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MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA,
MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L, -CA, -Audio -Audio-L; MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A;
MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A; MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R
MX2-16x16-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R
MX2-24x24-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R; -A-R
MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R ; MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R;
MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R
Multimedia Matrix Switcher
v2.12
13-01-2021
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- Page 1 User’s Manual MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L, -CA, -Audio -Audio-L; MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A; MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A; MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R MX2-16x16-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R MX2-24x24-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R; -A-R MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R ; MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R; MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R; MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R Multimedia Matrix Switcher v2.12 13-01-2021...
- Page 2 MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class I Apparatus Construction. This marking shown on the product or its literature, This equipment must be used with a mains power system with a Symbol Description indicates that it should not be disposed with other...
- Page 3 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. Thus, this document is made for digital usage...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
8.3.8. View Router’s Health ..............70 1.6. Typical Application ..............11 8.3.9. Query Control Protocol (RS-232) ........... 70 1.7. Model Comparison ..............13 7. SOFTWARE CONTROL – LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER ...40 8.4. Crosspoint Operations ..............71 7.1. Install and Upgrade ..............41 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..............15 8.4.1. Switch an Input to an Output ............71 7.2. Running the LDC .................41... - Page 5 9.12.4. Renaming a Preset ............... 94 13.9. Front and Rear Views with Port Numbering ......122 9.5.8. Muting an Input Port............... 82 9.13. Network Settings ..............95 13.9.1. MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA ..............122 9.5.9. Unmuting an Input Port ..............82 9.13.1. Querying the Current IP Address ..........95 13.9.2. MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA ..............122 9.5.10. Locking an Input Port ..............
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Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual I ntroduction Thank you for choosing Lightware Matrix Routers. The MX2-HDMI20 is the first Lightware HDMI2.0 standalone matrix switcher family that supports uncompressed 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz 4:4:4. Thanks to its compact size and silent design, it is particularly suitable for offices and meeting rooms, for 4K live events, and for future-proof operation centers. -
Page 7: Description
* Please note that only stereo LPCM can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal. RAP-B511 Room Rack shelf About the Serial Number Automation Panel Lightware devices contain a label indicating the unique serial number of the product. The structure is the following: 7A000941 6-digit running sequence number 1: Jan 4: Apr... -
Page 8: Box Contents
Phoenix Combicon Handle pair with 4 ® ® Warranty Info, QSG CAT5e type, 3 m Power cable (male-female) 3-pole Connector 5-pole Connector pcs M5 flat head screws MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA MX2-8x8-HDMI20-CA ... - Page 9 1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Matrix switcher Safety and LAN Cross-link, IEC Power Cable Neutrik powerCON Serial data cable Phoenix Combicon Phoenix Combicon Handle pair with 4 ® ® Warranty Info, QSG CAT5e type, 3 m Power cable (male-female) 3-pole Connector...
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Page 10: Features For All Models
18 Gbps HDMI 2.0 signal over two HDMI1.4 compliant monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations, upload and download EDID files using Lightware links. The two halves can then be recombined at the signal destination. -
Page 11: Typical Application
1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 1.6. Typical Application MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio The following figures show different modes of the application: 4K@60 4:4:4 Signal Routing HDMI 2.0 to 2x HDMI 1.4 Splitting Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5... - Page 12 1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5...
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Page 13: Model Comparison
I/O buttons LCD menu Audio 3-pole HDMI Audio HDMI Audio powerCON RJ45 etherCON D-SUB (independent) Phoenix MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA 2 HDMI 1 RU MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 RU MX2-8x8-HDMI20-CA 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 RU ... - Page 14 1. Introduction MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Redundant Front panel Front panel Inputs Outputs Control Ports Enlosure power supply I/O buttons LCD menu Audio 3-pole HDMI Audio HDMI Audio powerCON RJ45 etherCON D-SUB (independent) Phoenix MX2-24x24-HDMI20 4 RU ...
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Page 15: Product Overview
2. Product Overview MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual P roduct Overview The following sections are about the physical structure of the device, input/ output ports and connectors: Ý Port Diagram Ý Analog Audio Options Ý DisplayPort Video Options Ý... -
Page 16: Front View
LCD. USB Control USB connector for local control functions (e.g. Lightware Device Controller software). * All models have front panel LCD and jog dial knob on the front, but some models are not supplied with front panel buttons. -
Page 17: Rear View
2. Product Overview MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 2.2. Rear View MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R RS-232 Port ▪ -R suffixed models: 9-pole D-SUB connector. Other models: 3-pole Phoenix connector. ▪ LAN Port ▪ -R suffixed models: Neutrik etherCON connector for Ethernet/LAN connection. ▪... -
Page 18: Front Panel Control
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual F ront Panel Control This chapter is about the operating of the device describing the functions which are available by the front/rear controls: Ý Powering On Ý Front Panel Buttons Operations Ý... -
Page 19: Front Panel Buttons Operations
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.1. Front Panel Buttons Operations View Current State in Autotake Mode In Autotake mode only states of destinations can be viewed. DIFFERENCE: Some models have buttons on the front side (see the details about it in the Model Comparison table). -
Page 20: Outputlock
Locking an Input Port section). Using Lightware routers it is possible to lock a destination. This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of an important signal. Locking a destination means that no input selection or muting action can be executed on that particular destination. -
Page 21: Controllock
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.1.4. Control Lock Loading a Preset in Take Mode Step 1. Press and release the Load preset button. Step 2. Press and release the desired source (memory address) button (source 1 to 8). LIVE MAIN MENU C C O O N N T T R R O O L L... -
Page 22: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operations
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.2. Front Panel LCD Menu Operations Parameter Selection blue colored line means the selected menu/parameter, the green The company logo is displayed on the screen during the boot-up. The main menu is one means the current setting. -
Page 23: Input Ports Menu
Signal is not present Signal is present ATTENTION! The lowest value of the brightness parameter is 1 when setting via the front panel. The setting is available in Lightware Device Source is not connected Source is connected Controller software as well, but in that case, the lowest value is 0, which means the display is switched off;... - Page 24 4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Video Status Other Settings ▪ Resolution ▪ Max Lane Count (1, 2, 4): One lane is able transmit 5.4 Gbps data and four lanes are available (maximum Color depth 21.6 Gbps data rate).
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Page 25: Output Ports Menu
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Embedded audio status Analog Audio Submenu DIFFERENCE: Analog Audio submenu appears when there is an ▪ Audio type analog audio input beside the chosen video port. -A or -Audio suffix Sampling frequency ▪... - Page 26 4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Displayport Status Submenu (Output) HDMI Status Submenu (Output) The most important properties of the outgoing signal can be checked The most important properties of the outgoing signal can be checked in this submenu: in this submenu: Link Status...
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Page 27: Edid Menu
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual ▪ Left part and Right part: The device supports vertical splitting of an HDMI 2.0 4k@60Hz 4:4:4 input signal Analog Audio Submenu to left and right halves allowing for the transmission of an 18Gbps HDMI2.0 signal over two HDMI1.4 DIFFERENCE: Analog Audio submenu appears when there is an compliant links. -
Page 28: Health Menu
4. Front Panel Control MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 3.2.6. Presets Menu Switch Submenu #edid The submenu looks similar as the View submenu but in this case, the The router can store presets and the followings are stored in each slot: Destination is also listed. -
Page 29: Installation
4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual I nstallation The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other appliances, presenting also the mounting options and further assembly steps. Ý Mounting Options Ý Connecting Steps Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5... -
Page 30: Mounting Options
4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.1. Mounting Options Mounting with Front and Rear Rack Ears DIFFERENCE: Under-desk mounting is available for the 1U-high models. The matrix can be mounted in several ways by the supplied two rack ears. Allen head screws fix them to the housing: ATTENTION! Two rack ears are assembled on the matrix as default, thus, you will need two more rack ears for this kind of installation, which can be purchased separately. - Page 31 4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Fixing the Handles DIFFERENCE: The handles are available for MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R, MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R, and MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R models. Two handles can be mounted on the rack ears of the matrix. Fasten the 2 x 2 pcs fixing screws to fix the handles to the rack ears.
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Page 32: Electrical Connections
4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.2. Electrical Connections 4.2.4. RS-232 Port 4.2.1. HDMI Connector 3-pole Phoenix Connector DIFFERENCE: Certain models are supplied with 3-pole Phoenix connector for RS-232 The matrix switchers are assembled with standard 19-pole HDMI connector for input or output. communication. -
Page 33: Ethernet (Lan) Port
4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.2.5. Ethernet (LAN) Port The matrix can be controlled by Ethernet/LAN connection. The Ethernet port can be connected to a LAN hub, switch or router by a CATx cable. However, both cable types (straight or cross) are supported and handled by the device, below pin assignment is recommended. -
Page 34: Connecting Steps
4. Installation MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 4.3. Connecting Steps 4.3.1. Powering On Connect the power cords to AC input of the Power Supply Units (PSU). INFO: The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and tie configurations. This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user. -
Page 35: Device Concept
5. Device Concept MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Device Concept The following chapter describes the features of the device with a few real-life examples. Ý Universal Switcher Concept Ý USB Interface Ý Video Interface Ý Audio Interface Ý... -
Page 36: Port Diagram
8-bit automatically. The compatible color depths can be checked in the EDID Menu Software Control – Lightware Device Controller software. The factory default EDID (F49 - 1920x1080p60.00Hz) has deep color support up to the full HD ▪... -
Page 37: Color Conversion
5. Device Concept MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 5.3.1. Color Conversion The table below gives an overview about the automatic color conversion of the video signal: HDMI Input DP Output Color Color Space Sampling conversion Sampling Color depth Color depth method method... -
Page 38: Software Control - Using The Built-In Web
S oftware Control – Using the Built-in Web The built-in website of the matrix allows to connect and control the matrix via a web browser. Built-in web and Lightware Device Controller Software has the same look and functionality. Ý Establishing the Connection Ý... -
Page 39: Establishing The Connection
6.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web The built-in web page allows almost 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 with Grid view. -
Page 40: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
S oftware Control – Lightware Device Controller The matrix can be controlled by a computer through the LAN or USB ports using Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows PC or macOS. The application can be downloaded from www.lightware.com. -
Page 41: Install And Upgrade
The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on Lightware’s website and opens the update window if LDC updates are found. The current and the update version number can be seen at the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install. -
Page 42: Device Discovery Window
The Ethernet tab consists of two lists: ▪ Favorite Devices: You can add any Lightware device that is connected via Ethernet and no need to browse all the available devices. Devices can be added by pressing the Add button or marking the desired device by the symbol in the All Devices list. -
Page 43: Crosspoint Menu
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.4. Crosspoint Menu 7.4.1. Grid View Grid view is a user-friendly graphical interface displaying the crosspoint state of the matrix router. This is an easy way to change between the input sources and output sinks. -
Page 44: Tile View
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Crosspoint Operations Switching For making a connection click on the desired square. If there is no connection between the desired input and output (the square is dark grey), the mouse pointer becomes a hand (link pointer) before the clicking. - Page 45 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Port Tiles Input Switch Mode The colors of the port tiles and the displayed icons represent different states and information about the The mode can also be named as ‘Input priority-mode’: an input port has to be selected...
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Page 46: Input Port Properties
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.5. Input Port Properties General Tab - Video Settings HDCP Enable #hdcp 7.5.1. HDMI Inputs Disable HDCP on input: The connected source will detect that the matrix is not HDCP-compliant and turn ▪... - Page 47 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Analog input balance Setting the value between -100 and +100 (0 = center). Video status The signal format and the detected parameters are described in these sections.
- Page 48 Both the layout and functionality are similar to the design of a remote control. INFO: The first 2x2 bit source and destination address. In this case that is always 04. Layout of CEC panel in Lightware Device Contoller Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5...
- Page 49 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Advanced Tab High Dynamic Range (HDR) Infoframe AVI Infoframe, Audio InfoFrame, Vendor Specific Infoframe This layout supports the HDR signal analysis by converting the raw infoframe data to a human-readable format.
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Page 50: Displayport Inputs
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.5.2. DisplayPort Inputs General Tab - Displayport Link This section has a built-in help in the LDC. Click on the icon to open the related info textbox in a pop-up INFO: This window appears only when the selected port is DisplayPort. - Page 51 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual HDCP enable #hdcp Link lane count ▪ Disable HDCP on input: The connected source will detect that the matrix is not HDCP-compliant and turn DisplayPort cables have four high-speed lanes, each of them are capable of transmitting data at a rate of 5.40 Gbps.
- Page 52 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Below the Displayport Link section, the summary of the DP-related settings and status information of the Video status selected port can be seen. The signal format and the detected parameters are described in these sections.
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Page 53: Output Port Properties
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.6. Output Port Properties General Tab - General Port name 7.6.1. HDMI Outputs The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and clicking the Set button. The following Click on a port to display its properties. - Page 54 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Conversion mode #colorspace General Tab - Audio settings #audio #analogaudio #mute #unmute DIFFERENCE: Only the MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO-L model is able the 4:4:4 to 4:2:0 conversion and the split INFO: Analog audio properties appears only in -A or -Audio suffixed models, where there is an analog audio function.
- Page 55 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual General Tab - Video status Advanced tab The signal format and the detected parameters are described in these sections. Video status information in the output port properties window...
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Page 56: Framedetector
#framedetector Frame Detector Window Lightware’s Frame Detector function works like a signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is present on the port, thus helps to identify many problems. E.g. actual timing parameters may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture. - Page 57 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual General Tab - General HDCP enable #hdcp Port name ▪ Auto: The matrix forces the source to send the signal without encryption if the content allows.
- Page 58 6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Swing / pre-emphasis Restart link training INFO: The drop-down menu becomes active when the Link training is set to Forced. Clicking on the Restart Link Training button starts to build up the connection again between the matrix switcher and the sink (it happens automatically when the sink is connected).
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Page 59: Presets
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.7. Presets Loading a Preset Step 1. Select the Presets tab from the Crosspoint menu. The router can store presets and the followings are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ Step 2. -
Page 60: Edid Menu
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.8. EDID Menu Control buttons Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one Exporting an EDID (save to a Executing EDID emulation or contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination slots where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied. -
Page 61: Edid Operations
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.8.2. EDID Operations 7.8.3. EDID Summary Window Select an EDID from Source panel and press the Info button to display EDID summary. Changing the Emulated EDID Step 1. -
Page 62: Editing An Edid
EDID and displays it as readable information to the user. All descriptors can be edited, and saved in an EDID file, or Creator is opened in a new window. uploaded to the User memory. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our website (www.lightware.com) and download the EDID Editor User's Manual. -
Page 63: Display Id Extension
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.8.6. Display ID Extension Display ID is defined by a VESA standard as part of the EDID structure. The Advanced EDID editor gets a Display ID section where additional metadata is stored for the video sources about the display capabilities. -
Page 64: Settings Menu
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.9. Settings Menu 7.9.2. Network Tab Network-related settings are available on the tab. #network #ipaddress #dhcp 7.9.1. Status Tab General information about the product is displayed in this tab: #status #firmwareversion #label #devicelabel ▪... -
Page 65: Tab
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.9.3. RS-232 Tab 7.9.5. System Tab The local RS-232 port settings are available on this tab. #serial #rs-232 #rs232 The following settings are available on this tab: #factory #reset #reboot #restart #date #time ▪... -
Page 66: Advanced View
6. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 7.10. Advanced View Advanced view is the surface for displaying the LW3 protocol tree. Commands and specific parameters (which are not available on the graphical user interface of the LDC) can be run and set by the controlling tools. -
Page 67: Lw2 Programmers' Reference
L W2 Programmers' Reference The device can be controlled through a reduced command set of LW2 protocol commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported LW2 commands are described in this chapter. Ý LW2 Protocol Description Ý Router Status Commands Ý... -
Page 68: Protocol Description
MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.1. Protocol Description 8.2. Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol. The commands can be sent to the device Terminal Application in RAW format via the TCP/IP port no. 10001. -
Page 69: Router Status Commands
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.3. Router Status Commands 8.3.4. View CPU Firmware Compile Time Returns the date, when the microcontroller firmware was compiled. 8.3.1. View Product Type Command and Response he device responds its name. ȩ... -
Page 70: View Crosspoint Size
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.3.7. View Crosspoint Size 8.3.9. Query Control Protocol (RS-232) Shows the physical crosspoint size. The device can be controlled with different control protocols. This command queries the active protocol of the currently used control interface. -
Page 71: Crosspoint Operations
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.4. Crosspoint Operations 8.4.2. Switch an Input to All Outputs Switch input <in> to all outputs. 8.4.1. Switch an Input to an Output Command and Response Switching an input <in> to output <out>. -
Page 72: View The Connection Of An Output Port
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.4.4. View the Connection of an Output Port 8.4.6. View Mutes on all Outputs See the connected input port number of an output port. Displays the mute states on all outputs. Command and Response Command and Response ȩ... -
Page 73: Unmute Specified Output
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.4.8. Unmute Specified Output 8.5. Preset Handling #unmute Unmute the <out> output. 8.5.1. Load a Preset Command and Response Recall a saved preset. #preset ȩ {+<out>} Command and Response Ȩ (0MT<out>)CrLf ȩ... -
Page 74: Commands - Quick Summary
7. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 8.6. Commands - Quick Summary Router Status Commands See in Operation Command section View Product Type 8.3.1 View Serial Number 8.3.2 View the Installed Firmware 8.3.3 View CPU Firmware Compile Time 8.3.4 {CT} View Firmware of the Controller... -
Page 75: Lw3 Programmers' Reference
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual L W3 Programmers’ Reference The device can be controlled through Lightware 3 (LW3) protocol commands to ensure the compatibility with other Lightware products. The supported LW3 commands are described in this chapter. -
Page 76: Overview
‘nodes’, ‘properties’ and ‘methods’. The MEDIA XP Advanced View of the Lightware Device Controller software is the perfect tool for browsing and learning how NAMES the LW3 protocol can be used in practice. -
Page 77: Legend For The Control Commands
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.3.3. Legend for the Control Commands 9.3.4. Command Types Command and Response – Example GET command Ý GET·/V1/MEDIA/VIDEO/I2.SignalPresent The GET command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node. It can also pr·/V1/MEDIA/VIDEO/I2.SignalPresent=<signal_present>... -
Page 78: Prefix Summary
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.3.5. Prefix Summary 9.3.8. Signature DEFINITION: The prefix is a 2-character long code that describes the type of the response. DEFINITION: The signature is a four-digit-long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before every command to keep a command and the corresponding responses together as a group. -
Page 79: Notifications About The Changes Of The Properties
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.3.10. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties 9.4. System Commands When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs 9.4.1. Querying the Product Name to, an asynchronous notification is generated. -
Page 80: Resetting The Matrix
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.4.4. Resetting the Matrix 9.4.7. Switching to Standby Mode The matrix can be restarted – the current connections (LAN, RS-232) will be terminated. In standby mode, the video transmission is disabled, the LCD is switched off, but remote connections (LAN, RS-232) remain available. -
Page 81: Switching An Input To An Output
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.5.2. Switching an Input to an Output 9.5.5. Multiple Switching Command and Response The whole crosspoint can be set by sending one command as follows. Command and Response Ý CALL·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:switch(<in>:<out>) Ü... -
Page 82: Video Input Port Settings (Hdmi And Displayport)
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Video Input Port Settings (HDMI and DisplayPort) 9.5.9. Unmuting an Input Port 9.5.6. Command and Response #unmute 9.5.7. Setting the HDCP State Ý CALL·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:unmuteSource(<in>) This setting allows to send non-encrypted content to a non-HDCP compliant display. See more information Ü... -
Page 83: Querying The Status Of The Source Ports
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.5.12. Querying the Status of the Source Ports The Most Common Received Port Status Responses Command and Response #status Ý GET·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO.SourcePortStatus Unlocked, pr·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO.SourcePortStatus=<in1_state>;<in2_state>;…;<in_state> Ü No embedded Unmuted Not encrypted No signal Not connected The responses contain one letter and a 1-byte long HEX code showing the current state of the input ports. -
Page 84: Setting The Audio Mode
The following characters are allowed as <text> parameter: Letters (A-Z) and (a-z), hyphen (-), underscore (_), numbers (0-9), and dot (.). Max length: 14 characters. Example Ý SET /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware Ü pw /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5... -
Page 85: Displayport Input Settings
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.6.2. Enable DP Power 9.5.14.3. Sending a CEC Command in Hexadecimal Format Command and Response This property allows to provide 1.5W (500mA @ 3.3W) power on DP_PWR pin. The default value is true. Ý... -
Page 86: Setting The Conversion Mode
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.6.5. Setting the Conversion Mode 9.7. Audio Input Port Settings INFO: DisplayPort signals over 18Gbps will be converted down by either truncating bit depth or by The current setting can be queried by using the GET command in all cases. -
Page 87: Video Output Port Settings (Hdmi And Displayport)
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.8. Video Output Port Settings (HDMI and Displayport) 9.7.2.2. Setting the Balance (by a Step Value) Command and Response #audio #analogaudio #volume #balance #gain #mute #unmute 9.8.1. Querying the Status of the Output Ports Ý... -
Page 88: Locking An Output
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.8.4. Locking an Output 9.8.7. Setting the Audio Mode Command and Response #lock Command and Response #audio #analogaudio Ý CALL·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:lockDestination(<out>) SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/EMBEDDEDAUDIO.AudioMode=<audio_mode> Ý Ü mO·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:lockDestination=OK pw·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/EMBEDDEDAUDIO.AudioMode=<audio_mode> Ü Parameters Example Identifier Parameter description Parameter values Ý... -
Page 89: Hdmi Output Settings
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.9. HDMI Output Settings 9.9.3. Setting the Signal Conversion Mode ATTENTION! The signal conversion can be set on the input and output ports as well, but setting the DIFFERENCE: HDMI settings are available in certain models, -H letter the model name refers to that (see desired signal at the output port is recommended. -
Page 90: Sending Cec Commands Towards The Sink
Example input_select display_info power_legacy page_up page_down volume_up volume_down mute_toggle mute unmute Ý SET /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/O1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware play stop pause record rewind Ü pw /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/O1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware fast_forward eject skip_forward skip_backward 3d_mode Step 2 – Calling the CEC.send(set_osd) Method stop_record pause_record... -
Page 91: Displayport Output Settings
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.10. DisplayPort Output Settings 9.10.3. Set the Forced Lane Number Command and Response The current setting can be queried by using the command. SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/SETTINGS.DpForcedLaneCount=<lane> Ý DIFFERENCE: DisplayPort settings are available in certain models, -D letter the model name refers to that (see the Model Comparison table). -
Page 92: Setting The Swing / Pre-Emphasis
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.10.5. Setting the Swing / pre-emphasis 9.11. Audio Output Port Settings Command and Response INFO: The current setting can be queried by using the GET command in all cases. Ý... -
Page 93: Analog Audio Output Level Settings
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.11.2. Analog Audio Output Level Settings 9.11.2.4. Setting the Balance (by Step Value) Command and Response DIFFERENCE: Analog audio properties appears only in -A or -Audio suffixed models, where there is an analog audio port beside the HDMI port. -
Page 94: Preset Handling
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.12. Preset Handling 9.12.3. Loading a Preset Command and Response The router can store presets and the followings are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ unmuted states. Preset loading has an effect on all ports, except the locked ones. Ý... -
Page 95: Network Settings
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.13. Network Settings 9.13.3. Static IP Address Settings ATTENTION! To set a static IP address set the DhcpEnabled property to false – see the previous section. ATTENTION! When any parameter of the network settings is modified, always apply the new settings by calling the following method: CALL /MANAGEMENT/NETWORK:applySettings() #network #ipaddress #dhcp 9.13.3.1. Setting an IP address... -
Page 96: Edid Management
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.14. EDID Management 9.14.3. Copying an EDID into the User EDID Memory ATTENTION! The (User) EDID memory slot will be overwritten without notification even if it was not empty. 9.14.1. Querying the Emulated EDIDs Command and Response Command and Response... -
Page 97: Port Settings
Parameters Identifier Parameter description Parameter values <prot_mode> The applied protocol of LW2: Lightware Protocol #2 is applied. the RS-232 port LW3: Lightware Protocol #3 is applied. P#2: The additional P#2 protocol is applied. Example Ý SET /MANAGEMENT/SERIAL.Protocol=LW3 Ü pw /MANAGEMENT/SERIAL.Protocol=LW3 9.15.2. Setting the Baud Rate... -
Page 98: Lw3 Commands - Quick Summary
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 9.16. LW3 Commands – Quick Summary Video Input Port Settings (HDMI and DisplayPort) Setting the HDCP State System Commands SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<in>/SETTINGS.HdcpVersion=<HDCP_ver> Ý Querying the Product Name Muting an Input Port Ý... - Page 99 9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Setting the Conversion Mode Sending an OSD String Ý SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/ <in>/SETTINGS.Conversion=<conversion_mode> SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/<out>/CEC.OsdString=<text> Ý Ý CALL·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/CEC:send(set_osd) Restart Link Training Sending a CEC Command in Text Format Ý CALL·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/ <in>/SETTINGS:dpLinkTrain() Ý...
- Page 100 9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Audio Output Port Settings Gateway Setting SET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<Gateway_address> Audio Mode Setting Ý EDID Management SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/ANALOGAUDIO.AudioMode=<audio_mode> Ý Setting the Volume (Exact Value) Querying the Emulated EDIDs SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/ANALOGAUDIO.VolumedB=<vol_value> Ý Ý GET·/EDID.EdidStatus Setting the Volume (by Step Value) Setting the Emulated EDID Ý...
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Page 101: Firmware Upgrade
This chapter is meant to help customers perform firmware upgrades on our products by giving a few tips on how to start and by explaining the features of the Lightware Device Updater v2 (LDU2) software. To get the latest software and firmware pack can be downloaded from www.lightware.com. -
Page 102: Backward Compatibility
ATTENTION! While the firmware is being upgraded, the normal operation mode is suspended as the be done with Lightware Device Updater v1 (LDU1) software. matrix is switched to bootload mode. Signal processing is not performed. Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade. - Page 103 10. Firmware Upgrade MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Legend of the Icons Step 4. Select the desired devices and press the Start Update button. The upgrade takes about 10-12 minutes to finish which is independent of the number of the upgraded devices since the upgrades are Icon Name Description...
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Page 104: Troubleshooting
11. Troubleshooting MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Troubleshooting Usually, if the system seems not to transport the signal as expected, the best strategy for troubleshooting is to check signal integrity through the whole signal chain starting from source side and moving forward to receiver end. At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. -
Page 105: Use Case Studies
11. Troubleshooting MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 11.1. Use Case Studies Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Video signal Audio signal Device(s) not Check the matrix and the other devices if Other audio port is Check the audio crosspoint switched to the output... -
Page 106: How To Speed Up The Troubleshooting Process
In the case of Event Manager issue the event file and/or backup file from the Device Controller ▪ 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 firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5... -
Page 107: Technologies
12. Technologies MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Technologies The following sections contain descriptions and useful technical information how the devices work in the background. The content is based on experiences and cases we met in the practice. These sections help to understand features and technical standards like the followings: Ý... -
Page 108: Edid Management
(static EDID emulation), or from the last attached monitor’s memory (dynamic EDID emulation). For example, the Lightware device can be set up to emulate a sink device, which is connected to one of the outputs. In this case, the EDID automatically changes, if the monitor is replaced with another display device (as long as it has a valid EDID). -
Page 109: Hdcp Management
To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption, Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling/disabling function: the HDCP capability can be disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected source will detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off authentication. -
Page 110: Hdcp V2.2
The signal is encrypted with HDCP v2.2 on the input and encrypted with HDCP v1.4 on the output of the on the Output on the Output Lightware device. A lower level of encryption may be applied only if the source device/content allows it - according to the HDCP standard. In this case the HDCP settings are: HDCP v1.4 HDCP v1.4... -
Page 111: Pixel Accurate Reclocking
Without reclocking, sparkles, noise, and jaggies appear on the image. Lightware’s sophisticated Pixel Accurate Reclocking technology fixes more problems than general TMDS reclocking. It removes not only intra-pair skew but inter-pair skew as well. The Pixel Accurate Reclocking... -
Page 112: Serial Management
MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 12.4. Serial Management 12.4.3. RS-232 Signal Transmission over MX2-HDMI20 Matrix switchers The following examples describe the detailed integration of Lightware devices between different RS-232 pin 12.4.1. General Information assignment units. There are two types of devices in general serial communication: INFO: -R suffixed models in MX2-HDMI20 series are supplied with D-SUB serial connector. -
Page 113: Appendix
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual Appendix Ý Specifications Ý Factory Default Settings Ý Mechanical Drawings Ý Direction of the Airflow Ý Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission Ý Audio Cable Wiring Guide Ý Factory EDID List Ý... -
Page 114: Specifications
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.1. Specifications HDMI Input/Output Ports General Dimensions in mm - MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio ........Port connector type ......19-pole HDMI type A receptacle Compliance ..................CE ............442 (482 *) W x 43.7 H x 177.5 D Standard ............ -
Page 115: Factory Default Settings
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.2. Factory Default Settings Parameter Setting / Value Network Settings IP address Dynamic (DHCP is enabled) RS-232 Port Port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1 Control protocol LW3 protocol General Video Settings Crosspoint setting Input 1 on all outputs F49 - (Universal HDMI, all audio formats with deep color... -
Page 116: Mechanical Drawings
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.3. Mechanical Drawings MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio-L INFO: MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x4-HDMI20-CA, MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L, -CA, MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A; MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio MX2-8x8-DH-8DPi-A models have the same size. 482 mm 482 mm LIVE POWER SOURCES DESTINATIONS CTRL MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio-L RESET Compact HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher... - Page 117 13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio-R MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio-R INFO: The 2 RU-high models have the same size: MX2-16x8-HDMI20-Audio-R, MX2-16x16-HDMI20, -R, INFO: The 4 RU-high models have the same size: MX2-24x24-HDMI20, -R, -Audio, -Audio-R; -Audio, -Audio-R; MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R;...
- Page 118 13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R INFO: The 8 RU-high models have the same size: MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R, MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R, MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R. 440.5 mm 483 mm Applied firmware package: v1.7.0 | LDC software: v2.5.1b5...
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Page 119: Direction Of The Airflow
The MX2-HDMI20 series matrix switchers are built with 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the below examples of connecting to a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) or a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) type device: Lightware device and a DCE Lightware device and a DTE... -
Page 120: Audio Cable Wiring Guide
Symmetric audio is most often referred to as balanced audio, as opposed to asymmetric, which is referred to as unbalanced audio. Lightware products are usually built with 5-pole Phoenix connectors so we would like to help users assembling their own audio cables. -
Page 121: Factory Edid List
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.8. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 720 x 576 @ 50.00 Hz F110 3840 x 2160 @ 24.00 Hz F144 Universal HDMI 2.0, 4K, all audio 640 x 480 @ 60.00 Hz 1280 x... -
Page 122: Front And Rear Views With Port Numbering
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9. Front and Rear Views with Port Numbering 13.9.3. MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L 13.9.1. MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 123: Mx2-8X8-Hdmi20-Audio
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.7. MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A 13.9.5. MX2-8X8-HDMI20-Audio HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 124: Mx2-8X8-Dh-8Dpio-A
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.9. MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A 13.9.11. MX2-16x16-HDMI20 HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 125: Mx2-16X16-Hdmi20-Audio
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.12. MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio 13.9.13. MX2-16x16-HDMI20-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 126: Mx2-16X16-Hdmi20-Audio-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.14. MX2-16x16-HDMI20-Audio-R 13.9.15. MX2-16x16-DH-8DPi-A-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 127: Mx2-24X24-Hdmi20
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.16. MX2-24x24-HDMI20 13.9.17. MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 128: Mx2-24X24-Hdmi20-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.18. MX2-24x24-HDMI20-R 13.9.19. MX2-24x24-HDMI20-Audio-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 129: Mx2-24X24-Dh-12Dpi-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.21. MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-A-R 13.9.20. MX2-24x24-DH-12DPi-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 130: Mx2-24X24-Dh-24Dpio-A-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.22. MX2-24x24-DH-24DPio-A-R 13.9.23. MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 131: Mx2-32X32-Dh-16Dpi-A-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.24. MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R 13.9.25. MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 132: Mx2-48X48-Dh-24Dpio-A-R
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.9.26. MX2-48x48-DH-24DPio-A-R 13.9.27. MX2-48x48-DH-48DPio-A-R HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. -
Page 133: Firmware Release Notes
13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual 13.10. Firmware Release Notes v1.5.1b5 v1.4.2.b11 Below list shows the released firmware packages with important Release date: 2019-11-11 Release date: 2019-07-23 notes. Bugfix: Bugfix: v1.6.0b10 ▪ Fixed a bug that caused MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio (part number: ▪... - Page 134 13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual v1.4.0b11 v1.3.4b10 v1.3.1b7 Release date: 2019-05-30 Release date: 2019-03-13 Release date: 2018-11-06 New feature: Bugfix: Bugfix: ▪ Fixed a bug that caused a 10 bit YUV 4:2:2 bit input format to be ▪...
- Page 135 13. Appendix MX2-HDMI20 series – User's Manual v1.2.2b10 v1.1.6b3 v1.1.4b6 Release date: 2018-03-28 Release date: 2017-09-04 Release date: 2017-07-31 Bugfix: New feature: New feature: ▪ Fixed a bug that might cause a video port to hang when the ▪...
- Page 136 ▪ Fixed a bug that caused some HDCP 1.4 repeaters (e.g. some AV receivers) not to be authenticated properly. ▪ Fixed a bug that prevented the Lightware Protocol 2 switch command from working. ▪ Fixed a bug that caused some displays not to authenticate correctly when they were switched on after being connected to the matrix.
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Page 137: Hashtag Keyword List
DP link training setting This keyword is placed at the DHCP (dynamic IP address) setting in #lock Port lock settings the front panel operation, the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) and the LW3 programmer's reference section. #mute Port mute setting The following list contains all hashtag keywords placed in the... -
Page 138: Further Information
Judit 2.12 13-01-2021 model info, Display ID description period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. Barsony If Lightware chooses to replace the product then the replacement will be warranted for the remainder of the original unit’s warranty period.
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