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Lightware MMX8x4-HT Series User Manual (163 pages)

Multiport Matrix Switcher

Brand: Lightware | Category: Matrix Switcher | Size: 23.92 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction
7
Description
8
Compatible Devices
8
Box Contents
9
Model Comparison
9
Features of the Devices
10
Common Features
10
Mmx8X4-HT400MC
10
Mmx8X4-HT420M
10
Optional Accessories
11
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
11
Typical Application
12
Product Overview
14
Front View
15
Rear View
16
Front Panel Control
18
Status Leds
19
Front Panel LCD Menu Operations
19
System Settings Menu
20
Ports Menu
21
EDID Menu
22
Health Menu
22
Crosspoint Menu
23
Front Panel Button Operations
23
Control Lock
23
Take / Autotake Modes
23
View Crosspoint State
24
Switching Operations
24
Output Lock
24
Save or Load a Preset
25
Control Lock
25
Installation
27
Mounting Options -Standard Rack Installation
28
Electrical Connections
29
HDMI Input and Output Ports
29
Analog Stereo Audio
29
Microphone in
29
Connector
29
Infra/ Serial TTL Connector
29
IR Connector
30
TPS Input/Output Ports
30
Control Ethernet Port
30
GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports
31
Relay Connector
31
USB Connector
31
Connecting Steps
32
Powering on
33
Installation Guide for Connecting a Microphone
34
Device Concept
35
HDMI and TPS Matrix Concept
36
TPS Interface
37
TPS Working Modes
37
Power over Ethernet (Poe)
38
Video Interface
39
Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT400MC
39
Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT420M
39
Port Diagram of Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A and ....................................... Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
39
The Autoselect Feature
40
Mmx8X4-HT420M
41
Mmx8X4-HT400MC
41
Audio Interface
41
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A and Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
42
General Audio Settings from Inputs to Outputs
42
Ethernet Interface
44
Infra Interface
46
Serial Interface
47
GPIO Interface
49
USB 2.0 Interface
50
USB Control
50
USB Interface
50
Relay Interface
50
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
52
Install and Upgrade
53
Running the LDC
53
Device Discovery Window
54
Crosspoint Menu
55
Crosspoint Operations
56
Video Tab
56
TPS Input Port Properties
56
HDMI Input Port Properties
57
HDMI and TPS Output Port Properties
60
Diagnostic Tools
61
Cable Diagnostics
61
Framedetector
62
Test Pattern Generator - no Sync Screen
63
Audio Tab
63
Panorama or Balance Settings
64
Gain Settings
64
Equalization (EQ) Settings
64
Signal Indicator Chart
65
Digital Audio Selector Menu
65
Scenes
65
Microphone Input Channel
66
Legend of Microphone Input Channel
66
Advanced Analog Input Channel
68
Legend of Embedded or Advanced Input Channel
68
Embedded or Analog Input Channel
69
Legend of Embedded or Advanced Input Channel
69
Advanced Analog Output Channel
70
Legend of Advanced Analog Output Channel
70
Presets Tab
71
EDID Operations
72
Sources and Destinations
72
EDID Menu
72
EDID Summary Window
73
Editing an EDID
73
Creating an EDID
74
Control Menu
74
Tab
74
Ethernet
75
Infra Tab
75
Relay Tab
76
GPIO Tab
76
USB Switch Tab
77
Event Manager
77
The Event Editor
78
Create or Modify an Event
78
Special Tools and Accessories
79
Clear One or more Event(S)
79
Export and Import Events
79
System
80
Backup
80
Status
80
Network Tab
80
Settings Menu
80
Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)
81
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
81
Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
81
Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
81
Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory
82
The Built-In Miniweb
82
Miniweb Customization
83
The Default Status Page
83
Opening the Miniweb
83
Advanced View
85
Lw2 Programmers' Reference
86
Protocol Description
87
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
87
Compile Time
88
Connection Test
88
View Firmware Version of the CPU
88
Query Control Protocol
88
Query Device Label
88
View Product Type
88
General LW2 Commands
88
View Serial Number
88
View Installed Board(S)
89
View Firmware for All Controllers
89
Restart the Matrix Router
89
Query Health Status
89
Restore Factory Default Settings
89
Mute Specified Output
90
Unmute Specified Output
90
Switch One Input to One Output
90
Switch One Input to All Output
90
Port and Crosspoint Settings
90
Lock the Output
91
Unlock the Output
91
View Connection State on the Output
91
View Crosspoint Size
91
Set the Subnet Mask
92
Set the IP Address
92
Network Configuration
92
Batch Switch Outputs
92
Query the Current IP Status
92
Set the Gateway Address
93
Apply Network Settings
93
GPIO Settings
93
Set GPIO State
93
Relay Settings
93
Set Relay Connection State
93
LW2 Commands - Quick Summary
94
Lw3 Programmers' Reference
95
General Rules
96
Command Types
96
Protocol Rules
96
LW3 Tree Structure and Command Structure (Examples)
96
Overview
96
Prefix Summary
97
Error Messages
97
Escaping
97
Signature
97
Subscription
97
Query the Device Label
98
Set the Device Label
98
Legend for the Control Commands
98
Query the Product Name
98
Notifications about the Changes of the Properties
98
System Commands
98
Query the Serial Number
99
Setting the Rotary Direction of the Jog Dial Knob
99
Control Lock
99
Identify the Device
99
Resetting the Matrix
99
Restore the Factory Default Settings
99
Mute an Input Port
100
Unmute an Output Port
100
Mute an Output Port
100
Unmute an Input Port
100
Query the Video Crosspoint State
100
Video Port Settings
100
Switching an Input to All Outputs
100
Switching an Input to an Output
100
Switching and Crosspoint Settings
100
HDCP Setting (Input Port)
101
HDCP Setting (Output Port)
101
Lock an Input Port
101
Unlock an Output Port
101
Lock an Output Port
101
Unlock an Input Port
101
Query the Status of Source Port
102
Query the Status of Destination Port
103
Query the Video Autoselect Settings
103
Change the Autoselect Mode
103
Query the Input Port Priority
103
Sending CEC Commands
104
TPS Mode Settings on TPS Ports
104
Changing the Input Port Priority
104
Send CEC Command in Text Format
105
Poe Enable
105
Signal Type Settings (Output Ports)
105
Test Pattern
106
EDID Management
106
Query the Emulated Edids
106
AUX Analog Audio Input Settings
107
Audio Mode Setting
107
AUX Analog Audio I/O Port Settings
107
Copy an EDID into Another Slot
107
Set the Emulated EDID
107
AUX Analog Audio Output Settings
108
Advanced Audio Settings
109
Microphone Input Settings
109
Advanced Analog Audio Input
111
Embedded Audio Input Settings
114
Advanced Analog Audio Output
116
Audio Presets
118
Delete a Preset
119
Audio Scenes
119
Serial Port Configuration
120
Protocol Setting
120
BAUD Rate Setting
120
Operation Mode Setting
120
Command Injection Mode
120
Using Hexadecimal Codes
121
Enable the IR Port
121
IR Port Configuration
121
Query the RS-232 Command Injection Port Number
121
Sending a Binary Message (HEX-Format) Via RS-232
121
Serial Port Messaging
121
Sending a Text (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
121
Sending a Message (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
121
Query the IR Command Injection Port Number
122
IR Port Messaging
122
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Little-Endian Format Via IR Port
122
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Big-Endian Format Via IR Port
122
Set Relay Connection Status
123
GPIO Port Settings
123
Set the Direction of a GPIO Pin
123
Set the Output Level of a GPIO Pin
123
Toggle the Level of a GPIO Pin
123
USB Port Settings
123
USB Host Select
123
Relay Port Configuration
123
Device 5V Enable
124
Query the 5V Overcurrent Status of the Device
124
Power Switch Delay
124
Host 5V Sense
124
Ethernet Configuration
125
Query the Current IP Address
125
Query the Current DHCP Status
125
Set a Dynamic IP Address
125
Set a Static IP Address
125
Change the Subnet Mask (Static)
125
Change the Gateway Address (Static)
125
Apply Network Settings
125
UDP Message Sending Via Ethernet
126
Ethernet Message Sending
126
Sending Message Via TCP Port
126
System Monitoring Commands
127
Query Video Signal Presence
127
Query Connected Device (or Cable)
127
Query Embedded Audio
127
Hotplug Detect
128
Query Audio Indicators
128
Remote
129
LW3 Quick Summary
130
Firmware Upgrade
135
Introduction
136
Preparation
136
About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
136
Backward Compatibility
136
Running the Software
136
The Upgrading Steps
138
If the Upgrade Is Not Successful
139
Troubleshooting
140
Use Case Studies
141
How to Speed up the Troubleshooting Process
143
Technologies
144
EDID Management
145
Understanding the EDID
145
Advanced EDID Management
145
HDCP Management
146
Protected and Unprotected Content
146
Disable Unnecessary Encryption
146
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
147
Appendix
148
Specification
149
Mechanical Drawings
151
Maximum Extension Distances
151
Factory Default Settings
152
Content of Backup File
153
Flowchart of Autoselect Modes
154
Port Numbering
154
Mmx8X4-HT400MC
154
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
155
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A
155
Mmx8X4-HT420M
156
Conditions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
157
Actions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
157
Hashtag Keyword List
159
Firmware Release Notes
160
Factory EDID List
161
Audio Cable Wiring Guide
162
Further Information
163

Lightware MMX8x4-HT Series User Manual (125 pages)

Multiport Matrix Switcher

Brand: Lightware | Category: Matrix Switcher | Size: 34.26 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 Introduction

7
- Description
  7
- Compatible Devices
  7
- Box Contents
  8
- Model Comparison
  8
- Features of the Device
  9
- Typical Application
  10
2 Installation

11
3 Product Overview

14
- Front View
  14
- Rear View
  15
- Electrical Connections
  16
- HDMI Input and Output Ports
  16
- Analog Stereo Audio
  16
- Microphone in
  16
- Connector
  16
- Infra/ Serial TTL Connector
  16
- IR Connector
  16
- Control Ethernet Port
  17
- Ethernet Link to TPS Input/Output Ports
  17
- TPS Input/Output Ports
  17
- GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports
  17
- USB Connector
  17
- Relay Connector
  17
- HDMI and TPS Matrix Concept
  18
- TPS Interface
  18
- TPS Working Modes
  18
- Power over Ethernet (Poe)
  19
- Video Interface
  20
- Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT400MC
  20
- Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT420M
  20
- Port Diagram of Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A
  20
- The Autoselect Feature
  21
- Audio Interface
  21
- Mmx8X4-HT400MC
  21
- Mmx8X4-HT420M
  22
- Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A
  22
- General Audio Settings from Inputs to Outputs
  22
- Control Features
  24
- Ethernet Interface
  24
- Infra Interface
  26
- Serial Interface
  27
- GPIO Interface
  28
- Relay Interface
  29
- USB Control Interface
  29
4 Operation

30
- Powering on
  30
- Status Leds
  30
- Front Panel LCD Menu Operations
  30
- System Settings Menu
  31
- Ports Menu
  31
- EDID Menu
  32
- Health Menu
  32
- Crosspoint Menu
  33
- Front Panel Button Operations
  33
- Control Lock
  33
- Take / Autotake Modes
  33
- View Crosspoint State
  33
- Switching Operations
  34
- Output Lock
  34
- Control Lock
  35
- Save or Load a Preset
  35
- Front Panel Operations - Quick Summary
  36
- Take Mode
  36
- Autotake Mode
  36
5 Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

37
- Install and Upgrade
  37
- Running the LDC
  37
- Device Discovery Window
  38
- Crosspoint Menu
  39
- Crosspoint Operations
  40
- Video Tab
  40
- TPS Input Port Properties
  40
- HDMI Input Port Properties
  41
- HDMI and TPS Output Port Properties
  43
- Diagnostic Tools
  44
- Cable Diagnostics
  44
- Frame Detector
  45
- Test Pattern Generator - no Sync Screen
  45
- Audio Tab
  46
- Panorama or Balance Settings
  46
- Gain Settings
  46
- Equalization (EQ) Settings
  46
- Signal Indicator Chart
  47
- Digital Audio Selector Menu
  47
- Scenes
  47
- Microphone Input Channel
  48
- Legend of Microphone Input Channel
  48
- Advanced Analog Input Channel
  50
- Embedded or Analog Input Channel
  50
- Legend of Embedded or Advanced Input Channel
  50
- Advanced Analog Output Channel
  51
- Legend of Advanced Analog Output Channel
  51
- Presets Tab
  52
- EDID Menu
  53
- Sources and Destinations
  53
- EDID Operations
  53
- EDID Summary Window
  54
- Editing an EDID
  54
- Creating an EDID
  55
- Control Menu
  55
- Tab
  55
- Ethernet
  56
- Infra Tab
  56
- GPIO Tab
  57
- Relay Tab
  57
- Event Manager
  58
- The Event Editor
  58
- Create or Modify an Event
  59
- Special Tools and Accessories
  59
- Clear One or more Event(S)
  60
- Export and Import Events
  60
- Settings Menu
  60
- Status
  60
- Network Tab
  61
- Backup
  61
- System
  61
- Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)
  61
- Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
  61
- Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
  62
- Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
  62
- Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory
  62
- Advanced View
  63
6 Lw2 Programmers' Reference

64
- LW2 Protocol Description
  64
- General LW2 Commands
  64
- View Product Type
  64
- View Serial Number
  64
- Query Device Label
  65
- Query Control Protocol
  65
- View Firmware Version of the CPU
  65
- Connection Test
  65
- Compile Time
  65
- View Installed Board(S)
  65
- View Firmware for All Controllers
  65
- Restart the Matrix Router
  65
- Query Health Status
  66
- Restore Factory Default Settings
  66
- Port and Crosspoint Settings
  66
- Switch One Input to One Output
  66
- Switch One Input to All Output
  66
- Mute Specified Output
  66
- Unmute Specified Output
  66
- Lock the Output
  66
- Unlock the Output
  66
- View Connection State on the Output
  67
- View Crosspoint Size
  67
- Batch Switch Outputs
  67
- Network Configuration
  67
- Query the Current IP Status
  67
- Query the IP Address
  67
- Set the IP Address
  68
- Query the Subnet Mask
  68
- Set the Subnet Mask
  68
- Query the Gateway Address
  68
- Set the Gateway Address
  68
- Apply Network Settings
  68
- GPIO Settings
  68
- Query GPIO State
  68
- Set GPIO State
  68
- Relay Settings
  69
- Query Relay Connection State
  69
- Set Relay Connection State
  69
- LW2 Commands - Quick Summary
  69
7 Lw3 Programmers' Reference

70
- Overview
  70
- Protocol Rules
  70
- LW3 Tree Structure and Command Structure (Examples)
  70
- General Rules
  70
- Command Types
  71
- Prefix Summary
  71
- Error Messages
  71
- Escaping
  71
- Signature
  72
- Subscription
  72
- Notifications about the Changes of the Properties
  72
- Legend for the Control Commands
  72
- System Commands
  73
- Query the Product Name
  73
- Query the Device Label
  73
- Set the Device Label
  73
- Query the Serial Number
  73
- Setting the Rotary Direction of the Jog Dial Knob
  73
- Control Lock
  73
- Identify the Device
  73
- Resetting the Matrix
  73
- Restore the Factory Default Settings
  73
- Switching and Crosspoint Settings
  74
- Query the Video Crosspoint State
  74
- Switching an Input to an Output
  74
- Switching an Input to All Outputs
  74
- Video Port Settings
  74
- Mute an Input Port
  74
- Unmute an Input Port
  74
- Mute an Output Port
  74
- Unmute an Output Port
  74
- Lock an Input Port
  75
- Unlock an Input Port
  75
- Lock an Output Port
  75
- Unlock an Output Port
  75
- HDCP Setting (Input Port)
  75
- HDCP Setting (Output Port)
  75
- Query the Status of Source Port
  76
- Query the Status of Destination Port
  77
- Query the Video Autoselect Settings
  77
- Change the Autoselect Mode
  77
- Query the Input Port Priority
  78
- Changing the Input Port Priority
  78
- TPS Mode Settings on TPS Ports
  78
- Sending CEC Commands
  79
- Poe Enable
  80
- Signal Type Settings (Output Ports)
  80
- Test Pattern
  80
- EDID Management
  81
- Query the Emulated Edids
  81
- Set the Emulated EDID
  81
- Copy an EDID into Another Slot
  81
- AUX Analog Audio I/O Port Settings
  82
- Audio Mode Setting
  82
- AUX Analog Audio Input Settings
  82
- AUX Analog Audio Output Settings
  82
- Advanced Audio Settings
  83
- Microphone Input Settings
  83
- Advanced Analog Audio Input
  85
- Embedded Audio Input Settings
  86
- Advanced Analog Audio Output
  88
- Audio Presets
  89
- Audio Scenes
  90
- Serial Port Settings
  91
- Protocol Setting
  91
- BAUD Rate Setting
  91
- Operation Mode Setting
  91
- Command Injection Mode
  91
- Query the RS-232 Command Injection Port Number
  91
- IR Port Settings
  92
- Enable the IR Port
  92
- Query the IR Command Injection Port Number
  92
- Relay Port Settings
  92
- Set Relay Connection Status
  92
- GPIO Port Settings
  92
- Set the Direction of a GPIO Pin
  92
- Set the Output Level of a GPIO Pin
  92
- Toggle the Level of a GPIO Pin
  92
- Network Configuration
  93
- Query the Current IP Address
  93
- Query the Current DHCP Status
  93
- Set a Dynamic IP Address
  93
- Set a Static IP Address
  93
- Change the Subnet Mask (Static)
  93
- Change the Gateway Address (Static)
  93
- Apply Network Settings
  93
- Sending Message Via the Communication Ports
  94
- Sending Message Via TCP Port
  94
- UDP Message Sending Via Ethernet
  94
- Message Sending Via RS-232 Serial Port
  95
- Using Hexadecimal Codes
  95
- Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Little-Endian Format Via IR Port
  96
- Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Big-Endian Format Via IR Port
  96
- System Monitoring Commands
  96
- Query Video Signal Presence
  96
- Query Connected Device (or Cable)
  96
- Query Embedded Audio
  96
- Hotplug Detect
  97
- Query Audio Indicators
  97
- Remote
  97
- LW3 Quick Summary
  98
8 Firmware Upgrade

103
- About the Firmware Package (LFP File)
  103
- Short Instructions
  103
- Install and Upgrade
  103
- Detailed Instructions
  104
- Establish the Connection
  104
- Start the LDU and Follow the Instructions
  104
- Keeping the Configuration Settings
  107
9 Troubleshooting

108
- Use Case Studies
  108
- How to Speed up the Troubleshooting Process
  110
10 Technologies

111
- EDID Management
  111
- Understanding the EDID
  111
- Advanced EDID Management
  111
- HDCP Management
  112
- Protected and Unprotected Content
  112
- Disable Unnecessary Encryption
  112
- Pixel Accurate Reclocking
  113
11 Appendix

114
- Specification
  114
- Mechanical Drawings
  116
- Maximum Extension Distances
  116
- Factory Default Settings
  117
- Content of Backup File
  118
- Flowchart of Autoselect Modes
  118
- Port Numbering
  119
- Mmx8X4-HT400MC
  119
- Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A
  119
- Mmx8X4-HT420M
  120
- Conditions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
  121
- Actions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
  121
- Factory EDID List
  123
- Audio Cable Wiring Guide
  124
- Further Information
  125

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Lightware MMX8x4-HT Series User Manual (125 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Installation

3 Product Overview

4 Operation

5 Software Control - Lightware Device Controller

6 Lw2 Programmers' Reference

7 Lw3 Programmers' Reference

8 Firmware Upgrade

9 Troubleshooting

10 Technologies

11 Appendix

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