Table Of Contents - Lightware VINX-110-HDMI-DEC User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................6
1.1. Description ...................................................................................6
1.2. Box Contents ................................................................................6
1.3. Optional Accessories ...................................................................6
1.4. Features of the Device ..................................................................7
1.5. Typical Application ......................................................................7
2. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................8
2.1. Mounting Options .........................................................................8
2.1.1. VESA100 Mounting Adapter for Extenders ...................................... 8
2.1.2. Rack Shelf Mounting ......................................................................... 8
2.1.3. UD-kit Mounting ................................................................................. 8
2.2. Connecting Steps ..........................................................................9
2.2.1. Preparing the Network ...................................................................... 9
2.2.2. LAN Connection (Multicast Mode) ................................................... 9
2.2.3. Further Steps ..................................................................................... 9
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................10
3.1. VINX Encoder Front and Rear View ............................................10
3.2. VINX Decoder Front and Rear View ............................................10
3.3. Electrical Connections ..............................................................11
3.4. Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................11
3.5. DIP Switch ...................................................................................11
3.6. VINX Device Concept ...................................................................11
3.7. Video Interface ...........................................................................12
3.7.1. One-to-one Video Transmission (Unicast Mode) .......................... 12
3.7.2. One-to-All Video Transmission (Multicast Mode) ......................... 12
3.7.3. Layout Examples ............................................................................. 13
3.8. USB Interface ..............................................................................14
3.9. RS-232 Interface .........................................................................14
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL - USING THE BUILT-IN WEBSITE .............15
4.1. Establishing the Connection ......................................................15
4.2. The Main Window .........................................................................15
4.2.1. General Settings .............................................................................. 15
4.2.2. Video Status and Settings (Encoder) ............................................. 16
4.2.3. Video Status and Settings (Decoder) ............................................. 17
4.2.4. Network Settings ............................................................................. 17
4.2.5. Frame Detector ................................................................................ 18
4.3. EDID Menu ....................................................................................18
4.3.1. The EDID Memory Structure ........................................................... 18
4.3.2. EDID Operations............................................................................... 19
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4.4. Advanced Settings ......................................................................20
4.4.1. Common Settings (Encoder and Decoder) .................................... 20
4.4.2. Decoder-related Settings ................................................................ 21
4.4.3. LW3 Terminal ................................................................................... 22
4.5. Video Wall Setup .........................................................................23
4.5.1. Creating a Video Wall ...................................................................... 23
4.5.2. Identify the Decoders ...................................................................... 24
4.5.3. Gap and Bezel Settings ................................................................... 24
4.5.4. Modifying a Video Wall ................................................................... 24
4.5.5. Deleting a Video Wall ...................................................................... 24
5. PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE .......................................................25
5.1. Overview ......................................................................................25
5.2. Protocol Rules ...........................................................................25
5.2.1. The LW3 Tree Structure ................................................................... 25
5.2.2. The LW3 Command Structure ......................................................... 25
5.2.3. Legend for the Control Commands ................................................ 25
5.2.4. General Rules ................................................................................... 25
5.2.5. Command Types.............................................................................. 26
5.2.6. Prefix Summary ............................................................................... 26
5.2.7. Error Messages................................................................................ 26
5.2.8. Escaping ........................................................................................... 26
5.2.9. Subscription ..................................................................................... 26
5.2.10. Signature ........................................................................................ 27
5.2.11. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties .................... 27
5.3. System Commands .......................................................................27
5.3.1. Querying the Product Name ........................................................... 27
5.3.2. Setting the Device Label .................................................................. 27
5.3.3. Querying the Serial Number ............................................................ 27
5.3.4. Querying the Firmware Version ...................................................... 28
5.3.5. Querying the Core Version .............................................................. 28
5.3.6. Resetting the Device ........................................................................ 28
5.3.7. Restoring the Factory Default Settings .......................................... 28
5.4. Network Configuration ..............................................................28
5.4.1. Querying the IP Address.................................................................. 28
5.4.2. Querying the DHCP State ................................................................ 28
5.4.3. Setting the DHCP State ................................................................... 28
5.4.4. Setting a Static IP Address ............................................................. 29
5.4.5. Querying the Subnet Mask .............................................................. 29
5.4.6. Setting a Static Subnet Mask ......................................................... 29
5.4.7. Querying the Gateway Address ...................................................... 29
5.4.8. Setting a Static Gateway Address .................................................. 29
5.5. Encoder-related Commands .......................................................29
5.5.1. Querying the Input Video Signal Presence ..................................... 29
5.5.2. Querying the Resolution of the Input Video Signal ........................ 29
5.5.3. Querying the Video Quality Mode ................................................... 30
5.5.4. Setting the Video Quality Mode ...................................................... 30
5.5.5. Querying the HDCP State ................................................................ 30
5.5.6. Setting the HDCP State ................................................................... 30
5.6. Decoder-related Commands .......................................................31
5.6.1. Querying the Resolution of the Output Video Signal ..................... 31
5.6.2. Querying the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal ................ 31
5.6.3. Setting the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal ................... 31
5.6.4. Setting the Resolution of the Output Video Signal ........................ 31
5.6.5. Querying the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal ................... 31
5.6.6. Setting the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal ....................... 32
5.6.7. Querying the State of the USB Connection .................................... 32
5.6.8. Establishing the USB Connection ................................................... 32
5.7. Serial Port Settings...................................................................32
5.7.1. Setting the Port Availability ............................................................. 32
5.7.2. Setting the RS-232 Port Mode ........................................................ 32
5.7.3. Setting the Baud Rate of the Port ................................................... 33
5.7.4. Setting the Data Bits ........................................................................ 33
5.7.5. Setting the Stop Bits ........................................................................ 33
5.7.6. Setting the Parity ............................................................................. 33
5.8. Arranging the Extenders to Groups ..........................................33
5.8.1. Querying the Working Mode (Unicast/Multicast) .......................... 33
5.8.2. Setting the Working Mode (Unicast/Multicast) ............................. 33
5.8.3. Querying the Video Stream ID Setting Method .............................. 34
5.8.4. Querying the DIP Switch State ........................................................ 34
5.8.5. Querying the Video Stream ID ......................................................... 34
5.8.6. Ignoring the DIP Switch ................................................................... 34
5.8.7. Setting the Video Stream ID ............................................................ 34
5.9. Video Wall Settings ....................................................................35
5.9.1. Setting the Name of the Video Wall ............................................... 35
5.9.2. Assigning a Decoder to a Video Wall ............................................. 35
5.10. Setting up a Video Wall (Example) ...........................................36
5.11. EDID Management (Encoder) .....................................................37
5.11.1. Querying the Emulated EDID ......................................................... 37
5.11.2. Setting the Emulated EDID on the Input Port ............................... 37
5.11.3. Copying an EDID ............................................................................ 37
5.11.4. Querying the Preferred Resolution of an EDID ............................. 37
5.11.5. Deleting an EDID from the User Memory ..................................... 38
5.12. LW3 Commands - Quick Summary ..............................................39
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