Electrical Connections; Hdmi Connector; Dvi-I Connector; Ethernet Connector (Lan Port) - Lightware MX8x8HDMI-Pro User Manual

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3. Product Overview
3.3. Electrical Connections
3.3.1. HDMI Connector
MX8x8HDMI-PRO matrix provides 8x input and 8x output standard 19-pole HDMI connectors.
Always use high quality HDMI cable for connecting sources and displays.
3.3.2. DVI-I Connector
MX8x8DVI-HDCP-PRO contains 8x input and 8x output 29-pole DVI-I
connectors. Users can plug in any DVI connector, but keep in mind that analog
signals (such as VGA or RGBHV) are processed only on certain sinks. Always
use high quality DVI cable for connecting sources and displays.
Fiber Cable Powering
As a special feature, Pro series matrix switchers provide 500 mA current on +5V output (pin 14 on DVI output
connectors and pin 18 on HDMI output connectors) which is sufficient to supply power to fiber optical DVI
cables. Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards only supply 55 mA current on +5V output, thus they are unable
to directly power a fiber optical cable.
3.3.3. Ethernet Connector (LAN port)
The matrix switcher provides standard RJ45 connectors for LAN port. Always use high quality
Ethernet cable.
Wiring LAN cables
Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B
standards.
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Pin TIA/EIA T568 A
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Color and name TIA/EIA T568 B Color and name
white/green stripe white/orange stripe
green solid orange solid
white/orange stripe white/green stripe
blue solid blue solid
white/blue stripe white/blue stripe
orange solid green solid
white/brown stripe white/brown stripe
brown solid brown solid
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3.3.4. S/PDIF Connector
MX8x8HDMI-PRO matrix provides standard RCA receptacles for digital coaxial audio outputs.
ATTENTION! Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color-coded by CEA/CEDIA-
863-B (ANSI) to aid correct connections. According to the standard Lightware uses orange colored RCA
connectors for S/PDIF signals.
3.3.5. RS-232 Connector
The matrix contains an RS-232 port which can be connected by an industry standard
9-pole D-sub female connector.
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