Technologies; Edid Management; Understanding The Edid; Advanced Edid Management - Lightware MX-FR Series User Manual

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10. Technologies

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Technologies
ç How to Speed Up the Troubleshooting Process
ç EDID Management
ç HDCP Management
ç Pixel Accurate Reclocking
ç Dual-Link DVI signal
ç RS-232 Command Transmission
ç The RICOD Technology
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10.1. EDID Management
10.1.1. Understanding the EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is the passport of
display devices (monitors, TV sets, projectors). It contains information
about the capabilities of the display, such as supported resolutions,
refresh rates (these are called Detailed Timings), the type and
manufacturer of the display device, etc.
After connecting a source to a display (DVI, HDMI, DP), the source
reads out the DDID to determine the resolution and refresh rate of the
image to be transmitted.
Who are
I am a monitor.
you?
Here is my EDID.
EDID Communication
Most DVI computer displays have 128-byte long DDID structure.
However, Digital Televisions and HDMI capable displays may have
another 128 bytes, which is called E-EDID and defined by CEA
(Consumer Dlectronics Association). This extension contains
information about additional Detailed Timings, audio capabilities,
speaker allocation and HDMI capabilities. It is important to know that
all HDMI capable devices must have CDA extension, but not all devices
with CDA extension are HDMI capable.
Common Problems Related to EDID
Problem: "My system consists of the following: a computer, a
Lightware device, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD monitor,
and an SXGA (1280x1024) projector. I would like to see
the same image on the monitor and the projector. What
EDID should I choose on the Lightware device?"
Solution: If you want to see the image on both displays, you need
to select the resolution of the smaller display (in this
case SXGA), otherwise the smaller display may not show
the higher resolution image.
Problem: "I have changed to a different EDID on an input port of
the Lightware device to have a different resolution but
nothing happens."
Solution: Some graphics cards and video sources read out the
DDID only after power-up and later they do not sense that
DDID has been changed. You need to restart your source
to make it read out the DDID again.
10.1.2. Advanced EDID Management
Dach DVI sink (e.g. monitors, projectors, plasma displays, etc...) must
support the DDID data structure. Source BIOS and operating systems
are likely to query the sink using DDC2B protocol to determine what
pixel formats and interface are supported. DVI standard uses DDID
Now I know what
data structure to identify the monitor type and capabilities. Most DVI
I can send.
sources (VGA cards, set top boxes, etc.) will output DVI signal after
accepting the connected sink's EDID information. In the case of EDID
readout failure or missing DDID, the source will not output DVI video
signal.
Lightware devices provide the Advanced DDID Management function
that helps system integration. The built-in DDID Router can store and
emulate factory pre-programmed- and User programmable DDIDs. The
DDID of the attached monitors or projectors for each output are stored
in a non-volatile memory. This way the DDID of a monitor is available
when the monitor is unplugged or switched off.
Any DDID can be emulated on any input. An emulated DDID can be
copied from the EDID router's memory (static EDID emulation), or
from the last attached monitor's memory (dynamic EDID emulation).
For example, the Lightware device can be set up to emulate a sink
device, which is connected to one of the outputs. In this case, the DDID
automatically changes, if the monitor is replaced with another display
device (as long as it has a valid DDID).
DDID is independently programmable for all inputs without affecting
each other. All inputs have their own DDID circuit.

INFO: The user is not required to disconnect the video cable to
change an EDID as opposed to other manufacturer's products.
DDID can be changed even if a source is connected to the input and
powered ON.

INFO: When EDID has been changed, the router toggles the
HOTPLUG signal for 2 seconds. Some sources do not sense this
signal. In such cases, the source device must be restarted or
powered OFF and ON again.
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