Lightware MX Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
MX4x4DVI, 4x4DVI-DL, 6x6DVI-DL, 8x8DVI-DL
MX8x4DVI-Pro, 8x8DVI-Pro, 8x8DVI-HDCP-Pro, 8x8HDMI-Pro
MX9x9DVI-Slim, 12x12DVI-Slim, 16x16DVI-Slim
MX9x9DVI-Plus, 12x12DVI-Plus, 16x16DVI-Plus
Important safety instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before starting using the device.
Introduction
Lightware's 4x4 to 16x16 I/O sized standalone matrices are perfect for dynamically changing
environments. The switchers handle DVI-D, HDMI signals with HDCP support and can be
controlled either by RS-232 port, TCP/IP LAN connection, or by the built-in website - depending
on the capabilities of the appliance. Crosspoint switching is done instantly without frame delay
or frame latency.
Box contents
MX standalone matrix IEC power cable RS-232 straight cable
LAN cross-link cable, Safety and warranty info, Power supply unit and power
CAT5e type, 3m length Quick Start Guide cable with Neutrik plugs *
* The external PSU and the cable are supplied only with the Slim matrices.
Mounting with front rack ears
The front rack ears allow mounting the device
as a standard rack unit installation.
Ventilation
 To ensure the correct ventilation and
avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the
appliance, let the ventilation holes free on
both sides.
Powering on
Connect the power cord to the device's IEC C14 standard power input connector. The
router is immediately powered ON when the power cord is connected to the AC source (on
Slim-matrices the power switch has to be in position 'ON'). If the self-test is finished the last
configuration is reloaded and the appliance is ready to use.
 After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings which had been used before it
was turned off. The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings
and tie configurations. This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user.
This built-in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in the case of a power failure or
accidental power down.
Front view
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Rear view
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Front panel controls in TAKE mode
Take mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input
at once. This mode is useful when the time delay is not allowed between multiple
switching. The commands are only realized when the Take button is pressed.
1. First, press and release the desired source button.
The pressed source button and all destination buttons
which are currently connected to the source lights up.
2. Press and release the desired destination buttons
which have to be (dis)connected to/from the selected
source. The preselected destination buttons will blink.
3. Press and release Take button; the selected input is
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switched to the selected output(s).
1. Press and release the Output Lock button; it starts to
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blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light
up (view state).
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2. Press and release a destination button; it starts to
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blink (more destinations can be selected sequentially).
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3. Press and release Take button. The selected
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destinations are now locked.
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Front panel controls in AUTOTAKE mode
Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching is
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needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching occurs
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immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.
1. Press and release the desired destination button.
The pressed destination button and the actually
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connected source button light up green. If no source is
connected (the output is muted) no source button will
light up.
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2. Press and release the desired source button. The
switch action will be executed immediately. Switching
between sources to the selected destination can be done
directly.
1. Press and release the required destination button.
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DESTI Now the selected destination button and the currently
configured source button light up (view mode).
2. Press and release the Output Lock button; it lights up
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DESTI in red, and lock function is activated at once. No source
can be changed at the locked destination.
Front view legend
Output lock Locks and protects one or more outputs.
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Control lock Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light means
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the switching and function buttons are disabled.
Destinations Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.
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Sources Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number, or to
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view the state of the selected input port.
Take button Switching between Take and Autotake working modes;
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keep the button pressed for 3 seconds to toggle the modes.
6 Preset buttons Performing preset operations (Load and Save).
EDID button The EDID mode can be (de)activated by the button. The
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illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
8 Signal present This Signal present mode can be (de)activated by the
button. The illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
Display 2x16 character LCD display for menu operations.
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q Menu navigation Up, down, left, right and enter buttons.
Status LEDs Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on. CPU LIVE
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blinking LED indicates normal operation.
e Reset button
Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
Only on MX8x8HDMI-Pro and -DVI-HDCP-Pro matrices.
On/Off switch
r The matrix can be switched on/off by the switch.
Rear view legend
AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
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2 Fuse Replace with F3.15A type only when necessary. In the case
of DVI-DL series use an F1A fuse.
RS-232 port 9 pole D-sub female connector for a standard RS-232 port.
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LAN Standard RJ45 connector. This port can be connected to a
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computer directly or to LAN via switch/router.
Input ports Standard DVI-I or HDMI connectors for DVI-D or HDMI
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input signals.
Output ports Standard DVI-D or HDMI connectors for DVI-D or HDMI
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signals.
Equipotential Plug connector for potential equalization. Only in the case of
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connector Plus and Slim matrices.
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Reset button
8 Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
Only in the case of Slim and Plus matrices.
Further information
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The User's manual of the appliances are available on www.lightware.eu.
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See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
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sales@lightware.eu
+36 1 255 3800
support@lightware.eu
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+36 1 255 3810
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
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Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
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