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Lightware MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 User Manual (194 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
8
Description
9
Compatible Devices
9
Box Contents
10
Model Comparison
10
Features
11
List of Features
11
Feature Availability
12
Typical Application
13
Product Overview
15
Front View
16
Rear View
17
Front Panel Control
19
Front Panel LCD Menu Operations
20
Status Leds
20
System Settings Menu
21
Ports Menu
22
EDID Menu
23
Health Menu
23
Crosspoint Menu
24
Front Panel Button Operations
24
Control Lock
24
Take / Autotake Modes
24
View Crosspoint State
25
Switching Operations
25
Save or Load a Preset
26
Output Lock
26
Control Lock
26
Installation
28
Mounting Options -Standard Rack Installation
29
Electrical Connections
30
HDMI Input and Output Ports
30
Analog Stereo Audio
30
Microphone in
30
Connector
30
Infra/ Serial TTL Connector
30
IR Connector
31
TPS Input/Output Ports
31
Control Ethernet Port
31
GPIO - General Purpose Input/Output Ports
32
Relay Connector
32
USB Connector
32
Connecting Steps
33
Powering on
34
Installation Guide for Connecting a Microphone
35
Device Concept
36
HDMI and TPS Matrix Concept
37
TPS Interface
38
TPS Working Modes
38
Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT400MC
39
Video Interface
39
Power over Ethernet (Poe)
39
Port Diagram of Mmx8X4-HT420M
40
Port Diagram of Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A and -USB20 Models
40
The Autoselect Feature
40
Audio Interface
41
Mmx8X4-HT400MC
41
Mmx8X4-HT420M
41
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A and Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
42
General Audio Settings from Inputs to Outputs
42
Ethernet Interface
44
TCP Recognizer
45
Infra Interface
46
Serial Interface
47
Technical Background
47
Serial Port Operation Modes
48
Recognizer
49
Batch Commands
49
GPIO Interface
50
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Interface
50
The Event Manager Feature
51
Basic IT Security
51
Relay Interface
52
USB Interface
52
USB Control
52
USB 2.0 Interface
52
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
54
Install and Upgrade
55
Running the LDC
55
Device Discovery Window
56
Crosspoint Menu
57
Crosspoint Operations
57
Port Properties Windows
58
TPS Input Port Properties
58
HDMI Input Port Properties
59
HDMI and TPS Output Port Properties
60
CEC Tool
61
Diagnostic Tools
62
Cable Diagnostics
62
Framedetector
63
Test Pattern Generator - no Sync Screen
63
Audio Tab
64
Panorama or Balance Settings
64
Gain Settings
64
Equalization (EQ) Settings
65
Signal Indicator Chart
65
Digital Audio Selector Menu
65
Scenes
66
Microphone Input Channel
67
Legend of Microphone Input Channel
67
Advanced Analog Input Channel
69
Legend of Embedded or Advanced Input Channel
69
Legend of Embedded or Advanced Input Channel
70
Embedded or Analog Input Channel
70
Advanced Analog Output Channel
71
Legend of Advanced Analog Output Channel
71
Presets Tab
72
EDID Menu
73
Sources and Destinations
73
EDID Operations
73
EDID Summary Window
74
Editing an EDID
74
Creating an EDID
75
Control Menu
76
Tab
76
Relay Tab
77
GPIO Tab
77
Ethernet
78
Infra Tab
80
USB Switch Tab
80
Macros
81
Variables
82
Event Manager
84
The Event Editor
84
Create or Modify an Event
85
Special Tools and Accessories
86
Clear One or more Event(S)
87
Export and Import Events
87
Event Creating - Example
87
Network
88
Settings Menu
88
Status
88
Backup
89
System
89
Configuration Cloning (Backup Tab)
90
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
90
Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
90
Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
91
Create and Restore Backups from the Device Memory
91
The Built-In Miniweb
92
Opening the Miniweb
92
The Default Status Page
93
Miniweb Customization
93
Advanced View
94
Lw2 Programmers' Reference
95
Protocol Description
96
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
96
General LW2 Commands
97
Querying the Supported Commands
97
View Product Type
97
View Serial Number
97
Query Device Label
97
Query Control Protocol
97
View Firmware Version of the Firmware Package
97
Restart the Matrix Router
98
Query Health Status
98
Connection Test
98
View Firmware for All Controllers
98
Compile Time
98
View Installed Board(S)
98
Restore Factory Default Settings
99
Port and Crosspoint Settings
99
Switch One Input to One Output
99
Switch One Input to All Output
99
Mute Specified Output
99
Unmute Specified Output
99
View Connection State on the Output
100
View Crosspoint Size
100
Unlock the Output
100
Lock the Output
100
Batch Switch Outputs
101
Network Configuration
101
Query the Current IP Status
101
Set the IP Address
101
Set the Subnet Mask
102
Set the Gateway Address
102
Apply Network Settings
102
GPIO Settings
102
Set GPIO State
102
Relay Settings
102
Set Relay Connection State
102
LW2 Commands - Quick Summary
103
Lw3 Programmers' Reference
104
Overview
105
Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage
105
Protocol Rules
105
LW3 Tree Structure and Command Structure (Examples)
105
General Rules
105
Command Types
106
Prefix Summary
106
Error Messages
106
Escaping
106
Legend for the Control Commands
107
Subscription
107
Notifications about the Changes of the Properties
107
Signature
107
System Commands
108
Query the Product Name
108
Query the Device Label
108
Set the Device Label
108
Query the Serial Number
108
Querying the Package Version
108
Querying the CPU Firmware Version
108
Identify the Device
108
Resetting the Matrix
109
Restore the Factory Default Settings
109
Controllock
109
Running a Macro
109
Setting the Rotary Direction of the Jog Dial Knob
109
Cleartext Login Protection
110
Setting the Login Password
110
Login the Device
110
Logout from the Device
110
Enable the Cleartext Login Function
110
Unmute an Output Port
111
Mute an Output Port
111
Unmute an Input Port
111
Mute an Input Port
111
Video Port Settings
111
Switching an Input to All Outputs
111
Switching an Input to an Output
111
Query the Video Crosspoint State
111
Switching and Crosspoint Settings
111
Lock an Input Port
112
Unlock an Input Port
112
Lock an Output Port
112
Unlock an Output Port
112
HDCP Setting (Input Port)
112
HDCP Setting (Output Port)
112
Querying the Connected Input Port Number
112
Query the Status of Source Port
113
Query the Input Port Priority
114
Change the Autoselect Mode
114
Query the Video Autoselect Settings
114
Query the Status of Destination Port
114
Changing the Input Port Priority
115
Poe Enable
115
TPS Mode Settings on TPS Ports
115
Signal Type Settings (Output Ports)
115
Test Pattern
116
EDID Management
116
Query the Emulated Edids
116
Audio Mode Setting
117
AUX Analog Audio Input Mute Setting
117
AUX Analog Audio I/O Port Settings
117
Copy an EDID into Another Slot
117
Set the Emulated EDID
117
AUX Analog Audio Input Volume Setting
118
AUX Analog Audio Input Balance Setting
118
AUX Analog Audio Input Gain Setting
118
AUX Analog Audio Output Mute Settings
118
AUX Analog Audio Output Volume Setting
118
AUX Analog Audio Output Balance Setting
118
Advanced Audio Settings
119
Microphone Input Settings
119
Advanced Analog Audio Input
121
Embedded Audio Input Settings
123
Advanced Analog Audio Output
126
Audio Presets
128
Delete a Preset
128
Audio Scenes
129
Serial Port Configuration
130
Protocol Setting
130
BAUD Rate Setting
130
Operation Mode Setting
130
Command Injection Mode
130
Query the RS-232 Command Injection Port Number
131
Serial Port Messaging
131
Sending a Message (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
131
Sending a Text (ASCII-Format) Via RS-232
131
Sending a Binary Message (HEX-Format) Via RS-232
131
Using Hexadecimal Codes
131
Set the Timeout
132
Set the Delimiter Hex
132
Enable the Recognizer
132
Message Recognizer
132
Querying the Last Recognized Message (String)
133
Querying the Last Recognized Message(Hex)
133
Clearing the Last Recognized Stored Message
133
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (String)
133
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (Hex)
133
Set the Active Timeout
134
Running an Immediate Event Action
134
IR Port Configuration
134
Enable the IR Port
134
Query the IR Command Injection Port Number
134
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Big-Endian Format
135
Sending Pronto Hex Codes in Little-Endian Format
135
IR Port Messaging
135
Query the Current IP Address
136
Query the Current DHCP Status
136
Set a Dynamic IP Address
136
Set a Static IP Address
136
Change the Subnet Mask (Static)
136
Change the Gateway Address (Static)
136
Apply Network Settings
136
Ethernet Configuration
136
Sending a TCP Binary Message (HEX-Format)
137
Sending UDP Message (ASCII-Format)
137
Sending a TCP Text (ASCII-Format)
137
Sending a TCP Message (ASCII-Format)
137
Ethernet Message Sending
137
Sending a UDP Text (ASCII-Format)
138
Sending a UDP Binary Message (HEX-Format)
138
TCP Message Recognizer
138
Setting the IP Address of the TCP Server
138
Setting the TCP/IP Port Number of the TCP Server
139
Connecting to a TCP Server
139
Disconnecting from a TCP Server
139
Setting the Delimiter Hex
139
Setting the Timeout
139
Querying the Last Recognized Message (String)
139
Set the Active Timeout
140
Running an Immediate Event Action
140
Querying the Last Recognized Message (Hex)
140
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (Hex)
140
Querying the Last Recognized Active Message (String)
140
Clearing the Last Recognized Stored Message
140
HTTP Messaging
141
Setting the Target IP Address
141
Setting the TCP Port
141
Setting the Target Path
141
Setting the Message Header
141
Sending a Post Message
141
Sending a Put Message
141
Sending an OSD String
142
Further Commands
142
Press&Release Commands
142
CEC Command Sending
142
Sending CEC Commands in Hex Format
143
Querying the Last Received CEC Message
143
Event Manager Basics
144
How to Arrange an Event
144
Setting a Condition by Specifying a Direct Path
144
Setting a Condition by Linking Another Condition
144
Setting a Condition by Linking Conditions
144
Setting an Action by Specifying a Direct Path
145
Setting an Action by Linking Another Action
145
Setting an Action by Linking a Macro
145
Setting the Name of the Event
146
Setting the Delay
146
Event Manager Tool Kit
146
Enable the Event
147
Triggering a Condition
147
Querying the Condition Counter
147
Querying the Condition Trigger Counter
147
Testing an Action
147
Variable-Management
148
Value Assignment
148
Addition and Subtraction (Add Method)
148
Addition and Subtraction (Cycle Method)
149
Value Change with Intervals (Case)
149
Reformatting a Value
150
Scan and Store
150
Ethernet Tool Kit
151
Device Filter Based on MAC Address
151
LW2 Control Port Blocking
151
HTTP Port Blocking
151
HTTP Post Receiving Blocking
151
Powering on a Computer over Ethernet (Wake-On-LAN)
152
Relay Port Configuration
152
Set Relay Connection Status
152
GPIO Port Settings
152
Set the Direction of a GPIO Pin
152
Host 5V Sense
153
Power Switch Delay
153
USB Port Settings
153
USB Host Select
153
Toggle the Level of a GPIO Pin
153
Set the Output Level of a GPIO Pin
153
Device 5V Enable
154
Query the 5V Overcurrent Status of the Device
154
System Monitoring Commands
154
Query Video Signal Presence
154
Query Connected Device (or Cable)
154
Query Embedded Audio
154
Hotplug Detect
155
Query Audio Indicators
155
Remote Node
156
LW3 Quick Summary
157
Firmware Upgrade
165
Preparation
166
About the Firmware Package (LFP2 File)
166
LDU2 Installation
166
Introduction
166
Running the Software
167
The Upgrading Steps
168
If the Upgrade Is Not Successful
170
Troubleshooting
171
Use Case Studies
172
How to Speed up the Troubleshooting Process
174
Technologies
175
Advanced EDID Management
176
EDID Management
176
Understanding the EDID
176
HDCP Management
177
Protected and Unprotected Content
177
Disable Unnecessary Encryption
177
Pixel Accurate Reclocking
178
Appendix
179
Specifications
180
Mechanical Drawings
182
Maximum Extension Distances
182
Factory Default Settings
183
Content of the Backup File
184
Mmx8X4-HT400MC
185
Port Numbering
185
Flowchart of Autoselect Modes
185
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A
186
Mmx8X8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20
186
Mmx8X4-HT420M
187
Conditions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
188
Actions in the Wizard Tab of the Event Manager
188
Hashtag Keyword List
190
Firmware Release Notes
191
Factory EDID List
192
Cable Wiring Guide
193
Further Information
194
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Lightware MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 User Manual (163 pages)
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Brand:
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Table of Contents
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
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