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MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
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The following symbols and markings are used in the document: All presented functions refer to the indicated products. The Lightware Visual Engineering supports green technologies and eco- descriptions have been made while testing these functions in friendly mentality. Thus, this document is primarily made for digital...
MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual I ntroduction Thank you for choosing Lightware MX2 series matrix switcher. In the first chapter we would like to introduce the device, highlighting the most important features in the sections listed below: ç...
* Please note that only stereo LPCM can be de-embedded from the HDMI signal. About the Serial Number 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. Introduction MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 1.2. Box Contents The optional (not-supplied) accessories can be purchased and used with the device; please contact sales@lightware.com. Supplied device Supplied accessories Optional accessories Matrix switcher Safety and Warranty...
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1. Introduction MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Supplied device Supplied accessories Optional accessories Matrix switcher Safety and Warranty IEC Power Cable Neutrik powerCON Serial data cable Phoenix Combicon Phoenix Combicon Handle pair with 4 Room Automation ®...
The user can emulate any EDID on the inputs independently, read out and store any attached links. The two halves can then be recombined at the signal destination. monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations, upload and download EDID files using Lightware Device Controller software.
2. Product Overview MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – 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 Applied firmware package: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
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.
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual F ront Panel Control This chapter is about the operation of the device, describing the functions that are available by the front/rear controls: ç Front Panel Buttons Operations ç...
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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).
Locking an Input Port section). Using Lightware routers, it is possible to lock a destination. This feature prevents 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.
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
The lowest value of the brightness parameter is 1 Signal is not present Signal is present when setting via the front panel. The setting is available in Lightware Device Controller software as well, but in that case the lowest value Source is not connected Source is connected is 0, which means the display is switched off;...
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3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Video Status Other Settings ▪ Resolution ▪ Max Lane Count (1, 2, 4): One lane is able to transmit 5.4 Gbps data and four lanes are available (a Color depth maximum of 21.6 Gbps data rate).
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ▪...
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3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual ATTENTION! 10 bit 4:4:4- video signal is converted to 12 bit 4:2:2. Analog Audio Submenu ▪ Left part and Right part: The device supports vertical splitting of an HDMI 2.0 4k@60Hz 4:4:4 input signal DIFFERENCE: Analog Audio submenu appears when there is an analog audio output beside the chosen video port.
3. Front Panel Control MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 3.2.6. Presets Menu Switch Submenu #edid The submenu looks similar to the View submenu, but in this case the The router can store presets, and the following are stored in each slot: Destination is also listed.
4. Installation MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual I nstallation This chapter is about the installation of the device and connecting to other appliances, presenting also the mounting options and further assembly steps. ç Mounting Options ç...
4. Installation MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
4. Installation MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 4.2. Electrical Connections Fixing the Handles DIFFERENCE: The handles are available for MX2-32x32-HDMI20-A-R, MX2-32x32-DH-16DPi-A-R, and 4.2.1. HDMI Connector MX2-48x48-HDMI20-A-R models. The matrix switchers are assembled with standard 19-pole HDMI connector for input or output. Two handles can be mounted on the rack ears of the matrix.
4. Installation MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 4.2.4. RS-232 Port 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, 3-pole Phoenix Connector switch or router by a CATx cable.
4. Installation MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 4.3. Connecting Steps 4.3.1. Powering On Connect the power cords to the 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.
5. Device Concept MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Device Concept The following chapter describes the features of the device with a few real-life examples. ç Port Diagram ç HDMI Video Options ç DisplayPort Video Options ç...
5. Device Concept MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 5.1. Port Diagram 5.2. HDMI Video Options ATTENTION! The matrix switcher accepts video signals in 8, 10 and 12 bit color depth, but the sampling pattern conversion is always made in 8 bit with the result of 12 bit. HDMI Input HDMI OUT Color...
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 ▪...
5. Device Concept MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 5.3.2. Limitations of the DisplayPort Video Options DP Multi-Stream (MST) is not supported. ▪ ▪ The matrix is recognized as a DP-to-HDMI converter by the connected DisplayPort source. ▪...
S oftware Control – Using the Built-in Web The built-in website of the matrix allows connection and control of the matrix via a web browser. Built-in web and Lightware Device Controller Software has the same look and functionality. ç Establishing the Connection ç...
6.2. The Layout of the Built-in Web The built-in web page allows almost the same controlling functions that 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.
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.
The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on devices, use the 6107 port number. Lightware’s website and opens the update window if LDC updates are found. Adjusting the Zoom The current and the update version numbers can be seen at the top of the window, and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install.
The Ethernet tab consists of two lists: ▪ Favorite Devices: You can add any Lightware device that is connected via Ethernet, and there is 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.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 7.4. Crosspoint Menu Device Label The Device Discovery window can be opened by clicking on this ribbon. The Device Label is displayed, which is not the same as the Product Name. The 7.4.1. Grid View...
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 at...
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 Click on a port to display its properties;...
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
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The first 2x2 bit are the source and destination address. In this case that is always 04. INFO: According to the standard, the CEC feature works only at HDMI ports. Layout of CEC panel in Lightware Device Contoller Applied firmware package: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 on the Set button. The following Click on a port to display its properties.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 capable of 4:4:4 to 4:2:0 conversion and the...
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
#framedetector Frame Detector Window Lightware’s Frame Detector function works like a signal analyzer and makes it 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.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
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7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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).
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 following are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ Step 2.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
Select an EDID from the left panel and press the Edit button to display Advanced EDID Editor window. The Since the Advanced EDID Editor mentioned above needs more complex knowledge about EDID, Lightware editor can read and write all descriptors that are defined in the standards, including the additional CEA introduced a wizard-like interface for fast and easy EDID creation.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ▪...
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ▪...
7. Software Control – Lightware Device Controller MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 7.10. Advanced View LW3 protocol help Pushing the button results in a help window opening, which describes the Advanced view is the surface for displaying the LW3 protocol tree. Commands and specific parameters most important information about LW3 protocol commands in HTML format.
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. ç Protocol Description ç Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage ç...
MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
8. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 8.3. Router Status Commands 8.3.4. Viewing the Installed Firmware View the installed firmware package version. To view the firmware version of the controller, see the {FC} 8.3.1. List of All Available LW2 Commands command.
8. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 8.3.7. Viewing Installed Motherboard 8.3.10. Querying Control Protocol (RS-232) Shows the hardware name and revision of the installed card. The device can be controlled with different control protocols. This command queries the active protocol of the currently used control interface.
8. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 8.4. Crosspoint Operations 8.4.2. Switching an Input to All Outputs Switch input <in> to all outputs. 8.4.1. Switching an Input to an Output Command and Response Switching an input <in>...
8. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 8.4.4. Viewing the Connection of an Output Port 8.4.6. Viewing 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...
8. LW2 Programmers' Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 8.6. LW2 Commands - Quick Summary Router Status Commands Viewing Mutes on all Outputs ȩ {VM} List of All Available LW2 Commands Muting Specified Output ȩ...
MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
‘nodes’, ‘properties’ and ‘methods’. The Path of the method/property Advanced View of the Lightware Device Controller software is the perfect tool for browsing and learning how MEDIA the LW3 protocol can be used in practice.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.3.3. Legend for the Control Commands 9.3.4. Command Types Command and Response – Example GET command ç 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>...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.3.5. Prefix Summary Each line is terminated with carriage return (Cr, ‘\r’) and line feed (Lf, ‘\n’) characters. In several cases the number of the lines in the response cannot be determined in advance, e.g. the client is intends to wait for the DEFINITION: The prefix is a 2-character long code that describes the type of the response.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 that the property belongs to, 9.4.1. Querying the Product Name an asynchronous notification is generated.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ç...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ç CALL·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:unmuteSource(<in>) This setting allows to send non-encrypted content to a non-HDCP compliant display. See more information æ...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ç GET·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO.SourcePortStatus Unlocked, pr·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO.SourcePortStatus=<in1_state>;<in2_state>;…;<in_state> æ No embedded Unmuted Not encrypted No signal...
æ 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 ç SET /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware æ pw /MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/I1/CEC.OsdString=Lightware Applied firmware package: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.6.2. Enabling 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. ç...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 ç...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 in the model name refers to that (see desired signal at the output port is recommended.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.10. DisplayPort Output Settings 9.10.3. Setting 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> ç DIFFERENCE: DisplayPort settings are available in certain models, -D letter in the model name refers to that (see the Model Comparison...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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 appear only in -A or -Audio suffixed models, where there is an analog audio port beside the HDMI port.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.12. Preset Handling 9.12.3. Loading a Preset Command and Response The router can store presets, and the following are stored in each slot: input/output crosspoint state, muted/ unmuted states.
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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()
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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...
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 ç SET /MANAGEMENT/SERIAL.Protocol=LW3 æ pw /MANAGEMENT/SERIAL.Protocol=LW3 9.15.2. Setting the Baud Rate...
9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 9.16. LW3 Commands – Quick Summary Muting an Input Port ç CALL·/MEDIA/XPVIDEO:muteSource(<in>) System Commands Unmuting an Input Port Querying the Product Name ç CALL·/MEDIA/XP/VIDEO:unmuteSource(<in>) ç GET·/.ProductName Locking an Input Port Setting the Device Label ç...
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9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Audio Input Port Settings Setting the Signal Conversion Mode SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/SETTINGS.Conversion=<conv_mode> Audio Mode Setting ç Sending CEC Commands Towards the Sink SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<in>/ANALOGAUDIO.AudioMode=<audio_mode> ç SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/<out>/CEC.OsdString=<text> Setting the Balance (the Exact Value) ç...
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9. LW3 Programmers’ Reference MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Setting the Balance (by Step Value) EDID Management ç CALL·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/ANALOGAUDIO:stepBalance(<step_value>) Querying the Emulated EDIDs Setting the Mute State ç GET·/EDID.EdidStatus SET·/MEDIA/PORTS/VIDEO/<out>/ANALOGAUDIO.Mute=<mute_state> ç Setting the Emulated EDID Preset Handling ç...
This chapter is meant to help customers perform firmware updates 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. The latest software and firmware pack can be downloaded from www.lightware.com.
Applications folder. If you want to copy LDU2 into another 10.3. Preparation location, just drag the icon over the desired folder. Most Lightware devices can be controlled over several interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, USB, RS-232). But the ATTENTION! Please check the firewall settings on the macOS device. LDC needs to be firmware can be updated usually over one dedicated interface, which is the Ethernet in most cases.
The computer that runs LDU2 and the target device (that will be updated) must be in the DISCOVER DEVICES Press the Search for devices button to start finding the Lightware devices: same subnet. The update cannot be performed behind a firewall or gateway.
In the case of factory reset, you can save the settings of the device in the Lightware Device Controller software and restore it later. The following flow chart demonstrates how this function works in the background.
10. Firmware Update MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 10.6. Updating Via GUI The Meaning of the Symbols To update the desired device(s) via the Graphical User Interface follow, these steps. Show The log about the updating process of the device ...
Running under Linux C:\Program Files (x86)\Lightware\Lightware Device Updater V2>LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2_CLI.cmd help The Command Line Interface under Linux Operating Systems can be run by the following: C:\Program Files (x86)\Lightware\Lightware Device Updater V2>lib\jre\bin\java.exe -jar lib\ldu2.jar help Command line usage: LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2.sh. Win: LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2_CLI.cmd [command] [options] Linux: LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2.sh [command] [options]...
The following command can be used to check if an update of LDU2 is available. This is just a request, since C:\Program Files (x86)\Lightware\Lightware Device Updater V2>LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2_CLI.cmd deviceInfo --ip the CLI is not suitable for handling the complete installer of the software. 192.168.1.12 C:\Program Files (x86)\Lightware\Lightware Device Updater V2>lib\jre\bin\java.exe -jar lib\ldu2.jar deviceInfo --ip Command 192.168.1.12 Product name: MX2-8x8-HDMI20-Audio LightwareDeviceUpdaterV2_CLI.cmd checkForUpdates...
If an update is not successful, the Export log button becomes red. If you press the button, you can download the log file as a ZIP package, which can be sent to Lightware Support if needed. The log files contain useful information about the circumstances to find the root cause.
11. Troubleshooting MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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.
11. Troubleshooting MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 11.1. Use Cases Symptom Root cause Action Refer to Audio signal Symptom Root cause Action Refer to No audio is present on Other audio port is Check the audio crosspoint Video signal output switched to the output...
In the case of Event Manager issue the event file and/or backup file from the Device Controller ▪ software. The more of the information above you can give us, the better. Please send this information to the Lightware Support Team (support@lightware.com) to speed up the troubleshooting process. Applied firmware package: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
12. Technologies MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Technologies The following sections contain descriptions and useful technical information on 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 following: ç...
(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).
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.
The signal is encrypted with HDCP v2.2 on the input and encrypted with HDCP v1.4 on the output of the Lightware device. A lower level of encryption may be applied only if the source device/content allows it - HDCP v1.4 HDCP v2.2.
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...
MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 12.4. Serial Management 12.4.3. RS-232 Signal Transmission over MX2 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.
13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 13.1. Specifications AC power connector IEC C14 receptacle / Neutrik powerCON AC fuse F 3.15A General without 500 mA current, +5V on the HDMI output Compliance UL, CE Electrical safety IEC/EN 62368-1:2014 Enclosure...
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13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Video Inputs Audio formats all formats in line with HDMI 2.0 standard HDMI Input 3D support Only MX2-DH series models are built with HDMI input ports. Connector type 19-pole HDMI type A receptacle AV standard...
13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 13.4. 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 442 mm...
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13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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;...
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13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher 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: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
The device is built with 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the examples below 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 D-SUB 9 and Phoenix...
13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 13.7. Front and Rear Views with Port Numbering 13.7.3. MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L 13.7.1. MX2-4x4-HDMI20-CA HDMI Input HDMI Output DP Input DP Output Audio Input Audio Output port nr. port nr. port nr. port nr.
13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual 13.8. Direction of the Airflow Resolution Type EDID features 1360 x 768p @ 60.02 1280 x 1024p @ 50.00 1280 x 1024p @ 60.02 1280 x 1024p @ 75.02 1400 x 1050p @ 50.00 1400 x 1050p @ 60.00 1400 x 1050p @ 75.00...
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13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Resolution Type EDID features Resolution Type EDID features 1920 x 1080p @ 30.00 HDMI; YUV444; YUV422; 2CH_AUD F126 1600 x 900p @ 59.98 HDMI; YUV444; YUV422; 2CH_AUD 1920 x 1080p @ 50.00 HDMI;...
Port lock settings #dhcp #mute Port mute setting 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. #network Network (IP address) related settings...
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13. Appendix MX2 Standalone Matrix Switcher series – User's Manual Hashtag Keyword Description #unlock Port unlock settings #unmute Port unmute setting #volume Volume (for analog audio) setting #web Built-in web Applied firmware package: v1.9.0 | LDC software: v2.6.2b3...
Fixed AV port diagram, minor corrections Tamas Forgacs 1.2. If during the first three (3) months of purchase, the customer is unhappy with any aspect of a Lightware product, Lightware will accept a return for full credit. 1.3. Any product that fails in the first six (6) months of the warranty period will automatically be eligible for replacement and advanced replacement where available.
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