Table Of Contents - Lightware DVIDL-OPT-TX200 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................5
1.1. Description ...................................................................................5
1.2. Box Contents ................................................................................5
1.3. Compatible Devices .......................................................................5
1.4. Features of the Extenders ...........................................................6
1.5. Typical Applications ....................................................................6
2. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................7
2.1. Rack Shelf Mounting ....................................................................7
2.2. Connecting Steps..........................................................................7
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................8
3.1. Front View (Transmitter) .............................................................8
3.2. Rear View (Transmitter) ...............................................................9
3.3. Front View (Receiver) ...................................................................9
3.4. Rear View (Receiver) .....................................................................9
3.5. Electrical Connections ..............................................................10
3.5.1. DC 5V Connection ........................................................................... 10
3.5.2. DVI Inputs and Outputs ................................................................... 10
3.5.3. Fiber Optical Connector .................................................................. 10
3.5.4. USB Connector ................................................................................ 10
4. OPERATION ....................................................................................... 11
4.1. Powering On ................................................................................11
4.2. About the EDID Memory (Transmitter) ......................................11
4.3. Front Panel Operation (Transmitter) .......................................11
4.3.1. Switching EDID ................................................................................ 11
4.3.2. Learning EDID .................................................................................. 12
4.3.3. Deleting EDID ................................................................................... 12
4.3.4. EDID status LED ............................................................................... 12
5. SOFTWARE CONTROL - LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...13
5.1. Install and Upgrade ...................................................................13
5.2. Connecting to a Device (Device Discovery Window) ...................14
5.3. I/O Parameters Menu - Transmitter ..........................................15
5.4. I/O Parameters Menu - Receiver .................................................16
5.5. The EDID Menu .............................................................................17
5.5.1. EDID Operations .............................................................................. 18
5.5.2. EDID Summary Window .................................................................. 18
5.6. Editing an EDID ............................................................................19
5.6.1. Creating an EDID.............................................................................. 19
5.7. Settings Menu .............................................................................20
5.7.1. Device Information Tab ................................................................... 20
5.7.2. Log Tab ............................................................................................ 20
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5.8. Terminal Window ........................................................................21
6. PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE .......................................................22
6.1. Protocol Description .................................................................22
6.2. Status Commands .......................................................................22
6.2.1. View Product Type ........................................................................... 22
6.2.2. View Serial Number ........................................................................ 22
6.2.3. View Firmware Version ................................................................... 23
6.2.4. Compile Time ................................................................................... 23
6.2.5. View Installed Board ....................................................................... 23
6.2.6. View Board Information .................................................................. 23
6.2.7. View All Port Status ......................................................................... 23
6.2.8. Restart the Device ........................................................................... 23
6.3. EDID Router Commands ...............................................................24
6.3.1. Save EDID to User Memory ............................................................. 24
6.3.2. View Emulated EDID on Input ......................................................... 24
6.3.3. Watch EDID Validity Table ............................................................... 24
6.3.4. View EDID Header ........................................................................... 24
6.3.5. Delete EDID from Memory .............................................................. 25
6.3.6. Download EDID Content .................................................................. 25
6.3.7. Upload EDID Content to the Router ................................................ 25
6.4. Commands - Quick Summary ......................................................26
7. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ......................................................................27
7.1. Upgrading Steps in a Nutshell ...................................................27
7.2. Detailed Instructions .................................................................28
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................30
9. TECHNOLOGIES ................................................................................31
9.1. EDID Management .......................................................................31
9.1.1. Understanding the EDID .................................................................. 31
9.1.2. Advanced EDID Management ......................................................... 31
9.2. Pixel Accurate Reclocking ........................................................32
9.3. Dual-Link DVI signal ...................................................................32
10. APPENDIX ........................................................................................34
10.1. Specifications ...........................................................................34
10.2. Maximum Fiber Cable Extensions .............................................34
10.3. Mechanical Drawings ...............................................................35
10.4. Factory EDID List ......................................................................35
10.5. Further Information.................................................................36
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