Table Of Contents - Lightware MMX4x2-HDMI User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................7
1.1. Description ...................................................................................8
1.2. Compatible Devices .......................................................................8
1.3. Box Contents ................................................................................8
1.4. Optional Accessories ...................................................................9
1.5. Typical Applications ....................................................................9
1.6. Features ......................................................................................10
1.6.1. MMX4x2-HDMI-USB20-L Features ................................................. 10
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .....................................................................11
2.1. MMX4x2-HT200 ...........................................................................12
2.2. MMX4x2-HDMI .............................................................................13
2.3. MMX4x2-HDMI-USB20-L .............................................................14
2.4. Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................15
2.5. Rear Panel LEDs ..........................................................................15
2.6. Front Panel Buttons ..................................................................16
2.6.1. OUT 1 and OUT 2 Video Select Buttons ......................................... 16
2.6.2. Set Audio Config Button .................................................................. 16
2.6.3. Enable DHCP (Static) IP Address ................................................... 17
2.6.4. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................... 17
2.6.5. Reseting the Device ......................................................................... 17
2.6.6. Control Lock ..................................................................................... 17
2.6.7. Entering Firmware Upgrade Mode .................................................. 17
3. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................18
3.1. Mounting Options .......................................................................19
3.1.1. 1U High Rack Shelf .......................................................................... 19
3.1.2. Under-desk Double Mounting Kit .................................................... 19
3.1.3. Rack Ear-mounting .......................................................................... 19
3.2. Electrical Connections ..............................................................20
3.2.1. 12V DC Connection ......................................................................... 20
3.2.2. HDMI Connector .............................................................................. 20
3.2.3. Analog Audio Input and Output ...................................................... 20
3.2.4. RJ45 Connectors (TPS and Ethernet Ports) .................................. 20
3.2.5. USB Connectors .............................................................................. 20
3.2.6. IR Connector .................................................................................... 21
3.2.7. RS-232 Connector ........................................................................... 21
3.2.8. GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports .................................. 21
3.3. Connecting Steps........................................................................22
4. DEVICE CONCEPT ..........................................................................23
4.1. Compact Size Matrix Concept ....................................................24
4.2. Video Interface ...........................................................................24
4.3. Consuming Electronics Control (CEC) Interface .....................25
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4.4. Audio Interface ...........................................................................25
4.4.1. Audio Input Modes .......................................................................... 25
4.4.2. Audio Output Modes ....................................................................... 25
4.4.3. Audio Options - Example ................................................................. 25
4.5. The Autoselect Feature .............................................................26
4.6. USB Interface .............................................................................27
4.6.1. USB Control Interface ...................................................................... 27
4.6.2. 4x1 USB 2.0 Switch ......................................................................... 27
4.7. Ethernet Interface .....................................................................27
4.8. TPS Interface ..............................................................................28
4.9. RS-232 Serial Interface .............................................................28
4.9.1. Technical Background ..................................................................... 28
4.9.2. RS-232 Recognizer .......................................................................... 29
4.10. IR Interface ...............................................................................30
4.11. GPIO Interface ..........................................................................31
4.12. Further Built-in Features ........................................................31
4.12.1. Automatically Launched Actions - The Event Manager ............. 31
4.12.2. Matrix Cloning - Configuration Backup and Restore ................. 31
4.12.3. Advanced EDID Management ....................................................... 31
5. SOFTWARE CONTROL - LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER .......33
5.1. Install and Upgrade ...................................................................33
5.2. Running the LDC ..........................................................................34
5.3. Establishing the Connection .....................................................34
5.4. Crosspoint Menu ........................................................................36
5.4.2. Presets Tab ...................................................................................... 37
5.4.3. Port Tiles .......................................................................................... 37
5.5. Port Properties Windows ...........................................................38
5.5.1. TPS Video Input ............................................................................... 38
5.5.2. HDMI Video Input ............................................................................ 38
5.5.3. HDMI Video Output ......................................................................... 39
5.5.4. Digital Audio Input ........................................................................... 40
5.5.5. Analog Audio Input .......................................................................... 40
5.5.6. Digital Audio Output ........................................................................ 41
5.5.7. Analog Audio Output ....................................................................... 41
5.6. CEC Tool ......................................................................................42
5.7. Diagnostic Tools .........................................................................43
5.7.1. Frame Detector ................................................................................ 43
5.7.2. No Sync Screen (Test Pattern) ....................................................... 43
5.7.3. Cable Diagnostics ........................................................................... 44
5.8. EDID Menu ....................................................................................45
5.8.1. EDID Operations .............................................................................. 45
5.8.2. EDID Summary Window .................................................................. 46
5.8.3. Editing an EDID ................................................................................ 46
5.8.4. Creating an EDID - Easy EDID Creator ............................................ 47
Applied firmware package: v1.5.0b8 | LDC software: v2.3.0b1
5.9. Control Menu .............................................................................47
5.9.1. RS-232 .............................................................................................. 47
5.9.2. Ethernet ............................................................................................ 48
5.9.3. GPIO ................................................................................................. 48
5.9.4. Infra .................................................................................................. 49
5.9.5. USBSwitch........................................................................................ 50
5.10. Event Manager ..........................................................................51
5.10.1. The Event Editor ............................................................................ 51
5.10.2. Create or Modify an Event ............................................................ 52
5.10.3. Special Tools and Accessories .................................................... 52
5.10.4. Clear One or More Event(s)........................................................... 53
5.10.5. Export and Import Events ............................................................. 53
5.10.6. Event Creating - Example .............................................................. 53
5.11. Settings Menu ...........................................................................54
5.11.1. Status ............................................................................................. 54
5.11.2. Network .......................................................................................... 54
5.11.3. Backup ........................................................................................... 54
5.11.4. System ........................................................................................... 55
5.12. The Built-in Miniweb .................................................................56
5.12.1. Opening the Miniweb .................................................................... 56
5.12.2. The Default Status Page ............................................................... 57
5.12.3. Miniweb Customization ................................................................ 57
5.13. Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab) ........................................58
5.13.1. Cloning Steps in a Nutshell ........................................................... 58
5.13.2. Save the Settings of the Device (Backup) .................................... 58
5.13.3. Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore) ................................... 58
5.13.4. Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory .............. 59
5.14. Advanced View Window .............................................................59
6. LW2 PROGRAMMERS' REFERENCE ...............................................60
6.1. Protocol Description .................................................................60
6.2. Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage ....................61
6.3. General LW2 Commands ..............................................................61
6.3.1. View Product Type ........................................................................... 61
6.3.2. Query Control Protocol .................................................................... 61
6.3.3. View Firmware Version of the CPU ................................................ 61
6.3.4. Connection Test............................................................................... 62
6.3.5. View Serial Number ......................................................................... 62
6.3.6. Compile Time ................................................................................... 62
6.3.7. View Installed Board ....................................................................... 62
6.3.8. View Firmware for All Controllers ................................................... 62
6.3.9. Restart the Device ........................................................................... 62
6.3.10. Query Health Status ...................................................................... 63
6.3.11. Restore Factory Default Settings ................................................. 63
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