Lightware UBEX Series User Manual

Lightware UBEX Series User Manual

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Matrix Application Mode
UBEX-MMU-X200
UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100
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UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xMM-2xDUO
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UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xSM-BiDi-DUO
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Matrix Application Mode UBEX-MMU-X200 UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xMM-2xDUO UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xMM-QUAD UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xSM-2xDUO UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xSM-QUAD UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 2xSM-BiDi-DUO AV Over IP Multimedia Extender...
  • Page 2     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – 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,...
  • Page 3     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Symbol Legend Document Information About Printing 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.
  • Page 4     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Page Legend Device Legend Information Searching Optimization - The Quick Link Collection The UBEX F-series endpoint devices can be ordered with various The side and bottom color of the pages indicates the related application colored front panel but the transmitter is always red, the receiver is mode of the device.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

        UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION................10 3.2.2. Standard Rack Installation ............25 4. UBEX CONCEPT ................42 3.3. Rack Shelf Mounting - MMU ............26 1.1. Description .................10 4.1. The Matrix Management Unit (MMU) ........42 3.4. Connections ................27...
  • Page 6     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Table of Contents 5. FRONT PANEL LCD MENU OPERATION - MMU ......60 8. LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ..........67 8.14. Control Menu ................92 8.14.1. Ethernet Tab .................. 92 5.1. Introduction ................60 8.1. Install and Upgrade ..............67 8.14.2. RS-232 Tab ..................
  • Page 7     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Table of Contents 9.4.2. Query the Product Name .............. 106 9.8. Video Stream Settings - Source (Input) Side ......114 9.10.7. Assign Outputs to the Video Wall ..........123 9.4.3. Query the Firmware Package Version ......... 106 9.8.1. Query the Name of the Stream ............
  • Page 8     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Table of Contents 9.10.50. Query the Static Tags of the Zone ........... 131 9.15.9. Query the Modified Resolution of the Stream Destination ..139 9.19.13. Query All Tags of the Device ............ 145 9.10.51. Switching the Video Stream to the Video Wall Zone .....
  • Page 9     UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Table of Contents 10.7. Keeping the Configuration Settings ........171 14.6. Resolutions of the Scaler / FRC ...........190 14.7. Factory EDID List ..............191 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............172 14.8. Mechanical Drawings ............192 11.1. Use Cases ................172 14.8.1. UBEX F-series Endpoint Devices ..........
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Neutrik duplex multimode/singlemode modules (1–1 fiber for each direction Bandwidth opticalCON Thank you for choosing Lightware’s UBEX families extender. In the first chapter per 10 Gbps link) or bidirectional singlemode module (1 fiber for both Extender HDMI interface Model number...
  • Page 11: Box Contents

          1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 1.2. Box Contents 1.2.3. UBEX-MMU-X200 Frame Detector and Signal Analysis 1.2.1. UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 / F110 The exact video and audio signal format can be...
  • Page 12     1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Only for the UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-R100 Series Models Local Video Output User can attach a local monitor to observe the video Mounting Threads signal sent through the SFP+ ports.
  • Page 13: Model Comparison

      1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 1.4. Model Comparison The available UBEX endpoint models have different features depending on their design. The following table contains the most important differences between the models:...
  • Page 14: Application Modes

         1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 1.5. Application Modes 1.6. Typical Application Diagrams UBEX extender system has two main application modes: #applicationmode 1.6.1. System Design Studio...
  • Page 15: Corporate Application

         1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 1.6.2. Corporate Application Description The UBEX matrix has more endpoint devices which can be...
  • Page 16: Matrix Mode - Video Wall Application

        1. Introduction 1. Introduction UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 1.6.3. Matrix Mode - Video Wall Application Description The UBEX matrix contains two transmitters and four receivers (UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 endpoint models).
  • Page 17: Product Overview

        2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.1. Front and Rear View - F-series Endpoint Devices 2.1.1. Front View Status LEDs...
  • Page 18: Rear View

         2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.1.2. Rear View HDMI output HDMI output ports with HDMI 2.0 support...
  • Page 19: Front And Rear View - R-Series Endpoint Devices

        2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.2. Front and Rear View - R-series Endpoint Devices 2.2.1. Front View All Models...
  • Page 20: Rear View

          2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.2.2. Rear View Neutrik Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3MPX- Neutrik Neutrik opticalCON DUO NO2-4FDW-A...
  • Page 21: Front And Rear View - Ubex-Mmu-X200

         2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.3. Front and Rear View - UBEX-MMU-X200 2.3.2. Rear View 2.3.1. Front View CONTROL...
  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

         2. Product Overview 2. Product Overview UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 2.4. Electrical Connections 2.4.2. AC Power Connection 2.4.4. RS-232 Connector UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 model and the Matrix Management Unit...
  • Page 23: Hdmi Connector

    Does not intermate with CAT6 cable connector NE8MC6-MO and NKE6S* cables. Connector Wiring of LAN Cables drawing Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B standards. Connector type NO2-4FDW-A NO4FDW-A...
  • Page 24: Installation

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.1. Mounting Options - F-series Endpoint Devices Furniture Mounting Devices can be mounted in several ways, depending on the application.
  • Page 25: Mounting Options - R-Series Endpoint Devices

         3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.2. Mounting Options - R-series Endpoint Devices 3.2.2. Standard Rack Installation ATTENTION! Take care of the mounting direction of the screws!
  • Page 26: Rack Shelf Mounting - Mmu

      3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.3. Rack Shelf Mounting - MMU Step 4. As a final step, mount the unit in the rack.
  • Page 27: Connections

    After connecting the device to the network and the MMU: WARNING! User Ethernet is also transmitted over the SFP+ interface so be sure not to create network via Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software - see the details in the Device Map section;...
  • Page 28: F-Series Endpoints - Receiver Operation Mode

    The HDMI input ports cannot accept AV signals when the device is configured as receiver. After connecting the device to the network and the MMU: ▪ via Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software - see the details in the Device Map section;...
  • Page 29: F-Series Endpoints - Transceiver Operation Mode

    After connecting the device to the network and the MMU: WARNING! User Ethernet is also transmitted over the SFP+ interface so be sure not to create network ▪ via Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software - see the details in the Device Map section; loop!
  • Page 30: R-Series Endpoints - Transmitter Operation Mode

      3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.4.4. R-series Endpoints - Transmitter Operation Mode Connect the transmitter and the source devices (e.g. PC, Blu-ray player) using...
  • Page 31: R-Series Endpoints - Receiver Operation Mode

         3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.4.5. R-series Endpoints - Receiver Operation Mode 2xMM-2xDUO and 2xSM-2xDUO HDMI out Connect the sink devices (e.g. monitor, projector) to the HDMI output 1 and 2 ports by HDMI cables.
  • Page 32: R-Series Endpoints - Transceiver Operation Mode

      3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.4.6. R-series Endpoints - Transceiver Operation Mode Connect the transceiver and the source device (e.g. PC) using the HDMI input 2...
  • Page 33: Matrix Management Unit (Mmu)

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.4.7. Matrix Management Unit (MMU) Two possibilities are available to connect the MMU to OPT / DAC...
  • Page 34: Connection Between The Switch And R-Series Endpoints

      3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.5. Connection between the Switch and R-series Endpoints L3 network switches are built with SFP+ slots, the R-series devices are built with Neutrik opticalCON DUO and QUAD fiber optical connections.
  • Page 35: Sfp+ Bidi To Neutrik Opticalcon Duo Bidi

      3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual ATTENTION! Always be sure that the fiber optical mode of the entire fiber optical equipment (SFP+ Step 3.
  • Page 36: Sfp / Sfp+ Slot Connection

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.6. SFP / SFP+ Slot Connection 3.6.2. Installation of DAC Cables 3.7. Ethernet Switch - Detailed Requirements...
  • Page 37: Ethernet Switch Configuration

    VLAN's may be used with tagged or untagged frames). ▪ After connecting the device to the UBEX matrix - use the Lightware Device Controller software. See the The port where the MMU is connected is also a trunk port.
  • Page 38: Check The Signal Status

         3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Discovering the MMU Source (Input Stream of a Transmitter or Transceiver) Side 1/01 1/02 Step 1.
  • Page 39: Add Tags To The Video Streams

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.9.7. Add Tags to the Video Streams 3.9.9. Set the Video Crosspoint State More tags can be attached to the streams and devices for the effective searchability.
  • Page 40: Emulate The Correct Edid

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.9.12. Emulate the Correct EDID 3.9.13. Set the Scaler and the Frame Rate Converter Emulate the right EDID to the HDMI input ports of the transmitter. The EDID must be set according to the Set up the scaler and the frame rate converter (FRC) for the best user experience.
  • Page 41: Set The Audio Crosspoint State

        3. Installation 3. Installation UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 3.9.14. Set the Audio Crosspoint State 3.9.15. Set the Parameters of the Audio Streams Set up the audio crosspoint settings. Navigate to the Crosspoint menu and select the Audio layer. Digital and analog audio source streams are also selectable in the case of UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 endpoint device.
  • Page 42: Ubex Concept

      4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.1. The Matrix Management Unit (MMU) What if the Connection with the MMU is lost?
  • Page 43: Ethernet Interface

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.2.1. Ethernet Interface 4.2.2. Serial Interface This section is about the serial interface of the MMU.
  • Page 44: Video Interface

         4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.3. Video Interface 4.3.2. Receiver Mode HDMI Output Modes The HDMI output ports of the transmitter are HDMI loop-back ports 4.3.1. Transmitter Mode...
  • Page 45: Transceiver Mode

         4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.3.3. Transceiver Mode HDMI Input Modes HDMI Output Modes The HDMI input ports of the receiver cannot accept video signals due The transceiver can transmit HDMI video streams on two HDMI 2.0...
  • Page 46: Bandwidth Limitation

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.3.4. Bandwidth Limitation 4.3.5. The Difference between the Scaler and the FRC - Example Two video streams can be transmitted at the same time from an endpoint device up to 20 Gbps bandwidth.
  • Page 47: Timing Modes

         4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.3.6. Timing Modes Application of Timing Mode Settings - Example Technical Background UBEX receivers and transceivers provide two different timing modes on the HDMI outputs: ▪...
  • Page 48: Hdmi Signal Transmission - Example

    UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.3.7. HDMI Signal Transmission - Example Crosspoint Settings The best overview of the crosspoint settings is available in the Lightware Device Controller software. The following description based on the software. INFO: See the comprehensive description of the LDC software in the Lightware Device Controller chapter.
  • Page 49     4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Crosspoint Possibilities Stream Search The following table shows the available crosspoint possibilities: Use the Search field to find any stream on the network.
  • Page 50: Video Wall

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.4. Video Wall 4.4.2. Layouts and Zones More different layouts can be defined within a video wall installation. The layouts contain one or more zones 4.4.1. Description...
  • Page 51: Identifying Of The Display/Zone

    The next layout example contains six zones which displays six different source streams. It has a 3x3, a 3x1, and four standalone zones with one display device per zone. The Identify display/zone feature is available: ▪ in the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software - see the details in the Managing of the Layout and Zones section.
  • Page 52: Audio Interface

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.5. Audio Interface 4.5.3. Transceiver Mode - F100/R100 Models 4.5.1. Transmitter Mode - F100/R100 Models...
  • Page 53: Transmitter Mode - F110 Model

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.5.4. Transmitter Mode - F110 Model 4.5.5. Receiver Mode - F110 Model Port Diagram...
  • Page 54: Transceiver Mode - F110 Model

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.5.6. Transceiver Mode - F110 Model Port Diagram The port diagram is valid for the following UBEX endpoint model: ▪...
  • Page 55: Audio Signal Transmission - Example

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.5.7. Audio Signal Transmission - Example The Concept This example shows a 6x6 audio matrix with an L3 network switch and the MMU in its center. The matrix contains 6 inputs (...
  • Page 56: Serial Interface

    You can send serial messages using two methods: The default starting port number is 8000 and increases with one until the number of the RS-232 ports in ▪ Lightware Device Controller (LDC) / Built-in Website - see the details in the RS-232 Tab section;...
  • Page 57: Infrared Interface

    You can send IR messages using two methods: The endpoint device uses command injection which means in the practice it works as a TCP/IP -> Infrared converter ▪ Lightware Device Controller (LDC) / Built-in Website - see the details in the Infra Tab section;...
  • Page 58: Sfp / Sfp+ Interfaces

        4. UBEX Concept 4. UBEX Concept UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 4.8. SFP / SFP+ Interfaces 4.9. Redundant Fiber Optical Connections The UBEX F-series and R-series endpoint models are built with two equivalent 10 GbE fiber optical channels Definitions which are based on a redundant operating principle.
  • Page 59: Advanced Edid Management

    The factory EDIDs (F1-F144) are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified. These are the most ▪ Lightware Device Controller (LDC) - you can connect to the UBEX matrix via our control software using common signal formats. They are specially provided to force the graphic cards to output only the exact pixel resolution and refresh rate.
  • Page 60: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operation - Mmu

    Lightware Device be used to navigate between the menu items or change the value of F ront Panel LCD Menu Operation - MMU Controller software manually or by synchronizing with the local a parameter.
  • Page 61: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operation - Endpoints

        6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints 6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 6.1. Introduction 6.1.1. Menu Navigation...
  • Page 62: The Tree Structure Of The Lcd Menu

    6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints 6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 6.2. The Tree Structure of the LCD Menu 6.3. Ports Menu - Transmitter Mode...
  • Page 63: Overview

      6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints 6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 6.3.3. Overview 6.5.1. TRX HDMI Input 2 Port...
  • Page 64: Trx Hdmi Output 2 Port

      6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints 6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 6.5.3. TRX HDMI Output 2 Port 6.6. EDID Menu...
  • Page 65: Front Panel

      6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints 6. Front Panel LCD Menu Operation - Endpoints UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 6.8.3. Front Panel Display Backlight The brightness of the LCD can be set from 1 to 10 on a scale.
  • Page 66: Software Control - Built-In Web

    (the factory default address is 192.168.0.100). 7.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web The built-in web page allows the same controlling functions which are available via the Lightware Device Controller. Select a menu item on the left side; the default screen is the Crosspoint menu. ATTENTION! Please enable the pop-up windows in your browser;...
  • Page 67: Lightware Device Controller

    The device can be controlled by a computer through Ethernet interface with the installation: normal and the snapshot install: 8.2. Running the LDC Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows Normal install Snapshot install PC or macOS. The application and the User’s Manual can be downloaded from The common way to start the software is double-click on the LDC www.lightware.com.
  • Page 68: Establishing Connection

      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.3. Establishing Connection Step 3. Select the UBEX-MMU-X200 device from the discovered Ethernet devices or under Serial devices; when the device is connected through RS-232 click on the Query button next to the desired serial port to Step 1.
  • Page 69: Crosspoint Menu - Video Layer

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.4. Crosspoint Menu - Video Layer Navigation Clicking on the navigation buttons shows the available sources/destinations buttons and crosspoints which cannot be displayed within the recent window size.
  • Page 70: Tileview

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.4.2. Tile View Search field Streams, ports, and devices can be searched in the field. See the details in the Search Field section.
  • Page 71     8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Port Tiles Connections Menu The port tiles and the colors of the displayed icons represent different states and information.
  • Page 72      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Switching Operations Autotake Mode Take Mode If the Autotake button is yellow colored, the Autotake mode is active. In this mode, any AUTOTAKE crosspoint change –...
  • Page 73: Crosspoint Menu - Audio Layer

         8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.5. Crosspoint Menu - Audio Layer 8.5.2. Tile View 8.5.1. Grid View...
  • Page 74: Search Field

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.6. Search Field 8.7. Default Naming / Numbering Explanation Step 4. More key words can be added to the query for the best search efficiency.
  • Page 75: Video Source Port Properties Window

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.8. Video Source Port Properties Window Scaler / Frame Rate Converter Settings ▪...
  • Page 76: Port Information

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.8.2. Port Information 8.9. Video Destination Port Properties Window The most important information and settings of the input port are available in the Port information section.
  • Page 77: Port Information

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Tags Status / Signal Info Unique and configurable tags can be attached to the stream for the best identification. The tags are All important information (e.g.
  • Page 78: Audio Port Properties Windows

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.10. Audio Port Properties Windows 8.10.2. Analog Audio Source Port Properties Window Clicking on an analog audio source port the properties panel opens on the right side.
  • Page 79: Analog Audio Destination Port Properties Window

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.10.3. Analog Audio Destination Port Properties Window 8.11. Device Properties Windows Clicking on an analog audio destination port the properties panel opens on the right side. Clicking on the 8.11.1. Transmitter Mode...
  • Page 80      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual HDMI Output Ports Settings INFO: The properties panel belongs to the local HDMI outputs of the transmitter.
  • Page 81     8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Signal Info Settings Menu All important information (resolution, pixel clock, color space, e.g.) are available in the signal info section.
  • Page 82: Receiver Mode

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.11.2. Receiver Mode Signal Info All important information (resolution, pixel clock, color space, e.g.) are available in the signal info section.
  • Page 83      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Settings Status / Signal Info ▪ HDCP mode (Auto / Always);...
  • Page 84: Transceiver Mode

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.11.3. Transceiver Mode Settings Tab Clicking on the Settings menu opens the settings panel of the endpoint.
  • Page 85      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Scaler Settings Destination Stream Panel ▪ Clicking on the destination stream panel opens the properties of the stream. The most important signal Scaling mode: information and settings are available from the panel.
  • Page 86     8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Signal Info Available Settings and Tools All important information (resolution, pixel clock, color space, e.g.) are available in the signal info section.
  • Page 87     8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Source Stream Panel Frame Rate Converter Settins Clicking on the source stream panel opens the properties of the stream. The most important signal ▪...
  • Page 88: Diagnostic Tools

    Frame detector window Settings tab of the Device properties window - TRX - Status tab Lightware’s Frame Detector function works like a signal analyzer and allows to determine the exact video Status Tab format that is present on the port, thus it helps to identify various problems. E.g. actual timing parameters All important information are available about the transceiver, e.g.
  • Page 89: No Sync Screen (Test Pattern)

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.12.2. No Sync Screen (Test Pattern) 8.12.3. Identify Stream / Identify Display...
  • Page 90: Edid Management Menu

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.13. EDID Management Menu 8.13.1. EDID Operations Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID Management menu. There are two...
  • Page 91: Editing An Edid

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.13.2. Editing an EDID 8.13.3. Creating an EDID - Easy EDID Creator 8.13.4. EDID Summary Window...
  • Page 92: Control Menu

         8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.14. Control Menu 8.14.2. RS-232 Tab DIFFERENCE: Only the UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 model has built with serial interface port.
  • Page 93: Infra Tab

         8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.14.3. Infra Tab Sending Message via RS-232 Interface DIFFERENCE: Only the UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 model has built with Infrared interface ports.
  • Page 94: Device Map

         8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.15. Device Map Searching a Device TIPS AND TRICKS: It is recommended to change the name of the Clicking on the Settings / Device map submenu opens the Device map function window.
  • Page 95: Mmu Settings

         8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.16. MMU Settings 8.16.2. Network Tab 8.16.1. Status Tab Network tab in MMU settings menu Status tab in the MMU settings menu Static IP address and DHCP (dynamic IP address) settings can be set on this tab.
  • Page 96: System Log Tab

    The video signal transmission is not affected by any kind of rebooting of the MMU. INFO: Please always download the system logs and send to the Lightware Support Team (support@lightware.com) for the most effective collaboration in the case of a troubleshooting issue.
  • Page 97: Upgrade Firmware

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.17. Upgrade Firmware 8.18. Terminal Window Select the Settings / Terminal menu to open the Terminal window.
  • Page 98: Video Wall Setup

    You can search between the destination streams using the Search streams field. The including a step-by-step tutorial to create a new wall, and the handling of the system in the Lightware Device tags are also searchable. Clicking on the  icon launch the Identify Stream / Identify Display feature.
  • Page 99: Advanced Settings And Display Parameters

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.19.2. Advanced Settings and Display Parameters Display Parameters Clicking on the Display parameters button results opening...
  • Page 100: Managing Of The Layout And Zones

      8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Step 5. Click on the Save layout button to complete the new layout.
  • Page 101: Crosspoint Menu With Video Wall

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.19.5. Crosspoint Menu with Video Wall Tile View Navigate to the Crosspoint menu - Tile View to select a source stream for the video wall.
  • Page 102: Zone Properties Window

        8. Lightware Device Controller 8. Lightware Device Controller UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 8.19.6. Zone Properties Window Layout Information The most important information and settings of the input port are available in the Port information section.
  • Page 103: Programmer's Reference

    UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.1. Overview The Lightware Protocol #3 (LW3) is implemented in almost all new Lightware devices (matrix switchers, signal extenders and distribution amplifiers) since 2012. The protocol is ASCII-based and all commands are terminated with a carriage return (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’...
  • Page 104: Command Types

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.2.3. Command Types 9.2.4. Prefix Summary DEFINITION: The prefix is a 2-character long code that describes the type of the response.
  • Page 105: Signature

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.2.7. Signature 9.2.9. 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 106: The Tree Structure Of The Ubex Matrix

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.3. The Tree Structure of the UBEX Matrix 9.3.3. Stream ID Calculation 9.4. System Commands - MMU...
  • Page 107: Query The Date And Time Of The System

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.4.4. Query the Date and Time of the System 9.4.7. Enable/Disable NTP The query returns with the current date and time which is set in the MMU. The format is based on the...
  • Page 108: Rebooting The Device

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.4.10. Rebooting the Device 9.5. System Commands - Endpoints The Matrix Management Unit can be restarted – the current connections will be terminated.
  • Page 109: Bootload Mode Setting

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.5.3. Bootload Mode Setting 9.5.5. Set the Operation Mode The device can be set to bootload (service / firmware upgrade) mode. The AV signal transmission is...
  • Page 110: Query The Firmware Package Version

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.5.7. Query the Firmware Package Version 9.5.10. Restore the Factory Default Settings Command and Response...
  • Page 111: Query The Number Of Registered Transmitters

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.6.3. Query the Number of Registered Transmitters 9.6.6. Query the Number of Connected Receivers The query returns with the number of registered transmitters in the UBEX matrix.
  • Page 112: Query The Connection Status Of An Endpoint

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.6.9. Query the Connection Status of an Endpoint 9.6.10. Query the Claiming Status of an Endpoint...
  • Page 113: Unclaiming All Endpoints

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.6.12. Unclaiming All Endpoints 9.6.15. Assigning an Endpoint to a Logical Device ID The command makes all endpoints to be unclaimed from the UBEX matrix.
  • Page 114: Query The Status Of All Video Ports

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.7.3. Query the Status of All Video Ports 9.8. Video Stream Settings - Source (Input) Side The query returns with all information about the source streams and the destinations.
  • Page 115: Adding Tags To The Stream

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.8.4. Adding Tags to the Stream 9.8.8. Enable/Disable the Stream The following characters are allowed in the <tag>...
  • Page 116: Resolution Setting

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.8.10. Resolution Setting 9.8.12. Scaler - Image Position Setting The resolution which is set here will be enforced only if the ResolutionMode is set to Forced. See the details The resolution which is set here will be enforced only if the ResolutionMode is set to Forced.
  • Page 117: Query The Timing Mode

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.8.14. Query the Timing Mode 9.9. Video Stream Settings - Destination (Output) Side The query returns with the current status of the timing mode. See more details about it in the...
  • Page 118: Adding Tags To The Destination

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.9.4. Adding Tags to the Destination 9.9.7. Query All the Tags of the Device The following characters are allowed in the <tag>...
  • Page 119: Resolution Mode Setting

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.9.10. Resolution Mode Setting 9.9.12. Scaler - Image Position Setting The resolution which is set here will be enforced only if the ResolutionMode is set to Forced. See the details Command and Response about the Resolution Mode Setting in the previous section.
  • Page 120: Query The Timing Mode

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.9.14. Query the Timing Mode 9.9.16. No Sync Screen (Test Pattern) Mode The query returns with the current status of the timing mode. See more details about it in the...
  • Page 121: Identify The Display

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.9.18. Identify the Display 9.10. Video Wall Configuration Calling the method makes generating 10 test colors on the display device for 10 seconds. The feature helps 9.10.1. The Tree Structure of the Video Wall...
  • Page 122: Creating Video Wall

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.2. Creating Video Wall 9.10.3. Delete a Video Wall Command and Response Command and Response ç...
  • Page 123: Modifying The Size Of The Video Wall

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.6. Modifying the Size of the Video Wall 9.10.8. Unassign Outputs Command and Response Command and Response ç...
  • Page 124: Setting The Background Color Of The Video Wall

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.11. Setting the Background Color of the Video Wall 9.10.13. Color Space Converter Setting...
  • Page 125: Resolution Setting

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.15. Resolution Setting 9.10.17. Query the Display Parameters The resolution which is set here will be enforced only if the ResolutionMode is set to Forced.
  • Page 126: Change The Height Of The Display

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.19. Change the Height of the Display 9.10.23. Change the Right Bezel Size of the Display...
  • Page 127: Querying The State Of The Video Wall

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.26. Querying the State of the Video Wall 9.10.28. Identify the Video Wall Activity state of the video wall. The wall can be edited in Inactive state only.
  • Page 128: Creating A New Layout

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.29. Creating a New Layout 9.10.32. Querying the Active Layout INFO: When a new video wall is created, a default layout (LAYOUT0) is also defined automatically. The...
  • Page 129: Identify The Layout

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.35. Identify the Layout 9.10.36. Creating Zone Calling the method makes generating 10 test colors on the display devices for 10 seconds. The feature helps A layout can contain more zones where the displayed source stream are different.
  • Page 130: Deleting A Zone

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.37. Deleting a Zone 9.10.41. Identify the Zone Calling the method makes generating 10 test colors on the display devices for 10 seconds. The feature helps Command and Response to identify the zone physically.
  • Page 131: Assign Display To The Zone

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.43. Assign Display to the Zone 9.10.47. Adding Tags to the Zone The following characters are allowed in the <tag>...
  • Page 132: Switching The Video Stream To The Video Wall Zone

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.10.51. Switching the Video Stream to the Video Wall Zone 9.11.3. Switching an Audio Stream to All Destinations The selected audio stream is switched to all outputs.
  • Page 133: Audio Stream Settings

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.12. Audio Stream Settings 9.12.3. Query the Name of the Stream INFO: The default name of the stream is the MAC address of the endpoint device and the stream number Parameters separated by a dot.
  • Page 134: Query The Tags Of The Stream/Destination

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.12.7. Query the Tags of the Stream/Destination 9.12.11. Query All Tags of the Device The query returns with the tags which are added by the user.
  • Page 135: Setting The Balance

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.13.3. Setting the Balance 9.13.5. Mute/Unmute the Analog Audio Output Port INFO: The setting is available on the analog audio output port only.
  • Page 136: Edid Management

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.14. EDID Management 9.14.3. Emulating an EDID on an Input Port INFO: The detailed description of the parameters in the EDID management section (E, D, U, F) can be...
  • Page 137: Resetting The Emulated Edids

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.14.7. Resetting the Emulated EDIDs 9.15.2. Query Video Signal Presence on a Port SignalPresent property indicates valid signal present on the port.
  • Page 138: Query Embedded Audio Presence

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.15.4. Query Embedded Audio Presence 9.15.6. Query the Original Resolution of the Stream Source EmbeddedAudioPresent property indicates that embedded audio is present in the video stream.
  • Page 139: Query The Modified Resolution Of The Stream Destination

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.15.9. Query the Modified Resolution of the Stream Destination 9.15.12. Query the Bandwidth Limitation Indicator...
  • Page 140: Network Configuration - Mmu

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.16. Network Configuration - MMU 9.16.4. Change the IP Address (Static) ATTENTION! Calling the ApplySettings method after the network setting is always required. See the details...
  • Page 141: Change The Gateway Address (Static)

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.16.8. Change the Gateway Address (Static) 9.17.2. Ethernet Mode Setting Command and Response Command and Response SET•/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<gw_address>...
  • Page 142: Adding Tags To The Port

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.17.5. Adding Tags to the Port 9.18. Serial Port Configuration - MMU The following characters are allowed in the <tag>...
  • Page 143: Databits Setting

         9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.18.2. Databits Setting 9.18.5. Enabling the Port Command and Response Command and Response SET•/MANAGEMENT/CONTROL/SERIAL/<port>.DataBits=<databits>...
  • Page 144: Stopbits Setting

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.19.2. Stopbits Setting 9.19.5. Remap the Command Injection TCP ports The default TCP port number is 8001 for all RS-232 ports. Calling the method results remapping the TCP port Command and Response numbers.
  • Page 145: Enabling The Port

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.19.7. Enabling the Port 9.19.10. Adding Tags to the Port The following characters are allowed in the <tag>...
  • Page 146: Infrared Port Configuration - Endpoint Devices

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.20. Infrared Port Configuration - Endpoint Devices 9.20.3. Setting the Name of the Output Port DIFFERENCE: Only the UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 endpoint model is built with IR input/output ports.
  • Page 147: Query The Tags Of The Port

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.20.6. Query the Tags of the Port 9.20.10. Query All Tags of the Device The query returns with the tags which are added by the user.
  • Page 148: Sending A Binary Message (Hex-Format) Via Serial Port

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.21.2. Sending a Binary Message (HEX-format) via Serial Port 9.21.4. Sending Hex Codes in Little-endian Format via IR Port The command is for sending a command message in Hexadecimal-format.
  • Page 149: Sending Hex Codes In Big-Endian Format Via Ir Port

    Endpoint Upgrade - Manual æ mO·/MEDIA/CONTROL/IR/<out>/PORT:sendProntoHexBigEndian Method section. Parameters See the details about this feature and the steps of the upgrade with the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software in the Endpoint Upgrade - Centralized Firmware Upgrade section. Identifier Parameter description...
  • Page 150: Query The Installed Firmware Package Version

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.22.2. Query the Installed Firmware Package Version 9.22.5. Restarting the Firmware Update Procedure Calling the method results the restarting the firmware update procedure on the selected endpoint devices.
  • Page 151: Allowing Unsupported Firmware Packages

      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.22.8. Allowing Unsupported Firmware Packages Trigger full claiming of endpoint in case of unsupported firmware version.
  • Page 152: Lw3 Protocol Commands - Quick Summary

        9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 9.23. LW3 Protocol Commands - Quick Summary Query the Operation Mode ç GET•/SYS/ENDPOINTS/<UBEX_EP>.OperationMode...
  • Page 153     9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Query the Connection Status of an Endpoint Adding Tags to the Stream ç...
  • Page 154      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Adding Tags to the Destination Video Wall Configuration ç CALL•/MEDIA/STREAMS/VIDEO/<out>:addTags(<tag>) Creating Video Wall Deleting Tags of the Destination ç...
  • Page 155      9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Query the Display Parameters Querying the Active Layout ç GET•/MEDIA/VIDEOWALLS/<video_wall_ID>/DISPLAYS.All ç GET•/MEDIA/VIDEOWALLS/<video_wall_ID>/LAYOUTS.activeLayout...
  • Page 156     9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Query the Tags of the Zone Setting the Name of the Stream ç...
  • Page 157     9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual EDID Management Query the Modified Resolution of the Stream Destination ç GET•/MEDIA/STREAMS/VIDEO/<out>/PORT.Resolution...
  • Page 158       9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Ethernet Port Configuration - Endpoint Stopbits Setting SET•/MEDIA/CONTROL/UART/<port>/PORT.StopBits=<number> ç Enabling the Port Parity Setting SET•/MEDIA/CONTROL/ETHERNET/<port>/PORT.Enabled=<logical_value>...
  • Page 159     9. Programmer's Reference 9. Programmer's Reference UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Change Command Injection Port Number Cancellation of the Firmware Update Procedure SET·/MEDIA/CONTROL/IR/<in|out>.ServerPort=<port_no>...
  • Page 160: Firmware Upgrade

    (*.lfp2 file) for your specific product, and the has the same look and functionality. Step 1. Get the firmware pack and the Lightware Device Updater v2 LDU2 application can be downloaded from the Support page of our website (LDU2) application.
  • Page 161     10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Discovering the Devices Device List After launching LDU2 the device discovery an empty window appears. Click on the Search for devices button When the discovery has completed, the devices available on the network are listed in the application.
  • Page 162     10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Upgrade Steps Step 2. Select the unit for upgrading. Step 1. Select the firmware package.
  • Page 163: Endpoint Upgrade - Centralized Firmware Upgrade

    The upgrade procedure can be launched by two ways as following: Once the firmware upgrade procedure is completed, the unit reboots with the new firmware. ▪ via Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software - see the detailed instructions in the Centralized Firmware Upgrade - Detailed Instructions section (on the next page);...
  • Page 164: Centralized Firmware Upgrade - Detailed Instructions

        10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 10.5.3. Centralized Firmware Upgrade - Detailed Instructions Identify me button Clicking on the button causes the four front panel LEDs blink in green for 10 seconds.
  • Page 165     10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Upgrade Steps Step 1. Select the units for upgrading. Pick the endpoint devices for upgrading by clicking on the endpoint device selector squares on the left side.
  • Page 166: Endpoint Upgrade - Manual Method

      10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 10.6. Endpoint Upgrade - Manual Method Step 3. Wait until the units reboot with the new firmware.
  • Page 167 Connect to the MMU using one of the following methods: ▪ Launch the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software and select the UBEX-MMU-X200 device in the Device Discovery window. Connect to the MMU by clicking on the Connect button. See more details in Establishing Connection section.
  • Page 168: Start The Ldu2 Application And Follow The Steps

      10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 10.6.2. Start the LDU2 Application and Follow the Steps Type the following commands for setting a static IP address: ç...
  • Page 169     10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Device List Upgrade Steps When the discovery has completed, the devices available on the network are listed in the application.
  • Page 170   10. Firmware Upgrade 10. Firmware Upgrade UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Step 2. Select the units for upgrading. Step 4. Start the update and wait until it is finished.
  • Page 171: Keeping The Configuration Settings

    In the case of factory reset you can save the settings of the device in the Lightware Device Controller software and restore it later. See the details in the System Tab section.
  • Page 172: Troubleshooting

      11. Troubleshooting 11. Troubleshooting UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 11.1. Use Cases At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. For more information...
  • Page 173         11. Troubleshooting 11. Troubleshooting UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Symptom Root cause Action...
  • Page 174: How To Speed Up The Troubleshooting Process

    9.5.8 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. Applied F-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied R-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied MMU firmware package: v1.2.1 | LDC software: v1.34.0b2...
  • Page 175: 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 176: Hdcp Management

    HDCP v2.2 on the input and encrypted with HDCP v1.4 on the output disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected of the Lightware device. A lower level of encryption may be applied source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off...
  • Page 177: Pixel Accurate Reclocking

    Too much noise results in increased jitter. different wire construction (impedance mismatch) in DVI cable. It results in jitter. What Kind of Signal Will be on the Output of the Lightware Device? See below table that summarizes the possible cases: HDCP v1.4 HDCP v2.2.
  • Page 178: Av Over Ip

         12. Technologies 12. Technologies UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 12.4. AV Over IP Example for the Link Aggregation Protocol 12.4.1. Basics Beside the traditional AV matrix switchers and extenders the AV over IP or networked AV system is the biggest leading technology in the AV industry.
  • Page 179: Assembly Guides

    Assembly Guides ▪ UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 13.1.1. Tool Requirements This chapter contains step-by-step assembly guides for the UBEX series devices like the following: ç Front Plate Exchange for F-series Endpoint Devices Step 3. Pull down the jog dial knob from the holder. ç Hidden USB Connector for Debug Purpose ç...
  • Page 180   13. Assembly Guides 13. Assembly Guides UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Step 5. Remove the front plate from the chassis. Insertion of the New Front Plate Step 3.
  • Page 181: Hidden Usb Connector For Debug Purpose

    UBEX endpoints are built with a standard USB 2.0 mini B-type connector which is hidden under the jog dial control knob. ATTENTION! The USB connector is for debug purpose. Please use it only in case of the Lightware Support requests it. Follow the steps to reach the hidden USB connector: Step 1.
  • Page 182: Sfp+ Module Changing In R-Series Endpoints

      13. Assembly Guides 13. Assembly Guides UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 13.3. SFP+ Module Changing in R-series Endpoints Step 4. Remove all five screws from the top cover of the device (highlighted below with green).
  • Page 183: Appendix

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.1. Specification Standard ..............DVI 1.0, HDMI 2.0 Max. video resolutions .........4096x2160@60 Hz, 24 bit 14.1.1. UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100...
  • Page 184: Ubex-Pro20-Hdmi-R100 Series

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Power Consumption Analog Audio Ports Operating temperature ....... 0 to +50˚C (+32 to +122˚F) Analog Audio Input Port Operating humidity ........10% to 90%, non-condensing...
  • Page 185: Ubex-Mmu-X200

         14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual Fiber Optical Ports Optical mode ................ Singlemode Control Ports for UBEX Network 2xMM-2xDUO Wavelength ...............
  • Page 186: Factory Default Settings

            14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.2. Factory Default Settings Parameter Setting/Value Parameter Setting/Value Network settings Power 5V mode Always on 14.2.1. UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 / R100 series...
  • Page 187: Ubex-Mmu-X200

          14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.3. Content of Backup File Parameter Setting/Value EDID management settings RS-232 port settings...
  • Page 188: Release Notes Of The Firmware Packages

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.5. Release Notes of the Firmware Packages ▪ Added support for R100 part numbers v1.1.1b1 14.5.1. Endpoint Series...
  • Page 189: Known Issues

           14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual v1.2.0b9 v1.1.0b10 v1.0.3b1 Release date: 2019-11-27 Release date: 2019-07-02 Release date: 2018-11-09...
  • Page 190: Endpoint Firmware Packages In The Mmu

          14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.6. Resolutions of the Scaler / FRC Endpoint Firmware Package v1.4.0 Resolution Comment ▪...
  • Page 191: Factory Edid List

            14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.7. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem.
  • Page 192: Mechanical Drawings

         14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.8. Mechanical Drawings Bottom View 14.8.1. UBEX F-series Endpoint Devices The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the UBEX F-series endpoints. Dimensions are in Affected models: ▪...
  • Page 193: Ubex R-Series Endpoint Devices

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.8.2. UBEX R-series Endpoint Devices Side View The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the UBEX R-series endpoints. Dimensions are in Affected models: ▪...
  • Page 194: Ubex-Mmu-X200

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.8.3. UBEX-MMU-X200 14.9. Maximum Fiber Cable Extensions The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the Matrix Management Unit. Dimensions are in 14.9.1. F-series Endpoints / MMU...
  • Page 195: Required Bandwidth Of The Resolutions

      14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.10. Required Bandwidth of the Resolutions The following table contains the bandwidth requirement when transmitting one or two AV signals together. The table is grouped by resolution, color space, and color depth. The values are in Gb/s.
  • Page 196: Cable Wiring Guide

        14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.11. Cable Wiring Guide From Unbalanced Output to Balanced Input From Balanced Output to Balanced Input 14.11.1. Cable Wiring Guide for Serial Data Transmission...
  • Page 197: Quick Link Collection

            14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.12. Quick Link Collection LDC / LDC / Front Front Activity...
  • Page 198         14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual LDC / LDC / LDC / Front Front Front Activity...
  • Page 199         14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual LDC / LDC / LDC / Front Front Front Activity...
  • Page 200: Hashtag Keyword List

           14. Appendix 14. Appendix UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual UBEX series – Matrix Application Mode – User's Manual 14.13. Hashtag Keyword List Hashtag Keyword  Description Hashtag Keyword  Description...
  • Page 201: Further Information

    1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty Added videowall application, added period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. Infrared interface support, added If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will...

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