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Page 3: Safety Instructions
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class I apparatus construction. This equipment should be operated only from power source indicated on the product. To disconnect safely from power, remove the power cord from the rear of the equipment, or from the power source. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Lightware Kft. 1071 Budapest Peterdy str. 15 HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products MX6x6DVI MX8x8DVI MX6x6DVI-DL MX8x8DVI-DL ( 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
EMOTE OPERATION 4.3.1. Serial port settings ....................23 4.3.2. Resetting the IP address ..................24 ABOUT EDID MEMORY ......................25 SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE DEVICE CONTROLLER (LDC) ....26 6.1. OS ............26 TEPS OF THE INSTALLATION IN CASE OF INDOWS 6.2. - Page 6 6.10. S ........................ 41 ETTINGS MENU 6.10.1. Configuration tab ..................... 41 6.10.2. Device information tab .................... 42 6.10.3. Log tab ........................42 6.11. T ......................... 43 ERMINAL 6.12. D ) ............... 43 EVICE DISCOVERY INFORMATION RIBBON WEB CONTROL – USING THE BUILT-IN WEBSITE ............44 ’...
- Page 7 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 8.5.8. Download EDID content from the router ..............63 8.5.9. Upload EDID content to the router ................63 8.6................... 64 OUTER INITIATED COMMANDS 8.6.1. EDID status changed ....................64 8.6.2. Error responses ...................... 64 – Q 8.7.
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Page 8: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing Lightware DVI matrix routers. The MX6x6DVI / MX8x8DVI routers are able to switch 6 or 8 inputs to 6 or 8 outputs respectively in a non-blocking crosspoint configuration. The MX-6x6-DVI-DL / MX-8x8-DVI-DL products can handle Dual-Link signals as well. -
Page 9: Features
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 1.3. Features – The user can emulate any EDID on the switcher's inputs Advanced EDID Management independently, read out and store any attached monitor's EDID in 100 internal memory locations, upload and download EDID files using Matrix Control Software. -
Page 10: Applications
1.4. Applications Figure 1-1. Typical application diagram Page 10 / 78 Section 1. Introduction... -
Page 11: Controls And Connections
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 2. Controls and connections 2.1. MX8x8DVI-DL front view Control lock Source buttons Take/Auto Preset buttons Output lock Source buttons Control lock Disables or enables front panel operation. When red illuminated, all operations on front panel are prohibited. See section 4.2.1 page for more information. -
Page 12: Mx8X8Dvi-Dl Rear View
2.2. MX8x8DVI-DL rear view Input connectors Output connectors Serial port Ethernet port DC voltage indicators CPU live LED AC power connector AC fuse 29 pole DVI-I digital-only female receptacle connectors. Connect Input connectors DVI source devices to these connectors. Output connectors 29 pole DVI-I digital-only female receptacle connectors. -
Page 13: Electrical Connections
No output reclocking is provided. Fiber Cable powering As a special feature MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL is able to supply 500 mA current on DDC +5V output (pin 14 on output connectors) to power fiber optical DVI cables. Standard DVI outputs or VGA cards supply only 55 mA current on +5V output, thus unable to power directly a fiber optical cable. -
Page 14: Rs-232 / Rs-422 Control Port
2.3.3. RS-232 / RS-422 control port Lightware MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL can be remote controlled through industry standard 9 pole D-SUB female connector located on the rear panel of the unit. The router can be ordered with RS-232 or RS-422 control port. -
Page 15: Technologies
HDMI capable which have the extension. 3.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „My system consists of the following: a computer, a Lightware MX8x8DVI-DL matrix, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD monitor and an SXGA (1280x1024) projector. -
Page 16: Advanced Edid Management
Dual link signals use three more TMDS wire pairs due to the higher resolution. The extra wires carry the data for every second line of the picture. Those Lightware DVI matrix routers whose model name includes a -DL tag can handle dual link signals. - Page 17 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual TMDS clock Red even Red odd Green even Green odd PC or Mac Display Blue even Blue odd Figure 3-3. Wire pairs of the dual link interface Info: The colors of the wire pairs in the picture represent the color information they carry and not the color of the actual wires inside the cable.
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Page 18: Operation
4. Operation 4.1. Powering Connect the power cord to the router’s IEC standard power input connector. The unit is immediately powered ON when the power cord is connected to the AC source. The router does not have a power switch; it remains powered on, until AC line voltage is present. After powered on, the unit performs a self-test, then all front panel buttons light up for one second. -
Page 19: Switching
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual For viewing input connections, press and release a source button. Now the selected source button and all destination buttons will light up which are currently connected to the selected source. For viewing output connections, press and release a destination button. Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination will light up. -
Page 20: Switching Operations Flowchart
Deselecting or muting in AUTOTAKE mode Step 1. Press and release the desired destination button. The pressed destination button, and the currently connected source‟s button light up green. If no source is connected (the output is muted) no source button will light up. Step 2. -
Page 21: Preset Operations
Memory numbers are assigned to source buttons 1 to 8 (MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVIDL) or 1 to 6 (MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL). The other presets are accessible only through software control (Serial or Ethernet). - Page 22 Lock an output in TAKE mode Step 1. Press and release the Output Lock button. Step 2. Now the Output Lock button lights up in red, and all the locked output’s buttons illuminates green. (view state) Step 3. If no button is pressed for three seconds, the router returns to idle state. Step 4.
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Page 23: Remote Operation
Table 4-2. User interface comparison 4.3.1. Serial port settings MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL can be ordered with either RS-232 or RS-422 communication port. The port settings are done in the factory. D-SUB connector pin assignments can be found in section 2.3.3... -
Page 24: Resetting The Ip Address
The device uses standard RS-232 interface with the following settings: 9600 Baud 8 data bit 1 stop bit no parity null modem cable 4.3.2. Resetting the IP address The unit’s Ethernet port can be set to factory default IP configuration or to DHCP mode with front panel buttons. -
Page 25: About Edid Memory
Info: The first 50 EDID (1…50 inclusive) are factory preprogrammed and cannot be modified. These are the most commonly used resolutions. Info: MX8x8DVI (-DL) and MX6x6DVI (-DL) can handle both 128 Byte EDID and 256 Byte extended EDID structures. Info: The attached monitor’s EDID is stored automatically, until a new monitor is attached to that particular output. -
Page 26: Software Control - Using Lightware Device Controller (Ldc)
The matrix can be controlled by a computer through RS-232 or Ethernet port using Lightware Device Controller. The software can be installed to a Windows PC or MAC OS X. The application and the User’s manual can be downloaded from www.lightware.eu. The Windows and the Mac versions have the same look and functionality. - Page 27 Step 6. Verify the settings and if they are correct click Install. (If not, click Back and change the setting.) Step 7. After the installation of the last component the Next button is activated. Click on it. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 27 / 78...
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Page 28: Steps Of The Installation In Case Of Mac Os X
Info: This type of the installer is equal with the Normal install in case of Windows This is an updateable version with the same attributes. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 28 / 78... -
Page 29: Ldc Upgrade
Step 1. Run the application. The Device Discovery window appears automatically and the program checks the available updates on Lightware’s website and opens the update window if the LDC found updates. The current and the update version number can be seen in the top of the window and they are shown in this window even with the snapshot install. -
Page 30: Establishing The Connection
Step 3. Select the desired device from the discovered devices click on the Connect button. If you do not see your device in the list, you can add it by clicking on the Add button and typing its IP address. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 30 / 78... -
Page 31: Crosspoint Menu, Grid View
Terminal This general-purpose terminal is created mainly for testing and debugging purposes. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 31 / 78... -
Page 32: Crosspoint Operations
Input and output board type Lightware matrix frames can be equipped with different types of boards. The colored bars below/next to the input/output ports display the type of the board. Unknown board MX-DVID board MX-DVI-DL board Info: Many Lightware devices are compact built systems, which do not have any separate boards. -
Page 33: Crosspoint Menu, Tile View
User’s Manual 6.6. Crosspoint menu, Tile view Tile view is a new feature of Lightware Device Controller. The new approach is to display the input and output ports by tiles. Each tile means an input or output port and additionally shows the most important port and signal information. -
Page 34: View Mode
Thus, the output port connected to the input port can be changed. Info: Output ports can be (un)locked, (un)muted only in Output switch mode. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 34 / 78... -
Page 35: Port Properties
Press the desired port button on the port bar on the right. Info: Port settings of selected port are also available by pressing the Parameters button. Figure 6-4. Port properties Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 35 / 78... - Page 36 6.6.5. Output port settings Info: Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers. Scope of changes The affected output can be selected in the top box, or changes can be applied to all outputs. To set the scope of the changed settings, select the desired option in the top left box.
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Page 37: Preset Operations
User’s Manual 6.7. Preset operations Preset operations can be done in Crosspoint submenu on the Preset tab. Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved at any time. Info: A preset setting stores a full configuration of all outputs, so preset loading have an effect on every output, except the locked ones. -
Page 38: Edid Menu
Opening Advanced Selecting none of the Edit EDID Editor with the Unselect All memory places in the selected EDID right panel Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 38 / 78... -
Page 39: Edid Operations
Info: The imported EDID overwrites the selected memory place even if it is not empty. 6.9.5. EDID Summary window Select an EDID from Source panel and press Info button to display the EDID summary. Figure 6-8. EDID Summary Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 39 / 78... -
Page 40: Editing An Edid
Step 2. Select desired memory slot(s); more can be selected (Select All and Deselect All buttons can be used). The EDID(s) will be highlighted with yellow cursor. Step 3. Press the Clear selected button to delete the EDID(s). Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 40 / 78... -
Page 41: Settings Menu
To use a matrix with Barco Encore set port to 23. To use a matrix with Vista Spyder set port to 10001. Always press the Apply settings button to save changes. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 41 / 78... -
Page 42: Device Information Tab
LDC is able to collect information from the matrix and save it to a report file. This information package can be sent to Lightware when a problem may arise with the device. Info: When a report is necessary to generate, always let the devices be connected to the matrix, do not disconnect them. -
Page 43: Terminal
Clicking Yes will open the window. See section on page how to establish the connection. Clicking No will close the pop up window and current connection remains active. Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC) Page 43 / 78... -
Page 44: Web Control - Using The Built-In Website
Info: The only way to find out the router’s IP address (if it is not known) is to search for devices with the Lightware Device Controller software. If this is not possible for some reason, the IP address can be reset to factory default (192.168.254.254) with the front panel buttons. -
Page 45: Control Menu
7.2.2. Preset operations Preset operations can be done in the right panel of the Control Set and View Crosspoints page. Each Lightware matrix switcher has 32 preset memories that can be loaded and saved any time. Front panel Preset operations effect only the first 8 preset memories, all others from 9 to 32 are available only via the Device Controller software or the router’s built-in website. -
Page 46: Output Settings
Click on Control menu then select Output settings. This menu contains advanced settings for output parameters. Info: Some settings are only accessible with Lightware PRO series routers. Scope of changes The affected output can be selected in the top box, or changes can be applied to all outputs. -
Page 47: Edid Management Menu
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 7.3. EDID Management menu When the user enters the menu first, the whole EDID list is being downloaded from the matrix. It may take up to 20 seconds for the first time. After the EDIDs are downloaded, two EDID lists are displayed. -
Page 48: Status Menu
Generate report The built-in web also allows to get information from the matrix and save it to a report file. This information package can be sent to Lightware when a problem may arise with the device. Info: When a report is necessary to generate, always let the devices be connected to the matrix, do not disconnect them. -
Page 49: Tcp Port Configuration
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual BOOTP: Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses automatically. DHCP: Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to assign leased IP address to the matrix unit automatically. ... -
Page 50: Terminal Menu
If the ‘Command framing’ checkbox is unchecked, you can send multiple commands together, however in this case you have to type in the framing brackets manually. 7.7. Support For technical support, please don’t hesitate to contact Lightware Visual Engineering at support@lightware.eu. Section 7. Web control – Using the built-in website... -
Page 51: Programmer's Reference
Lightware matrix routers can be controlled with external devices which can communicate according to the router protocol. Lightware routers have a special protocol, but to interoperate with third party devices, a secondary protocol is also provided. -
Page 52: Switching And Control Commands
Description: Viewing all outputs’ connection results in different response length, because it depends on the router’s type (length = 8 for MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, length = 6 for MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL). The response below supposes a router having 8 outputs. Example 1 (MX8x8) Format →... -
Page 53: View Mutes On All Outputs
Description: Viewing all outputs’ connection results in different response length, because it depends on the router’s type (length = 8 for MX8x8DVI / MX8x8DVI-DL, length = 6 for MX6x6DVI / MX6x6DVI-DL). The response below supposes a router having 8 outputs. Format Example (MX8x8) →... -
Page 54: Unmute Specified Output
8.3.7. 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. Important! If CPU FW version 1.4.8 is installed in the matrix, the muted output will be unmuted when an input is switched to the destination. -
Page 55: Preview Preset
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual Explanation: Current crosspoint state is changed according to preset 4, including the mute state of the outputs. Info: Lock states are not loaded. Lock state is assigned to the physical output of the router. Presets don’t affect output locks. 8.3.12. -
Page 56: Query Names Of Presets / Inputs / Outputs
Explanation: Input 3 was named as “media player”. Important! Above mentioned command is not supported by CPU FW version 1.4.8. See appendix in section 12.1 on page for more information. Rename an output Format Example → {ONAME#2=Monitor_no2} Command {ONAME#<id>= <output_name>} ←... -
Page 57: Set Default Names Of Presets / Inputs / Outputs
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 8.3.15. Set default names of Presets / Inputs / Outputs Description: Renames all preset / input / output names to the default: Preset 1..32 / Input 1.. / Output 1.. respectively. Info: The <id> field is not relevant here, only has to be a valid one. The command will affect ALL Presets / Inputs / Outputs disregarding the actual number that was in the command. -
Page 58: Query Ip Settings
Info: IP settings can NOT be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection, only via serial port. To change the IP settings via Ethernet, use the Lightware Device Controller software (see section 6.10.1 on page 41) or the built-in website (see section on page 48). -
Page 59: Load Dhcp Ip Settings (Only Ip Address!)
Info: IP settings can NOT be changed with this protocol command via Ethernet connection, only via serial port. To change the IP settings via Ethernet, use Lightware Device Controller software (see section 6.10.1 on page 41.) or the built-in website (see section on page 48). -
Page 60: View Firmware Version Of The Cpu
Command {is} ← (SL# 0 MX-6x6-DVI SCH_1.1 Response (<SL# 0 MB_DESCRIPTOR> )CrLf PCB_1.1)CrLf Explanation 1 (MX6x6DVI router): The router has only one card, with 6 inputs and 6 outputs. All cards are single link DVI-D. Format Example 2 → {is} Command {is} ←... -
Page 61: Set Current Control Protocol
8.5.2. Route EDID to the selected input (dynamic) Description: Copies EDID from location <loc> to input <in>. Location <loc> should be 101...108 (MX8x8DVI, MX8x8DVI-DL) or 101...106 (MX6x6DVI, MX6x6DVI-DL) as opposed to static routing where <loc> should be between 1..100. Format Example →... -
Page 62: View Edid Switch Status On All Inputs
8.5.4. View EDID switch status on all inputs Description: Indexes show the actual input and the number at the given index (<in1>..<inN>) shows which EDID is switched to that particular input where N represents the maximal input number of the given configuration. Example 1 (MX8x8) Format →... -
Page 63: View Edid Header
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual Value Description ‘0’ invalid EDID ‘1’ valid EDID ‘3’ changed EDID If a changed EDID is queried by the {wh} command (see next section), its value returns to ‘1’. Explanation: There is one ‘3’ in the table on the 113 position. -
Page 64: Router Initiated Commands
Format Example {WL#<loc>} {WL#53} Command (E_L_S)CrLf (E_L_S) CrLf Response {WB#1●<B1>●<B2>●<B3> {WB#1 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00} ●<B4>●<B5>●<B6>●<B7> Command ●<B8>} (EL#●)CrLf (EL#1) CrLf Response {WB#2●<B9>●<B10> {WB#2 38 A3 8E 66 01 01 01 01} ●<B11>●<B12>●<B13> Command ●<B14>●<B15>●<B16>} (EL#●) CrLf (EL#2) CrLf Response {WB#32●<B249>●<B250>... - Page 65 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual Invalid input number Description: Given input number exceeds the maximum number of inputs or equals zero. Response if CPU FW version 1.4.8 is installed (ERR1)CrLf Response if CPU FW version 2.5.0 or above is installed (ERR01)CrLf Invalid output number Description: Given output number exceeds the installed number of outputs or equals zero.
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Page 66: Commands - Quick Summary
8.7. Commands – Quick summary Control commands See in Command description Command chapter {<in>@<out>} Switch one input to one output 8.3.1 {<in>@O} Switch one input to all outputs 8.3.2 View connection on the specified output 8.3.3 {?<out>} View connection on all outputs 8.3.4 {VC} {VM}... - Page 67 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual EDID router commands See in Command description Command chapter {<in>:<loc>} Route EDID to the selected input (static) 8.5.1 Route EDID to the selected input (dynamic) 8.5.2 {<in>:<loc>} Route one EDID to all inputs 8.5.3 {A:<loc>} View EDID switch status on all inputs 8.5.4 {VEDID} Save EDID from output to memory location...
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Page 68: Firmware Upgrade
9. Firmware upgrade Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade router’s firmware Info: 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 69 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual Warning! The bootloader application will hold the router in reset state when it establishes the connection. All connected DVI sources and monitors will act as if the router was powered down. Step 5. Review the firmware versions After the connection is made, the device properties, and the installed hardware parts are displayed.
- Page 70 A progress bar will show the current state of the reprogramming. An erasing process will take place first, and then the programming is done, so the progress bar runs up twice. When the reprogramming is finished, a “Done!” message will appear in the bottom left corner.
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Page 71: Troubleshooting
(for example Wi-Fi and LAN connections are used simultaneously), check which network the router is connected to. The appropriate Ethernet interface has to be selected in the Find dialog box of the Lightware Device Controller software (see section on page for more information.). -
Page 72: Picture Is Not Displayed Or Distorted
10.4. Picture is not displayed or distorted Check the cables Due to the high data rates, the cables must fit very well. DVI connectors have to be locked with screws, no tensions or breaches are allowed. If your source or display has more connectors then make sure that the proper interface is selected. -
Page 73: Specifications
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 11. Specifications General Power ............... 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 3 A Compliance ..................CE, UL, FCC EMI/EMC ..............EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2 Safety ..................EN 60065 Class I Warranty ....................3 years Enclosure Rack mountable ................Yes, 3U high Material ..................... -
Page 74: Dvi Timing Examples
11.1. DVI Timing examples Vertical Horizontal Pixel Clock Resolution Comment frequency (Hz) frequency (KHz) frequency (MHz) 60.00 31.47 25.18 640x480 DOS VGA 800x600 60.32 37.88 VESA SVGA 800x600 75.00 46.87 49.5 VESA SVGA 832x624 74.55 49.72 57.29 MACINTOSH 1280x720 60.00 45.00 74,25 HDTV 720p... -
Page 75: Mechanical Drawings
MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual 11.2. Mechanical drawings Dimensions are in mm. Front view Rear view Top view Side view Section 11. Specifications Page 75 / 78... -
Page 76: Appendix
MX6x6DVI, MX8x8DVI, MX-6x6DVI-DL, MX8x8DVI-DL Notes on upgrade CPU versions from 1.4.8 to 2.5.0 and above From January 2014 Lightware ships these matrix routers with an improved CPU firmware. This change includes some new features and also may affect the remote control operations. - Page 77 MX8x8DVI-DL User’s Manual Differencies in Command responses CPU 2.5.0 and CPU 1.4.8 Command above Notes Response Response (DVP FF FF FF FF (APWSE)CrLf Reload factory default {r00} FF FF 05 ) output setup (ERR1)CrLf (ERR01)CrLf Invalid Input number (ERR2)CrLf (ERR02)CrLf Invalid Output number (ERR3)CrLf (ERR03)CrLf...
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Page 78: 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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