Page 1 MX-FR9 MX-FR17 MX-FR33 MX-FR33L MX-FR33R MX-FR65R MX-FR80R with MX-CPU2 MX-FR9 MX-FR17 MX-FR33L MX-FR33R MX-FR80R MX-CPU2 board User’s Manual...
Page 3 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I apparatus construction. This equipment must be used with a main power system with a protective earth connection. The third (earth) pin is a safety feature, do not bypass or disable it. This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.
Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products MX-FR9 MX-FR17 MX-FR33 MX-FR33L MX-FR33R MX-FR65R MX-FR80R ( Computer Matrix Switcher ) in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC are in conformity with the following standards: EMI/EMC ....
Page 5: Table Of Contents
3.3. MX-FR33L ........................21 3.4. MX-FR33 ........................22 3.5. MX-FR17 ........................23 3.6. MX-FR9 .......................... 25 3.7....................26 LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 3.7.1. Power connection ....................26 3.7.2. DVI inputs and outputs.................... 26 3.7.3. HDMI inputs and outputs ..................27 3.7.4. S/PDIF digital audio input and output ..............27 3.7.5.
Page 6 5.5.1. Control interfaces ....................60 5.5.2. Multiple simultaneous connections ................. 61 5.5.3. IP settings ....................... 61 5.5.4. Serial port settings ....................62 5.5.5. Control protocols ..................... 62 SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER ......63 6.1.............. 63 NSTALLING THE ATRIX ONTROLLER SOFTWARE 6.2.
Page 7 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 8.4.3. Switch one input to one output ................103 8.4.4. Switch one input to all outputs ................104 8.4.5. Batch switch outputs ..................... 104 8.4.6. View connection on the specified output .............. 105 8.4.7. View connection on all outputs ................105 8.4.8.
Page 8 ....................134 AXIMUM CABLE LENGTH 13. SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 135 13.1. MX-FR80R ........................135 13.2. MX-FR33R ........................135 13.3. MX-FR33L ........................135 13.4. MX-FR17, MX-FR9 ....................... 136 13.5. I/O ........................136 PORTS 14. VERSION APPLICABILITY ....................137 15. WARRANTY ........................137 16.
Page 9: Introduction
UTP cross link LAN cable 1.2. Description Lightware MX-FR series matrices are modular DVI and HDMI matrix switchers with up to 80 inputs and 80 outputs, which routes any input(s) to any combination of output(s). The router conforms to DVI 1.0 specification, and switches signals between 25 - 225 MHz pixel clock frequency: from 640x480@60Hz to 1920x1200@60Hz or 2048x1080@60Hz PC resolutions.
Page 10: Features
1.3. Features  Non-blocking cross point matrix architecture – The router allows any input to be switched to any output or more outputs simultaneously.  Hybrid modular system - custom I/O sizes with several types of input and output boards give the flexibility for interfacing with different video sources and displays.
Page 11: Applications
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 1.4. Applications Some typical connection variations with the matrix router are illustrated below. Section 1. Introduction Page 11 / 137...
Page 12: Hybrid Modular Matrix Concept
2. Hybrid modular matrix concept Lightware’s hybrid modular matrix switchers allow building custom I/O sizes that meets the user’s requirements. Different types of input and output boards give the maximum flexibility for rental and installation signal transmission. The hybrid architecture allows signal routing between boards even if they have different connectors.
Page 13: Mx-Cpu2 As An Upgrade For Older Frames
#10 left empty. In this case the 65 input ports can be accessed with port numbers 9-72 and 80. 2.2. MX-CPU2 as an upgrade for older frames Lightware MX-CPU2 processor board fits into Lightware hybrid modular matrices: Older models: New models: ...
Page 14: Input Boards
2.3. Input boards Several input interface boards are available. Each model has different capabilities and functions. The table below shows a summary of the main features. HDMI HDCP EDID Model Connector Ports Cable EQ capability capability emulation   MX-DVID-IB DVI-I (D) 8 single link ...
Page 15 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Section 2. Hybrid modular matrix concept Page 15 / 137...
Page 16: Controls And Connections
3. Controls and connections 3.1. MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R Front panel view USB control Menu display Menu navigation Status LEDs Control Lock Take / Auto Preset buttons Signal Present EDID mode Output Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Info: The MX-FR65R has a label below the MX-FR80R name showing that the Configured as product is configured as MX-FR65R.
Page 17 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual USB control USB connection for Lightware Matrix Controller Software. Menu display Displays status information and menu operation. Menu navigation Up, down, left, right, escape and enter buttons for menu navigation. Status LEDs CPU live LED blinks to indicate normal operation. Power LED lights green when the router is powered on.
Page 18 Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port Test in Status LEDs Genlock Ethernet port CPU live Reset Power supplies Input boards Output boards Info: The MX-FR65R is shipped with 2 power supply units and the rightmost PSU slot is covered with a blank metal plate.
Page 19 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Status LEDs LED indicators for internal DC power voltages, and alarm. DIP settings Special settings made with these switches. Alarm out Standard SMPTE 269M alarm output with BNC connector. See section 3.7.8 for more information. Genlock LED indicators for genlock status, and BNC receptacles for genlock...
Page 20: Mx-Fr33R
3.2. MX-FR33R Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take / Auto Preset buttons Signal Present EDID mode Output Lock USB control Menu display Menu navigation Status LEDs Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port Test in Status LEDs Genlock...
Page 21: Mx-Fr33L
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 3.3. MX-FR33L Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take / Auto Preset buttons Signal Present EDID mode Output Lock USB control Menu display Menu navigation Status LEDs Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port...
Page 22: Mx-Fr33
3.4. MX-FR33 Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take / Auto Preset buttons Signal Present EDID mode Output Lock USB control Menu display Menu navigation Status LEDs Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port Status LEDs Genlock Test in...
Page 23: Mx-Fr17
Output Lock Menu navigation USB control Menu display Status LEDs USB control USB connection for Lightware Matrix Controller Software. Menu display Displays status information and menu operation. Menu navigation Up, down, left, right, escape and enter buttons for menu navigation.
Page 24 Rear view DIP settings Alarm out Preview out Serial port Test in Status LEDs Genlock Ethernet port CPU live Reset Power Input boards Output boards Status LEDs LED indicators for internal DC power voltages, and alarm. DIP settings Special settings made with these...
Page 25: Mx-Fr9
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 3.6. MX-FR9 Front panel view Control Lock Source buttons Destination buttons Take / Auto Preset buttons Signal Present EDID mode Output Lock Menu navigation USB control Menu display Status LEDs Rear view DIP settings...
Page 26: Electrical Connections
3.7.1. Power connection Some frames have redundant power supplies with hot swappable units. Frame type Power supplies Hot swappable units none MX-FR9 single internal 160W PSU none MX-FR17 single internal 160W PSU none MX-FR33...
Page 27: Hdmi Inputs And Outputs
RCA plug Info Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color-coded by CEA/CEDIA-863-B (ANSI) to aid correct connections. According to the standard Lightware uses orange colored RCA connectors for S/PDIF signals. Section 3. Controls and connections Page 27 / 137...
Page 28: Twisted Pair Inputs And Outputs
Avoid interchanging the connection to the VIDEO and DDC lines! Wiring of RJ45 plugs Bottom Side Lightware recommends the termination of TP cables on the basis of TIA/EIA T 568 A or TIA/EIA T 568 B standards. TIA/EIA color and...
Page 29: Connectors (Available On Some I/O Boards)
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 3.7.6. RS-232 connectors (available on some I/O boards) MXD-HDMI-TP interface boards provide standard 9 pin female and male D-subminiature receptacles for serial port pass-thru to remote HDMI-TP extenders. D-sub 9-pin female (DE9F) D-sub 9-pin male (DE9M) Pin nr.
Page 30: Analog Stereo Audio Input And Output Connectors
Plugs and sockets on consumer equipment are conventionally color-coded by CEA/CEDIA-863-B (ANSI) to aid correct connections. According to the standard Lightware uses red colored RCA connectors for right channel of analog stereo audio signals and white colored RCA connectors for left channel of analog stereo audio signals.
Page 31: Rs-422 Control Port
User’s Manual 3.7.5. RS-232 / RS-422 control port Lightware modular matrices can be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole D- SUB female connector. The router can be ordered with RS-232 or RS-422 control port. Figure 3-2. D-SUB 9 pole connector Pin nr.
Page 32: Genlock Input
3.7.7. Genlock input BNC connector for genlock signal input, with direct loop through. 75 ohm termination can be switched on/off by software setting. LED indicators show genlock status as described in Table 3-9. Label Description Lights if the switcher is locked to genlock source. Switching LOCKED will be done frame locked.
Page 33: Technologies
HDMI capable which have the extension. 4.1.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „My system consists of the following: a computer, a Lightware matrix, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD monitor, and a SXGA (1280x1024) projector. I would like to see the same image on the monitor and the projector.
Page 34: Advanced Edid Management
DVI signal after accepting the connected sink’s EDID information. In case of EDID readout failure or missing EDID the source will not output DVI video signal. All of our modular matrices provide Lightware’s Advanced EDID Management function that helps system integration. The built in EDID Router stores and emulates 100 EDID data plus all monitor's EDID that are connected to the output connectors.
Page 35 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual The Pixel Accurate Reclocking circuit eliminates the following errors: Intra-pair skew: skew between the + and - wires within a differential wire pair (e.g. Data2- and Data2+). It’s caused by different wire lengths or slightly different wire construction (impedance mismatch) in DVI cable.
Page 36: Hdcp Management
4.4.2. HDPC key cashing Lightware introduced the HDCP key cashing technique in early 2009 that validates all the display keys in an AV system during system boot up and keeps them constantly available for sources.
Page 37 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual note 1 note 2 note 3 unprotected content protected content protected content HDCP disabled HDCP enabled HDCP disabled input port input port input port HDCP compliant display Non HDCP display encrypted signal note 4 non encrypted signal Note 1: If a source detects that the input port is HDCP disabled, it will send only unprotected content.
Page 38: Operation
(PSU) can be dismounted or installed during operation. Depending on the router’s configuration (number and type of I/O boards) one or two PSUs are needed to operate. The extra PSU makes the system redundant. Please consult Lightware support about your system configuration to ensure redundancy.
Page 39: Source And Destination Buttons
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 5.2.3. Source and destination buttons Normal I/O ports have dedicated buttons on the front panel. These buttons are labeled with numbers and have backlight to indicate active or selected ports. These are referred as Source and Destination buttons. However the MX-CPU2 has a Test input and a Preview output port which does not have dedicated buttons with backlight.
Page 40: Switching
5.2.5. Switching Changing connections in TAKE mode Step 1. First press and release the desired source button. The pressed source button and all destination buttons which are currently connected to this source will light up. The dark remaining destination buttons are not connected to this source. This is an informative display about current status of the selected input (view only).
Page 41: Switching Operations Flowchart
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 5.2.6. Switching operations flowchart To better understand the viewing and switching sequence in TAKE and AUTOTAKE modes, please study the below diagrams. TAKE mode same button all outputs pressed preselected twice source viewing select or previewing button deselect...
Page 42: Preset Operations
Loading a preset modifies all output states that are not currently locked. 5.2.8. OUTPUT LOCK Using Lightware routers it is possible to lock a destination’s state. This feature prevents an accidental switching to the locked destination in case of important signal. Locking a destination means, that no input change or muting can be executed on that particular destination.
Page 43 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual View locked outputs in TAKE mode Step 1. Press and release the Output Lock button. Step 2. The Output Lock button starts to blink and all the buttons of any locked destinations light up, and remain illuminated for three seconds. Lock an output in TAKE mode Step 1.
Page 44: About Edid Memory
5.3. About EDID memory EDID memory is non-volatile and consists of four blocks, each for different purpose. These blocks are: Factory preset EDIDs User saved EDIDs Dynamic EDIDs (EDID of last connected sink on a specific output port) Emulated EDIDs (EDID currently emulated on a specific input port) EDIDs are numbered from 1 in each block, and they can be referred as the first letter of the block name, and the number of the desired EDID.
Page 45: Factory Edid List
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 5.3.2. Factory EDID list Memory Resolution Type Memory Resolution Type 640 x 480 @ 60.0 Hz 720 x 480 @ 30.1 Hz Analog 848 x 480 @ 60.0 Hz 720 x 576 @ 25.3 Hz Analog 800 x 600 @ 60.30 Hz 640 x 480 @ 60.0 Hz...
Page 46: Front Panel Lcd Menu Operation
5.4. Front panel LCD menu operation 5.4.1. Basic concept There are three operating modes of the LCD menu: Normal mode Most settings can be done in this mode. It is active when none of the EDID or the SIGNAL PRESENT button lights. EDID mode Use this mode to set up the emulated EDID on the inputs, learn EDID form the outputs or to view the EDID memory.
Page 47: Normal Mode
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Navigation The front panel LCD has 4 lines and 20 characters in each line. The up ▲ and down ▼ buttons can be used to scroll between menu items. The enter  button steps in the submenus or makes changes available.
Page 48 ► button Protocol settings communication protocol for each interface separately. ~LAN: ~<Lightware >~ Use the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons to select an interface, RS-232: and then select the desired protocol with the left ◄ and right ► buttons. Changes take place immediately when Protocol settings modifying the value.
Page 49 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Input port settings submenu (DVI-D type) Covered boards: MX-DVID-IB, MX-DVI-TP-IB(+) Input 1 settings The input cable equalization can be set in 0.1dB ~Equalization increments from 0dB to 41.0 dB, or ‘Auto’. Use the left ◄ ~<...
Page 50 The ‘Add-on source’ setting is accessible only with MXD- Input 2 settings UMX-IB. The analog stereo and S/PDIF conversion ~Add-On Source functions can be set here. Two signal conversions are shown. ‘S’ represents the S/PDIF port, ‘An’ represents the ~ An->D;An->S analog stereo port and ‘D’...
Page 51 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual The ’Video mode’ sets the signal type to DVI or HDMI mode which is sent towards the matrix crosspoint. The ‘Audio dependent’ mode sends HDMI signal to the crosspoint if the audio source is set to embed audio from SDI or S/PDIF. Input 17 settings The ‘Frame compatible’...
Page 52 Output port settings submenu (HDMI type) Covered boards: MX-HDMI-OB, MX-DVI-HDCP-OB, MX-HDMI-TP-OB, MX-CPU2 Preview output The ‘Signal mode’ can be set to DVI, HDMI 24bit, HDMI Output 9 settings 30bit, HDMI 36bit or Auto mode. The ‘Auto’ option sets ~Signal mode the signal mode regarding to the attached display ~<...
Page 53 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Router status menu Navigate to this menu in the main menu list and press ~Router status >> enter  or right ► button. This view is shown by default after powering on the Name: 11410200 matrix.
Page 54 Select ‘YES’ to execute operation. Select ‘NO’ or press escape ● to return to previous menu without any changes. Protocol reset submenu This operation sets the Lightware communication ~Protocol reset >> protocol for every control interface (LAN, RS-232, USB). Beep sounds indicate protocol change.
Page 55 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual HDCP keycounter menu This menu allows to test source devices how many ~HDCP keycounter >> HDCP keys can they accept. Select the input port with the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons, to which the tested HDCP keycounter device is connected to, and then press enter ...
Page 56 The numbers shown in the name of this menu depend ~Switch In17 Out17>> on the router frame. ‘Switch In17 Out17’ appears for MX- FR17, and ‘Switch In33 Out33’ appears for MX-FR33, MX-FR33L and MX-FR33R. For MX-FR9 and MX-FR80R Press UP: and MX-FR65R this menu is disabled. Test input...
Page 57: Lcd Menu Pop-Up Messages
|FANSPEED Use the up ▲ and down ▼ buttons to scroll between the ~------------------~ log entries. Log entries Please contact Lightware support. 7/8 Error FANSPEED p:0x01 o:3 Section 5. Operation Page 57 / 137...
Page 58: Edid Mode
5.4.4. EDID mode To enter or to exit from this mode press and release the EDID button. EDID mode is active when the EDID button is illuminated on the front panel. All EDIDs are referred with their memory location e.g. F49 or D03, see section 5.3 about EDID memory structure on page 44.
Page 59: Signal Present Mode
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 5.4.5. Signal Present mode To enter or exit this mode you have to press the SIGNAL PRESENT button. Signal present mode is active when Signal present button is illuminated. In this mode the source and destination buttons show the actual connection state of the corresponding port, and the actual crosspoint state can be checked on the LCD menu.
Page 60: Remote Operation
UTP cable has to be used! User interface comparison The built-in website and the Lightware matrix controller software have little different capabilities. The table below summarizes the main differences, helping you to select the interface that suits your needs.
Page 61: Multiple Simultaneous Connections
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 5.5.2. Multiple simultaneous connections The matrix allows simultaneous remote control over multiple interfaces. External control over Ethernet, Serial and USB connections can be used at the same time. Moreover the Ethernet interface can handle multiple connections on the same TCP/IP port. The responses to the commands are only sent to the interface on which they were queried –...
Page 62: Serial Port Settings
The serial port baud rate can be changed on the front panel LCD menu or remotely by protocol command as well. 5.5.5. Control protocols Matrix routers can be controlled with multiple control protocols. Lightware routers have a special protocol, but to interoperate with third party devices, a secondary protocol is also provided.
Page 63: Software Control - Using Lightware Matrix Controller
Step 3. If you want to create desktop icon click Yes in the next pop-up window: Step 4. After finishing the installation the following message appears: Step 5. To run Lightware matrix control software find the shortcut icon in Start menu  Programs  Lightware  LW_matrix_controller… or on your desktop, and double...
Page 64: Establishing The Connection
6.2. Establishing the connection The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix Controller software through RS-232 connection or Ethernet port. Step 1. Connect the matrix switcher and the computer either via  Serial port, with RS-232 Male to Female cable (straight through) ...
Page 65 If the connection has been made via Ethernet, the software picks the primary Ethernet interface, and shows the available Lightware devices on that port. The device type and the serial number are displayed automatically. Click the desired device, to highlight it.
Page 66: Control Menu
When the Lightware Matrix Controller finds the hardware, it determines the product type, and the control menu appears. The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed. This view depends on the matrix frame size and the installed I/O boards.
Page 67: Input And Output Board Types
User’s Manual 6.3.2. Input and output board types With Lightware Hybrid Technology the matrix frames can be equipped with different types of boards. The colored bars near the crosspoint area display the type of the board in each slot. Whether it is an optical, a twisted pair or other kind of board, a different color represents its type.
Page 68: Cpu Board Dvi Ports
The port indication in the last column of the crosspoint array changes to ‘I80’ or ‘TIN’ regarding this setting. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 68 / 137...
Page 69: Input And Output Names
Click on a crosspoint square to connect the output again to an input. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 69 / 137...
Page 70: Preset Operations
Preset operations can be done on the PRESET panel. The panel can be accessed by clicking on the arrow at the right margin of the software window. Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time.
Page 71: Preset Names
Current input: Reloads the default values to the currently selected input. All inputs: Loads the factory default values to all inputs which are the same type as the currently viewed input port. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 71 / 137...
Page 72 The connector type can be: LC, SC, ST, and NT (Neutrik OpticalCON). Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 72 / 137...
Page 73 It is always advised to use the automatic mode and only adjust the equalization manually if the auto mode does not give a good result. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 73 / 137...
Page 74 HDCP encryption with certain source devices. Note that only unprotected contents can be played on the source if this setting is disabled (unchecked). See section 4.4 on page 36 for more information. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 74 / 137...
Page 75 Some source devices can accept a limited number of HDCP keys. This function helps to determine the capabilities of the connected source device. See section 0 for more information. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 75 / 137...
Page 76 Port remote RS-232 terminal This terminal window can be used to communicate with the periphery device which is connected to the RS-232 port on the remote extender. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 76 / 137...
Page 77 The Auto source setting accepts both digital and analog signals on the input and selects the one which is firstly detected. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 77 / 137...
Page 78 The below settings appear only with the MXD-UMX-IB. Audio source The signal which is sent to the matrix crosspoint can have embedded audio. No audio embedding: Disables audio in the signal. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 78 / 137...
Page 79 Analog audio output settings These settings appear only if the analog audio port is configured as output. Volume, balance, bass, treble, deemphasis and phase invert can be adjusted. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 79 / 137...
Page 80 The forwarded signal will have the embedded audio from the SDI input. S/PDIF: The forwarded signal will have the audio from the S/PDIF input. No audio: The forwarded signal will not have any embedded audio. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 80 / 137...
Page 81: Output Parameter Settings
Some settings are only accessible with certain output boards. The exact look of the setting window may depend on the type of the board because the different boards have different capabilities. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 81 / 137...
Page 82 Figure 6-9. Output parameters for DVI-D boards Parameters The factory default settings give good result in most cases. Please consult Lightware support for further information if encountering problems with output signals. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller...
Page 83 The dual-link output port can be configured to disable the TMDS wires needed for dual- link signals. This can solve problems with dual-link monitors when a single-link signal is routed to them. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 83 / 137...
Page 84 Can be set to RGB, YUV444, YUV422 or Auto. Convert the color space on the output to the given type. Please note that DVI signals support only RGB color space. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 84 / 137...
Page 85 Shows the number of audio channels. Frame detector More detailed information about the outputted signal like blanking intervals can be checked with this function. See section 6.3.10 for more information. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 85 / 137...
Page 86 Periphery device: Set if the periphery device connected to the remote extender needs ASCII or Binary control commands. It set to disabled then the periphery device could not send commands back. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 86 / 137...
Page 87: Frame Detector
CPU2 board and the Frame detector can be used on the output port. Figure 6-12. Frame detector window Lightware’s frame detector function works like an input signal analyzer and makes possible to determine the exact video format that is sent by the source, thus helps to identify many problems.
Page 88: Hdcp Key Counter
Info: The test takes about 1-2 minute and the device will not process any other command during the test. The video signal will disappear or flash on the outputs. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 88 / 137...
Page 89: Genlock Settings
“I” or “P”. Odd fields Switching on odd fields can be enabled or disabled. Set the line number in which the switching has to be done. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 89 / 137...
Page 90: Locking To Ttl Signal
The switching is done when the delay counter stops, this way the switching will be accurate in ± 300 nanoseconds. (The minimum value is 3.75 μs) Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 90 / 137...
Page 91: Locking To Preview Output Dvi
DVI-sync table is used. The only difference that the sync source is independent from the crosspoint, as it is taken directly from the DVI test input on the CPU board. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 91 / 137...
Page 92: Edid Menu
Any DVI source reads the EDID from the Emulated EDID memory for the corresponding port. The user can copy an EDID from any of the three EDID lists to the desired input’s memory location. This is called EDID routing. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 92 / 137...
Page 93 Save button. Step 4. After the process was completed, an ‘EDID saved!’ message appears. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 93 / 137...
Page 94: Advanced Edid Editor
Step 3. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to delete the EDID. 6.5.2. Advanced EDID Editor This powerful tool is essential for AV professionals. The Lightware Advanced EDID Editor is integrated into the Lightware Matrix Controller software, and it makes possible to manage every setting in the EDID on an intuitive user interface.
Page 95: Easy Edid Creator
EDID, Lightware introduced a wizard like interface for fast and easy EDID creation. With Lightware Easy EDID Creator it is possible to create custom EDIDs in four simple steps. By clicking on the wizard icon, the Easy EDID Creator opens in a new window.
Page 96: Status Menu
“Serial and IP Settings...” button. MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R The MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R matrix frame has more hardware health information which is shown on the Advanced tab. Figure 6-16. Advanced Status menu Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 96 / 137...
Page 97: Device Information
Info: The “Load Default” button loads the factory default IP settings to the fields, which contain a fix configuration: IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 97 / 137...
Page 98: Installed Cards
Standard report The controller software is able to collect information from the matrix and save it to a report file. This information package can be sent to Lightware support team when a problem may arise with the matrix router. Step 1. Press the red button on the status menu page ‘generate report file’.
Page 99: View Error Logs
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 6.7.6. View error logs The matrix router saves error logs on the built-in micro SD memory card. These log files can be downloaded and viewed with this function. The columns in the list are: error level, time, error code, error parameter, processor task identifier, occurrences and extra information.
Page 100: Programmer's Reference
8.1. Changing protocols The router is equipped with multiple router protocols. Different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols. E.g. the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol#2 at the same time.
Page 101 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual ASCII table: The most frequently used characters are highlighted. Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char [Space] [NUL] [SOH] " [STX] [ETX] [EOT] [ENQ] & [ACK] [BEL] [BS] [TAB] [LF] [VT] [FF]...
Page 102: Storage Memories
8.3. Storage memories The matrix stores many configuration settings and parameters and uses different memories. In some cases it is important to know which setting is stored in which memory. Available storage memories:  Matrix frame memory (read only)  CPU board memory, upgrade resistant ...
Page 103: Switching And Control Commands
All other frames use the Test input and Preview output just like any other ports. These ports are referred as the last port in the crosspoint. Frame Test input Preview output MX-FR9 in 9 out 9 MX-FR17 in 17 out 17...
Page 104: Switch One Input To All Outputs
Format Example 2 → {2@4} Command {<in>@<out>} Response (1LO<out²>)CrLf ← (1LO04)CrLf Explanation 2: Input 2 to output 4 switch is not made because output 4 is locked. Info: The response for this command does not show if the output is muted. To check the mute status a separate query has to be used like {VC}.
Page 105: View Connection On The Specified Output
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual The below example shows a command that does not resulted batch switching, because another command get between: One by one commands Batch commands → {02@01}CrLf → {02@01}{+06}{05@04}CrLf ← (O01 I02)CrLf ← (O01 I02)CrLf → {+06}CrLf ←...
Page 106: View Mutes On All Outputs
Format Example 2 (MX-FR17) → {VC} Command {VC} Response (ALL●<O1>●<O2>●<O3> ← (ALL M02 L02 U02 05 05 05 08 08 ●<O4>●<O5>●<O6>●<O7> 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08)CrLf ●<O8>●<O9>●<O10> ●<O11>●<O121>●<O13> ●<O14>●<O15>●<O16> ●<O17>)CrLf Legend 2: Any <Ox> indexes can be a two digit number, or there can be a leading character showing the mute and/or lock state for the corresponding output.
Page 107: Unmute Specified Output
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 8.4.10. Unmute specified output Description: Unmute output <out>. Format Example → {+03} Command {+<out>} Response (0MT<out²>)CrLf ← (0MT03)CrLf Explanation: Output 3 is unmuted. Now output 3 is switched to the input it was connected to prior to the mute command. Info: Unmuting an output makes the previous connection active as the crosspoint’s state has not been changed with the muting command, only the output was disabled.
Page 108: Save Preset To The Specified Memory Location
8.4.14. Save preset to the specified memory location Description: Save current crosspoint configuration (output states) to preset <id>. Format Example → {$4} Command {$<id>} Response (SPR<id²>)CrLf ← (SPR04)CrLf Explanation: Current crosspoint state is saved to preset 4, including the mute state of the outputs.
Page 109: Query Names Of Presets / Inputs / Outputs
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Rename a preset Format Example → {PNAME#1=First preset} Command {PNAME#<id>= <preset_name>} ← (PNAME#1=First preset)CrLf Response (PNAME#<id>= <preset_name>)CrLf Explanation: Preset 1 was named as “first preset”. Rename an input Format Example → {INAME#3=Media_Player} Command {INAME#<id>= <input_name>} ←...
Page 110: Set Default Names Of Presets / Inputs / Outputs
Read an output’s name Format Example → {ONAME#2=?} Command {ONAME#<out>=?} ← (ONAME#2=Monitor#2)CrLf Response (ONAME#<out>= <output_name>)CrLf Explanation: Name for output 2 is “monitor#2”. 8.4.19. Set default names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs Description: Renames all preset / input / output names to the default: Preset 1..32 / Input 1..17 / Output 1..17 respectively.
Page 111: Reload Factory Default Ip Settings
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Legend: Identifier Description Default value <id> 0: fix IP 2: DHCP <ip_address> IP address 192.168.254.254 <port> TCP/IP port 10001 <mask> subnet mask 255.255.0.0 <gateway> gateway address 0.0.0.0 Explanation: The router has a fix IP address 192.168.2.106 on the 255.255.0.0 subnet with a gateway on 192.168.2.1 and communicates over TCP port 10001.
Page 112: Query Rs-232 Baud Rate
Info: Be aware that different control interfaces can be set to use different protocols. E.g. the Ethernet interface can use the Lightware protocol while the Serial interface uses Protocol#2 at the same time.
Page 113: Change Control Protocol
Info: The setting applies only for the interface that was used to send the command! Info: The USB interface always uses the Lightware protocol, this cannot be changed. Format Example →...
Page 114: Router Status Commands
Command {i} ← (I: MX-FR17)CrLf Response (<PRODUCT_TYPE>)CrLf Explanation: The connected device is a MX-FR17. Legend: <PRODUCT_TYPE> shows the router model: Possible responses crosspoint size (I:MX-FR9)CrLf 9 x 9 (I:MX-FR17)CrLf 17 x 17 (I:MX-FR33)CrLf 33 x 33 (I:MX-FR33L)CrLf 33 x 33...
Page 115: View I/O Slot Limits
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 8.6.5. View I/O slot limits Description: Check the number of I/O boards limited by factory. Format Example (MX-FR17) → {maxslots=?} Command {MAXSLOTS=?} ← (MAXSLOTS=IB:01,OB:01)CrLf Response (MAXSLOTS= IB:<num1>,OB:<num2>)CrLf Explanation: The router is limited for one input board and one output board. Legend: <num1>...
Page 116: View Firmware For All Controllers
8.6.7. View firmware for all controllers’ Description: Shows the firmware versions of all installed controllers. The number of responses depends on the router configuration. Format Example (MX-FR17) → {fc} Command {FC} Response (CF●<DESC>)CrLf ← (CF MX-CPU2 FW:3.1.6v (CF●<DESC>)CrLf SCH_2.2)CrLf … ←...
Page 117: View Error List
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual MX-FR80R Format Example (MX-FR80R) → {st} Command {ST} Response (ST●<DESC>)CrLf ← (ST CPU N/A 5.03V 3.27V N/A … 12.27V 31.2C)CrLf (ST●<DESC>)CrLf (ST FAN#1 1500RPM 1470RPM 1500RPM 1470RPM 1500RPM 4770RPM)CrLf (ST FAN#2 1500RPM 1500RPM 1410RPM 1470RPM 1470RPM 4560RPM)CrLf (ST PS#1 Not powered!)CrLf (ST PS#2 12.14V 14.32A...
Page 118: System Commands
8.7. System commands 8.7.1. Reload factory defaults Description: Factory default settings can be reloaded for different functions separately. Multiple functions can be entered. Format Example Command {FACTORY=<f1>;<f2>;…;fx} → {FACTORY=XPOINT;IOCARDS; EDIDS} Response (FACTORY●<f1>…)CrLf ← (FACTORY XPOINT…)CrLf (FACTORY●<f2>…)CrLf ← (FACTORY IOCARDS…)CrLf … ←...
Page 119: Query Cpu Time
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Format Example (MX-FR17) → {SETTIME= 15.10.2012. 16:52:34 Command {SETTIME=<date>●<time>● UTC+<zone>} UTC+0100} ← (15.10.2012. 16:52:34 Response (<date>●<time>● UTC+<zone>)CrLf UTC+0100)CrLf Explanation: The matrix router’s processor stores the new time. Legend: <date> Date in DD.MM.YYYY. format. <time> Time in HH:MM:SS format.
Page 120: Edid Router Commands
8.8. EDID router commands The EDID router manipulates the EDID memory, which has memory locations that are assigned to specific input or output ports. Please read section 5.3. on page 44 about EDID memory structure. 8.8.1. Change EDID on input Description: Copy EDID from memory location <loc2>...
Page 121: Watch Edid Validity Table
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Format Example 1 (MX-FR17) → {VEDID} Command {VEDID} Response (VEDID●<IN1>●<IN2>● ← (VEDID F049 F049 F049 F049 F049 <IN3>●<IN4>●<IN5>● F049 F049 F049 U002 U002 U002 <IN6>●<IN7> ●<IN8>● U002 F049 F049 F049 F049 <IN9>●<IN10>●<IN11>● D004)CrLf <IN12>●<IN13>●<IN14>● <IN15>●<IN16>●...
Page 122: View Edid Header
8.8.6. View EDID header Description: Shows basic information about EDIDs in the memory. Format Example → {WHD14} Command {WH<loc>} Response (EH#<loc>● ← (EH#D14 NEC 1280x1024@60 <EDID_HEADER>)CrLf LCD1970NXp)CrLf Explanation: Shows the EDID from memory location D14 which is the EDID from the Last attached monitor on output 14.
Page 123: Delete Edid From Memory
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Step 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to send the remaining 31 blocks of EDID (32 altogether) Step 6. After the last acknowledge, the router indicates that the EDID status changed by sending (E_S_C) CrLf Format Example →...
Page 124: Port Status Commands
8.9. Port status commands 8.9.1. Input port status Description: Shows the actual status of the input ports. The response length changes regarding the frame size. The meaning of the values changes regarding the input board types as the boards have different functions and capabilities. Format Example (MX-FR17) →...
Page 125: Output Port Status
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 8.9.2. Output port status Description: Shows the actual status of the output ports. The response length changes regarding the frame size. The meaning of the values changes regarding the output board types as the boards have different functions and capabilities. Format Example (MX-FR17) →...
Page 126: I/Oboard Configuration Commands
8.10. I/O board configuration commands To be determined. 8.11. Router initiated commands 8.11.1. EDID status changed Description: This is sent after any command which changed the EDID table (EDID copy, EDID switch), or after a new EDID source e.g. a new display device is connected to the router.
Page 127: Error Handling
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual value can be sent. Invalid preset number Description: Given preset number exceeds the maximum Response (ERR04)CrLf allowed preset number. Info: The maximum preset number is limited to 32 for all routers. 9. Error handling The MX-CPU2 can detect and log many system events.
Page 128: Firmware Upgrade
10. Firmware upgrade Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router’s firmware The matrix router can only be upgraded via LAN, so connect the matrix router to the local subnet. Be sure that there is no other active connection with the router via Ethernet.
Page 129 MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Step 5. Select the desired device Double click on the IP address, then click “YES” to establish connection with the matrix router. It will take 10-15 seconds to get all information from the router. Info: The bootloader application will restart the router when it establishes the connection.
Page 130: Forced Firmware Upgrade
Info: Use this option with caution as the manually typed IP address is not checked if it is a Lightware device or not. If the address belongs to an unknown network device then this may cause malfunction of the device.
Page 131 Info: Use this option with caution as the manually typed IP address is not checked if it is a Lightware device or not. If the address belongs to an unknown network device then this may cause malfunction of the device.
Page 132: Troubleshooting
11. Troubleshooting 11.1. General problems Check the router Check whether the router is properly powered and whether CPU LIVE LED is blinking. Try performing a reset through the controller software, or unplug and reconnect the router’s power cable. 11.2. Serial connection problems Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected (see section 8.1 about changing protocols on page 100).
Page 133: Picture Is Not Displayed Or Distorted
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual Check the protocol Check whether the proper protocol is selected (see section 8.1 about changing protocols on page 100). Select Protocol #1 in order to use the matrix with the controller software. 11.4. Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables (DVI) Due to the high data rates, the cables must fit very well.
Page 134: Error Alerts
11.5. Error alerts Battery low The warning shows that the battery on the CPU board is exhausted or not inserted. The function of the battery is powering the real time clock when the frame is powered down. The low battery does not affect normal operation of the matrix. However the error log will not have correct time stamps.
Page 135: Specifications
MX-FR series modular matrices User’s Manual 13. Specifications General Compliance ..................CE, UL, FCC EMI/EMC ..............EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Safety ..................EN 60065 Class I Warranty ....................3 years Operating temperature ..............0°C ~ +50°C Humidity ................... 10 ~ 90% RH 13.1.
Page 136: Mx-Fr17, Mx-Fr9
13.4. MX-FR17, MX-FR9 Power Power source ..............100-240 V AC; 50~60 Hz Power consumption ..........max 160 W (546 BTU/hour) AC power connector(s) ............IEC-C14 receptacle Enclosure Rack mount ..................Yes, 4U high Dimensions ....482W x 300D x 176H mm (19.0W x 11.8D x 6.9H inch) 13.5.
Page 137: Version Applicability
Lightware Visual Engineering warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.

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