MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class I Apparatus Construction. This marking shown on the product or its literature, This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a Symbol Description indicates that it should not be disposed with other...
WARNING! Safety-related information which is highly recom- indicated Hardware/Firmware/Software environment: mended 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 1.5.0b3...
5.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web ..........20 8.5.7. Setting the HDCP State ..............49 7.3.7. Mute Specified Output ..............40 8.6. Preset Handling ................49 6. SOFTWARE CONTROL – LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...21 7.3.8. Unmute Specified Output ..............40 8.6.1. Creating a New Preset ..............49 6.1. Install and Upgrade ..............21 7.3.9. Lock Specified Output ..............
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MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.8. Video Output Port Settings ............51 11.2. HDCP Management ..............68 8.8.1. Querying the Status of the Output Ports ........51 11.2.1. Protected and Unprotected Content ..........68 8.8.2. Setting the Signal Type (HDMI mode) ..........51 11.2.2. Disable Unnecessary Encryption ..........
Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio. Each input port has audio connectors for embedding analog audio into the HDMI stream. Thank You for choosing Lightware Matrix Routers. The MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio The matrix is compatible with the latest HDMI 2.0 Likewise, the audio connectors next to the output ports can provide is the first Lightware HDMI2.0 standalone matrix switcher that supports...
Video Source Unique Front-to-Back Cooling Airflow Design 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 Audio amplifier MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio includes a groundbreaking new cooling design with front-to-back airflow. Inside the 4K@60 4:4:4 Signal Routing chassis, the airflow travels along guiding panes assuring that the most warm areas receive ample amount of cooling air volume.
2. Installation MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 2.1. Mounting Options INFO: The method is the same when the matrix would be mounted to a wall. The matrix can be mounted in several ways by the supplied two rack ears.
DESTINATIONS EDID Health O O U U T T P P U U T T L L O O C C K K MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio Presets CTRL RESET Compact HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher output port which is located next to the connected HDMI output port.
LCD screen showing the most important settings and parameters in the front panel menu. Jog Dial Control Knob Easy setting and menu navigation by the jog dial control. Keep dial and click while getting feedback on the LCD. USB Control USB connector for local control functions (e.g. Lightware Device Controller software).
3. Product Overview MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.2. MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio - Rear View RS-232 Port The 3-pole Phoenix connector is used for the local RS-232 serial connection. Compatible Plug Type Pin nr. Signal Ground Tx data Rx data Phoenix Combicon series (3.5mm pitch, 3-pole), type: MC 1.5/3-ST-3.5.
3. Product Overview MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.4. Port Diagram Embedder HDMI Crosspoint 8x8 De-embedder Video HDMI in HDMI out Converter Analog Analog Audio in Audio out Audio Options The outgoing HDMI signal can carry: ▪ The original audio of the HDMI input signal, or the Analog Audio signal coming from the 5-pole Phoenix input port.
DESTINATIONS 4.2. Front Panel Operations O O U U T T P P U U T T MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio L L O O C C K K Compact HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher This chapter is about the powering and operating of the device describing the...
ATTENTION! However, the front panel buttons allow to lock only the output ports, the input ports can also be locked by using Lightware C C O O N N T T R R O O L L...
4.3. Front Panel LCD Menu Operations Parameter Selection ATTENTION! The lowest value of the brightness parameter is 1 OUTPUT MODE when setting via the front panel. The setting is available in Lightware blue colored line means the The company logo is displayed...
4. Operation MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.3.2. Input Ports Menu 4.3.3. Output Ports Menu Video Settings Submenu When entering the menu the HDCP When entering the menu the available video output ports are listed. INPUT PORTS available video input ports are The icons display information about the port and the outgoing signal The encryption towards the source can be set as follows: listed.
4. Operation MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Video Settings Submenu Audio Submenu Save Submenu Information about the Analog and The EDID of a connected sink can be saved to the User EDID memory Conversion ANALOG VOLUME the Embedded Audio signal are as follows: The outgoing signal can be routed to the outputs with or without...
4. Operation MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.3.6. Presets Menu The router can store presets and SAVE PRESET the followings are stored in each Button4 slot: Input/output crosspoint state, Button5 muted/unmuted states. Button6 ATTENTION! When factory Button7 default settings are restored, Button8 presets are deleted.
5.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web The built-in web page allows almost the same controlling functions which are available via the Lightware Device Controller. Select a menu item on the left side; the default screen is the Crosspoint menu with Grid view.
Only one updateable instance can Different versions can be Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows exist for all users installed for all users PC or Mac OS X. The application can be downloaded from www.lightware.com.
The Ethernet tab consists of two lists: ▪ Favorite Devices: You can add any Lightware device that is connected via Ethernet and no need to browse all the available devices. Devices can be added by pressing the Add button or marking the desired device by the symbol in the All Devices list.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.3. Crosspoint Menu 6.3.1. Grid View Grid view is a user-friendly graphical interface displaying the crosspoint state of the matrix router. This is an Device Label The Device Discovery window can be opened by clicking easy way to change between the input sources and output sinks.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Crosspoint Operations Switching For making a connection click on the desired square. If there is no connection between the desired input and output (the square is dark grey), the mouse pointer becomes a hand (link pointer) before the clicking.
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6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual State Indicators Switching Operations Following icons display different states of the input/output ports/ Take Mode signal: If the Autotake button is outlined with black color Take mode is active.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.3.3. Input Port Properties Window Input Port Legend Click on a port to display its properties; Signal status information and General Tab the most important parameters are displayed.
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INFO: The first 2x2 bit of the CEC commands contains identification data of the source and destination address. In this case that is The MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio is able to send and receive Consumer Tab selector Select the CEC tab for managing CEC commands.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.3.4. Output Port Properties Window Output Port Legend Video settings Click on a port to display its properties. General Tab Passthrough: no signal conversion. General section...
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Video status and Embedded audio Tab selector Select the CEC tab for managing CEC commands. The MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio is able to send and receive Consumer The signal format and the detected parameters are described in ribbon Electronic Control (CEC) commands. This feature is for remote control these sections.
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6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual It can occur that the third-party device can receive, but not execute ▪ Audio InfoFrame the command because it is not supported by the product. Check the Vendor Specific Infoframe ▪...
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.4. Presets Saving a Preset to an Empty Slot Step 1. Arrange the desired crosspoint connections in Tile view or Grid view. The router can store presets and the followings are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ Step 2.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.5. EDID Menu 6.5.1. Sources and Destinations The EDID memory consists of four parts: Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination slots where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.
EDID file, or uploaded to the User memory. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our selected User memory. website (www.lightware.com) and download the EDID Editor User's Manual. ATTENTION! The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty.
MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.5.5. Creating an EDID 6.6. Settings Menu Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware 6.6.1. Status Tab introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID Creator it is possible to General information about the product is displayed in this tab: create custom EDIDs in four simple steps.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.6.2. Network Tab 6.6.4. Front Panel Tab Network-related settings are available on the tab. Certain settings in connection with the front panel LCD are available in the LDC as well.
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 6.7. Advanced View Advanced view is the surface for displaying the LW3 protocol tree. Commands and specific parameters (which are not available on the graphical user interface of the LDC) can be run and set by the controlling tools.
> Input number in 2 digit ASCII format (01, 02, 10, 12 etc.) commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The <out²> Output number in 2 digit ASCII format (01, 02, 10, 12 etc.) supported LW2 commands are described in this chapter.
Example ATTENTION! The response shows only the active protocol for the interface that was used to send the Command {IS} → {is} command! Response (SL#●0●<MB_DESC>)CrLf (SL# 0 MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO V11_AAA0)CrLf ← (SL●END)CrLf (SL END) ← Explanation: The matrix reports its motherboard.
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.3. Crosspoint Operations 7.3.3. Batch Switch Outputs Description: The matrix is able to switch multiple outputs exactly at the same time. To do this, the normal 7.3.1. Switch an Input to an Output switch commands have to be used.
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.3.4. View the Connection of an Output Port 7.3.6. View Mutes on all Outputs Description: See the connected input port number of an output port. Description: Viewing all outputs’ mute states. Legend: All <Mx>...
(Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair. It is organized as a tree structure that provides outstanding flexibility and user-friendly handling with ‘nodes’, ‘properties’ and ‘methods’. The Advanced View of the Lightware Device Controller software is the perfect tool for browsing and learning how the LW3 protocol can be used in practice.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.2.3. Command Types 8.2.4. Prefix Summary DEFINITION: The prefix is a 2-character long code that describes the type of the response. GET command The following prefixes are defined in the LW3 protocol: The GET command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.2.7. Signature 8.2.9. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties DEFINITION: The signature is a four-digit-long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs every command to keep a command and the corresponding responses together as a group.
Î GET /.ProductName complete list in Factory Default Settings section. Í pr /.ProductName=MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO Command and Response 8.3.2. Setting the Device Label Î CALL•/SYS:factoryDefaults() The device label can be changed to a custom text which is displayed in many windows of the LDC.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.4. Switching and Crosspoint Settings 8.4.4. Multiple Switching The whole crosspoint can be set by sending one command as follows. INFO: The current setting can be queried by using the command.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.5. Video Input Port Settings The Most Common Received Port Status Responses INFO: The current setting can be queried by using the command. 8.5.1. Querying the Status of the Source Ports T00AA Unlocked, Command and Response...
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.5.3. Unmuting an Input Port Example Î SET /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware Command and Response Í pw /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware Î CALL•/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:unmuteSource(<in>) Í mO•/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:unmuteSource=OK Step 2 – Call the CEC.send(set_osd) method Command and Response Example Î...
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.6. Preset Handling 8.5.6.3. Sending a CEC Command in Hexadecimal Format Command and Response The router can store presets and the followings are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ unmuted states.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.6.4. Renaming a Preset 8.7.2.2. Setting the Balance (by a Step Value) Command and Response Command and Response Î CALL•/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<in>/ANALOGAUDIO:stepBalance(<step_value>) Î CALL•/MEDIA/PRESET:rename(<Old_name>,<New_name>) Í mO•/MEDIA/PRESET:rename= mO•/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<in>/ANALOGAUDIO:stepBalance=<step_value> Í Example Example Î CALL /MEDIA/PRESET:rename(My_Pres,Your_Pres) Î...
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.8. Video Output Port Settings 8.8.3. Muting an Output Command and Response 8.8.1. Querying the Status of the Output Ports Î CALL•/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:muteDestination(<out>) Command and Response Í mO•/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:muteDestination=OK Î GET•/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO.DestinationPortStatus Example Í...
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.8.7. Setting the Signal Conversion Mode 8.8.9. Setting the HDCP Mode (Output Port) ATTENTION! The signal conversion can be set on the input and output ports as well, but setting the Command and Response desired signal at the output port is recommended.
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.9. Audio Output Port Settings 8.9.2.2. Setting the Volume (by Step Value) Command and Response INFO: The current setting can be queried by using the GET command in all cases. Î...
Identifier Parameter description Parameter values Example <prot_mode> The applied protocol of LW2: Lightware Protocol #2 is applied. Î SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true the RS-232 port LW3: Lightware Protocol #3 is applied. P#2: The additional P#2 protocol is applied. Í pw /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=true 8.11.3. Static IP Address Settings Example ATTENTION! To set a static IP address set the DhcpEnabled property to false –...
7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.12.2. Setting the Emulated EDID 8.11.3.2. Subnet Mask Setting Command and Response Command and Response SET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<Net_mask> Î CALL•/EDID:switch(<Source>:<Destination>) Î pw•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=<Net_mask> Í mO•/EDID:switch= Í Example Parameters Î SET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticNetworkMask=255.255.0.0 Identifier Parameter description Parameter values <source>...
Lightware website and shows the 9.2. Short Instructions www.lightware.com. available version. Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) About the Firmware Package (LFP File) Î application. Short Instructions Î...
9. Firmware Upgrade MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual ▪ If you do not want to check for updates automatically, uncheck the Check for updates automatically Click on the Extender button on the main screen. option. Step 1. Select the package. If you want to postpone the update, a reminder can be set with different delays from the drop down list.
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9. Firmware Upgrade MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Step 2. Select the device. Firmware Components The components of the installed and update firmware version for the selected devices are listed on the following screen. (Update version will be uploaded to the device.) The next step is to select the desired device(s).
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9. Firmware Upgrade MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Step 3. Upgrade the device. A warning window will pop up before upgrading the device: ▪ Do not unplug the power cable and the LAN cable while the upgrade is in progress. Click OK to continue. Click on the Start button to start the upgrade process.
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O O U U T T P P U U T T CTRL MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio If the upgrade of a device is finished, the log can be opened by the View button on the right. When all the tasks L L O O C C K K RESET Compact HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher...
At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. For more active one information about front and rear panel LEDs of the matrix refer to MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio - Front View MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio - Rear View section.
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10. Troubleshooting MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Ethernet Incorrect IP address is set Disable DHCP server and set the Audio signal 6.6.2 (direct connect) IP addresses to be in the same Other audio port is Check the audio crosspoint 8.11...
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.
(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.
HDCP v2.2 on the input and encrypted with HDCP v1.4 on the output disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected of the Lightware device. A lower level of encryption may be applied source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off...
Data2- and Data2+). It’s caused by different wire lengths or slightly signal. Too much noise results in increased jitter. What Kind of Signal Will be on the Output of the Lightware Device? different wire construction (impedance mismatch) in DVI cable. It See below table that summarizes the possible cases: results in jitter.
12. Appendix MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 12.1. Specifications Standard ............ DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0 Max. video resolution 4096x2160@60Hz at RGB 4:4:4 (up to 600MHz General pixel clock) Compliance ..................CE Audio formats ....all formats in line with HDMI 2.0 standard EMC compliance (emission) .........
12. Appendix MX2-8x8-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 12.2. Mechanical Drawings Direction of the Airflow Front View CONTROL TAKE TAKE LOAD LOAD SAVE SAVE LOCK AUTO AUTO PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET OUTPUT LOCK Rear View ATTENTION! The ventilators are controlled automatically according to the internal temperature of the device and cannot be adjusted manually by the user.
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.
1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty prog. ref. chapter period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will 19-09-2017 New document format Judit be warranted for the remainder of the original unit’s warranty period.
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