Lightware MMX6x2-HT200 User Manual

Lightware MMX6x2-HT200 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MMX6x2-HT200 MMX6x2-HT210 MMX6x2-HT220 Multimedia Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 2     MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class I Apparatus Construction. Symbol Description This marking shown on the product or its literature, This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a indicates that it should not be disposed with other protective earth connection.
  • Page 3 The following symbols and markings are used in the document: All presented functions refer to the indicated products. The descriptions Lightware Visual Engineering supports green technologies and have been made during testing these functions in accordance with the Eco-friend mentality. Thus, this document is made for digital usage...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.9.2. Matrix Cloning – Backup and Restore the Configuration .... 20 6.3.5. Unlock the Output ................49 5.8.3. EDID Summary Window ..............36 3.9.3. Remote Firmware Upgrade of Connected Lightware Devices ..20 6.3.6. View Connection State on the Output ........... 49 5.8.4. Editing an EDID ................36...
  • Page 5 8.5. Keeping the Configuration Settings .........78 7.6.6. RS-232 Operation Mode ..............65 7.3.8. Restore the Factory Default Settings ..........57 8.6. Remote Firmware Upgrade of Connected Lightware Devices ...79 7.6.7. Command Injection Mode ............. 65 7.4. Video Port and Crosspoint Settings .........58 7.7. Message Sending via Ethernet Port ..........66 9.
  • Page 6     MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Table of Contents 10. TECHNOLOGIES ................83 10.1. EDID Management ..............83 10.1.1. Understanding the EDID ............... 83 10.1.2. Advanced EDID Management ............83 10.2. HDCP Management ..............84 10.2.1. Protected and Unprotected Content ........... 84 10.2.2. Disable Unnecessary Encryption ..........84 10.3. Pixel Accurate Reclocking .............85 11.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.3. Model Comparison connectors for audio insertion and 2 audio outputs for de-embedding Thank You for choosing Lightware’s MMX6x2-HT200 device. In the first purposes. These features make this standalone matrix unique on the chapter we would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important...
  • Page 8: Features Of The Device

    The user can emulate any EDID on the inputs Remote power independently, read out and store any attached monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations, upload and download EDID files using Lightware Device Controller software. Remote power Pixel Accurate Reclocking...
  • Page 9: Installation

        2. Installation MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 2.1. Mounting Options Please do the following steps: Step 1. Release and remove the fixing screws of the rack ears on the The matrix can be mounted in several ways by the matrix (both sides).
  • Page 10: Connecting Steps

        2. Installation MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 2.2. Connecting Steps PoE-compatible Laptop transmitter Power outlet Connect the desired sources (e.g. laptop) to the HDMI input ports. Media Player Optionally connect an audio source (e.g. media player) to the Audio input port which is located above the connected HDMI input port.
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Further Built-in Features Î section for more information. USB Control USB mini B-type connection for local control functions (e.g. with Lightware Device Controller software). Display 2x16-character LCD display with backlight for menu operations and settings. Navigation Buttons (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, ENTER, ESCAPE) buttons for menu navigation.
  • Page 12: Rear View

       3. Product Overview MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 3.2. Rear View 3.2.1. MMX6x2-HT200 AC Connector Standard IEC power connector. Accepts 100 to 240 Volts, 50 or 60 Hz power sources. On/Off The matrix can be switched on/off by the power switch.
  • Page 13: Electrical Connections

    + and ground. For asymmetrical recommended. Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of input connect + and ground to the source and connect TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B standards.
  • Page 14: Tps Matrix Concept

    HDMI/DVI signal, the TPS mode will be changed to LPPF2 automatically. MMX6x2-HT is the first stand-alone matrix switcher with HDBaseT (TPS) technology in Lightware’s product Long reach mode is not available when both sides are set to Auto mode.
  • Page 15: Audio Interface

        3. Product Overview MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Settings Audio selection ▪ Extenders: the device must be PoE-compatible or else the feature will not work. The concept Matrix: make sure the PoE option on the TPS port is enabled (which is the default setting) via LDC in ▪...
  • Page 16: Video Interface

    Power Injector* Port with Port with priority priority 5 has a 5 is selected valid signal? MMX6x2-HT port diagram * Not available on MMX6x2-HT200. Test „No signal” Display „Off” No Audio/Video pattern generator ** Available on output 1 on MMX6x2-HT210 and on output 1 & 2 on MMX6x2-HT220.
  • Page 17: Control Features (Matrix Control And Third-Party Devices)

        3. Product Overview MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 3.8. Control Features (Matrix Control and Third-Party Devices) Input selection automatically – example The interfaces of the MMX6x2-HT can be used to install the matrix at any place of a complex A/V system. Besides, the matrix is able to handle controlling functions as well.
  • Page 18: Ir Interface

        3. Product Overview MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual System control via extended Ethernet (example) IR signal transmission – example TPS OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN IR IN HDMI OUT Ethernet HDMI IN TPS OUT C C O O N N T T R R O O L L T T A A K K E E T T A A K K E E L L O O A A D D...
  • Page 19: Serial Interface

        3. Product Overview MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 3.8.2. Serial Interface to the Tx pin of the local RS-232 port. That works in the opposite direction of course and the method is the same on the serial interface of the TPS ports. See the RS 232 settings in Factory Default Settings section.
  • Page 20: Usb Control Interface

    The Event manager feature means that the device can sense changes on its ports and is able to react The firmware of the Lightware TPS devices can be upgraded individually by Lightware Device Updater (LDU) according to the pre-defined settings. Lightware Device Controller contains a user-friendly software tool and software.
  • Page 21: Operation Of Mmx6X2-Ht Family

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 4.1. Powering on 4.2.1. View Crosspoint State The current switching status can be checked on the front panel by Connect the power cord to the IEC standard power input connector. using the front panel buttons.
  • Page 22: Switching Operations

    In Autotake mode only states of destinations can be viewed. ATTENTION! However, the front panel buttons allow to lock only the output ports, the input ports can also be locked by using Lightware Press and release the required destination button. Now the source...
  • Page 23: Control Lock

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Output Lock in Autotake Mode Saving a Preset in Take Mode Step 3. Press and release the Take button. Now the selected preset is loaded. Step 1. Press and release the required destination button. Now the Step 1.
  • Page 24: Front Panel Operations - Quick Summary

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 4.3. Front Panel Operations – Quick Summary Lock/unlock an output Take mode C C O O N N T T R R O O L L T T A A K K E E TAKE TAKE L L O O A A D D...
  • Page 25: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operation

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 4.4. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation 4.4.1. Settings Menu The matrix has an LCD menu and navigation buttons which make the Control RS-232 settings LCD Menu Structure Settings possibility to change certain settings and display basic information via The local RS-232 port settings are available in the front panel menu.
  • Page 26: Network Settings Menu

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Enter bootload mode Setting the IP address LW2 port setting Step 1. Navigate to Network Settings / IP Step 1. Navigate to Network Settings / The firmware of the device can be upgraded in Bootload mode. If ¹Network Settin...
  • Page 27: Health Status

        4. Operation of MMX6x2-HT Family MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 4.4.3. Health Status HDMI inputs (HDMIIN3 – HDMIIN6) TPS outputs (TPSOUT3 and TPSOUT4) ¹HDCP Enable: INFO: The following values are stored in a non-volatile memory and ▪ HDCP Enable: Enabled / Disabled ▪...
  • Page 28: Edid Settings

    Step 3. Press the enter  button to delete the Preset. The preset memory; the matrix keeps presets even in the case of power down. memory is erased. This is the same as using the backup-restore feature of Lightware 4.4.9. Info Menu Device Controller software (see Matrix Cloning –...
  • Page 29: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

    The extender can be controlled by a computer through the LAN, RS-232, and The installer can update only this instance Cannot be updated USB ports using Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be values then click the OK button. Only one updateable instance can exist More than one different version installed on a Windows PC or macOS.
  • Page 30: Establishing The Connection

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.3. Establishing the Connection 5.4. Crosspoint Menu Step 1. Connect the device to a computer via Ethernet, USB, or RS-232. When LDC finds the hardware, it determines the product type, and the LDC starts with the default page, Step 2.
  • Page 31: Port Properties And Settings

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.5. Port Properties and Settings Port Tiles The colors of the port tiles and the displayed icons represent different states and information: Click on a port to display its properties; Signal status information and the most important parameters are displayed.
  • Page 32: Tps Mode Settings (Tpsin, Tpsout)

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.5.5. TPS Mode Settings (TPSIN, TPSOUT) 5.6. Diagnostic Tools The TPS working mode between the transmitter and the receiver parties is determined by the mode set in 5.6.1. Cable Diagnostics...
  • Page 33: Frame Detector

    Frame detector window 480p ▪ ▪ 576p Lightware’s Frame Detector function works like a signal analyzer and Table view of cable diagnostics makes possible to determine the exact video format that is present ▪ Original video signal on the port, thus helps to identify many problems. E.g. actual timing...
  • Page 34: Preset Settings

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.7. Preset Settings Saving a Preset Save Step 1. Arrange the desired crosspoint connections. The matrix has six user-programmable presets. Each preset stores a configuration regarding the crosspoint Step 2.
  • Page 35: Edid Menu

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.8. EDID Menu 5.8.1. Sources and Destinations The EDID memory consists of four parts: Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.
  • Page 36: Edid Summary Window

    EDID file, or uploaded to the User memory. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our selected User memory. website (www.lightware.com) and download the EDID Editor User's Manual. ATTENTION! The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty.
  • Page 37: Creating An Edid

    5.8.5. Creating an EDID 5.9. Control Menu Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware The menu gives the opportunity to set the interfaces which can be used to connect or control third party introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID Creator it is possible to devices.
  • Page 38: Ethernet Tab

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.9.2. Ethernet Tab 5.9.3. Infra Tab Basic information is shown about the network communication; the port names can be changed and each ATTENTION! The device has no built-in Infrared receiver and transmitter. For the complete usage attach Ethernet port can be enabled/disabled except the Control Ethernet port.
  • Page 39     5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Ports Description Function User can set the name and command injection port to each sources and destinations. For more details Code number. about IR interface see the IR Interface section.
  • Page 40: Event Manager

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.10. Event Manager 5.10.1. The Event Editor Press the Edit button in the desired Event line to open the Event editor window. The feature means that the device can sense changes on its ports and able to react according to the pre-defined settings.
  • Page 41: Create Or Modify An Event

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.10.2. Create or Modify an Event 5.10.3. Special Tools and Accessories Wizard Mode The Name of the Event The wizard mode lists the most common conditions and actions, so the The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and clicking the Set name button.
  • Page 42: Clear One Or More Event(S)

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.10.4. Clear One or More Event(s) Setting the Event You can create the Event in the Wizard in few simple Clear an Event steps: Press the Clear button in the Event list or in the header section in the Event editor.
  • Page 43: Settings Menu

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.11. Settings Menu 5.11.2. Network Tab Network-related settings are available on the tab. 5.11.1. Status Tab General information is shown on this tab, such as device label, part number, serial number and hardware health, voltage and temperature values.
  • Page 44: System Tab

    When the collecting is done, the Save as window appears; select the desired location and press the Save button. The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly configure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the devices are installed in the same Factory defaults button type of system multiple times then it is enough to set up only one device to fit the user’s needs and then copy...
  • Page 45: Save The Settings Of The Device (Backup)

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.12.2. Save the Settings of the Device (Backup) 5.12.4. Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory Step 1. Apply the desired settings in the transmitter (port parameters, crosspoint, etc.) MMX6x2-HT series matrix is able to store backups in its own memory and can be recalled from there so user Step 2.
  • Page 46: Advanced View Window

        5. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 5.13. Advanced View Window LW3 protocol Pushing the button results a help window opening which describes the most important help information about LW3 protocol commands in HTML format.
  • Page 47: Lw2 Programmers' Reference

    Input number in 2 digit ASCII format (01, 02, 10, 12 etc.) L W2 Programmers’ Reference <out²> Output number in 2 digit ASCII format (01, 02, 10, 12 etc.) Lightware MMX6x2-HT family can be controlled with external devices which <loc> Location number in 1, 2 or 3 digit ASCII format can communicate according to the extender protocol.
  • Page 48: Query Control Protocol

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.2.3. Query Control Protocol 6.2.7. View Installed Board(s) Description: The device can be controlled with different control protocols. This command queries the active Description: Shows the hardware name and revision of the installed boards. protocol of the currently used control interface.
  • Page 49: Restore Factory Default Settings

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.2.11. Restore Factory Default Settings 6.3.3. Unmute Specified Output Description: Settings can be reset to factory default values as follows: Description: Unmute output <out>. Format Example Format Example Command {FACTORY=ALL} →...
  • Page 50: View Crosspoint Size

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.3.9. Change the Autoselect Mode State letters Description: The autoselect mode of the video outputs can be changed. Letter State Example Output is locked Format Example Output is muted Command {AS_V<out>=<state>;...
  • Page 51: Network Configuration

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.4. Network Configuration 6.4.4. Query the Subnet Mask Description: Subnet mask can be queried as follows. 6.4.1. Query the Current IP Status Description: IP status can be queried as follows: Format Example Command {IP_NETMASK=?}...
  • Page 52: Query The Tcp/Ip Port

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.4.8. Query the TCP/IP Port 6.4.11. Set the Status of Ethernet Ports Description: TCP/IP port setting can be queried as follows. Description: The Ethernet can be enabled (1) or disabled (0) on each port as follows: Format Example1 Format...
  • Page 53: Lw2 Commands - Quick Summary

        6. LW2 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 6.5. LW2 Commands – Quick Summary Network Configuration See in section Command Operation General LW2 Commands Query the Current IP Status 6.4.1 {IP_STAT=?} Operation See in section Command Query the IP Address 6.4.2 {IP_ADDRESS=?}...
  • Page 54: Lw3 Programmers' Reference

    (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) pair. It is organized as a tree structure that provides outstanding flexibility and user-friendly handling with ‘nodes’, ‘properties’ and ‘methods’. The Advanced View of the Lightware Device Controller software is the perfect tool for browsing and learning how the LW3 protocol can be used in practice.
  • Page 55: Command Types

    The escaped message: CALL /MEDIA/UART/P1:sendMessage(Set\(01\))  CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch(I1:O1) The above case is a typical example: the Lightware device is directed to send out a message over one of its port. The round brackets in the message are escaped.  mO /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch...
  • Page 56: Signature

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.2.7. Signature 7.2.9. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties DEFINITION: The signature is a four-digit-long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs every command to keep a command and the corresponding responses together as a group.
  • Page 57: System Commands

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.3. System Commands 7.3.4. Set the Background Light of the LCD Screen 7.3.6. Identify the Device Calling the method results the blinking of the front panel status LEDs 7.3.1. Querying the Product Name Command and Response for 10 seconds.
  • Page 58: Video Port And Crosspoint Settings

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4. Video Port and Crosspoint Settings The Most Common Received Port Status Responses 7.4.1. Query the Status of Source Port Command and Response T00AA Reserved No embedded  GET•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.SourcePortStatus Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 59: Query The Status Of Destination Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4.2. Query the Status of Destination Port 7.4.5. HDCP Setting (Input Port) HDCP capability can be enabled/disabled on the input ports, thus, non-encrypted content can be seen on a Command and Response non-HDCP compliant display.
  • Page 60: Query The Video Autoselect Settings

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4.7. Query the Video Autoselect Settings Example  CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect(O1:EF) Command and Response  mO /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect  GET•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect Explanation pr•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect=<out_set>  The response shows the settings of each output one by one. The Autoselect mode is Enabled on Output 1 in First detect mode.
  • Page 61: Changing The Input Port Priority

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4.10. Changing the Input Port Priority 7.4.13. Lock Input Port Command and Response Command and Response  CALL•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setAutoselectionPriority(<in>(<out>):<prio>)  CALL•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource(<in>)  mO•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setAutoselectionPrioirty  mO•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource Legend Example  CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource(I1) Identifier Parameter description ...
  • Page 62: Lock Output Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4.17. Lock Output Port 7.4.20. Test Pattern Generator - Clock Source Command format Command and Response  CALL•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination(<out>) SET•/MEDIA/VIDEO/<On>.TpgClockSource=<clock_source>   mO•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination pw•/MEDIA/VIDEO/<On>.TpgClockSource=<clock_source>  Example Parameters  CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination(O1) Identifier Parameter description Value...
  • Page 63: Query The Current Tps Mode

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.4.22. Query the Current TPS Mode 7.4.24. HDMI Mode Settings (Output Ports) 7.5.2. Analog Audio Input Level Settings - Volume INFO: The following setting is valid only for analog audio input ports. Command and Response Command and Response ...
  • Page 64: Analog Audio Input Level Settings - Gain

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.5.4. Analog Audio Input Level Settings - Gain 7.5.6. Analog Audio Output Level Settings - Balance 7.5.8. Analog Audio Output Level Settings - Mute / Unmute INFO: The following setting is valid only for analog audio input ports. INFO: The following setting is valid only for analog audio output INFO: The following setting is valid only for analog audio output ports.
  • Page 65: Baud Rate Setting

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.6.2. BAUD Rate Setting 7.6.4. Stopbits Setting 7.6.6. RS-232 Operation Mode Command and Response Command and Response Command format SET•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Baudrate=<number> SET•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.StopBits=<number> SET•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Rs232Mode=<number>    pw•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Baudrate=<number> pw•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.StopBits=<number> pw•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Rs232Mode=<number>   ...
  • Page 66: Message Sending Via Ethernet Port

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.7. Message Sending via Ethernet Port 7.7.3. Sending a TCP Binary Message (HEX-format) via Ethernet The command is for sending a binary message in Hexadecimal format. This method does not allow escaping 7.7.1. Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-format) via Ethernet or inserting control characters.
  • Page 67: Sending A Tcp Text (Ascii-Format) Via Ethernet

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.7.5. Sending a TCP Text (ASCII-format) via Ethernet 7.8.2. Sending a Binary Message (HEX-format) via Serial Port The command is for sending a text message in ASCII-format via UDP-protocol. This method does not allow The command is for sending a command message in Hexadecimal-format.
  • Page 68: Infrared Port Configuration

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.9. Infrared Port Configuration 7.9.3. Change Command Injection Port Number INFO: Infrared port numbering can be found in the Input and Output Port Numbering section. Command and Response 7.9.1. Enable Command Injection Mode SET•/MEDIA/IR/<source>|<destination>.CommandInjectionPort=<port_no>...
  • Page 69: Query The Ip Address

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.10.3. Query the IP Address 7.10.7. Query the Gateway Address Command and Response Command and Response  GET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress  GET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress pr•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress=<IP_address> pr•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.GatewayAddress=<gw_address>   Example Example  GET /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress ...
  • Page 70: Query The Validity Of A Dynamic Edid

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.11.2. Query the Validity of a Dynamic EDID 7.11.5. Deleting an EDID to User Memory Command and Response Command and Response  GET•/EDID/D/<Dn>.Validity  CALL•/EDID:delete(<Un>) pr•/EDID/D/<Dn>.Validity=<logical_value>  mO•/EDID:delete  Parameters Example ...
  • Page 71: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary

        7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 7.12. LW3 Commands - Quick Summary Query the Video Autoselect Settings  GET•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect System Commands Change the Autoselect Mode Querying the Product Name  CALL•/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect(<On>:<On_set>)  GET•/.ProductName Query the Input Port Priority Set the Device Label ...
  • Page 72     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual TPS Mode Setting on TPS Ports RS-232 Operation Mode SET•/REMOTE/<source>|<destination>.tpsModeSetting=<TPS_mode> SET•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Rs232Mode=<number>   HDMI Mode Settings (Output Ports) Command Injection Mode SET•/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.HdmiModeSetting=<HDMI_mode> SET•/MEDIA/UART/<port>.CommandInjectionEnable=<logical_value>   Audio Port Settings Message Sending via Ethernet Port Signal Source Selection Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-format) via Ethernet...
  • Page 73     7. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Network Configuration Query the DHCP State  GET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled Change the DHCP State SET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=<logical_value>  Query the IP Address  GET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.IpAddress Change the IP Address (Static) SET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress=<IP_address>  Query the Subnet Mask ...
  • Page 74: Firmware Upgrade

    Step 2. Set the desired update settings in the Options section. products by giving a few tips on how to start and by explaining the features of Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater (LDU) ▪...
  • Page 75: Detailed Instructions

        8. Firmware Upgrade MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 8.4. Detailed Instructions Step 1. Select the package. Click on the Browse button and select the “.lfp” file that will be used for the upgrade. 8.4.1. Establish Connection Make sure that the computer and the device are connected via an Ethernet cable and the connection is established between them.
  • Page 76     8. Firmware Upgrade MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Step 2. Select the device. Firmware Components The components of the installed and update firmware version for the selected devices are listed on the following screen. (Update version will be uploaded to the device.) Add a device by clicking on the Add device button.
  • Page 77     8. Firmware Upgrade MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Step 3. Upgrade the device. After you confirmed the warnings and clicked on the Start button, the upgrade process starts immediately. Click on the Start button to continue. LDU - Firmware upgrade is in progress Two warning windows will pop up before starting upgrading the device: Details button opens a new window where the process is logged –...
  • Page 78: Keeping The Configuration Settings

    ATTENTION! In certain cases, the new firmware version requires setting all parameters to set factory defaults. In this case, the “Factory reset” option is enabled by default and not changeable by the user, see...
  • Page 79: Remote Firmware Upgrade Of Connected Lightware Devices

    Firmware of Lightware devices can be upgraded via another connected Lightware device without removing the device from the system. It means user does not have to connect directly to the upgradeable device, it can be reached and flashed through other devices. It’s a more comfortable way to keep up-to-date your Lightware devices.
  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

        9. Troubleshooting MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 9.1. Use Case Studies Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Video signal Device(s) not Check the matrix and the other devices if they are powered properly properly powered; try to unplug and reconnect them.
  • Page 81     9. Troubleshooting MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Audio signal RS-232 signal Cable connection problem Check the connectors to fit Other audio port is Check the audio settings of 4.4.4 well;...
  • Page 82: How To Speed Up The Troubleshooting Process

    In the case of Event Manager issue the event file and/or backup file from the Device Controller ▪ software. The more of the above information you can give us the better. Please send these information to the Lightware Support Team (support@lightware.com) to speed up the troubleshooting process.
  • Page 83: Technologies

    (dynamic EDID emulation). information about additional Detailed Timings, audio capabilities, For example, the Lightware device can be set up to emulate a sink speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities. It is important to know that device, which is connected to one of the outputs.
  • Page 84: Hdcp Management

    HDCP enabling/disabling function: the HDCP capability can be MMX6x2-HT220 Protected Non-HDCP disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected content compliant sink source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off The layout is the same as in the previous case: non-HDCP compliant authentication.
  • Page 85: Pixel Accurate Reclocking

    Without reclocking, sparkles, noise, and jaggies appear on the image. Lightware’s sophisticated Pixel Accurate Reclocking technology fixes more problems than general TMDS reclocking. It removes not only intra-pair skew but inter-pair skew as well. The Pixel Accurate...
  • Page 86: Appendix

        11. Appendix MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 11.1. Specifications TPS input and output ports TPS port connector type..........RJ45 connector General Compliance ................HDBaseT Compliance ................... CE, UL Transferred signals (TPS) ..Video, Audio, RS-232, Infra-red, Ethernet EMC compliance (emission) ........IEC/EN 55032:2015 Max.
  • Page 87: Cable Wiring Guide

    Symmetric audio is most often referred to as balanced audio, as opposed to asymmetric, which is referred to as unbalanced audio. Lightware products are usually built with 5-pole Phoenix connectors so we would like to help users assembling their own audio cables.
  • Page 88: Mechanical Drawings

        11. Appendix MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 11.3. Mechanical Drawings 11.4. Content of the Backup File Dimensions are in mm. The backup file contains numerous settings and parameters saved from the device. When the file is uploaded to a device, the followings will be overwritten: Front View Local serial port CONTROL...
  • Page 89: Input And Output Port Numbering

        11. Appendix MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 11.5. Input and Output Port Numbering 11.7. Factory Default Settings Parameter Setting/Value IR port no. Video port Video port Audio EDID RS-232 Port name Network Settings no. (LW2) no. (LW3) port no. memory port no.
  • Page 90: Factory Edid List

        11. Appendix MMX6x2-HT series – User's Manual 11.8. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 1280 x 720 @ 50.00 Hz F105 1600 x 1200 @ 60.00 Hz 640 x 480 @ 60.00 Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60.00 Hz F106...
  • Page 91: Further Information

    TPS mode table corrected, Port 1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty status command description Laszlo period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. 09-02-2017 corrected, Factory EDID list Zsedenyi If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will corrected, Minor typos corrected.

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