Lightware HDMI-TPS-RX220AK User Manual

Lightware HDMI-TPS-RX220AK User Manual

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HDMI-TPS-RX220AK
HDBaseT
Multimedia Extender
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v2.0
02-10-2020

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual HDMI-TPS-RX220AK HDBaseT Multimedia Extender v2.0  02-10-2020 ...
  • Page 2     HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Important Safety Instructions Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Common Safety Symbols WEEE Class II apparatus construction. Symbol Description This marking shown on the product or its literature, The equipment should be operated only from the power source indicates that it should not be disposed with other indicated on the product.
  • Page 3 This keyword is placed at the DHCP (dynamic IP address) setting in  Step forward to the next page. the front panel operation, the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) and the LW3 programmer's reference section. See the list of all hashtag keywords of the document in the...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.3.5. Ethernet Status LEDs ..............14 4.7.2. Receiver Cloning – Configuration Backup and Restore ....28 5.10.2. Network ..................48 2.4. Special Button Functions ............15 4.7.3. Remote Firmware Upgrade of Connected Lightware Devices ..28 5.10.3. Front Panel ..................49 2.4.1. Programable Function Button ............15 4.8. Software Control Modes ............28 5.10.4. Backup ...................
  • Page 5     HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Table of Contents 6.3.11. Health Status Query ..............57 7.3.7. Signature ..................71 7.6.2. Query the Status of Destination Port ..........80 6.3.12. Restarting of the Device..............57 7.3.8. Subscription ..................71 7.6.3. Query the Audio Crosspoint Setting ..........80 6.3.13. Recalling Factory Default Settings ..........
  • Page 6     HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Table of Contents 7.10. RS-232 Recognizer ..............88 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ..............101 7.10.1. Enable the Recognizer ..............88 8.1. Use Case Studies ...............102 7.10.2. Set the Delimiter Hex ..............88 8.2. How to Speed Up the Troubleshooting Process ......103 7.10.3. Set the Timeout ................
  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual I ntroduction Thank you for choosing Lightware HDMI-TPS-RX220AK device. In the first chapter we would like to introduce the device highlighting the most important features in the below listed sections: ç Description ç Compatible Devices ç...
  • Page 8: Description

    The receiver is compatible only with the UMX-TPS-TX140K transmitter from the USB KVM extension point of view. About the Serial Number 1.3. Box Contents Lightware devices contain a label indicating the unique serial number of the product. The structure is the following: 7A000941 6-digit running sequence number...
  • Page 9: Features

        1. Introduction HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 1.4. Features 3D and 4K Support Ethernet Control High bandwidth allows extension of resolutions up to 4K and even 3D sources and displays are Multiple simultaneous TCP/IP connections are available with a simple ASCII-based protocol for supported.
  • Page 10: Typical Application

        1. Introduction HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 1.5. Typical Application Typical application diagram Applied firmware package: v1.4.0 | LDC software: v2.4.0b3...
  • Page 11: Product Overview

        2. Product Overview HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual P roduct Overview The following sections are about the physical structure of the device, input/ output ports and connectors: ç Front View ç Rear View ç Status LEDs and Button Functions ç...
  • Page 12: Front View

        2. Product Overview HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 2.1. Front View 2.2. Rear View USB A-type USB KVM ports for HID-compatible devices (preferably keyboard and mouse). 12V DC input 12V DC input for local powering. connectors connector Analog audio TRS (3.5mm jack) connector for unbalanced analog audio output.
  • Page 13: Status Leds And Button Functions

       2. Product Overview HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 2.3. Status LEDs and Button Functions 2.3.2. Crosspoint Status LEDs and Input Select Button Functionality The source signal for the HDMI output ports can be selected by pushing the Input Select button. Five pre- 2.3.1. Device Status LEDs...
  • Page 14: Function Button

        2. Product Overview HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 2.3.3. Function Button 2.3.5. Ethernet Status LEDs The source signal for the Analog audio output port can be selected by pushing the Function button as follows: Amber LED Button operation Crosspoint settings Not linked.
  • Page 15: Special Button Functions

        2. Product Overview HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 2.4.4. Entering Bootload Mode HDCP LED It may happen that the firmware upgrade process is not successful as the device cannot be switched to bootload mode automatically. In this case, receiver device can be forced to switch to bootload mode as follows: Step 1.
  • Page 16: Installation

        3. Installation HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual I nstallation The chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other appliances, presenting also the mounting options, the electrical connections and further assembly steps: ç Mounting Options ç...
  • Page 17: Mounting Options

    The UD-kit double makes it easy to mount a single receiver on any flat surface (e.g. furniture). To mount the receiver Lightware supplies optional accessories for different usage. There are two kinds of mounting kits with similar fixing method. The receiver has two mounting holes with inner thread on the bottom side;...
  • Page 18: Ethernet Connector (Tps And Lan Ports)

    They are also known as (3,5 mm or approx. 1/8”) audio jack, phone jack, phone plug, and mini-jack Lightware recommends the termination of LAN cables on the basis of TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B plug. The pin assignments are the following for the detector and the emitter: standards.
  • Page 19: Connector

        3. Installation HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 3.2.7. RS-232 Connector 3.3. Connecting Steps The receiver contains a 3-pole Phoenix connector which is used for RS-232 serial connection. Pin nr. Signal Ground TX data RX data RS-232 connector pin assignments...
  • Page 20     3. Installation HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Powering Options Using local PSU - connect the 12V power adaptor to the DC input on the receiver first, then to the AC power socket. Using PoE with connecting a transmitter: connect the TPS IN (PoE) port of the receiver to the TPS+PoE output port of the TPS-PI-1P1 power injector by a CATx cable as well as connect the TPS output port of the transmitter to the TPS port of the TPS-PI-1P1 by a CATx cable.
  • Page 21: Device Concept

        4. Device Concept HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual D evice Concept The following chapter describes the features of the device with few real-life examples. The topics that are described: ç Overview ç TPS Interface ç Video Interface ç...
  • Page 22: Overview

       4. Device Concept HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 4.1. Overview Selected mode on RX side HDMI-TPS-RX220AK is a multifunctional TPS receiver with audio de-embedding function and USB KVM LPPF1 LPPF2 HDBaseT Long reach Auto feature. The device receives audio/video, Ethernet, RS-232 and Infrared signals via the TPS input port and...
  • Page 23: The Autoselect Feature

    The HDMI-TPS-RX220AK receiver has has two source devices: the transmitter over TPS; and a laptop over HDMI. The two video signals can be routed to any sink devices which are connected to the device: the HDTV and the projector.
  • Page 24: Usb Kvm Function

    4.5.2. USB KVM Extension - Example The Concept The HDMI-TPS-RX220AK device transmits the USB control signals of the keyboard and the mouse to the UMX-TPS-TX140K transmitter over the TPS interface. Thereby the PC can be controlled by the USB HID Block diagram of the serial interface in control mode devices from a distance up to 150 m.
  • Page 25: Recognizer

    IP:port address. ▪ E1. When the signal is present on O1 port of the HDMI-TPS-RX220AK, it sends a message 'PING' on P1 ▪ Transmitter: set the RS-232 mode to Command Injection on TPS output port. Set the further parameters port of RS-232 to the VC codec.
  • Page 26: Ir Interface

    All settings are available in the LDC software, see settings in the Infra section. HDMI-TPS-RX220AK can send Little-endian pronto hex IR codes on its IR output port. INFO: The modulation of output IR signal can be turned off or on by LW3 command, see the...
  • Page 27: Consuming Electronic Control (Cec) Interface

    A/V system. This interface supports both LW2 and LW3 protocols. HDMI-TPS-RX220AK is able to send and receive CEC commands, from the input ports towards the source, Port Diagram and from output port towards the sink.
  • Page 28: Receiver Cloning - Configuration Backup And Restore

    ▪ Lightware Device Controller (LDC): you can connect to the device via our control software with using USB, RS-232 or Ethernet interfaces and control or configure the device as you wish. For the details see the Software Control - Lightware Device Controller chapter.
  • Page 29: Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

    S oftware Control - Lightware Device Controller The device can be controlled by a computer through RS-232, Ethernet, and USB interfaces by the Lightware Device Controller (LDC). The software can be installed on a Windows PC or macOS. The application and the User’s Manual can be downloaded from www.lightware.com.
  • Page 30: Install And Upgrade

    The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on Format: LightwareDeviceController -c <COM_port>:<Baud> Lightware’s website and opens the update window if LDC updates are found. Example: LightwareDeviceController -c COM1:57600 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 31: Establishing The Connection

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.3. Establishing the Connection Change IP Address To modify IP address settings quickly it is not necessary to enter the device's Step 1. Connect the device to a computer via Ethernet, USB or RS-232.
  • Page 32: Crosspoint Menu

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.4. Crosspoint Menu 5.4.2. Audio Layer The receiver is built with a 2x2 video crosspoint and a 2x3 audio crosspoint which can be controlled in this menu. The section is about the available video and audio crosspoint settings.
  • Page 33: Port Tiles

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.4.3. Port Tiles 5.5. Port Properties Windows The colors of the port tiles and the displayed icons represent different states and information: Clicking on a port tile opens the port properties in a pop-up window. This section is about the available audio and video related port information, settings and parameters.
  • Page 34: Video - Hdmi In 2

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.5.2. Video - HDMI In 2 5.5.3. Video - HDMI Out 1 and 2 This is the HDMI video input signal of These are the video output signals of the receiver.
  • Page 35: Audio - Tps In 1 And Hdmi In 2

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.5.4. Audio - TPS In 1 and HDMI In 2 5.5.6. Audio - Analog Audio Out These are the audio input signals of This is the audio input signals of the the receiver.
  • Page 36: Cec Controller

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.5.8. CEC Controller Drop-down This list contains the basic CEC commands, most of them are displayed on the command list graphical interface, too (on the left side). Click on the Send button to execute The receiver is able to send and receive Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands.
  • Page 37: Diagnostic Tools

    Frame detector window Reference Values 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 Value Explanation may differ from the expected and this may cause some displays to drop the picture.
  • Page 38: Nosyncscreen #Testpattern

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.6.3. No Sync Screen (Test Pattern) Table and Chart Views Cable diagnostics can be displayed in advanced modes as well. Two ways are available: table view and chart The No sync screen feature generates view.
  • Page 39: Edid Menu

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.7. EDID Menu 5.7.1. EDID Operations Advanced EDID Management can be accessed by selecting the EDID menu. There are two panels: left one Changing Emulated EDID contains Source EDIDs, right one contains Destination places where the EDIDs can be emulated or copied.
  • Page 40: Edid Summary Window

    The software resolves the raw EDID and displays it as readable information to the user. All descriptors can be edited, and saved in an EDID file, or uploaded to the User memory. For more details about EDID Editor please visit our website (https://lightware.com/support/guides-and-white-papers) and download EDID Editor user's manual.
  • Page 41: Creating An Edid - Easy Edid Creator

    Since above mentioned Advanced EDID Editor needs more complex knowledge about EDID, 5.8.1. RS-232 Lightware introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps. By clicking on the Create button below Source panel, Easy EDID Creator is opened in a new window.
  • Page 42 Example. Check Enable message recognizer on this port to When the HDMI-TPS-RX220AK has an active video signal, the switcher login the VC codec automatically. switch the recognizer on. The signal presence triggers a bi-directional communication with the VC codec via RS-232: Delimiter sequence text box is for setting the Step 1.
  • Page 43: Ethernet

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.8.2. Ethernet 5.8.3. Infra ATTENTION! The device has no built-in Infrared receiver and transmitter. For the complete usage attach an IR emitter unit to the IR OUT and an IR detector unit to the IR IN connectors.
  • Page 44     5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Description Function Code number. Name You can give an unique name for the desired code. Fingerprint (hash) Fingerprint code in pronto hexa format. Detected Indicator gives feedback about the given IR code is detected currently.
  • Page 45: Eventmanager

    HDCP active) are necessary to display but it is not easy when the device is hard to access (e.g. built under the desk). For more details and examples about Event Manager please visit our website (https://lightware.com/support/guides-and-white-papers) and download Event Manager user's guide in the Downloads section.
  • Page 46: Create Or Modify An Event

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.9.2. Create or Modify an Event 5.9.3. Special Tools and Accessories Wizard Mode The Name of the Event The wizard mode lists the most common conditions and actions, so the The name of a port can be changed by typing the new name and clicking the Set button.
  • Page 47: Clear One Or More Event(S)

    ▪ Port: O1. Click on the Apply button to complete the procedure. The feature allows saving all the Events. The backup file can be uploaded to another HDMI-TPS-RX220AK When it is done, the condition appears on the upper receiver. side in textual and LW3 command format as well.
  • Page 48: Settings Menu

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.10. Settings Menu 5.10.2. Network 5.10.1. Status Network tab in Settings menu IP address and DHCP settings can be set on this tab. Always press the Apply settings button to save changes.
  • Page 49: Front Panel

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.10.3. Front Panel 5.10.5. System Front panel tab in Settings menu System tab in Settings menu Available settings: Three functions are available under System tab: ▪ Lock front panel: the Function button functionally can be disabled with the option is marked.
  • Page 50: The Built-In Miniweb

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.11. The Built-in Miniweb The default control page allows the followings: ▪ Source selection: This block can be used to select an input or enable/disable the Autoselect remotely e.g. from a mobile device.
  • Page 51: Customization

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.11.2. Customization The buttons of Action triggers section are linked to Actions of certain Events in the Event Manager. These buttons are displayed only for specific events: ▪...
  • Page 52: Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)

    Step 2. Click on the Choose file button on the right panel and browse the desired file. The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly configure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the devices are installed in the same Step 3.
  • Page 53: Create And Restore Backups From The Device Memory

        5. Software Control - Lightware Device Controller HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 5.12.4. Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory LW3 protocol help Pushing the button results a help window opening which describes the most The receiver is able to store backups in its own memory and can be recalled from there so user does not important information about LW3 protocol commands in HTML format.
  • Page 54: Lw2 Programmer's Reference

    L W2 Programmer' s 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. ç Protocol Description ç Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage ç...
  • Page 55: Protocol Description

    HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.1. Protocol Description 6.2. Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage The protocol description hereinafter stands for Lightware protocol. The below listed commands can be sent Terminal Application to the device in RAW format via the TCP/IP port no. 10001.
  • Page 56: General Lw2 Commands

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.3. General LW2 Commands 6.3.4. Firmware Version Query Command and Response #firmwareversion 6.3.1. List of All Available LW2 Commands ȩ {f} Command and Response Ȩ (FW:<firmware_version>)CrLf ȩ {lcmd} Example Ȩ (LCMD# LCMD: List all commands)CrLf ȩ...
  • Page 57: Installed Board Query

    6.3.13. Recalling Factory Default Settings ȩ {fc} All settings and parameters are reset to factory default, see the table in the Factory Default Settings section. Ȩ (CF HDMI-TPS-RX220AK 1.4.0b12 r74) #factory Ȩ (CF END) Command and Response 6.3.10. Compile Time Query ȩ {factory=all} Returns the date, when the CPU firmware was compiled.
  • Page 58: Crosspoint And Port Settings

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.4. Crosspoint and Port Settings 6.4.2. Input Switching to All Outputs Command and Response Port Numbering ȩ {<in>@O·<layer>} Applicable media layers Port Ȩ (I<in>·ALL·<layer>)CrLf Port LW2 port number type Audio...
  • Page 59: Unmute Output

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.4.4. Unmute Output 6.4.6. Unlock Output Command and Response #unmute Command and Response #unlock ȩ {+<out>·<layer>} ȩ {+<<out>·<layer>} Ȩ (0MT<out>·<layer>)CrLf Ȩ (0LO<out>·<layer>)CrLf Parameters Parameters Identifier Parameter description Value Parameter value...
  • Page 60: View Crosspoint Size

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.4.8. View Crosspoint Size 6.4.9. Autoselect Mode Query Shows the physical crosspoint size. The autoselect mode of the audio or video outputs can be changed. Command and Response Command and Response #autoselect ȩ...
  • Page 61: Autoselect - Input Priority Query

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.4.11. Autoselect - Input Priority Query 6.5. Network Configuration The settings of audio or video autoselect input priority can be queried as follows. 6.5.1. IP Status Query Command and Response The network configuration of the device can be queried as follows.
  • Page 62: Ip Address Query

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.5.2. IP Address Query 6.5.4. Subnet Mask Query IP address can be queried as follows. IP address can be queried as follows. Command and Response Command and Response ȩ {IP_ADDRESS=?} ȩ...
  • Page 63: Gateway Address Query

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.5.6. Gateway Address Query 6.5.8. Apply Network Settings Gateway address can be queried as follows. Applying the network settings and restart the network interface. Command and Response ATTENTION! The command is always requires as the last step for applying the modified network settings.
  • Page 64: Local Rs-232 Parameters Settings

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.6.2. Local RS-232 Parameters Settings 6.6.3. Link RS-232 Parameters Settings The parameters of local RS -232 port can be set as follows. The parameters of link RS -232 (TPS) port can be set as follows.
  • Page 65: Local Rs-232 Control Protocol Port Setting

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.6.4. Local RS-232 Control Protocol Port Setting The control protocol of local RS -232 port can be set as follows. Command and Response ȩ {RS232_LOCAL_PROT=<protocol>} Ȩ (RS232_LOCAL_PROT=<protocol>)CrLf Parameters Identifier...
  • Page 66: Lw2 Protocol Commands - Quick Summary

        6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 6.7. LW2 Protocol Commands – Quick Summary Crosspoint and Port Settings Input Switching to an Output General LW2 Commands ȩ {<in>@<out>·<layer>} List of All Available LW2 Commands Input Switching to All Outputs ȩ...
  • Page 67     6. LW2 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Network Configuration IP Status Query ȩ {IP_STAT=?} IP Address Query ȩ {IP_ADDRESS=?} IP Address Setting ȩ {IP_ADDRESS=<mode>;<ip_address>} Subnet Mask Query ȩ {IP_NETMASK=?} Subnet Mask Setting ȩ {IP_NETMASK=<subnet_mask>} Gateway Address Query ȩ...
  • Page 68: Lw3 Programmer's Reference

    7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual L W3 Programmer' s 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 ç Overview ç...
  • Page 69: Overview

    ‘nodes’, ‘properties’ and ‘methods’. The  MEDIA  VIDEO Advanced View of the Lightware Device Controller software is the perfect tool for browsing and learning how  XP the LW3 protocol can be used in practice.
  • Page 70: Command Types

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.3.3. Command Types 7.3.4. Prefix Summary DEFINITION: The prefix is a 2-character long code that describes the type of the response. GET command The following prefixes are defined in the LW3 protocol: The GET command can be used to get the child nodes, properties and methods of a specific node.
  • Page 71: Signature

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.3.7. Signature 7.3.9. Notifications about the Changes of the Properties DEFINITION: The signature is a four-digit-long hexadecimal value that can be optionally placed before When the value of a property is changed and the user is subscribed to the node, which the property belongs every command to keep a command and the corresponding responses together as a group.
  • Page 72: System Commands

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.4. System Commands 7.4.4. Query the Firmware Version 7.4.1. Query the Product Name Command and Response #firmwareversion ç GET·/SYS/MB.FirmwareVersion The name of the product is a read-only parameter and cannot be modified.
  • Page 73: Controllock

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.4.7. Control Lock 7.5. Video Port Settings Enable/disable the operation of the front panel buttons. Port Numbering Command and Response #controllock Video port type Parameter Video port LW3 port number SET·/MANAGEMENT/UI.ControlLock=<mode>...
  • Page 74: Query The Status Of Destination Port

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.2. Query the Status of Destination Port The Most Common Received Port Status Responses Command and Response #portstatus ç GET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus T00AA Unlocked, pr·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortStatus=<out_state> æ No embedded Unmuted Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 75: Switching Video Input To An Output

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.4. Switching Video Input to an Output 7.5.7. Query the Video Autoselect Settings Command and Response #switch #crosspoint Command and Response #autoselect ç CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch(<in>:<out>) ç GET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect æ mO·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch pr·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect=<out_set> æ...
  • Page 76: Change The Autoselect Mode

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.8. Change the Autoselect Mode 7.5.10. Changing the Input Port Priority Command and Response Command and Response ç CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect(<out>:<out_set>) ç CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setAutoselectionPriority(<in>(<out>):<prio>) æ mO·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect æ mO·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:setAutoselectionPrioirty Legend Legend See the previous section.
  • Page 77: Lock Input

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.13. Lock Input 7.5.17. Lock Output Command and Response #lock Command and Response #lock ç CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource(<in>) ç CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination(<out>) æ mO·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource æ mO·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination Example Example ç CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockSource(I1) ç CALL /MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:lockDestination(O1) æ...
  • Page 78: Hdcp Setting (Output Port)

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.20. HDCP Setting (Output Port) 7.5.22. Test Pattern Generator Clock Source HDCP capability can be set to Auto/Always on the output ports, thus, non-encrypted content can be Command and Response transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display.
  • Page 79: Hdmi Mode Settings (Output Port)

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.5.24. HDMI Mode Settings (Output Port) 7.5.26. TPS Mode Settings Command and Response #signaltype Command and Response SET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.HdmiModeSetting=<mode> SET·/REMOTE/<port>.tpsModeSetting=<TPS_mode> ç ç pw·/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.HdmiModeSetting=<mode> pw·/REMOTE/<port>.tpsModeSetting=<TPS_mode> æ æ Parameters Parameters Identifier Parameter description...
  • Page 80: Query The Status Of Destination Port

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.6.2. Query the Status of Destination Port Example ç GET /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.SourcePortStatus Command and Response #portstatus æ pr /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.SourcePortStatus=T000F;T000A ç GET·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortStatus Legend: pr·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortStatus=<out1_state>;<out2_state> æ The response contains 5 ASCII characters for each port. The first character indicates the mute/lock state,...
  • Page 81: Switching Audio Input To An Output

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.6.4. Switching Audio Input to an Output 7.6.6. Query the Audio Autoselect Settings Command and Response #switch #crosspoint Command and Response #autoselect ç CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:switch(<in>:<out>) ç GET·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:switch pr·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect=<out_set> æ...
  • Page 82: Change The Autoselect Mode

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.6.7. Change the Autoselect Mode 7.6.9. Changing the Input Port Priority Command and Response Command and Response ç CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect(<out>:<out_set>) ç CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:setAutoselectionPriority(<in>(<out>):<prio>) æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:setDestinationPortAutoselect æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:setAutoselectionPrioirty Legend Legend See the previous section.
  • Page 83: Lock Input

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.6.12. Lock Input 7.6.16. Lock Output Command and Response #lock Command and Response #lock ç CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockSource(<in>) ç CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockDestination(<out>) æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockSource æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockDestination Example Example ç CALL /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockSource(I1) ç CALL /MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockDestination(O1;O2;O3) æ...
  • Page 84: Volume Setting (Db) In Steps

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.7.2. Volume Setting (dB) in Steps 7.7.5. Balance Setting Command and Response Command and Response #balance CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/<out>:stepVolumedB(<step>) SET·/MEDIA/AUDIO/<out>.Balance=<level> ç ç æ mO·/MEDIA/AUDIO/<out>:stepVolumedB pw·/MEDIA/AUDIO/<out>.Balance=<level> æ Parameters Parameters <level> Sets the output volume (attenuation) between -95.625 dB and 0 dB in step of -0.375 dB. The <level>...
  • Page 85: Network Configuration

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.8. Network Configuration 7.8.4. Change the IP Address (Static) 7.8.1. Query the DHCP State Command and Response SET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress=<IP_address> ç Command and Response #network #ipaddress #dhcp pw·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticIpAddress=<IP_address> æ ç GET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled pw·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=<logical_value> Example æ...
  • Page 86: Change The Gateway Address (Static)

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.8.8. Change the Gateway Address (Static) 7.9. RS-232 Port Configuration Command and Response Port Numbering SET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<gw_address> ç Serial port LW3 port number Parameter pw·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.StaticGatewayAddress=<gw_address> æ RS-232 (local) <port> Example TPS in 1 ç...
  • Page 87: Baud Rate Setting

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.9.3. BAUD Rate Setting 7.9.5. Stopbits Setting Command and Response Command and Response SET·/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Baudrate=<baudrate> SET·/MEDIA/UART/<port>.StopBits=<stopbits> ç ç pw·/MEDIA/UART/<port>.Baudrate=<baudrate> pw·/MEDIA/UART/<port>.StopBits=<stopbits> æ æ Parameters Parameters Identifier Parameter description Value Parameter value Identifier...
  • Page 88: Query The Command Injection Mode

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.9.7. Query the Command Injection Mode 7.10. RS-232 Recognizer Command and Response This tool is able to recognize the incoming RS-232 message. It stores the incoming serial data from the first bit, until the previously defined string (delimiter) or the elapsing timeout after the last bit.
  • Page 89: Set The Timeout

       7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.10.3. Set the Timeout 7.10.5. Query the Last Recognized Serial Message in Hex Format When the set time is elapsed after the last received message, the device saves the data. It can be applied, The recognized data is stored in hex format.
  • Page 90: Query The Last Recognized Serial Message In String Format

       7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.10.7. Query the Last Recognized Serial Message in String Format 7.10.9. Set the Active Timeout The recognized data is stored in string, hex and hash format in a temporary storage. They are erased when This property is responsible for erasing the temporary storage (ActiveRx, ActiveRxHex, ActiveHash) after the the Active Timeout elapsed.
  • Page 91: Change Command Injection Port Number

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.11.2. Change Command Injection Port Number 7.12. Sending Message via the Communication Ports Command and Response 7.12.1. Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-format) via TCP Port SET·/MEDIA/IR/<in|out>.CommandInjectionPort=<port_no> The command is for sending a command message in ASCII-format. This method allows escaping the control ç...
  • Page 92: Sending A Tcp Binary Message (Hex-Format) Via Tcp Port

       7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.12.3. Sending a TCP Binary Message (HEX-format) via TCP Port 7.12.5. Sending a TCP Text (ASCII-format) via TCP Port The command is for sending a binary message in Hexadecimal format. This method does not require escaping The command is for sending a text message in ASCII-format via UDP-protocol.
  • Page 93: Sending A Text (Ascii-Format) Via Serial Port

       7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.12.8. Sending a Text (ASCII-format) via Serial Port 7.12.11. Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Little-endian Format via IR Port The command is for sending a command message in ASCII-format. This method does not allow sending Command and Response message with control and non-printable characters.
  • Page 94: Sending Pronto Hex Codes In Big-Endian Format Via Ir Port

    æ mO /MEDIA/IR/D1:sendProntoHexBigEndian characters. TIPS AND TRICKS: Learning raw IR code with a terminal program: Example Step 1. Connect to the HDMI-TPS-RX220AK device with a terminal program (see the details in the Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage section). ç SET /MEDIA/CEC/O1.OsdString=Lightware Step 2.
  • Page 95: Sending A Cec Command In Text Format

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.13.2. Sending a CEC Command in Text Format 7.14. EDID Management Command and Response Parameters ç CALL·/MEDIA/CEC/<port>:send(<command>) Parameter Description æ mO·/MEDIA/CEC/<port>:send <emulated> The emulated EDID memory of the desired input port. Example: E1.
  • Page 96: Query The Preferred Resolution Of An User Edid

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.14.3. Query the Preferred Resolution of an User EDID 7.14.7. Deleting an EDID from User Memory Command and Response Command and Response ç GET·/EDID/U/<user>.PreferredResolution ç CALL·/EDID:delete(<user>) pr·/EDID/U/<user>.PreferredResolution=<resolution> æ mO·/EDID:delete æ...
  • Page 97: Lw3 Protocol Commands - Quick Summary

        7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 7.15. LW3 Protocol Commands - Quick Summary Disconnecting Video Output  CALL·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP:switch(0:<out>) System Commands Query the Video Autoselect Settings Query the Product Name  GET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/XP.DestinationPortAutoselect  GET·/.ProductName Change the Autoselect Mode Set the Device Label ...
  • Page 98     7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Test Pattern Generator Clock Source Unmute Input SET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.TpgClockSource=<clock_frequency>  CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:unmuteSource(<in>)  Test Pattern Setting Lock Input SET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.TpgPattern=<pattern>  CALL·/MEDIA/AUDIO/XP:lockSource(<in>)  HDMI Mode Settings (Output Port) Unlock Input SET·/MEDIA/VIDEO/<out>.HdmiModeSetting=<mode>...
  • Page 99     7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Network Configuration Parity Setting  SET·/MEDIA/UART/ <port>.Parity=<parity> Query the DHCP State Query the Command Injection Mode  GET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled  GET·/MEDIA/UART/<port>.CommandInjectionStatus Change the DHCP State Change the Command Injection Mode SET·/MANAGEMENT/NETWORK.DhcpEnabled=<logical_value>...
  • Page 100     7. LW3 Programmer's Reference HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Sending Message via the Communication Ports EDID Management Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-format) via TCP Port Query the Emulated EDIDs  CALL·/MEDIA/ETHERNET:tcpMessage(<IP_address>:<port_no>=<message>)  GET·/EDID.EdidStatus Sending a TCP Text (ASCII-format) via TCP Port Query the Validity of a Dynamic EDID ...
  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

       8. Troubleshooting HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual T roubleshooting 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.
  • Page 102: Use Case Studies

        8. Troubleshooting HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 8.1. Use Case Studies Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Audio signal At first, check front panel LEDs and take the necessary steps according to their states. For more information about status, LEDs refer to the Status LEDs and Button Functions section.
  • Page 103: 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: v1.4.0 | LDC software: v2.4.0b3...
  • Page 104: Technologies

       9. Technologies HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual T echnologies 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: ç...
  • Page 105: 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 106: Hdcp Management

    To avoid unnecessary HDCP encryption, Lightware introduced the HDCP enabling/disabling function: the Not HDCP-compliant Sink 2. HDCP capability can be disabled in the Lightware device. If HDCP is disabled, the connected source will The layout is the same as in the previous case: non-HDCP compliant display device is connected to the detect that the sink is not HDCP capable, and turn off authentication.
  • Page 107: Hdcp V2.2

    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 setting on the input port has to be set to HDCP 1.4 HDCP v1.4...
  • Page 108: 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 109: Appendix

        10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Appendix Tables, drawings, guides, hashtag keyword list and technical details as follows: ç Specification ç Input/Output Port Numbering ç Content of Backup File ç Factory Default Settings ç Maximum Extension Distances ç...
  • Page 110: Specification

        10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 10.1. Specification General Compliance ..............................CE Max. video resolutions ...................1920x1080@120 Hz, 24 bit EMC compliance (emission) ....................IEC/EN 55032:2015 ........................... 1600x1200@60 Hz, 36 bit EMC compliance (immunity) ....................IEC/EN 55024:2011 ........................... 3840x2160@30 Hz, 24 bit Warranty ..............................
  • Page 111     10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Audio formats ..........................8 channel PCM Infrared Control ............................... Dolby TrueHD Connector type ....................3.5mm TRS (approx. 1/8" jack) ........................... DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Number of ports .........................2 (1x RX, 1x TX) Reclocking .........................Pixel Accurate Reclocking...
  • Page 112: Input/Output Port Numbering

    The following table contains the input and output ports with their ID numbers which shall be used when The backup file contains numerous settings and parameters saved from the device. When the file is uploaded LW2 / LW3 protocol command sending or in the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software. to a device, the followings will be overwritten:...
  • Page 113: Factory Default Settings

        10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 10.4. Factory Default Settings 10.5. Maximum Extension Distances Parameter Setting/Value Cable lengths ( Auto / Longreach TPS mode) Pixel clock Resolution Video port settings rate CAT5e AWG24 CAT7 AWG26** CAT7 AWG23 TPS mode...
  • Page 114: Factory Edid List

        10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 10.7. Factory EDID List Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type Mem. Resolution Type 1280 x 720p @ 50.00 Hz F108 2560 x 1600p @ 59.86 Hz 640 x 480p @ 60.00 Hz 1280 x 720p @ 60.00 Hz...
  • Page 115: Mechanical Drawings

        10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual 10.8. Mechanical Drawings Bottom View The following drawings present the physical dimensions of the receiver. Dimensions are in mm. 178.5 Front View M3 thread M3 thread Rear View Top View Side View...
  • Page 116: Hashtag Keyword List

    IP address related settings #dhcp #label Device label This keyword is placed at the DHCP (dynamic IP address) setting in the front panel operation, the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) and the LW3 programmer's reference section. #lock Port lock setting #lockbutton...
  • Page 117     10. Appendix HDMI-TPS-RX220AK – User's Manual Hashtag Keyword  Description #systemlog System log #terminal Advanced view / Terminal window #testpattern Test pattern (no sync screen) settings #tpsmode TPS (HDBaseT) mode setting #unlock Port unlock setting #unmute...
  • Page 118: Further Information

    1.4. Product failures from six (6) months to the end of the warranty period will either be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Lightware. 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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