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- Page 1 HDMI-OPT-TX200R HDMI-OPT-TX100R HDMI-OPT-TX100 HDMI-OPT-RX200R HDMI-OPT-RX100R HDMI-OPT-RX100 User’s Manual...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Class II apparatus construction. This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. To disconnect the equipment 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. 15 Peterdy Street, Budapest H-1071, HUNGARY as manufacturer declare, that the products HDMI-OPT-TX200R HDMI-OPT-TX100R HDMI-OPT-TX100 HDMI-OPT-RX200R HDMI-OPT-RX100R HDMI-OPT-RX100 (Computer Monitor Extender) in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC is in conformity with the following standards: EMI/EMC ........ -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.4.3. Switching the EDID ........................28 4.4.4. Factory preset EDID list ......................29 4.5..........................30 UTPUT ETTINGS SOFTWARE CONTROL – USING LIGHTWARE MATRIX CONTROLLER ......... 31 5.1................31 NSTALLING THE ATRIX ONTROLLER SOFTWARE 5.2......................32 STABLISHING THE CONNECTION 5.3. - Page 6 ......................... 43 HERE IS NO PICTURE 7.3..................44 ICTURE IS AVAILABLE BUT STRANGE COLORED SPECIFICATIONS ..........................45 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ........................47 9.1. HDMI-OPT-TX200R ......................... 47 9.2. HDMI-OPT-TX100R ......................... 49 9.3. HDMI-TP-TX100 ..........................51 9.4. HDMI-OPT-RX200R ........................53 9.5. HDMI-OPT-RX100R ........................55 9.6.
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Page 7: Introduction
HDMI-OPT-TX200R and TX100R the BAUD RATE rotary switch allows selecting the appropriate speed of serial communication. RS-232 control (TX200R and TX100R) - The HDMI-OPT-TX200R and TX100R are controllable via the Lightware Matrix Controller PC software. Advanced EDID Management and firmware upgrades are available. -
Page 8: Receiver Features (Hdmi-Opt-Rx200R/Rx100R/Rx100)
HDCP compliant – The HDMI-OPT extenders support HDCP encrypted HDMI signal transmission. Cross compatibility with any Lightware Fiber Optical device – Cross compatibility between all the devices in the product series is ensured thanks to Lightware’s attentive design. Any transmitter can be paired with any receiver without restriction. - Page 9 HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual Figure 2-1. Typical stand-alone application for TX200R and RX200R Figure 2-2. Typical stand-alone application for TX100R and RX100R Figure 2-3. Typical stand-alone application for TX100 and RX100 Figure 2-4. Integrated system operation for HDMI-OPT extenders Section 2.
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Page 10: Understanding Edid
HDMI capable. 2.5.2. Common problems related to EDID Problem: „My system consists of the following: a Blu-Ray player, then a Lightware HDMI-OPT-TX200R, a WUXGA (1920x1200) LCD as local monitor, then a HDMI-OPT-RX200R connected to an SXGA (1280x1024) projector and an UXGA (1600x1200) monitor. -
Page 11: Advanced Edid Management
EDID has been changed. You need to restart your source to make it read out the EDID again. Problem: „I have a HDMI-OPT-TX200R and I’m using a Lightware factory preset EDID. I would like to be able to choose from different resolutions, but my source allows only one resolution.”... - Page 12 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 HDMI cable. It results in jitter. Inter-pair skew: skew between two differential wire pairs in a cable. It’s caused by different wire pair lengths or different number of twists in the HDMI cable.
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Page 13: Controls And Connections
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 3. Controls and connections 3.1. HDMI-OPT-TX200R front view LEARN button STATUS LEDs RS-232 Port EDID ADDR. Rotary Baud Rate Rotary Figure 3-1. Front view Status LEDs The LEDs give feedback about the state of units and video signal. -
Page 14: Hdmi-Opt-Tx200R Rear View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Output Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical input card). DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 15: Hdmi-Opt-Rx200R Front View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Input Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the receiver and the transmitter (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical output card). DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 16: Hdmi-Opt-Tx100R Front View
3.5. HDMI-OPT-TX100R front view STATUS LEDs LEARN Button RS-232 Port EDID ADDR. Rotary Baud Rate Rotary Figure 3-3. Front view Status LEDs The LEDs give feedback about the state of units and video signal. For more information about names and meanings of the Status LEDs see chapter 4.4.1. -
Page 17: Hdmi-Opt-Tx100R Rear View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Output Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical input card). DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 18: Hdmi-Opt-Rx100R Front View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Input Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the receiver unit and the transmitter unit (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical output card). DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 19: Hdmi-Opt-Tx100 Front View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Output Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical input card). DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 20: Hdmi-Opt-Rx100 Front View
3.13.1. SC Fiber Input Connect a multimode single fiber optical cable between the receiver unit and the transmitter unit (or a Lightware Hybrid Modular Matrix equipped with optical output card) DC +5V in Connect the output of the supplied +5V DC power adaptor. -
Page 21: Electrical Connections
TMDS Data0– Hot Plug Detect TMDS Clock+ Table 3-11. HDMI connector pin assignments 3.13.2. RS-232 connectors HDMI-OPT-TX200R/TX100R and HDMI-TP-RX200R/RX100R have standard 9 pin female and male D-subminiature receptacle. D-sub 9-pin female (DE9F) D-sub 9-pin male (DE9M) Pin nr. RS-232 straight pin-out... -
Page 22: Installation And Operation
4. Installation and operation 4.1. Mounting of HDMI-OPT units To fix extender units Lightware ensures optional accessories for different usage. All kind of mounting kits have the similar fixing method. OPT fiber extender units have two mounting hole with inner thread on the bottom side. Fasten the device by screwing the enclosed M3x6 mm cross recessed, countersunk head screws (DIN 965A) through two holes of the shelf into the OPT’s mounting hole. -
Page 23: Connecting Serial Devices
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 4.2. Connecting serial devices 4.2.1. General information about serial communication There are two type of devices in general serial communication: Data Terminal Equipment – Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) is an end instrument that converts user information into signals or reconverts received signals. -
Page 24: Example Connection Diagrams
If the communication speed ability of a serial device is unknown use the lowest (#0: 9600) value. To use Lightware Matrix Controller or Lightware Bootloader software select the #9 position (SW Control). Page 24 / 60 Section 4. Installation and operation... -
Page 25: Powering Devices
After the HDMI-OPT unit is initialized, the attached HDMI source and monitor(s) can be powered on. Info If none of the LEDs light up upon power-up, the unit is most likely damaged and further use is not advised. Please contact support@lightware.eu Section 4. Installation and operation Page 25 / 60... -
Page 26: Operation Of Hdmi-Tx200R/Rx200R/Rx100Ra
The user can choose or learn EDID in either LED modes, even though the actual state is not visible. Legends: The legend shows the LEDs’ color and short description about the meaning can be found on the device’s metal housing: HDMI-OPT-TX200R HDMI-OPT-TX100R HDMI-OPT-TX100 HDMI-OPT-RX200R HDMI-OPT-RX100R... - Page 27 HDMI-OPT-RX200R) is connected to the transmitter and they can communicate over the fiber optical cable. LASER DETECTED or LASER — Indicates if a powered transmitter (e.g. HDMI-OPT-TX200R) is connected to the receiver and they can communicate over the fiber optical cable. SECONDARY mode ...
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Page 28: Learning The Edid (Tx200R)
The factory preset EDIDs cannot be changed by the user. Only addresses #51..#99 are user programmable. Info HDMI-OPT-TX200R can learn EDID with LEARN BUTTON from local HDMI output called MONITOR OUT. After connecting the sink device to the TX200R’s MONITOR OUT use a screwdriver to select an empty memory address. -
Page 29: Factory Preset Edid List
User’s Manual 4.4.4. Factory preset EDID list Lightware factory pre-loaded EDIDs are specially provided to force graphic cards to output only the exact pixel resolution and refresh rate. All of the memories (also include #49 - universal EDID) contain EDIDs supporting various embedded audio formats for HDMI audio. -
Page 30: Output Settings
In Most of the HDMI sources the colorspace can be set manually by the user. If not, an EDID must be used which does not support YUV colorspace. This kind of EDID can be made easily with Lightware Matrix Controller software. For the detailed instructions see chapter 5.5.3. -
Page 31: Software Control - Using Lightware Matrix Controller
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 5. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller The device can be controlled using Lightware Matrix Controller from a Windows PC or Laptop through USB connection. 5.1. Installing the Matrix Controller software Step 1. Run Installer_LW_matrix_controller_vXXX.exe Step 2. -
Page 32: Establishing The Connection
Start Menu Programs Lightware folder. Step 3. After the welcome screen a Device discovery dialog appears automatically. Double click on the COM1 port and the HDMI-OPT-TX200R/TX100R with serial number is going to appear in a few seconds. -
Page 33: Control Menu
DVI signal present orange HDMI signal source signal detected blue present no sink device detected white Output(O) Monitor hotplug sink connected yellow present Table 5-1. Control Software color codes Section 5. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 33 / 60... -
Page 34: Input Properties (Tx200R)
MONITOR OUT. The unit remembers the last display devices’ EDID on the output, so there is an EDID shown even if there is no display device attached to the HDMI-OPT-TX200R’s MONITOR OUT at the moment. - Page 35 Front panel status change is reported back to the Controller Software. Learning EDID from attached display device via software The HDMI-OPT-TX200R/RX100R is able to learn the EDID from a connected display device and store it in one of the user programmable memory locations.
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Page 36: Advanced Edid Editor
5.5.2. 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 makes it 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. -
Page 37: 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 38: Status Menu
Clicking on Yes will open the Find window. See section 5.2 (Establishing the connection). Clicking on No will close the pop up window, the original connection remains active. Section 5. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller Page 38 / 60... -
Page 39: Firmware Upgrade
All EDIDs in the User Memory will be lost after the firmware upgrade. Save the user EDIDs before processing the upgrade. Using Lightware bootloader application to upgrade the firmware The HDMI-OPT-TX200R/TX100R/RX200R/RX100R is upgradeable via serial connection. During the update process do not to disconnect the serial cable and power adaptor of the device. - Page 40 Step 9. After the connection is made, the device properties are displayed. Step 10. Browse for the new firmware: Click the corresponding cell in the “Browse New Firmware” column. A dialog pops up, to confirm if you really want to modify the path.
- Page 41 Info: There are two ways that the Lightware Bootloader Software verifies the written data during the firmware upgrade. The first method is the reading and comparing all bytes. In case of the full read-back the reprogramming can take approximately 12 minutes. The second one is the Quick Bootload.
- Page 42 Step 14. Done! If the upgrade was successful, the following window pops up: The application closes the connection. Now you can close the application, or you can select another Lightware device to upgrade. Step 15. After a restart the unit is ready to be used with the new firmware! Page 42 / 60 Section 6.
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Check the VIDEO CLOCK PRESENT (in PRIMARY mode) and SOURCE +5V SENSE LED (in SECONDARY mode) on the front side of the HDMI-OPT-TX200R. These LEDs indicate the presence of the video clock and +5V signal coming from the HDMI source. If they are not illuminated, then your HDMI source is not working properly. -
Page 44: Picture Is Available But Strange Colored
HDMI-OPT units do not support colorspace conversion between HDMI YUV and RGB. Change the colorspace on the HDMI source manually or modify an EDID with the Lightware Control Software to not support YUV colorspace. For more information see chapter 4.5. -
Page 45: Specifications
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 8. Specifications Video Standard ..............HDMI standard which supports: ........................Deep color, ......................Embedded audio ........Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD video and audio at full resolution, ................Consumer Electronic Control (CEC), ..................Updated list of CEC commands, .................. - Page 46 Serial port Direction ......................Bidirectional Baud rate ..............9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 kBauds General Cooling ....................Convection only Mounting ................1U high rack shelf (optional) ..................UD-kit (Under Desk) (optional) ....................Double UD-kit (optional) Operating temperature ............0 to +55°C (+32 to +122°F) Operating humidity ............
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Page 47: Mechanical Drawings
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9. Mechanical Drawings 9.1. HDMI-OPT-TX200R Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 47 / 60... - Page 48 Rear view Bottom view Page 48 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 49: Hdmi-Opt-Tx100R
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9.2. HDMI-OPT-TX100R Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 49 / 60... - Page 50 Rear view Bottom view Page 50 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 51: Hdmi-Tp-Tx100
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9.3. HDMI-TP-TX100 Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 51 / 60... - Page 52 Rear view Bottom view Page 52 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 53: Hdmi-Opt-Rx200R
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9.4. HDMI-OPT-RX200R Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 53 / 60... - Page 54 Rear view Bottom view Page 54 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 55: Hdmi-Opt-Rx100R
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9.5. HDMI-OPT-RX100R Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 55 / 60... - Page 56 Rear view Bottom view Page 56 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 57: Hdmi-Opt-Rx100
HDMI-OPT-TX and RX family User’s Manual 9.6. HDMI-OPT-RX100 Front view Top view Section 9. Mechanical Drawings Page 57 / 60... - Page 58 Rear view Bottom view Page 58 / 60 Section 9. Mechanical Drawings...
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Page 59: Version Applicability
The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Lightware will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers. In case of defect please call your local representative, or Lightware at Lightware Visual Engineering 15 Peterdy Street, Budapest H-1071, HUNGARY Tel.:... -
Page 60: Document Revision History
12. Document revision history Document Release Date Changes Checked by Rev. 1.0 13-08-2012 Initial version Zsolt Marko Page 60 / 60 Section 12. Document revision history...
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