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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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.
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...
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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 ..................
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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 ............
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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 .....
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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 ..........
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...
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...
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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.
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:...
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...
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!
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.
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;...
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;...
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!
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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: ▪...
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 (...
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;...
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;...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
(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;...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 –...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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);...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ▪...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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>...
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.
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...
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>...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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>...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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>...
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.
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>...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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>...
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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>...
(*.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.
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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.
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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.
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);...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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...
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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...
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...
(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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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).
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...
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...
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.
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...