Table Of Contents - Lightware VINX-110-HDMI-DEC User Manual

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Aable of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................6
1.1. Description ...................................................................................6
1.2. Box Contents ................................................................................7
1.3. Optional Accessories ...................................................................7
1.4. Features of the Device ..................................................................7
1.5. Further Features of the AP-series ..............................................8
1.6. Typical Applications ....................................................................8
1.7. Model Comparison ........................................................................9
2. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................10
2.1. Mounting Options .......................................................................10
2.1.1. VESA100 Mounting Adapter for Extenders .................................... 10
2.1.2. Rack Shelf Mounting ....................................................................... 10
2.1.3. UD-kit Mounting ............................................................................... 10
2.2. Mounting into the Powered Rackmount Cage ............................11
2.2.1. Features ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.2. Assembling Steps ............................................................................ 11
2.3. Connecting Steps ........................................................................12
2.3.1. Preparing the Network .................................................................... 12
2.3.2. Point-to-Multipoint Transmission (Multicast Mode) ..................... 12
2.3.3. Point-to-Point Transmission (Unicast Mode) ................................ 13
2.3.4. Installation Checkpoints ................................................................. 13
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................14
3.1. VINX-120-HDMI-ENC Front and Rear View .................................14
3.2. VINX-110-HDMI-DEC Front and Rear View ..................................14
3.3. VINX-120AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................15
3.4. VINX-210AP-HDMI-ENC ...............................................................15
3.5. VINX-110AP-HDMI-DEC................................................................15
3.6. Electrical Connections ..............................................................16
3.7. Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................17
3.8. Front Panel Buttons ..................................................................17
3.9. DIP Switch ...................................................................................17
3.10. VINX Device Concept .................................................................18
3.11. Video Interface .........................................................................18
3.11.1. One-to-one Video Transmission (Unicast Mode) ........................ 18
3.11.2. One-to-All Video Transmission (Multicast Mode) ....................... 19
3.11.3. Layout Examples ........................................................................... 19
3.12. Analog Audio Interface ............................................................20
3.13. USB Interface ............................................................................20
3.14. RS-232 Interface .......................................................................21
4. SOFTWARE CONTROL OPTIONS ....................................................22
4.1. Connection Methods...................................................................22
4.2. Connecting via the Built-in Web Page ........................................22
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4.3. Connecting Using Lightware Device Controller .......................22
4.3.1. Installation ....................................................................................... 22
4.3.2. Upgrading the LDC........................................................................... 22
4.3.3. Establishing the Connection ........................................................... 23
4.4. Main Settings ..............................................................................24
4.4.1. General Settings .............................................................................. 25
4.4.2. Video Status and Settings (Encoder) ............................................. 26
4.4.3. Video Status and Settings (Decoder) ............................................. 27
4.4.4. Audio Settings ................................................................................. 27
4.5. Crosspoint Menu ........................................................................28
4.5.1. Frame Detector ................................................................................ 29
4.6. EDID Menu ....................................................................................29
4.6.1. The EDID Memory Structure ........................................................... 29
4.6.2. EDID Operations............................................................................... 30
4.7. Advanced Settings ......................................................................31
4.7.1. Common Settings (Encoder and Decoder) .................................... 31
4.7.2. Decoder-related Settings ................................................................ 32
4.7.3. LW3 Terminal ................................................................................... 33
4.8. Video Wall Setup .........................................................................34
4.8.1. Creating a Video Wall ...................................................................... 34
4.8.2. Identify the Decoders ...................................................................... 35
4.8.3. Gap and Bezel Settings ................................................................... 35
4.8.4. Modifying a Video Wall ................................................................... 35
4.8.5. Deleting a Video Wall ...................................................................... 35
5. PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE .......................................................36
5.1. Overview ......................................................................................36
5.2. Protocol Rules ...........................................................................36
5.2.1. The LW3 Tree Structure ................................................................... 36
5.2.2. The LW3 Command Structure ......................................................... 36
5.2.3. Legend for the Control Commands ................................................ 36
5.2.4. General Rules ................................................................................... 36
5.2.5. Command Types.............................................................................. 37
5.2.6. Prefix Summary ............................................................................... 37
5.2.7. Error Messages................................................................................ 37
5.2.8. Escaping ........................................................................................... 37
5.2.9. Subscription ..................................................................................... 37
5.2.10. Signature ........................................................................................ 38
5.2.11. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties .................... 38
5.3. System Commands .......................................................................39
5.3.1. Querying the Product Name ........................................................... 39
5.3.2. Setting the Device Label .................................................................. 39
5.3.3. Querying the Serial Number ............................................................ 39
5.3.4. Querying the Package Version........................................................ 39
5.3.5. Resetting the Device ........................................................................ 39
5.3.6. Restoring the Factory Default Settings .......................................... 39
5.4. Network Configuration ..............................................................40
5.4.1. Querying the IP Address.................................................................. 40
5.4.2. Querying the DHCP State ................................................................ 40
5.4.3. Setting the DHCP State ................................................................... 40
5.4.4. Setting a Static IP Address ............................................................. 40
5.4.5. Querying the Subnet Mask .............................................................. 40
5.4.6. Setting a Static Subnet Mask ......................................................... 41
5.4.7. Querying the Gateway Address ...................................................... 41
5.4.8. Setting a Static Gateway Address .................................................. 41
5.5. Encoder-related Commands .......................................................41
5.5.1. Querying the Input Video Signal Presence ..................................... 41
5.5.2. Querying the Resolution of the Input Video Signal ........................ 41
5.5.3. Querying the Active Input Port ........................................................ 41
5.5.4. Querying the Video Input Selection Mode ..................................... 42
5.5.5. Setting the Video Input Selection Mode ......................................... 42
5.5.6. Querying the Video Quality Mode ................................................... 42
5.5.7. Setting the Video Quality Mode ...................................................... 42
5.5.8. Querying the HDCP State ................................................................ 43
5.5.9. Setting the HDCP State ................................................................... 43
5.6. Decoder-related Commands .......................................................43
5.6.1. Querying the Resolution of the Output Video Signal ..................... 43
5.6.2. Querying the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal ................ 43
5.6.3. Setting the Scaling Mode of the Output Video Signal ................... 43
5.6.4. Setting the Resolution of the Output Video Signal ........................ 44
5.6.5. Querying the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal ................... 44
5.6.6. Setting the Signal Type of the Output Video Signal ....................... 44
5.6.7. Querying the State of the USB Connection .................................... 44
5.6.8. Establishing the USB Connection ................................................... 44
5.7. Audio-related Commands ............................................................45
5.7.1. Querying the Audio Input Selection Mode ..................................... 45
5.7.2. Setting the Audio Input Selection Mode ........................................ 45
5.7.3. Querying the Audio Signal Presence .............................................. 45
5.7.4. Analog Audio Input/Output Signal Level Settings ......................... 45
5.8. Serial Port Settings...................................................................47
5.8.1. Setting the Port Availability ............................................................. 47
5.8.2. Setting the Baud Rate of the Port ................................................... 47
5.8.3. Setting the RS-232 Port Mode ........................................................ 47
5.8.4. Setting the Data Bits ........................................................................ 47
5.8.5. Setting the Stop Bits ........................................................................ 48
5.8.6. Setting the Parity ............................................................................. 48
5.9. Arranging the Extenders to Groups ..........................................48
5.9.1. Querying the Working Mode (Unicast/Multicast) .......................... 48
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