The Edid Memory Of A Matrix; Edid Types; Remote Operation; Control Interfaces - Lightware MX9x9DVI-Plus User Manual

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4. Operation
Locking an Output in Autotake Mode
Step 1. Press and release the required destination button.
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Now the selected destination button and the currently
configured source button light up (view mode).
Step 2. Press and release the Output Lock button.
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Now the Output Lock button lights up in red, and lock function is
activated at once. No source can be changed at the locked
destination.
Unlocking an Output in Autotake Mode
Step 1. Press and release the required destination button which was
previously locked.
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Now the selected destination button and the currently
configured source button and the Output Lock button light up.
Step 2. Press and release the Output Lock button (deselection).
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Now the Output Lock button turns off and the port has been
unlocked.
4.3. The EDID Memory of a Matrix
The EDID memory is non-volatile and consists of four blocks, each for
a different purpose. These blocks are:
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AUTO PRESET PRESET
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EDIDs are numbered from 1 in each block, and they can be referred as
the first letter of the block name and the number of the desired EDID.
This way F02 refers to the second factory preset EDID and D15 refers
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TAKE LOAD SAVE
to the display device's EDID on output 15.
AUTO PRESET PRESET
Dynamic and emulated EDID blocks' size adapts to the frame size. The
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memory structure is as follows:
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All EDIDs (including factory preset; user programmable memories;
EDID at other inputs; and EDID at outputs) can be switched and
emulated at any of the inputs.
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AUTO PRESET PRESET
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4.3.1. EDID Types
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Most of the factory preset EDIDs include only one resolution. This
is to force the connected source to give a signal with the needed
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resolution. However there are Universal EDIDs as well which allow
many resolutions. The factory EDIDs are divided into groups regarding
their type. Some EDIDs are supporting DVI only, some support HDMI,
and some are for analog VGA signals. Also, there are some EDIDs for
Dual Link DVI resolutions. See the list of factory EDIDs in the
EDID List
DVI EDIDs does not support audio. The Universal DVI EDID indicates
support for many PC (VESA) resolutions.
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▪ Factory preset EDIDs
▪ User saved EDIDs
Dynamic EDIDs (EDID of last connected sink on an output port)
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▪ Emulated EDIDs (EDID currently emulated on an input port)
F01..F50 ......................... Factory Preset EDIDs (not editable)
U01..U50 ........................ User programmable memories
Monitor1..Monitor16 ..... Last attached monitor's EDIDs (outputs)
Input1..Input16 .............. Emulated EDIDs (inputs)
ATTENTION! The attached monitor's EDID is stored automatically
until a new monitor is attached to that particular output. In the case
of powering the unit off, the last attached monitor's EDID remains in
non-volatile memory even is the monitor is unconnected.
INFO: The Controller can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte
extended EDID structures.
section.
HDMI EDIDs support embedded audio. These EDIDs have PCM stereo
audio format enabled. To allow other audio formats like Dolby and DTS,
special EDIDs have to be used. There are three Universal HDMI EDIDs
which include the same resolutions but support different capabilities.
4.4. Remote Operation
Lightware DVI-Plus matrix routers can be controlled through various
interfaces remotely. The feature allows functions which are not
accessible via the front panel and useful for system integrators and
operators to control multiple devices in a complicated system through
a single user interface.
4.4.1. Control Interfaces
The user can connect to the matrix through
▪ Ethernet (TCP/IP),
▪ Serial port (RS-232 or RS-422),
After establishing the connection, there is no difference between the
connection types. The available remote connections and the relating
chapters are listed below.
User Interface
Ethernet
Port
Built-in website
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Lightware Device
ü
Controller software
Third party control
ü
system
ATTENTION! Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch
or router with a UTP patch cable. If connecting to a computer
directly, a cross-link UTP cable has to be used!
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Connection Type
Further
RS-232
Information
USB Port
Serial Port
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