Lightware UMX4x4-Pro2 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

UMX4x4-Pro2
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 UMX4x4-Pro2, the all-round universal matrix switcher with four inputs and four
outputs, is the perfect solution for ever-changing environments such as small board rooms
and classrooms. UMX (Universal MatriX) technology was developed by Lightware to support
various analog and digital audio visual formats. VGA, YUV, digital DVI, HDMI with HDCP,
stereo analog, and S/PDIF digital audio signals are all supported.
Box contents
UMX4x4-Pro2 IEC power cable LAN cross-link cable,
matrix switcher CAT5e type, 3m length
RS-232 straight VGA to DVI-D Safety and warranty info,
serial cable adapter cable (4x) Quick Start Guide
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.
The cooling of the device is ensured by convection only.
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. The matrix
beeps two times and Booting... appears on the LCD screen while the initial self-test is run.
Last configuration is reloaded and the appliance is ready to use. In the case of a hardware
failure, an error message is displayed.
 After switching ON, the router reloads the latest settings that were 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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1 Control lock Disables or enables front panel operations. Red light
means the switching and function buttons are disabled.
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.
Layer selection Audio and video signals are placed on different layers so
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they can be switched separately or at the same time. Layer
select buttons choose the desired signal(s) to be switched.
Take button Switching between Take and Autotake working modes;
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keep the button pressed for 3 seconds to toggle the modes.
5 Preset buttons Performing preset operations (Load and Save).
Display 2x16 character LCD display for menu operations.
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Menu navigation Up, down, left, right and enter buttons.
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Rear view
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AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
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Fuse Replace with F 3.15AL type only when necessary.
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3 Inputs UMX4x4-Pro2 has 4 input ports. Each port has a video, an
analog stereo audio, and a digital audio input.
DVI-I input Standard 29 pole DVI-I connectors for input connections
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accepting analog and digital signals.
S/PDIF input RCA jack connector for S/PDIF digital audio signal.
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Analog audio Double RCA jack connector for unbalanced, analog stereo
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input audio input signal (left and right channels).
Outputs UMX4x4-Pro2 has 4 output ports. Each port has a video,
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an unbalanced analog stereo audio, and a digital audio
output.
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
SOURCES
which are currently connected to the source lights up.
DESTINATIONS
2. Press and release the desired destination buttons
which have to be (dis)connected to/from the selected
SOURCES
source. The preselected destination buttons will blink.
DESTINATIONS
3. Press and release Take button; the selected input is
TAKE LOAD
AUTO PRESET
switched to the selected output(s).
1. Press and release the Output Lock button; it starts to
CONTROL
LOCK
blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light
up (view state).
OUTPUT
LOCK
2. Press and release a destination button; it starts to
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blink (more destinations can be selected sequentially).
OUTPUT
LOCK
3. Press and release the Take button. The selected
TAKE LOAD
PRESET
AUTO
destinations are now locked.
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8 Status LEDs Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on and CPU
LIVE blinking LED indicates normal operation.
Output lock Lock and protect one or more outputs.
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q Destinations Buttons to select an output or to see the state of an output.
EDID button The EDID mode can be (de)activated by the button. Use
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this mode to set up the emulated EDID on the inputs, learn
EDID form the outputs, or to view the EDID memory. The
illuminated button shows that the mode is active.
e Signal present This Signal present mode can be (de)activaed by the
button. Use this mode to check the presence of the display
devices and incoming signals. The illuminated button
shows that the mode is active.
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DVI-D output Standard 29 pole DVI connectors for outputs - only digital
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pins are connected.
9 S/PDIF output RCA jack connector for S/PDIF digital audio signal.
Embedded audio is still present on the DVI-D outputs.
Analog audio Double RCA jack connector for unbalanced, analog stereo
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output audio output signal (left and right channels).
Reset button Reboots the matrix (the same as disconnecting from the
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power source and reconnecting again).
e Ethernet port Standard RJ45 connector. This port can be connected to a
computer directly or to LAN via switch or router.
RS-232 port 9 pole D-sub female connector for standard RS-232 port.
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Front panel controls in AUTOTAKE mode
Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be done or fast switching
TAKE
is needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching
AUTO
occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.
1. Press and release the desired destination button.
The pressed destination button and the actually
connected source button light up green. If no source is
connected (the output is muted) no source button will
light up.
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
SAVE
PRESET
directly.
1. Press and release the required destination button.
SOURCES
Now the selected destination button and the currently
configured source button light up (view mode).
DESTINATIONS
2. Press and release the Output Lock button; it lights up
SOURCES
in red, and lock function is activated at once. No source
can be changed at the locked destination.
DESTINATIONS
SAVE
PRESET
 Pay attention to the states of the Signal layer buttons which determine the layers when
executing switching or locking operations.
Network settings on the front panel
Setting a dynamic IP address
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1. Navigate to the IP settings item and press the
enter button.
2. Use the up and down buttons to toggle between
the options; set to Enabled.
3. Press the enter button to save changes.
4. Navigate to the Save & Exit item with the left and right buttons, then press the enter
button.
Setting a static IP address
1. Disable the DHCP setting as described above.
2. Use the left and right buttons to select the octet;
change the value by the up and down buttons.
3. To apply the settings press the enter button.
4. Navigate to the Save & Exit item with the left and
right buttons, then press the enter button.
 New IP settings can be applied while an active connection is alive on the Ethernet port but
in this case, the active connection will be closed automatically. Establish the connection again
to reconnect the Ethernet port.
CONTROL LOCK
If the button illuminates in red the switching- and function buttons are disabled.
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Press and hold the Control lock button for three seconds to toggle the state.
 When the front panel buttons are locked, remote control (RS-232, USB,
Ethernet) is still available.
LCD menu - navigation
Front panel LCD has 2 lines and 16 characters in each line. The name of the menu item is
always displayed in the first line.
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toggle between menu items
(up)

(down) toggle between menu items

move the cursor or step back to previous menu
(left)

move the cursor
 (right)
ENTER execute changes or enter a submenu
Signal layers
Video and audio signals are in different layers. It means video and audio signals can be
switched separately or together. At least a layer is selected all the time. Therefore, the currently
selected layer buttons are illuminated. To toggle between the layers' on and off state press
the VIDEO and/or the AUDIO signal layer buttons. Before every operation which effects input
and output signals (e.g. switching, muting, locking, etc.) the desired layer should be selected.
Further information
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 2.0.3
The User's manual of this appliance is available on www.lightware.eu.
TAKE
AUTO
See the Downloads
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
SOURCES
DESTINATIONS
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
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SOURCES Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
OUTPUT
LOCK
DESTINATIONS
CONTROL
LOCK
SOURCES
OUTPUT
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DESTINATIONS
IP ADDR DHCP
IP ADDR fixIP
192.168.000.105
CONTROL
LOCK
section on the website of the product.
Contact us
sales@lightware.eu
+36 1 255 3800
support@lightware.eu
+36 1 255 3810
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