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Load EDID from file to memory
The system is able to load EDID from a file located on the computer and store it in the
matrix. EDIDs can be stored in *.dat, *.bin, or *.edid files.
Step 1. Select the User Memory list in one of the list windows
Step 2. Right click on the desired memory location. Then select "Load from file" from the
Step 3. Browse your hard drive to find the desired EDID file. Select the file type. The
Step 4. Click
Synchronizing EDID lists
By clicking "Synchronize EDID List" button the Lightware Matrix Controller software
rereads all EDID information from the connected matrix switcher. During normal operation
it is not necessary to use this function because the matrix switcher always reports every
status change automatically.
Info: There is always a small delay in responses. So if a new monitor is connected to the
output its new EDID is not shown immediately but in 2-3 seconds!
Info: As the matrix switcher reports status change nothing will happen if you select the same
EDID to a given input or connect the same display device to a given output!
Deleting EDIDs
Last Attached Monitor's EDIDs and User saved EDIDs can be deleted from the list. Note
that if the deleted EDID was in use then the emulated EDID on the affected input it will
change to factory default EDID (F49).
Step 1. Right click on the EDID to be deleted.
Step 2. Click on the "Delete EDID" in the pop-up window.
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. The editor can read and
write all descriptors, which are defined in the standards, including the additional CEA
extensions.
Any EDID from the router's memory or a saved EDID file can be loaded in the editor. 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 router's memory.
By clicking on the green arrow, the editor area rolls down.
When the user enters the menu for the first time, an empty EDID is loaded into the
editor's memory.
All EDID in the router's memory can be edited in the following way:
Step 1. Right click on the desired EDID to be loaded to the EDID Editor.
Step 2. In the pop-up menu, click on Edit EDID. The editor area automatically rolls down,
For further information, see the user's manual of Advanced EDID Editor.
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pop-up menu.
software checks whether the selected file is a valid EDID file.
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'EDID Upload completed!' message appears.
and the EDID is loaded into the editor area.
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