. Digital Audio Input 5.4.5. Analog Audio Input 5.4.6. Digital Audio Output A1 and A2 inputs are logical audio ports which are the audio channels The port properties windows of the video and audio outputs are of the selected HDMI input ports.

  • Page 29: Diagnostic Tools

    Frame detector window Table view of cable diagnostics Lightware’s Frame Detector function works like a signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is present on the port, thus helps to identify many problems. E.g. actual timing parameters may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture.

  • Page 30: No Sync Screen (Test Pattern)

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.5.3. No Sync Screen (Test Pattern) 5.6. EDID Menu Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.

  • Page 31: Edid Operations

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.6.1. EDID Operations 5.6.2. EDID Summary Window Info Select an EDID from Source panel and press Info button to display EDID summary. Changing Emulated EDID Step 1. Choose the desired EDID list on the source panel and select an EDID.

  • Page 32: Editing An Edid

    The editor can read and write all descriptors, which are defined in the standards, Lightware introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID including the additional CEA extensions. Any EDID from the device’s memory or a saved EDID file can be Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps.

  • Page 33: Control Menu

    Parity: None, Odd, or Even; Reloading factory defaults. ▪ ▪ Stop bits: 1, 1.5, or 2; * Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS Ethernet port. Command injection: enable or disable; port number; ▪ ** CPU Ethernet port cannot be disabled. Control protocol: LW2 or LW3;...

  • Page 34: Infra

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.7.3. Infra Description Function ATTENTION! The device has no built-in Infrared receiver and transmitter. For the complete usage attach Code number. an IR emitter unit to the IR OUT and an IR detector unit to the IR IN connectors.

  • Page 35: Event Manager

    (e.g. built under the desk). For more details and examples about Event Manager please visit our website (www.lightware.com) and download Event Manager user's guide in the Downloads section. The Event manager can be configured to perform an action if a condition has been detected. E.g. the desired setup is that after a certain type of signal has been detected on I1 port, the port has to be switched to O1.

  • Page 36: The Event Editor

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.8.1. The Event Editor 5.8.2. Create or Modify an Event Press the Edit button in the desired Event line to open the Event editor window. Wizard Mode The wizard mode lists the most common conditions and actions, so the user does not have to look for LW3 nodes and properties.

  • Page 37: Special Tools And Accessories

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.8.3. Special Tools and Accessories 5.8.6. Event Creating - Example no delay Condition = true Perform the action The following example shows you on a real-life situation how to set The Name of the Event up an Event.

  • Page 38: Settings Menu

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.9. Settings Menu Setting the Event You can create the Event in the Wizard in few simple 5.9.1. Status steps: Step 1. Set the condition. Select the required parameters to set the condition: ▪...

  • Page 39: Network

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.9.2. Network 5.9.4. System Network tab in Settings menu System tab in Settings menu IP address and DHCP settings can be set on this tab. Always press the Apply settings button to save changes.

  • Page 40: Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)

    Step 3. The file is checked and the result will be displayed in the textbox below. If the file is correct, the The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly settings can be restored.

  • Page 41: Create And Restore Backups From The Device Memory

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 5.10.4. Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory 5.11. Advanced View Window MMX4x2 series matrix is able to store backups in its own memory and can be recalled from there so user does not need to save backup files to the local computer.

  • Page 42: Lw2 Programmers' Reference

    The device can be controlled through a reduced command set of LW2 protocol <id> id number in 1 or 2 digit ASCII format commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported LW2 commands are described in this chapter. <id²>...

  • Page 43: View Firmware Version Of The Cpu

    Command {IS}  {is} Explanation: All settings and parameters are reset to factory default, see the table in the Factory Default Response (SL#●0●<MB_DESC>)CrLf  (SL# 0 MMX4x2-HT200 V12_DAA0) Settings section. (SL●END)CrLf  (SL END) Explanation: The device reports its motherboard (slot 0).

  • Page 44: A/V Port Settings

        6. LW2 Programmers' Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 6.3. A/V Port Settings 6.3.3. Unmute Output Description: Unmute output <out>. 6.3.1. Switch an Input to the Outputs Following commands with <A/V/AV> option can take effect in multiple layers, according to their parameters. Format Example Depending on ‘A’...

  • Page 45: View Connection State On The Output

        6. LW2 Programmers' Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 6.3.6. View Connection State on the Output 6.3.8. Change Video Autoselect Mode Description: Viewing the crosspoint state of the device; showing the input port numbers connected to the Description: The autoselect mode of the video outputs can be changed. outputs.

  • Page 46: Change The Video Input Priorities

        6. LW2 Programmers' Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 6.3.10. Change the Video Input Priorities 6.4. Network Configuration Description: The settings of video input priority can be changed as follows. 6.4.1. Query the Current IP Status Format Example Description: IP address settings can be queried as follows. Command {PRIO_V<out>=<in _prio>;...

  • Page 47: Set The Subnet Mask

        6. LW2 Programmers' Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 6.4.3. Set the Subnet Mask Description: Subnet mask can be set as follows. Format Example Command {IP_NETMASK=<subnet_mask>}  {ip_netmask=255.255.255.0} Response (IP_NETMASK=<subnet_mask>)CrLf  (IP_NETMASK=255.255.255.0) Legend: <subnet_mask>: Four decimal octets separated by dots. INFO: The subnet mask can be queried by typing the “ip_address=?”...

  • Page 48: Lw2 Commands - Quick Summary

        6. LW2 Programmers' Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 6.5. LW2 Commands – Quick Summary Network Configuration General LW2 Commands See in Operation Command section See in Operation Command Query the Current IP Status 6.4.1 {IP_STAT=?} section Set the IP Address 6.4.2 {IP_ADDRESS=<type>;IP_ADDRESS}...

  • Page 49: Lw3 Programmers' Reference

    MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.1. Overview Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol is used by the 25G hybrid matrix, the MODEX family and the new series of Lightware TPS and OPT products, including the MMX4x2 series matrix. The protocol (LW3) is ASCII-based and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair.
  • Page 50     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual INFO: All parent nodes must be listed in the path of a node. Example: Following example presents the structure of the tree traversal: The following two ones are read-only properties: pr●/node1/node12.ReadOnlyProperty=value1 node1 Path of the nodes:...

  • Page 51: Escaping

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.1.2. Escaping 7.1.4. Prefix Summary Property values and method parameters can contain characters that are used as control characters in the The following prefixes are defined in the LW3 protocol: protocol.

  • Page 52: Lw3 Commands

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.3. LW3 Commands Legend: X can be: 7.3.1. Get Command ‘r’: read-only The ‘GET’ command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node. It can ‘w’: read-write also be used to get the value of a property.

  • Page 53: Set Command

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.3.3. Invocation Example: A method can be invoked with the help of the ‘CALL’ command. ˃ GETALL /EDID Command format: CALL●[nodePath]:[methodName]([parameter]) ˂ n- /EDID/F ˂ n- /EDID/D Response format: ˂...

  • Page 54: Manual

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.3.4. Manual Example: For every node, property and method in the tree there is a manual. The manual is a human readable text that ˃ 1103#GET /MEDIA/UART.* describes the syntax and provides a hint for how to use the primitives. ˂...

  • Page 55: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Get the Active Subscriptions for the Current Connection A Short Example of How to Use the Subscription Command format: OPEN In the following, an example is presented, how the subscriptions are working and how to use them. In the example, there are two independent users controlling the device through two independent connections Response format: o-●[nodePath]...

  • Page 56: System Commands

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.5. System Commands 7.5.4. Identify the Device Calling the method results the blinking of the status LEDs for 10 seconds. The feature helps to identify the 7.5.1. Set the Device Label device itself in the rack shelf.

  • Page 57: Video Port Settings

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.6. Video Port Settings The Most Common Received Port Status Responses INFO: Video port numbering can be found in the Input/Output Port Numbering section. 7.6.1. Query the Status of Source Port T000A Unlocked, Command format:...

  • Page 58: Query The Status Of Destination Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.6.2. Query the Status of Destination Port 7.6.5. Query the Video Autoselect Settings Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus=[<O >;<O >] Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect=<O _set> The response contains 5 ASCII characters for each port. The first character indicates the mute/lock state, The response shows the settings of each output one by one.

  • Page 59: Query The Input Port Priority

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.6.7. Query the Input Port Priority 7.6.9. Mute an Input Port Command format: GET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.PortPriorityList Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:muteSource(<I >) Response format: pr●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.PortPrioirtyList=<O _list> Response format: mO●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:muteSource The response shows the priority of each output one after another. The priority number can be from 0 to 3; 0 Example: is the highest- and 3 is the lowest priority.

  • Page 60: Unmute An Output Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.6.14. Unmute an Output Port 7.6.18. HDCP Setting (Output Port) Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:unmuteDestination(<O >) HDCP capability can be set to Auto/Always on the output ports, thus, non-encrypted content can be transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display.

  • Page 61: Hdmi Mode Settings (Output Port)

    SET /MEDIA/VIDEO/O1.HdmiModeSetting=2 ˂ pw /MEDIA/VIDEO/O1.TpgClockSource=576 ˂ pw / MEDIA/VIDEO/O1.HdmiModeSetting=2 Test Pattern 7.6.21. Query the Recent TPS Mode Command format: SET●/MEDIA/VIDEO/<O >.TpgPattern=<pattern> INFO: Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS input port. Response format: pw●/MEDIA/VIDEO/<O >.TpgPattern=<pattern> Command format: GET●/REMOTE/S .tpsMode Parameters: Response format: pr●/REMOTE/S .tpsMode=A|H|L|1|2...

  • Page 62: Audio Port Settings For Firmware V1.2.0

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.7. Audio Port Settings for Firmware v1.2.0 Example and Explanation (for input 3, M000F): ATTENTION! The audio port setting commands depend on the installed firmware version of the device. If your device is installed with firmware v1.1.0, see the Audio Port Settings for Firmware v1.1.0 section.

  • Page 63: Query The Status Of Destination Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.7.2. Query the Status of Destination Port 7.7.5. Query the Audio Autoselect Settings Command format: GET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortStatus Command format: GET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect Response format: pr●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortStatus=[<O >;<O >] Response format: pr●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect=<O _set> The response contains 5 ASCII characters for each port. The first character indicates the mute/lock state, The response shows the settings of each output one by one.

  • Page 64: Query The Input Port Priority

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.7.7. Query the Input Port Priority 7.7.9. Mute an Audio Input Command format: GET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.PortPriorityList Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:muteSource(<A >) Response format: pr●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.PortPrioirtyList=<O _list> Response format: mO●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:muteSource The response shows the priority of each output one after another. The priority number can be from 0 to 2; 0 Example: is the highest- and 2 is the lowest priority.

  • Page 65: Unmute An Audio Output Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.7.14. Unmute an Audio Output Port 7.7.18. Analog Audio Output Level Settings Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:unmuteDestination(<O >) Volume (dB) Response format: mO●/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:unmuteDestination Command format: SET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<O >.VolumedB=<level> Example: Response format: pw●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<O >.VolumedB=<level>...

  • Page 66: Analog Audio Output Level Settings By Steps

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.7.19. Analog Audio Output Level Settings by Steps 7.8. Audio Port Settings for Firmware v1.1.0 Volume in dB ATTENTION! The audio port setting commands depend on the installed firmware version of the device. If your device is installed with firmware v1.2.0, see the Audio Port Settings for Firmware v1.2.0 section.

  • Page 67: Set Audio Source Of Analog Audio Output

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.8.3. Set Audio Source of Analog Audio Output 7.8.6. Analog Audio Input Level Settings The Analog audio out port can transmit the the analog audio from the analog audio input line or the de- Volume (dB) embedded audio from the HDMI out 2.

  • Page 68: Analog Audio Input Level Settings By Steps

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Gain Balance Command format: SET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<I >.Gain=<level> Command format: CALL●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<I >.stepBalance=<step> Response format: pw●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<I >.Gain=<level> Response format: m0●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<I >:stepBalance=<step> Parameters: Parameters: <level> Sets the input gain between -12 dB and 6 dB in step of 3 dB. The value is <step>...

  • Page 69: Analog Audio Output Level Settings By Steps

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.9. Network Configuration Balance Command format: SET●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<O >.Balance=<level> 7.9.1. Query the DHCP State Response format: pw●/MEDIA/AUDIO/<O >.Balance=<level> Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Parameters: Response format: pw●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true|false <level> Sets the balance; -100 means left balance, 100 means right balance, step Example: is 1.

  • Page 70: Query The Subnet Mask

    Command format: GET●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.NetworkMask INFO: Serial (local and link) port numbering can be found in the Input/Output Port Numbering section. Response format: pr●/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.NetworkMask=<netmask> INFO: Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS serial link. Example: 7.10.1. Protocol Setting ˃ GET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.NetworkMask Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.ControlProtocol=0|1 ˂...

  • Page 71: Stopbits Setting

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.10.4. Stopbits Setting Command Injection Mode Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.CommandInjectionEnable=true|false Command format: SET●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.StopBits=0|1|2 Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.CommandInjectionEnable=true|false Response format: pw●/MEDIA/UART/<P >.StopBits=0|1|2 Example: Parameters: ˃ SET /MEDIA/UART/P1.CommandInjectionEnable=true .StopBits ˂...

  • Page 72: Sending Message Via Udp Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Sending Binary Message Sending Binary Message The command is for sending a binary message in HEX format. The command is for sending a binary message in HEX format. INFO: Escaping will not be processed using the tcpBinary command.

  • Page 73: Infrared Port Configuration

    INFO: The default setting value is "true" (enabled). 7.13. EDID Management INFO: Infrared (local and link) port numbering can be found in the Input/Output Port Numbering section. INFO: Only MMX4x2-HT200 model has TPS IR link. 7.13.1. Query the Emulated EDIDs 7.12.1. Enable Command Injection Mode Command format: GET●/EDID.EdidStatus Command format: SET●/MEDIA/IR/<S|D...

  • Page 74: Query The Preferred Resolution Of An User Edid

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.13.3. Query the Preferred Resolution of an User EDID 7.13.7. Resetting the Emulated EDIDs Command format: GET●/EDID/U/U .PreferredResolution Command format: CALL●/EDID:reset() Response format: pr●/EDID/U/U .PreferredResolution=<preferred_resolution> Response format: mO●/EDID:reset Example: Example: ˃...

  • Page 75: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 7.14. LW3 Commands - Quick Summary Operation / Path Change the Input Port Priority System Commands 7.6.8 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setAutoselectionPriority(<input>(<output>):<prio>) Operation / Path Mute an Input Port Set the Device Label 7.6.9 7.5.1 /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:muteSource(<input>)
  • Page 76     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Audio Port Settings for Firmware v1.2.0 Operation / Path Unlock an Audio Output Port Operation / Path 7.7.16 /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:unlockDestination(<output>) Query the Status of Source Port 7.7.1 Analog Audio Input Level Settings /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.SourcePortStatus 7.7.17 Query the Status of Destination Port...
  • Page 77     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Network Configuration Operation / Path Parity Setting Operation / Path 7.10.5 /MEDIA/UART/<port_no>.Parity Query the DHCP State 7.9.1 RS-232 Operation Mode /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled 7.10.6 Change the DHCP State /MEDIA/UART/<port_no>.Rs232Mode 7.9.2 /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Sending Message via the Communication Ports...
  • Page 78     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX4x2 series – User's Manual EDID Management Operation / Path Query the Emulated EDIDs 7.13.1 /EDID.EdidStatus Query the Validity of a Dynamic EDID 7.13.2 /EDID/D/<dynamic_edid_memory>.Validity Query the Preferred Resolution of an User EDID 7.13.3 /EDID/U/<user_edid_memory>.PreferredResolution Emulating an EDID to an Input Port...

  • Page 79: Firmware Upgrade

    Click on the Check now button. The program checks the available 8.2. Short Instructions updates on Lightware website and shows its version. Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) application. Step 2. Install the LDU application.

  • Page 80: Detailed Instructions

        8. Firmware Upgrade MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Step 2. Set the desired update settings in the Options section. Step 1. Select the package. ▪ If you do not want to check for the updates automatically, Click on the Browse button and select the “.lfp”...
  • Page 81     8. Firmware Upgrade MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Step 2. Select device. Firmware Components The firmware components of the selected devices are listed on the following screen: installed and update versions. (Update version will be uploaded to the device.) The following step is to select the desired device(s).
  • Page 82     8. Firmware Upgrade MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Step 3. Upgrade the device. When you confirmed the warnings, the upgrade process starts automatically. Click on the Start button to continue. Details button opens a new window where the process is logged – see below. Two warning windows will pop up before starting upgrading the device: ▪...

  • Page 83: Keeping The Configuration Settings

    In If the upgrade failed, the progress bar of the device is changed to red; restart the device(s) and repeat the case of any question, please contact support@lightware.com. process.

  • Page 84: Remote Firmware Upgrade Of Connected Lightware Devices

    Firmware of Lightware devices can be upgraded via another connected Lightware device without removing the device from the system. It means user does not have to connect directly to the upgradable device, it can be reached and flashed through other devices. It’s a more comfortable way to keep up-to-date your Lightware devices.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

        9. Troubleshooting MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 9.1. Use Case Studies At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. For more information about status, LEDs refer to the Front Panel LEDs Rear Panel LEDs sections.
  • Page 86     9. Troubleshooting MMX4x2 series – User's Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Audio signal Network No audio is present Source audio volume is Check the audio settings of the source. No LAN Incorrect IP address is Use dynamic IP address by enabling...

  • Page 87: How To Speed Up The Troubleshooting Process

    In the case of Event Manager issue the event file and/or backup file from the Device Controller ▪ software. The more of the above information you can give us the better. Please send these information to the Lightware Support Team (support@lightware.com) to speed up the troubleshooting process.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Hdcp Management

    To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption, Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling/disabling function: the HDCP capability can be disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off authentication.

  • Page 90: Pixel Accurate Reclocking

    Without reclocking, sparkles, noise, and jaggies appear on the image. Lightware’s sophisticated Pixel Accurate Reclocking technology fixes more problems than general TMDS reclocking. It removes not only intra-pair skew but inter-pair skew as well. The Pixel Accurate...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    Maximum Extension Distances ............... DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Î Power consumption (MMX4x2-HDMI) ........4 W (typ) Mechanical Drawings Reclocking ............ Pixel Accurate Reclocking Î Power consumption (MMX4x2-HT200) ........10 W (typ) Audio Cable Wiring Guide Î HDMI Output Ports Factory EDID List Î Enclosure HDMI port connector type ....

  • Page 92: Factory Default Settings

    User EDIDs Not cleared Gain 0.00 dB Events Cleared Analog audio output port settings IR codes Cleared Volume 0.00 dB (100%) Presets Cleared Balance 0 (center) Unprotected backups Cleared Protected backups Not cleared * Only in case of MMX4x2-HT200 model.

  • Page 93: Content Of Backup File

    Port name, Volume, Balance Local IR output Local and TPS serial port RS-232 mode, Control protocol, Baud rate, Data bits, Stop bits, Parity 11.4.2. MMX4x2-HT200 Port name and CI (Command Injection) port number Audio/Video Ports Local and TPS IR port Audio port nr. (LW3) Video port nr.

  • Page 94: Maximum Extension Distances

    Blinking: Audio config #1..4 selected CAT6 or CAT7 SFTP cable 11.6. Mechanical Drawings RoHS Made in EU, Hungary MMX4x2-HT200 can be seen in the pictures, but the dimensions are the same for both models Dimensions Rear View are in mm. PIN: 2.1mm SIGNAL...

  • Page 95: Audio Cable Wiring Guide

    Symmetric audio is most often referred to as balanced audio, as opposed to asymmetric, which is referred to as unbalanced audio. Lightware products are usually built with 5-pole Phoenix connectors so we would like to help users assembling their own audio cables.

  • Page 96: Factory Edid List

        11. Appendix MMX4x2 series – User's Manual 11.8. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type F104 1600 x 1200 @ 50.00 Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type F105 1600 x 1200 @ 60.00 640 x 480 @ 60.00 720 x 576 @ 50.00...

  • Page 97: Lw3 Command Changes In Firmware V1.2.0

    /MEDIA/AUDIO/A1 HDMI input port 2 /MEDIA/AUDIO/I2 converter converter /MEDIA/AUDIO/A2 HDMI input port 3 /MEDIA/AUDIO/I3 Port diagram of MMX4x2-HT200 for firmware v1.2.0 (depends on the selected video output) HDMI input port 4 /MEDIA/AUDIO/I4 Analog audio input /MEDIA/AUDIO/I5 /MEDIA/AUDIO/A3 Audio crosspoint /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP...

  • Page 98: 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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